Design Review Board

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES (FINAL) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROOM PRESENT: Steven Rowland, Chairman; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman; Cynthia Corbett; Chris Bennett; Leslie Mechem ABSENT: Richard Martin; Leslie DiCarlo STAFF: Bradley Birge, Administrator, Planning and Economic Development, City of Saratoga Springs CALL TO ORDER: Steven Rowland, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. 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. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Leslie Mechem made a motion to accept the Design Review Meeting Minutes for the June 21, 2017 meeting with minor corrections as submitted. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Chris Bennett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 Leslie Mechem made a motion to accept the Design Review Meeting Minutes for the August 2, 2017 as submitted. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Chris Bennett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 Leslie Mechem made a motion to accept the Design Review Meeting Minutes for the September 6, 2017 meeting with minor corrections as submitted. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Chris Bennett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 Leslie Mechem made a motion to accept the Design Review Meeting Minutes for the September 20, 2017 meeting with minor corrections as submitted. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, abstained; Chris Bennett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 B. POSSIBLE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Steven Rowland, Chairman stated the intent of a consent agenda is to identify any application that appears to be “approvable” without need for further evaluation or discussion. If anyone wishes to further discuss any proposed consent agenda item, then that item would be pulled from the “consent agenda” and dealt with individually. 1. 2017.098 CERTIFIED ALLERGY WALL SIGN, 92 East Avenue, Architectural Review of a wall sign within the Transect-5 Neighborhood Center District. 2. 2017.099 COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF SIGN, 33 Railroad Place, Architectural Review of a sign within within the Transect-5 Neighborhood Center District. 3. 2017.104 HAIRDO SIGN, 64 Walton Street, Architectural Review of wall signage within the Transect-6 Urban Core District. 4. 2017.101 SARATOGA HOSPITAL OBSTETRICS, 211 Church Street, Architectural Review of external Modifications within the Saratoga Hospital PUD. Steven Rowland, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on any consent agenda items. None heard. Steven Rowland, Chairman made a motion for Agenda Items 1 - 4, that each application be approved as submitted. Chris Bennett 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; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Chris Bennett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 B. DRC APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION: NOTE: The agenda was heard out of order due to lack of representation for Agenda Item #5. 6. 2017.102 FRANCO ADDITION, 4 Madison Avenue, Historic Review of exterior modifications to an existing residence within the Urban Residential-3 District. Applicant: Ben Franco, applicant Agent: Sue Davis, SD Atelier Architecture Mr. Franco stated this application involves the rear of the house. We are proposing raising the dormer on the top rear of the home. There is a raised dormer in the front which drops down. We are proposing this modification to our home to expand closet space, a larger bedroom and expand the bathroom. A visual presentation of the proposed modifications to the home was provided to the Commission. From the exterior of the home the only change will be the dormer at the rear of the home. City of Saratoga Springs – Design Review Commission Minutes – October 4, 2017 - Page 2 of 4 We also discussed changing the location of the stairs to the screened porch to the corner to allow for a better slope of the stairs. Ms. Davis provided some history on this project. She provided drawings which were done several years ago in 2004. This project was a bit larger scope. We did obtain approvals and the project never came to fruition. Ms. Davis provided a visual of the proposed addition. The windows are very appropriate to what is there. The new windows will be Pella Windows Architectural series in a 2 over 2 configuration. We are also proposing renovations to the existing screen porch. The windows in the back will be modified to match the existing windows on the current dormer as well as to conform to the egress requirements. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated the proposed modifications to the home are in keeping with what is currently there. Steven Rowland, Chairman questioned the applicant as to the type of roofing material proposed as well as the type of materials used on the house. Ms. Davis stated the roof itself is 3 over 12 pitch so this will call for a rubber membrane and an architectural grade shingle. Mr. Franco stated the roof was completed 2 years ago. Matching what is currently there should not be an issue. Ms. Davis stated the materials to be used on the house will be painted wood. 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. Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman made a motion in the matter of the Franco Addition, 4 Madison Avenue, Historic Review of exterior modifications be approved with the following condition that the exterior siding be a painted wood. Leslie Mechem seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Chris Bennett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 7. 2017.103 TURCICH ADDITION, 13 Spa Circle, Architectural Review of exterior modifications to an existing residence within the Transect-4 Urban Neighborhood District. No representative present for this application. Steven Rowland, Chairman stated this was discussed as a potential consent agenda item. Discussion ensued among the Commission concerning the application. Leslie Mechem made a motion in the matter of the Turcich Addition exterior modifications, 13 Spa Circle, that the application be approved as submitted. Chris Bennett seconded the motion. VOTE: Steven Rowland, Chairman, in favor; Tamie Ehinger, Vice Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Chris Bennett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor MOTION PASSES: 5-0 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS: Design Review Caravan, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. Design Review Meeting, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. City of Saratoga Springs – Design Review Commission Minutes – October 4, 2017 - Page 3 of 4 MOTION TO ADJOURN: There being no further business to discuss Steven Rowland, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:28 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary Approved 11-1-17 City of Saratoga Springs – Design Review Commission Minutes – October 4, 2017 - Page 4 of 4