Design Review Board

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM PRESENT: Steven Rowland, Chairman; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman; Richard Martin, Karen Cavotta; Robert DeMarco ABSENT: Robert West, Georgeanna Lussier STAFF: Susan Barden, Senior Planner, City of Saratoga Springs CALL TO ORDER: Steven Rowland, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:01 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. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Steven Rowland, Chairman, stated in conversation with Matthew J. Jones, Attorney for Fresh Market it was concluded that a special meeting be arranged to facilitate discussion on the Fresh Market Mechanicals. After review with the Commission members present, it was decided a special meeting of the Design Review Commission will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 6:00 PM to review this application. A. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION: 1. #2014.038 ONE WEST MEDICAL SIGN MODIFICATION, 1 West Avenue, Architectural Review of a freestanding sign modification within a Transect-5 District. Agent: Russ Hazen, Ray Sign Company Mr. Hazen stated the applicant currently has a monument sign in place at this location. The owners and many of the tenants would like to have some identification out there. There are a number of different practices in the building. The consensus of the tenants is individual listings on plaques would be helpful for their patients and the public. What we are proposing is to remove the existing lettering and replace with one sign which indicates the address, “One West,” and individual plaques for each tenant. There will be 15 in all. Mr. Hazen provided the Commission with sample of the proposed plaque signage. All plaques will be the same size, lettering and font size. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there were any questions or comments from the Commission. 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 application for One West Medical Freestanding Sign Modification, 1 West Avenue, that the application be approved with the following condition: the signage is to include all metal panels to ensure signage layout is consistent. If the layout or size changes, approval may be sought through Administrative Approval. 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; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 2. #2014.013.1 THE FRESH MARKET FREESTANDING SIGN, 52 Marion Avenue, Architectural Review of a freestanding sign modification within a Transect-5 District. Agent: Russ Hazen, Ray Sign Company Mr. Hazen stated the proposed signage is a 12 square foot, single-faced sign. No lighting is proposed at this time. Applicant may install up lighting at some point in time. Material and color sample provided for the Commission's review. They are proposing two 4 x 4 pressure treated wood posts behind the sign which will be wrapped in a PVC type of material. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Commission. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if anyone in the audience would like to comment on this application. None heard. Karen Cavotta made a motion in the matter of the Fresh Market Freestanding Sign, 52 Marion Avenue, 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; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 2. #2014.034 DOOLEY PORCH, 186 Spring Street, Historic Review of a front porch modification within the Urban Residential-3 district. Applicant: Kurt Dooley Mr. Dooley stated the current porch was built over twenty years ago. The column bottoms have rotted. He would like to shorten the porch length to allow the roof to drip clear of the porch. All the edges are in very poor shape. The supports for the porch are still in very good shape. Balusters will also be replaced to match spindles. Underneath the columns, there are 30 x 30 inch granite supports. He plans on installing lattice between the granite footings. Stairs will also be replaced within the city code. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Commission. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak regarding this application. None heard. Richard Martin made a motion in the matter of the Dooley Porch modification, 186 Spring Street, that the application be approved with the following condition: square lattice will be picture framed and not constructed of pressure treated wood. Robert DeMarco 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; City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, April 16, 2014 – page 2 of 4  Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 3. #2014.035 MCCARTHY/SANCHEZ POOL, 88 Union Avenue, Historic Review of a pool within the Urban Residential-4 District. RECUSAL: Board member Richard Martin recused himself from this application. Applicant: Matthew Sanchez & Kathleen McCarthy Mr. Sanchez stated plans were submitted to the Commission. Steven Rowland, Chairman, stated the Commission reviewed the plans at their workshop. There were no questions or concerns from the Commission regarding this application. Landscaping plans were submitted and reviewed. Materials samples were submitted for the Commission’s review. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Commission. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak regarding this application. None heard. Robert DeMarco made a motion in the matter of the application of McCarthy/Sanchez pool and cabana, 88 Union Avenue 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, recused; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0-1 Board member Richard Martin resumed his position on the Commission. 5. #2014.030 PAVILION GRAND HOTEL & RETAIL SIGNAGE & FAÇADE LIGHTING, 30 Lake Avenue, Architectural Review of lighting and signage for a mixed-use building within the Transect-6 District. Agent: Dean DeVito, Pavilion Grand Hotel; Terry Mizner, Saxton Signs Mr. Mizner stated the applicant is proposing brushed aluminum lettering for the hotel signage. ½ " thick brushed aluminum letters will be used. One double sided directional sign. Proposed signage was submitted to the Commission on the site plan with proposed locations. These signs will be lit with gooseneck lighting. We did appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance for signage placement above the first floor. Documentation is provided to the Board. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked there was any further discussion from the Commission. 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 application of the Pavilion Grand Hotel Retail Signage & Façade Lighting, 30 Lake Avenue that the application be approved as submitted on 04/16/2014. The freestanding signage will be aluminum with vinyl. No high pressure sodium lighting, white lighting only. 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; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, April 16, 2014 – page 3 of 4 MOTION PASSES: 5-0 6. #2013.105 VERIZON CELL TOWER, 2202 Route 50 South, Architectural Review of a proposed 110' monopine cell tower and associated equipment within the Highway General Business District. Agent: Scott Olsen, Attorney Mr. Olsen provided the Commission with additional information which was requested on stealth structures. We have provided the Commission with a rendition of a silo, a monopole, and a bell tower. Discussion ensued among the Commission regarding the choices, sizes and diameter. It was the consensus of the Commission that the silo blends with the rural surrounding of the area enlarging the diameter to 30 feet. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Richard Martin made a motion for a favorable advisory opinion to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 110 foot high Silo structure, 30 feet in diameter. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman; in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Robert DeMarco, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 This application was deferred to the end of the meeting due to lack of representation for this application. 4. #2013.036 178 LAKE AVENUE GARAGE, 178 Lake Avenue, Architectural Review of a detached 2-car garage within the Urban Residential-1 District. It was the consensus of the Commission to table this application to the next meeting, May 7, 2014, due to lack of information on materials. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Correspondence received by the Design Review Commission from Joseph W. Dalton, Past President of Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, regarding the mechanicals on the Fresh Market Building. Steven Rowland, Chairman, read this into the record. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Steven Rowland, Chairman, deferred the approval of meeting minutes to the next meeting scheduled for May 7, 2014. NEXT MEETING: The next scheduled Caravan will be held on Tuesday April 29, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. The Special Design Review Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. The next scheduled Design Review Commission meeting is Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Steven Rowland, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, April 16, 2014 – page 4 of 4 Approved: June 18, 2014 City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, April 16, 2014 – page 5 of 4