Design Review Board

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES (FINAL) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM PRESENT: Steven Rowland, Chairman;; Richard Martin; Karen Cavotta; Cynthia Corbett ABSENT: Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman; Robert West; Robert DeMarco STAFF: Bradley Birge, Administrator, Planning and Economic Development, 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: ADJOURNED APPLICATIONS: 2014.083 RYTODEBAR REALTY BUILDING EXPANSION, 137 MAPLE AVENUE, Architectural Review of a 2 story wood frame addition to an existing building within the Transect-5 Neighborhood Center District. APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION: 1. 2013.030.1 CAFFÉ LENA FAÇADE MODIFICATION EXTENSION, 47 Phila Street, Extension of Architectural Review approval granted 04/03/2013 for façade modification within the Transect-6 Urban Core District. Applicants are requesting an 18 month extension to complete façade modifications. 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 wished to comment on this application. None heard. Karen Cavotta made a motion in the matter of the Caffe Lena Façade Modification Extension, 47 Phila Street, that an 18 month extension to the previous 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; Richard Martin, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 3. 2014.107 HERWIG ORNAMENTAL FENCE, 107 Regent Street, Historic Review of new ornamental fence within the Urban Residential-4 District. Applicants: Mark & Nicole Herwig The applicants are looking to install a new fence. Information was provided to the Commission on the type of fencing and color choice. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further questions or comments from the Commission. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. Cynthia Corbett made a motion in the matter of the Herwig Ornamental Fence, 107 Regent Street, 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; Richard Martin, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 3. 2014.101 BORNEMANN DRIVEWAY & WALK, 39 George Street, Historic Review of driveway and sidewalk replacement within the Urban Residential-3 District. No representative present for this application. Bradley Birge, Administrator, Planning and Economic Development stated the application is very straightforward. The applicants currently have an asphalt driveway. They would like to replace it with a concrete driveway that is similar to those in their neighborhood. Also they would like to restore the herringbone brick along the sidewalk which would go in front of the driveway as well as through the driveway apron. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further 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. Karen Cavotta made a motion in the Bornemann Driveway and Walk, 39 George Street, 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; Richard Martin, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 Agenda Item #4 was deferred to the end of the meeting due to lack of representation. 5. #2014.108 PALMETTO GARAGE DEMOLITION, 181-183 Circular Street, Historic Review of garage demolition within the Urban Residential-3 District. Applicant: Mr. Palmetto, Owner Agent: Eleanor Mullaney, Attorney Ms. Mullaney stated the applicant is looking to demolish a substandard garage. Subdivision occurred several years ago with the condition that the garage be demolished prior to the sale of the parcel. Mr. Palmetto is currently under contract to sell Lot #1, and would like to complete compliance with the requirements. Photographs were provided to the Commission. The garage is in somewhat in disrepair and Mr. Palmetto would like to demolish it. It has no historic significance. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there are any further questions from the Commission. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, October 1, 2014 – page 2 of 5 Steven Rowland, Chairman made a motion in the matter of the Palmetto Garage Demolition, 181-183 Circular Street, that the application be approved as submitted. Cynthia Corbett seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 The agenda was heard out of order awaiting arrival of key agent for the application. 7. 2013.020.1 DRUTHERS EXPANSION/FAÇADE MODIFICATION, Historic Review of a building expansion/façade modification within the Transect-6 Urban Core District. Applicant: Chris Martell, Owner Mr. Martell stated the applicants were before the Commission last April and received approval for a one story addition to Druthers. Contractor drawings were approved. We are now requesting a second story addition as well as a kitchen bump out to those plans. Layout of the proposed addition was provided to the Commission. The materials will remain the same as the main building, staying with the same feel of the business it will just provide more efficient operations. They will continue with the green roof and there will be no roof penetrations on the addition. Applicant has spoken to the Adelphi regarding these proposed plans. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further 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. Steven Rowland, Chairman made a motion in the matter of the Druther's Building Expansion/Façade Modifications, 381 Broadway, that we approve the application with the following conditions: the addition of lattice at the south elevation to stand off from exterior wall to allow ivy or other green growth. Richard Martin seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 6. 2014.109 RITE AID NEW RECONSTRUCTION/EXPANSION, Discussion of SEQRA Lead Agency (Architectural Review) for the reconstruction/expansion of the commercial building within the Transect-5 Neighborhood Center District. Applicant: David Reid, National Retail Properties, Inc. Agent: Jacqueline Haake, MJ Engineering; Matthew J. Jones, Justin Grassi, Jones Firm Mr. Jones stated the applicant is looking to establish SEQRA Lead Agency Status. He provided a brief background of the site location, and property. The existing Rite Aid has been in operation at this location for 22 years. They are currently under contract to purchase the Touch Free Car Wash at 242 Washington Street which is contingent upon receipt of the necessary approvals. Ms. Haake, MJ Engineering provided a visual presentation of the proposed concept for the new project reviewing alternative designs, elevations, signage, ingress and egress from the site. The applicants are researching opportunities for green infrastructure to the extent that the site affords. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion from the Commission. None heard. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, October 1, 2014 – page 3 of 5 Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. Steven Rowland, Chairman made a motion in the matter of the Rite Aide New Reconstruction/Expansion, at the corner of West Avenue and Washington Street, that the Commission defers SEQRA Lead Agency Status to the Planning Board. Richard Martin seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 8. 2014.089 CELLCO/VERIZON, 101 Union Avenue, Historic Review of stealth chimney installation of cell and GPS cell antenna in the Urban Residential-4 District. Applicant: Cellco/Verizon Agent: Rob Panasci – Young and Sommer Attorneys at Law Mr. Panasci stated the applicant is moving forward with the chimney pot design suggested by the Commission. A letter was received from the Saratoga Preservation Foundation. However they are not aware of the recommendation for usage of a chimney pots. A visual presentation of the variety of chimney pots available was provided to the Commission. Discussion ensued regarding exactly what type of chimney pot would be appropriate. It was determined by the Commission that the color be brick red and unglazed. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further questions or comments from the Commission. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman, asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. Cynthia Corbett made a motion in the matter of the Cellco/Verizon Antenna Installation, 101 Union Street that the application be approved with the following conditions – the color of the chimney pot is to be brick red and unglazed. Karen Cavotta seconded the motion. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Richard Martin, in favor; Karen Cavotta, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 4. 2014.106 DEXTER ROOF, 194 Lake Avenue, Historic Review of roof & chimney modifications within the Urban Residential-3 District. No representation present for this application. It was the determination of the Board that this application be adjourned to the next DRC meeting in two weeks. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of meeting minutes was deferred to the October 15, 2014 Design Review Commission meeting. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS: Design Review Commission caravan, Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. Design Review Commission Meeting, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, October 1, 2014 – page 4 of 5 MOTION TO ADJOURN: There being no further business to discuss Steven Rowland, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved 01/21/15 City of Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Minutes – Wednesday, October 1, 2014 – page 5 of 5