Design Review Board

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES (FINAL) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM PRESENT: Steven Rowland, Chairman; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman; Richard Martin; Robert West; Karen Cavotta; Robert DeMarco; Georgeanna Lussier arrived at 7:10 P.M. STAFF: Bradley Birge, Administrator, Planning & Economic Development CALL TO ORDER: Steven Rowland, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECORDING OF PROCEEDING: Steven Rowland, Chairman stated the proceedings of this meeting are being recorded for the benefit of the secretary. Because the minutes are not a verbatim record of the proceedings, the minutes are not a word-for-word transcript of the recording. A. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION: 1. # 2013.125 PURDY'S WINE & LIQUOR SIGNAGE, 70 Congress Plaza, Architectural Review of a wall sign in the Transect-6 District. Applicant: Purdy's Wine and Liquor Agent: Mike Remillard, Sign Perfect Mr. Remillard stated the old signage will be removed and the new sign will be reverse lit channel lettering centered over the new space of the store. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Robert DeMarco, made a motion in the matter of Purdy's Wine & Liquor Wall Sign, 70 Congress Street that the application be approved as submitted. Robert West seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 6-0 2. #2013.131 VIOLET'S AWNING, 494 Broadway, Historic Review of an awning in the Transect-6 District. Applicant: Maura Bannin Ms. Bannin stated the old signage will be removed and replaced with a new awning. The proposed awning will be adhered to wooden framework. Awning will be black with white lettering, which will extend out approximately 4 feet. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Karen Cavotta made a motion in the matter of Violet's Awning, 494 Broadway that the application be approved as submitted. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor; MOTION PASSES: 6-0 Board Member Georgeanna Lussier arrived at the meeting at 7:10 P.M. 3. #2013.104 TEPPER RESIDENCE ADDITIONS, 28 Second Street, Historic Review of 2 two-story additions to an existing carriage house within the Urban Residential-2 District. RECUSAL: Board Member Robert West recused himself from this application and left the room. Agent: Brett Balzer, Justin Sabatini, Balzer & Tuck Architecture Mr. Balzer provided the Board with updated renderings containing minor design revisions. Mr. Balzer provided the Board with a visual presentation. The applicant is seeking to construct a two story additions to an existing carriage house. This project is consistent with the rhythm of the district. Timber frames will be maintained and exposed throughout the home. Windows were reoriented and attempts were made to return it back to what would have been more original placement of the windows. Carriage house elevations were also provided to the Board. Front doors will be reclaimed wood and the garage doors will be wooden and painted. The roof will be fiberglass asphalt shingles. A color sample was provided to the Board. Old windows will be stockpiled and donated to a salvage company. The intent is to re-use the salvaged metal roofing as a cladding material on the fireplace projection. Discussion ensued regarding the design, elevations, materials, foundation details and the cladding of the flue pipe and fireplace projection. Recommendations and suggestions were made by the Board. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated the Mass and Scale of the project looks fine. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Richard Martin made a motion in the matter of the Tepper Residence Additions, 28 Second Street that the application be approved with the following conditions: that the exterior finish of the east elevation fire box and chimney be reviewed by the Board following an onsite visit. This visit will review in place a portion of the desired cladding in place. That a building section be presented to a full Board for a decision on the base trim and top of the foundation termination. Also, the "gasket area" will be clad in cedar. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, November 6, 2013 – page 2 of 5 VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West, recused, Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor; Georgeanna Lussier, in favor MOTION PASSES 6-0 The Saratoga Preservation Foundation stated they are happy with the application. Board Member Robert West resumed his position on the Board. 4. 2013.128 POKOIK RESIDENCE ADDITION, 766 North Broadway, Historic Review of garage and addition to residence in the Urban Residential-1 District. Agent: Tom Frost, Frost Hurff Architects Mr. Frost provided the Board with an overview of the project. The applicants are looking to add a garage with a second story over the garage for a guest room and bath. The home is a long rectangular one with two full stores in the back. The garage is setback. A variance was obtained to accommodate this project. The site plan was reviewed. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Karen Cavotta made a motion in the matter of the Pokoik Residence Additions, 766 North Broadway that the application be approved as submitted. Richard Martin seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor; Georgeanna Lussier, in favor MOTION PASSES 7-0 5. #2013.129 HOVER RESIDENCE ADDITION, 43 Long Alley, Historic Review of garage and addition to residence in the Urban Residential-1 District. Agent: Matthew Hurff, Frost Hurff Architects Mr. Hurff stated the carriage house faces on Long Alley. The applicants are trying to deal with the face of the carriage house. We will re-center the entryway with an enclosed porch space. The Preservation Foundation requested a minor change from an arched opening on the east elevation changed to straight lintels. If the Board concurs we will make that change. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any concerns regarding the wires which run across the front of the building. Mr. Hurff stated the porch railing may have to be pulled back. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there were any questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Robert West made a motion in the matter of the Hover Residence Additions, 43 Long Alley that the application be approved as submitted on revised plans submitted on 11/06/13. Georgeanna Lussier seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, November 6, 2013 – page 3 of 5 VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor; Georgeanna Lussier, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 6. 2013.130 MASTROPIETRO BUILDING WINDOW REPLACEMENT, 63 Franklin Street, Historic Review of windows in the Urban Residential-4 District. Applicant: John Masterpietro, Owner Mr. Mastropietro stated he is looking to replace windows for security issues. Key to the style of the home the windows will be 6 over 1. The Preservation Foundation requested 6 over 6. Discussion ensued regarding replacing versus trying to preserve what currently exists. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Board. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman made a motion in the matter of the Mastropietro Building Window Replacements, 63 Franklin Street, that the application be approved as submitted this evening with a 6 over 1 muntin pattern with the exception of the two large window/doors on the front porch which would need to come back in front of the Board at a later date should the applicant desire replacement. Richard Martin seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Robert West, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor; Georgeanna Lussier, in favor MOTION PASSES: 7-0 ANT OF NEXT MEETING: The next scheduled Caravan will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. The next scheduled Design Review Commission meeting is Wednesday November 20, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Steven Rowland, Chairman deferred approval of the meeting minutes to the next meeting on November 20, 2013. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Steven Rowland, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved: 1/15/14 City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, November 6, 2013 – page 4 of 5