SCENIC & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

JUNE 24, 2024  4:00 PM

COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL

S&H Case No.: 08-24                                                                           Zone: S&H

901 Parkway E.                                                                                     Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Carol Gable

Owner:  Carol Gable

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 solar panels at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to install solar panels on the south facing side of the roof of the house and the garage.  The applicant is utilizing the NYSERDA programs to install air source heat pumps and solar in an effort to reduce carbon emissions to preserver the neighborhood and the planet.

S&H Case No.: 09-24                                                                           Zone: S&H

2104 Genesee Street                                                                             Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Christina Fliege/Thomas Warda

Owner:  Christina Fliege/Thomas Warda

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 paint the exterior of the house.

The applicant is proposing to paint the exterior of the house with the Benjamin Moore Historic Color Collection.  The body of the house will be Great Barrington Green (HC-122), the trim will be Essex Green (HC-188) other accents will be Overcast (OC-43).

S&H Case No.: 10-24                                                                           Zone: S&H

632 Herkimer Road                                                                              Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Dominick Velardi

Owner:  Dominick Velardi

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 demolish and reconstruct a garage at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing 30’x 32’ (960 sf) garage and replace it with a newly constructed 30’ x 48’ (1,440 sf) garage.  The exterior of the garage will be tan vinyl siding and the roof will be a brown shingle.  The garage will have two overhead doors in the front of the garage (16’ x 8’ and 9’ x 8’). One overhead door will be installed on the rear of the garage (9’ x 8”).  A fiberglass entry door will be installed on each side of the garage.

S&H Case No.: 11-24                                                                           Zone: S&H

1629 Genesee Street                                                                             Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Guy Barbolini

Owner:  Holland47 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 exterior doors at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to replace the existing flat entry doors with new black fiberglass 4-6 panel design doors.  The location and design of the building trim will remain as existing with only minor carpentry repair where needed but painted a new color to compliment the building exterior which has brick fascia of predominately a mixed brown/tan color. 

S&H Case No.: 12-24                                                                           Zone: S&H

2 Grant Street                                                                                       Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Genevieve Goncalves

Owner:  Genevieve Goncalves

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 remove and replace the front porch at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to remove and replace the old porch deck and roof.  New framing will be installed according to NYS Code.  The porch will be wood decking with shingle roofing materials.  Cedar shake shingles will be installed on the house portion of the porch/peak area.

S&H Case No.: 23-22                                                                         Zone: S&H

1704 Parkway Lane                                                                             Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Julian Galimo

Owner:  Julian Galimo

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.

At the June 26, 2023 meeting, the Commission voted to approve the application for a terra cotta colored shingle roof and the entire house shall have brick exterior that matches the existing brick on the home. The applicant has researched and explored options to purchase brick that will match the existing brick on the home and has not be successful.  The applicant is requesting advice from the Commission on how to proceed with finishing the project.