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Mount Kisco Architectural Review Board approves signs, rooftop solar and additions; asks redesign for chimney
Summary
At its Sept. 18 meeting the Mount Kisco Architectural Review Board approved projecting and storefront signage for two downtown addresses, authorized a rooftop solar installation and two residential additions, and asked one applicant to return with a revised chimney design; minutes from July 17 were also approved.
The Mount Kisco Architectural Review Board on Sept. 18, 2024, approved a slate of exterior projects affecting downtown Mount Kisco and nearby residences, and asked one homeowner to return with a revised design, according to the board minutes.
Chairman Daniel Loughney convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank J. DiMicco Board Room. Members listed as present were Member Nicholas Bagley, Member James Vallejos and Member Andy Gonzalez; Bill Seegmuller, Assistant Building Inspector, attended as staff.
The board approved a projecting sign for The Ambleside Pub at 23 E. Main Street (Case# ARB24-22). Leigh Hodgson of The Ambleside Pub presented renderings showing the sign’s proposed color and location. James Vallejos moved to approve and Nick Bagley seconded; the motion passed with all ayes.
At 161 Main Street (Case# ARB24-23), John Oliva of C&M Sign Company presented a proposed sign for Be Unique Boutique. Because that address contains two tenant spaces and Be Unique Boutique is currently the only tenant, the board approved the new sign as the Comprehensive Sign Package for the property, superseding the previously approved package. James Vallejos moved to approve; Andy Gonzalez seconded and the motion passed with all ayes.
The board approved a rooftop solar installation for the Dieck residence at 16 Lafayette Street (Case# ARB24-21). Mark Gearing of Power Solutions showed plans and renderings locating panels on the house and garage. Nick Bagley moved to approve; Andy Gonzalez seconded and the motion passed with all ayes.
A second-story addition above a garage at 69 Manchester Drive (Case# ARB24-24) was approved after Lou DeMasi of DeMasi Architects presented photos and elevations of the proposed design. Andy Gonzalez moved to approve and Nick Bagley seconded; the motion passed with all ayes.
For the Larizza residence at 57 N. Moger Avenue (Case# ARB24-25), David Graham of David Graham Architects proposed replacing a chimney with an exterior flue pipe. The board reviewed plans and requested that the applicant return with a different design; no approval was recorded in the minutes.
The board approved building alterations for Shake Shack at 176 N. Bedford Road (Case# ARB24-26) following a presentation by Andrew Whitelaw of Whitelaw Architects. The application did not include signage; the minutes note signage will be submitted in a separate application. Nick Bagley moved to approve; Andy Gonzalez seconded and the motion passed with all ayes.
The minutes of July 17, 2024 were approved (motion by Andy Gonzalez; seconded by James Vallejos). The minutes record that Member Nicholas Bagley was not present for the July meeting and therefore did not vote on that minutes approval; the tally is recorded as three ayes. The board heard no correspondence and adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
The board’s actions affect storefront appearance in the village center and endorse a residential rooftop solar installation; the Larizza application will return for further review when the applicant submits a revised flue/chimney design.
