SCENIC & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

JULY 22, 2024  4:00 PM

COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL

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.: 13-24                                                                           Zone: S&H

104 Genesee Street                                                                               Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Silk Utica/Tyler Young

Owner:  104 Genesee 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 install signage at the above referenced property.

The applicant is proposing to install a 58” x 45” neon wall sign above the entrance of the business.  The face of the sign will be 5/8” thick.  The sign will be positioned within the cornice on the storefront.  The proposed sign will read “Silk Cocktails & Desserts”.   The colors will be black and pink.

S&H Case No.: 14-24                                                                           Zone: S&H

43 Scott Street                                                                                      Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Philip Sbarra

Owner:  Midtown Utica Community Center

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, the existing vinyl siding, where present, will be replaced in kind. Final color is TBD. The existing windows will be replaced throughout the Community Center portion of the building. There will be no work on the Church portion of the building. The replacement windows will be white vinyl to match the existing windows, with the exception of the stain glass window on the Scott Street facade which will remain. The existing front porch and stairs on Scott Street will be removed and replaced with a new set of stairs as well as an ADA compliant ramp to make the building accessible. The front door will be replaced with a new door in a similar style that has ADA compliant hardware.  A new roof will be installed over the new ramp and stairs similar to the existing porch roof. A new ADA lift is being installed within the building as part of the project as well. On the Faxton Street side of the building the existing historic doors will remain but new hardware will be installed. To the (drawing) North of the building a new concrete pad with heat pumps will be installed. These will receive a cover to protect them from ice and snow sliding off the existing roof.