The City of Auburn
Historic Resources Review Board
c/o Office of Planning and Economic Development
Memorial City Hall - 24 South Street
Auburn, New York 13021
(315) 255-4115 Fax 253-0282
Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2007
1. Meeting was opened in the Council Chambers Conference Room. In attendance: Judith Bryant, Jill Fudo, Christina Selvek, Jim Hutchinson and Mike Deming. Absent: Betty Lewis. Staff: Steve Selvek, Alicia McKeen
2. Approval of Minutes: minutes n/a
3. Certificate of Appropriateness
10 Fitch Ave
Applicant requests a 23”x26” sign 24” from the ground to the sign bottom, wood or like composite, white with burgundy, placed in the front yard. She has received a variance for the size and placement. It is located in the grassy area between the sidewalk and circular drive.
Jim – think the sign is too big, especially for the area. A similar sign is in front of Foley Florists on Genesee St. and it looks much nicer. If this were on a commercial or professional office in a busy area I could see it. But not in a family residential area. The design is nice but too big.
Christina – the sign is easily seen in both directions, there are no sight restrictions.
Mike D. – can we restrict the size?
Steve S. – Yes.
Jill – Head West on the Arterial also has a nice sign that can be used as an example.
Mike D. – overall size should be no bigger that four SF then.
Steve S. – the proposed sign is 8 SF.
Jill – would reference Head West sign done by Tom Shayler also.
Steve S. – the Board has the prerogative to issue restrictions. The applicant was told she should attend to answer any concerns.
Christina – limit the size of the actual sign, the height is ok.
Jim – thinks the posts should be included in the overall size.
Christina – 4’ posts would be more appropriate.
Jill – agrees with Jim. The scale of the house would be ok but it’s not in character with the rest of the neighborhood.
Mike D. – people are not driving quickly by like in a commercial area.
Steve S. – the Board’s options the are to 1) Deny, 2) approve with discussed modifications or 3) table and have alternatives considered.
Jim – we can also recommend or point out signs at Geneses St. and the Arterial for reference. Have her come back with a different design. I don’t think she realizes how big this one really is.
Mike D. – asks for a motion to table. Motion made by Judith, seconded by Jill. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
7 William St.
Steve S. – staff has issued a CA for an 18” satellite dish. I did call and poll the available members last month and no one was opposed to the location at the rear of the building.
Motion to accept made by Jim, seconded by Christina. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Jim – speaking of satellite dishes, 80 South St. has 2 of the on the front porch roof.
Jill – per City ordinance they cannot be at the front of the house.
Christina - there is also dishes at a residence on Grover St. and on the Phoenix Bldg.
Jim – they can be put on the roof of the Phoenix Bldg.
Steve S. – will look into it. It is a violation so Codes can send them notice.
Mike D. – we need to recommend the addition of another member for a full Board. We should find someone ourselves and determine what qualifications we desire. We need someone with some type of background conducive to the work we are doing. And who will also attend the meetings as required.
3. Adjournment: Next meeting scheduled for March 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Motion to adjourn made by Judith, seconded by Jill. All members vote approval. Meeting adjourned.
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