SCENIC & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA

MARCH 28, 2022

4:00 PM

S&H Case No.: 07-22                                                Zone: S&H

1120/1122 State Street                                            Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute

Owner:  Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute

In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 2-29-294 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to demolish the structure at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing demolition of the building as the structure and foundation have significantly deteriorated and are a safety hazard.  The roof has shifted and is leaking into the building due to the structural issues.  The building has been broken in to by vandals several times which resulted in stolen copper plumbing, wiring, etc.  This has become an area for criminal activity. 

A letter submitted by Robert N. Almy, P.E. states “It is our opinion that this building structure is unsafe, that entry should not be permitted, and that it should be demolished from the exterior using power equipment. 

MWPI has owned the property since the early 1990’s.  They would like to convert the lot into green space comparable to the area on the south side of the 1124 State Street building.  The area will include landscape plantings and a specimen tree similar to the plantings on the corner of State and Williams Street.  The green space will allow Pratt MWP students to pass through from the studio and library buildings to the 16 Cottage dormitory on a more direct and safe path. 

S&H Case No.: 08-22                                                                                       Zone: S&H

1626 Genesee Street                                                                                         Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Victoria Paolozzi

Owner:  Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County

In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 2-29-294 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to reconstruct a porch at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to remove the porch on the Sherman Place side of the home and reconstruct it to replicate the existing porch with updated materials.  The ceiling will be PVC tongue and groove; beams will be 2” x 12” PVC Azek; aluminum soffit and fascia; round PVC columns and PVC railings; decking and porch skirting will be pressure treated lumber; and the color is proposed to be Benjamin Moore “Florida Beaches.”