Design Review Board

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES (FINAL) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019 7:00 P.M. RECREATION CENTER PRESENT: Tamie Ehinger, Chairman; Cynthia Corbett; Leslie Mechem; Rob DuBoff ABSENT: Karen Cavotta, Vice Chairman; Leslie DiCarlo; Chris Bennett STAFF: Bradley Birge, Administrator, Planning and Economic Development, City of Saratoga Springs CALL TO ORDER: Tamie Ehinger, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Tamie Ehinger, 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: Approval of meeting minutes was deferred to the April 17, 2019. B. POSSIBLE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Tamie Ehinger, 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. 20190264 BAMBOO COOKHOUSE, 390 Broadway, Historic Review of revised awnings within the Urban Core District. 2. 20190276 THE SPRINGS EV CHARGER, 9 Hempstead Place, Architectural Review of the installation of 3 EV charging stations within the Transect-4/Transect 5 Districts. 3. 20190286 WALGREENS SIGNAGE CHANGES, 90 West Avenue, Architectural Review of signage changes from “Rite Aid” to “Walgreens” within the Transect-5 Neighborhood district. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if anyone on the Commission had any questions or comments on Items #1, #2 and #3 on the consent agenda. None heard. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on the consent agenda items. None heard. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman made a motion in the matter of the Bamboo Cookhouse, 390 Broadway, The Springs EV Charger, 9 Hempstead Place and Walgreens Signage Changes 90 West Avenue, that these three applications be approved as submitted. Leslie Mechem seconded the motion. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if there was any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Tamie Ehinger, Chairman, in favor; Rob DuBoff, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 C. DRC APPLICATIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION 1. 20190277 SCHMIDT OFFICE REAR STAIRCASE, 229 Washington Street, Architectural Review of a rear staircase renovation within the Transect-4 Urban Neighborhood District. Applicant: Amy & Patrick Schmidt Mr. Schmidt stated several weeks ago they purchased the property at 229 Washington Street. The stairs are in desperate need of repair and it is a safety issue. Photographs of the staircase were provided to the Commission. The staircase will be replaced in the same size and dimension and using the same materials. The railings and stairs will be replaced with a Trex material. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Commission. None heard. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman stated if the lattice work is to be replaced it should be installed square versus diagonal, which would be more historically accurate. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to comment on this application. None heard. Rob DuBoff made a motion in the matter of the Schmidt Office Rear Staircase, 229 Washington Street, that the application be approved as submitted or shown on the attached plans. Leslie Mechem seconded the motion. VOTE: Tamie Ehinger, Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor; Rob DuBoff, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 2. 2018.071 MOTOHOLDINGS SINGLE FAMILY, Cobb Alley-Lot A, Historic Review of a new single- family residence within the Urban Residential-3 District. Applicant: Tony Dawson Agent: Art Pakatar, The Pakatar Group Mr. Pakatar reviewed all elevations of the proposed residence on this lot. Mr. Pakatar noted all proposed materials architectural shingles for the roof, wood board and batten siding, and wood siding. Windows with wood trim. Cut sheets for all materials were provided to the Commission as well as the color choice for paint. Garage and house doors, and window products were reviewed. Mr. Pakatar discussed the location of the porch and the materials proposed. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman stated this is being discussed with the Department of Public Works. We are here to discuss final details of the project. Cynthia Corbett stated the wood painted siding and wood two over two windows in the historic district are good choices. She is ok with the roof shingles. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman stated the applicant has revised the plans based on our discussions and is using real wood. This is a much better project. Leslie Mechem stated it presents nicely and is a big improvement over what was seen previously. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman stated we will move through all the applications and approve each separately following their review. 3. 2018.071 MOTOHOLDINGS SINGLE FAMILY, Cobb Alley-Lot B, Historic Review of a new single- family residence within the Urban Residential-3 District. Applicant: Tony Dawson City of Saratoga Springs – Design Review Commission Minutes – April 3, 2019 - Page 2 of 4 Agent: Art Pakatar, The Pakatar Group Mr. Pakatar reviewed all elevations of the proposed residence on this lot. Mr. Pakatar noted all proposed materials architectural shingles for the roof. All wood different color scheme same window style wood siding, horizontal, painted; wood board and batten on the gable end. Cedar shakes over the porch. Windows and trim same as the previous home. Cut sheets for all materials were provided to the Commission as well as the color choice for paint. Garage and house doors and window products were reviewed. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if the Commission had any further questions or concerns on Lot-B. None heard. 4. 2018.071 MOTOHOLDINGS SINGLE FAMILY, Cobb Alley-Lot C, Historic Review of a new single- family residence within the Urban Residential-3 District. Applicant: Tony Dawson Agent: Art Pakatar, The Pakatar Group Mr. Pakatar reviewed all elevations of the proposed residence on this lot. Mr. Pakatar noted all proposed materials architectural shingles for the roof, wood board and batten siding, and wood siding. Windows with wood trim. Cut sheets for all materials were provided to the Commission as well as the color choice for paint. This has the barn type door in the gable. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if there were any further questions or comments from the Commission. Rob DuBoff stated the change the applicant has made is really setting an example for this area of town. 5. 2018.071 MOTOHOLDINGS SINGLE FAMILY, 77 South Franklin Street, Historic Review of a new single- family residence within the Urban Residential-3 District. Applicant: Tony Dawson Agent: Art Pakatar, The Pakatar Group Mr. Pakatar stated this home has a detached garage. Angled brackets were added on the three columns. Mr. Pakatar noted all proposed materials architectural shingles for the roof, Windows with wood trim. Cut sheets for all materials were provided to the Commission as well as the color choice for paint. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman stated there is no one present in the audience for comment. We will now begin the approval process taking each application separately. Cynthia Corbett made a motion in the matter of the application #2018.071, Motoholdings Single Family, Cobb Alley, that the application be approved with the following condition – The applicant is to use Marvin wood windows or equivalent. Rob DuBoff seconded the motion. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if there is any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Tamie Ehinger, Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor; Rob DuBoff, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 Leslie Mechem made a motion in the matter of the application #2018.072, Motoholdings Single Family, Cobb Alley, that the application be approved with the following condition – The applicant is to use Marvin wood windows or equivalent. Rob DuBoff seconded the motion. City of Saratoga Springs – Design Review Commission Minutes – April 3, 2019 - Page 3 of 4 Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if there is any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Tamie Ehinger, Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor; Rob DuBoff, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 Leslie Mechem made a motion in the matter of the application #2018.073, Motoholdings Single Family, Cobb Alley, that the application be approved with the following condition – The applicant is to use Marvin wood windows or equivalent. Cynthia Corbett seconded the motion. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if there is any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Tamie Ehinger, Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor; Rob DuBoff, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 Rob DuBoff made a motion in the matter of the application #2018.074, Motoholdings Single Family, Cobb Alley, that the application be approved with the following condition – The applicant is to use Marvin wood windows or equivalent. Leslie Mechem seconded the motion. Tamie Ehinger, Chairman asked if there is any further discussion. None heard. VOTE: Tamie Ehinger, Chairman, in favor; Cynthia Corbett, in favor; Leslie Mechem, in favor; Rob DuBoff, in favor MOTION PASSES: 4-0 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS: Design Review Meeting, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. MOTION TO ADJOURN: There being no further business to discuss Tamie Ehinger, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 7:37 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Buzanowski Recording Secretary APPROVED 6-5-19 City of Saratoga Springs – Design Review Commission Minutes – April 3, 2019 - Page 4 of 4