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The commission voted to approve replacement and new wall and channel-lit signs for downtown storefronts and a three-sign installation for a storage facility frontage. Separately, members voted to renew existing leasing banners at 333 Huberta for one year. A motion with conditions was made during discussion of a separate temporary leasing-banner application for 247 North Avenue, but the transcript does not record a formal vote on that item.

Members said the approvals were largely routine sign reviews, with commissioners asking only clarifying questions about size, illumination and placement. For the 333 Huberta leasing banners, which the applicant asked to extend because of slow leasing market conditions, the commission debated how long temporary leasing banners should be allowed downtown and settled on a one-year extension.

Key details and outcomes

- 12-2025, Ray Russo — replacement wall sign, 521 Main Street: Motion to approve carried (voice vote recorded as “Aye”). Application replaces an aluminum pan sign in the same location and size as an existing sign installed in 02/2006. The applicant said the new sign will match the prior placement and dimensions.

- 13-2025, (owner representing Daniel Couto) — channel-lit sign, 119 Pelham Road: Motion to approve carried. Applicant said there is currently no sign at the vacant storefront; the proposed illuminated box is intended to provide a modern look compatible with nearby signage and the proposed height (36 inches) was described as consistent with neighboring signs.

- 14-2025, Josh Raccoon — three channel-letter signs, 2 Birch Street: Motion to approve carried. One sign faces I-95 and the other facades were described as identical in letter height/area; the applicant said the third sign is being added to match the site’s new tenant identity.

- Administrative item (renewal), Mark Michael Hargis — renewal of leasing banners at 333 Huberta: Motion to approve a one-year extension carried (vote recorded: “All in favor? 5.”). The applicant told the commission the building is not fully leased (Encore phase ~89% leased; 333 building ~92% leased) and argued that the banners help leasing in a competitive market. Commissioners discussed limits on temporary banner duration and agreed the department of development should consider a standard for initial periods and renewals.

Discussion-only or no-action items

- 11-2025, Andrew Canardi — two temporary leasing banners, 247 North Avenue: The applicant described banner dimensions (52 feet long by 8 feet high), materials (Duratex PVC-coated mesh), anchoring (half-inch masonry anchors, 60 anchors per banner) and said engineering calculations will be submitted as part of the Department of Buildings filing. Commissioners and the applicant discussed timing with an existing sidewalk shed: the shed is scheduled to be removed mid-July and the applicant offered to time installation so the banner is not displayed concurrently with scaffold graphics. A commissioner moved to approve with the condition that “there’s no other signage on scaffolding”; the motion was seconded. The transcript does not record the result of that vote.

- Applications 15-2025 (awning) and 16-2025 (legalize painted wall art), applicant Lewis Nava, 149 North Avenue: Applicant was not present for second call; the commission made no final decision on the record. Members expressed concern about the awning’s placement overlapping existing wall art and the visual fit with the mural.

- 17-2025, Forrest Page — new canopy sign at 28 LaCount Place: Applicant not present; no action recorded.

What the commission asked for or required

- Engineering calculations and Department of Buildings filing for the 247 North Avenue banners.
- Applicants to confirm exact materials and anchor details where noted (applicants provided some specifications in their presentations; commissioners asked departments to consider standardized duration limits and material standards for temporary leasing banners).

Why it matters

Commissioners balanced commercial applicants’ need for leasing and branding against long-term preservation of downtown aesthetics. The one-year extension for 333 Huberta reflects a preference to provide short-term relief to leasing challenges while signaling the commission’s interest in defining clearer multi-year standards for temporary banners.

The meeting also highlighted routine enforcement of sign size, placement and illumination standards and left several items pending when applicants failed to appear for second calls. Members asked the department of development to consider setting clearer standards for banner duration and material durability to reduce repetitive renewals and to ensure downtown signage does not make buildings appear vacant.

The commission adjourned after completing the evening’s approvals and second calls.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","New Rochelle - MAC Meeting - Jun 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The New Rochelle Municipal Arts Commission on a June 2025 agenda approved multiple storefront sign permits and granted a one-year extension for existing leasing banners at 333 Huberta, while several applicants missed second calls and at least one banner application drew a conditioned motion with no recorded vote.","taxTitle","New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York","taxId",76423,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6545390,"Artist Charisma Jay presents certification application, outlines plans for expanded performing-arts programming in New Rochelle",427,1588000,2015000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3667306-4d391030e227fa55d3c78db11e81b8e8&start=1588&end=2015","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3667306-4d391030e227fa55d3c78db11e81b8e8/thumbnail_1588000.jpg","/articles/6545390/New-York/Artist-Charisma-Jay-presents-certification-application-outlines-plans-for-expanded-performing-arts-programming-in-New-Rochelle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545390-1584fd91287a0c6ff66a4722e5fdec58/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157691&Signature=EgwOdg4Wbc1nsFTEbCTk4oT3n2cRbYmcFg78iaMZO-UPGd3Gk-F~spPe0pWdaqvPE9IMi1~vUps4Saw3WMipTM4f5bTAzXuO9KfgSyDu6174GZ0ehDtx4Z2o8bXZCYwI7EcUpI4iESTsZnqQwnmyYfqpvagBjHVMy3Fxn4KL~k1P2Y3zPQ5y9nMeytEmV5N5kTAXQCSSOBh3DnRRY483LUJhOnEfk5nbU~xF7upFmyvqYpUBdoC-Ng25YySVGfaRBCxFrTcuOM0lC7PPcS29LuxYHhdYwu8KdzG7ZOYn4jl1DBbRp2hiODvHA~0rRFZ0jiCL71KoKA2ZTvOJ4mxHpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Charisma Jay, an artist and entrepreneur who operates two arts businesses in Brooklyn, presented her application for artist certification to the New Rochelle Municipal Arts Commission and described plans to expand performing-arts programming and community arts partnerships in New Rochelle.

Jay said she runs an academy of the arts and a studio network that provides rehearsal and performance spaces. She told commissioners she has taught at the Juilliard School and LaGuardia High School and was recently accepted to Columbia University’s doctoral program in dance education. Jay said she hopes to bring theater, classes, festivals and community activations to New Rochelle and collaborate with local arts groups and venues.

“I am an artist and entrepreneur,” Jay said during her presentation. “I have 2 businesses in Brooklyn that I'm looking to expand. One of them is an academy of the arts.” Jay described recent programming that included outdoor classes, community activations and short films; she said she has experience producing work at venues including King’s Theatre and working with a wide range of participants.

Commission staff explained the review process and told Jay she would receive follow-up communication after the commission’s internal review. Commissioners praised the presentation and spoke about hopes to increase cultural activity downtown; no formal certification decision was recorded at the meeting.

Why it matters

Artist certification can qualify local artists for certain municipal programs, public-art commissions and business-support opportunities. Jay’s proposal, if approved, would add programming capacity for dance, theater and community-oriented events in New Rochelle’s downtown and could increase collaboration with existing cultural venues.

Next steps

Commission staff will complete a review of Jay’s application and notify her of the commission’s decision. Jay and commissioners discussed an October arts festival and the possibility of future collaborations and programming when the certification decision is complete.","Charisma Jay, a Brooklyn-based artist and entrepreneur, presented to the New Rochelle Municipal Arts Commission seeking artist certification and outlined plans to expand dance, rehearsal and community arts programming downtown; commission members expressed interest and said they would follow up.","actionData","errors"]

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Municipal Arts Commission approves several sign permits, extends leasing banner at 333 Huberta for one year

Artist Charisma Jay presents certification application, outlines plans for expanded performing-arts programming in New Rochelle