SCENIC & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MAY 23, 2022- 4:00 PM
COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
S&H Case No.: 10-22 Zone: S&H
702 Columbia Street Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: St. Joseph & St. Patrick’s Church
Owner: St. Joseph & St. Patrick’s Church
In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 2-29-44 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to install signage at the above referenced property.
The applicant is proposing to install (2) 12’ x 12’ (288 sf) on the north side of the Mother Marianne’s Kitchen building on Varick Street. The signs will be installed toward the top of the building at the third floor level where there is blank brick wall area. They are seeking to create visibility to the vehicular traffic on Rte 12.
The signs will be aluminum composite for the base material/back of the signs with premium 3M vinyl with protective over laminate for the graphics. The colors of the signs are primarily sky blue, black and white with gold and beige accents. The signs will be illuminated by stand-alone fixtures at the bottom of the signs that will shine upward.
The proposed signage will recognize a member of the church and historical figure Saint Marianne Cope who was canonized in 2012.
The applicant has received an area variance from the City of Utica Zoning Board of Appeals for the size of the two signs.
S&H Case No.: 11-22 Zone: S&H
1423 Oneida Street Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: Isaac Htoo
Owner: Isaac Htoo
In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 2-29-44 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to make exterior improvements at the above referenced property.
The applicant is proposing to install grey vinyl siding to the exterior of the house. The trim will be white with white window trim. The house currently has wood clapboard siding. The applicant has stated that the paint is peeling and the wood is in poor condition. Samples will be provided at the meeting.
S&H Case No.: 12-22 Zone: S&H
226 Genesee Street Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: Utica Sign and Graphics
Owner: Michael Griffin
In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 2-29-44 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to make exterior improvements at the above referenced property.
The applicant is proposing to:
- Repaint the existing 3’ x 12’ box sign;
- Refurbish the sign with LED’s – retrofit;
- Fabricate new face of the sign (black and white with gold accents);
- Paint the façade of the storefront – green; and
- Fabricate and install new 19’7” awning – black.
S&H Case No.: 13-22 Zone: S&H
753 Herkimer Road Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: Richard Bennett
Owner: Richard Bennett
In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 2-29-44 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to replace the roof at the above referenced property.
The applicant is proposing to replace the existing tile roof with an Owens Corning Duration Series asphalt shingle. The applicant has chosen the color Terra Cotta to match the color of the existing roof.
The applicant has stated that the roof has been leaking for several years. He also stated that the contractor recommended a complete roof replacement which would be extremely costly to replace in kind.
S&H Case No.: 14-22 Zone: S&H
307 Genesee Street Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: Ken Rockett
Owner: 307 Gensesee St. LLC
In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 2-29-44 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to replace the roof at the above referenced property.
The applicant is proposing to replace the missing Spanish tiles on both sides of the back structure. The red corrugated steel roof that faces Park Avenue will be removed and replaced with the same Spanish 13.25” tiles. The manufacturer, Ludowici, was stamped on the back of the existing tile. The manufacturer will computer match a sample of the existing tile.
The front and middle section of the mansard roof asphalt shingles will be replaced. All dry rot and damaged decking will be removed and replaced with ¾” plywood. High temperature, ice and water shield will be installed on all areas for New York red slate shingles (8” x 12” red slate with 2” clipped corners). There is a possibility of adding diamond shaped patterns in the front with non-fading gray slate.
The front and middle sections will need trim board repairs in different areas. The existing three tab asphalt shingles need to be replaced including front section dormer window roof area. The middle section arched dormers need DTM epoxy paint or replace with new metal. Rear section of the building will also have wood trim repair. Replacement or repointing of any loose bricks will take place and new stone caps will be installed. The missing Spanish tiles on both side visor sections will be replaced and any damage to the substructure will be repaired. The rear visor with metal roof system will be removed but some profile configuration will be kept.
S&H Case No.: 18-21 Zone: S&H
2713 Genesee Street Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: Louis T. Brindisi
Owner: Louis T. Brindisi
In accordance with the requirements contained in Section 2-29-44 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Utica, the applicant is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to make improvements to the porch at the above referenced property.
The applicant is proposing to remove all existing front porch wood stairs, railings, ramp, pillars and decking and replace with Trex style decking and Trex composite, ADA compliant railing system.
The applicant has stated that the existing structure is rotting and crumbling and in need of replacement. They would like to replace the wood with a maintenance free and safe material. The colors will remain exactly the same at what is existing.
At the August 2021 Scenic and Historic meeting, the Commission voted to approve the application with the following conditions:
- Trex columns similar style and size of the existing shall be installed;
- Trex decking – similar color;
- Square large diameter colonial style railing; and
- The applicant shall research and submit historical photos of the porch indicating the elements were not original to the structure.
The applicant wishes to revisit the original application for colors and materials due to safety concerns and lack of availability of the materials requested.
