Design Review Board

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES (FINAL) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM PRESENT: Steven Rowland, Chairman; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman; Richard Martin; Leslie DiCarlo ABSENT: Robert West; Karen Cavotta; Cynthia Corbett, STAFF: Bradley Birge, Administrator, Planning and Economic Development CALL TO ORDER: Steven Rowland, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:08 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. DRC APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION: 1. 2016.048 KRU COFFEE WALL SIGNS, SARATOGA AUTO REPAIR SIGN, 46 Marion Avenue, Architectural review of commercial wall signage within the Transect-5 Neighborhood Center District. No representative present for this application. Application deferred until the end of the meeting. 2. 2014.079 CITY CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE, Maple and High Rock Avenues, Architectural Review of multi- level parking structure within the Transect-6 Urban Core District. Applicant: City Center Authority; Mark Baker, President City Center; Joe Dalton City Center Chairman; Roger Goldsmith, City Center Member Agents: Ted Mallin, Wil Calhoun, Envision Architecture Mr. Baker stated the applicants are before the Commission this evening to present three design solutions to the Commission. We would like to review these and our hope is for a motion and a vote this evening. Mr. Mallin stated at the prior meeting there were three areas which we were to focus on. One was the truss and the bridge of the overpass crossing Maple Avenue. Secondly was the south elevation, and a perceived weakness in the design of that façade particularly the service entrance and the two bays above and around it. Finally, the north side which had previously not had a great deal of attention and was designated to have a green screen wall on it. A visual presentation was provided the Commission viewing the revised designs. A simplification of the precast work to understate the façade and the strengthening of the truss work. Stronger vertical members, double diagonals with the tension bars were added. In the precast work we have taken out all of the vertical aluminum elements and we have made the eyebrow at the top smaller to keep the shadow line. On the north side of Maple views were provided to the Commission. We have brought the flavor of the south elevation to this side even so much as the infill panels on the grade level decoratively to continue the arching motif from High Rock. On the south side we are putting a shallow arch on the entranceway to the east of Maple Avenue. We have carried the same grade level detailing through but we have simplified and enriched the facades of the two bays immediately to the east of the entrance. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman stated she likes the changes which were made. These changes have made a huge difference to the aesthetic appeal of this building. The revised design looks wonderful. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated he agreed with Tamie, what the design team has done with the relief at the top and especially strengthening the arches is very effective. The south and north elevations look much better. 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. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated he would like to commend the team, we have seen a lot of improvement in the design. We are at the point where we can move this application along. Richard Martin made a motion in the matter of the City Center Parking Structure – Final Approval, Maple and High Rock Avenues that the application be approved as submitted as submitted or shown on the attached plans dated June 1, 2016. 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; Leslie DiCarlo, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 It was the determination of the Commission to hear the following application without representation. 1. 2016.048 KRU COFFEE WALL SIGNS,SARATOGA AUTO REPAIR SIGN, 46 Marion Avenue, Architectural review of commercial wall signage within the Transect-5 Neighborhood Center District. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated he is concerned regarding the placement of the signage in relation to other nearby signage. We have struggled with the signage out there. Discussion ensued regarding other signage placed at this location on the building. Bradley Birge, Administrator, Planning and Economic Development stated the applicant is proposing the signage to be placed between the two soldier courses on the building. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman made a motion in the matter of the Kru Coffee Wall Signs, 46 Marion Avenue, that the application be approved with the following conditions: The sign should be located and balanced between the lower soldier course and the top of the window openings. The signage is to be anchored into mortar rather than brick. Richard Martin seconded the motion. StevenRowland, 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; Leslie DiCarlo, in favor City of Saratoga Springs – Design Review Commission Minutes – June 1, 2016 - Page 2 of 3 MOTION PASSES: 4-0 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS: Design Review Caravan, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. Design Review Workshop, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. Design Review Commission Meeting, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of meeting minutes was deferred to the June 15, 2016 meeting. MOTION TO ADJOURN: There being no further business to discuss Steven Rowland, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary APPROVED 5/3/17 City of Saratoga Springs – Design Review Commission Minutes – June 1, 2016 - Page 3 of 3