SCENIC & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

JANUARY 27, 2025 4:00 PM

AGENDA

S&H Case No.: 01-25                                                                           Zone: S&H

228-230 Genesee Street                                                                        Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Utica Sign & Graphics/ Julio Perez

Owner:  230 Genesee Street, 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 151.75” x 33.75” black aluminum sign board with white vinyl lettering above the storefront at the above referenced location.  The sign will read “Black Point Tattoo Studio.”  The type of sign with be similar to the two other storefronts of the building.  Vinyl graphics will also be displayed in the two side windows and the door of the storefront. 

S&H Case No.: 02-25                                                                           Zone: S&H

2620 Genesee Street                                                                            Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Carl Pflanz

Owner:  Trinity Lutheran 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 demolish a carriage house that is located on the above referenced property.

The applicant is seeking approval to remove the carriage house that sits in the rear of the property behind the church.  The carriage house is not very visible from Genesee Street, however, is seen from Sunset Avenue.  The applicant has stated that the structure is on piers that are quite rotted and the floors and roof are buckling. The applicant has indicated that they may wish to replace the structure with a type of storage building.

S&H Case No.: 03-25                                                                           Zone: S&H

756 Herkimer Road                                                                              Cert. of Appropriateness

Applicant:  Josh Strauss

Owner:  Josh Strauss

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 replace the double doors at the entry of the front porch.  He is proposing to utilize two steel type doors to accommodate two separate entrances to two new units.  The applicant has stated that the installation will be done so as the entrance still appears to be French style doors from the exterior of the home.

The applicant is also proposing to restore the second story balcony/deck area of the front porch.  The center window will be replaced with a door leading to the deck.  No specifications have been detailed in regard to the type of railing or style of the proposed door.