ARB Meeting March 6, 2016	Page 1

VILLAGE OF BALDWINSVILLE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, March 6, 2017
Approved April 3, 2017
BOARD MEMBERS: Dean Johnson, Chairman
Jim Orlando Bruce King Connie Taft
ABSENT:	Carl Pelcher

GUESTS:	John McFall — Owner of Atlantic Sign & Design — Jessica Doran (regarding 3 Marble Street)
Christopher Krawiec and Karen Witter — The Landings at Meadowood (regarding 197 Downer Street)	

Upon motion to approve minutes as submitted from February 6, 2017 meeting by Mr. Johnson second by Mr. King. Motion carried with a vote of 4:0
NEW BUSINESS
3 Marble Street — Jessica Doran — Jessicakes - signs
Mr. John McFall was present to address the Board. The application applied for two (2) aluminum B-bond signs to mount on the North and West sides of the building and one ground mounted sign in front of the building. Mr. King asked Mr. McFall what material were the post for the free-standing sign, Mr. McFall state it would be 4 x 4s. Mr. McFall explained there would be a cap over the sign. The signs on the North and West side of the building will have a red border line but the free-standing sign will probably not have the same red border. Mr. McFall stated it is difficult to create a border around a sign with posts. Ms. King asked it the free-standing sign was two side, Mr. McFall said it was only one sided. Chairman Johnson confirmed there would be no lighting. Mr. Orlando asked if one sign would be over the door, Mr. McFall stated it will be over the door facing the river and the second sign would face Syracuse Street.
Upon motion by Mr. King and second by Ms. Taft to approve the signs for 3 Marble Street as submitted. Motion carried with a vote of 4:0.
197 Downer Street — Morgan Management — The Landings at Meadowood — signs
Mr. Christopher Krawiec, Agent for Morgan Management and Ms. Karen Witter were present to address the Board. Mr. Krawiec is requesting the Board review and approve an application for three monument signs for Morgan B'ville Apartments. Two (2) signs located at the entrances on Downer Street (phase I) and one (1) sign at the entrance of Megis Rd. (phase II). Mr. Orlando asked if the two on Downer would be installed now, Mr. Krawiec stated they would. Mr. Krawiec explained the location of the West side monument at the Downer Street site; there is enough ground although close to place the sign and be within required setbacks. On the East side, there is ample room to place the sign within the required setbacks. Mr. King affirmed that Morgan Management would work with Mr. Humphrey on the specifics of placing each monument sign.

Mr. Krawiec explained that he has spoken to Mr. Humphrey and he will apply for the sign permits and the variances necessary for this project. Mr. Orlando asked what material the sign are made of. Mr. Krawiec stated that it is pre-fabricated expanded polystyrene foam with an armor coat exterior fmish. The sign with be constructed as a complete unit and placed over the electrical and the lighting. The stone work around the bottom is made from the same polystyrene foam. Mr. Krawiec continued to explain that after the monument is placed it will be sandblasted and painted to match the stone on the building. The lettering will be sandblasted into the sign also and hand painted. When the sign is completed it will be hard casted. The roof will be a free-standing brown metal roof over the signs. The lighting will be installed in the roof of the monument illuminating on the sign with low LED lighting. 
Upon motion by Mr. King and second by Mr. Orlando to approve the signs for The Landing at Meadowood providing the lighting low lamination. Motion carried with a vote of 4:0.
91 Syracuse Street — Nobles — sign

Cathi Sutton from Design Shop Sign & Graphic Inc. was not in attendance tonight. An application was submitted for a new sign to replace sign panels at Nobles located at 91 Syracuse Street. Mr. Orlando stated from the pictures submitted the poles might have to be painted. The Board felt there is no change from the original sign and requested the following conditions:
•	The face of the sign remains exactly the same
•	No changes in the lighting
•	The poles are to be painted if needed
Upon motion by Mr. Johnson and second by Mr. Orlando to approve a new sign replacement with condition for Nobles be approved as submitted. Motion carried with a vote of 4:0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Augustus

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