BROOKLYN COMMUNITY BOARD 6
LANDMARKS/LAND USE COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Attendance:
J. Armer P B. Fuller-Goggins P M. Murphy E P. Basile P V. Hagman P C. Pigott P P. Blake P G. Kelly P M. Racioppo P D. Briggs P A. Krasnow P A. Reeves P G. Faeth A Y. Lee E D. Scotto A P. Fleming P R. Levine P M. Shames A R. Freeman P T. Miskel E R. Sloane P
P = present, E = excused, A = absent
Guests: T. Van Den Bout D. Albert S. Maurer D. Kaplan N. Sussman A. Sussman V. Bryant
Orientation: Rules, regulations and procedures governing committee participation.
Peter Fleming and Robert Levine, co-chairs provided the orientation/meeting rules. Encouraged committee members to check application addresses on Google maps before each meeting.
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for a rear yard extension at 195A 6th Avenue (between Berkeley Place/Union Street), Park Slope Historic District.
The presentation was made by David Kaplan of Bowerbird Architects. He is presenting at LPC on October 17, 2017.
One story rear extension will engulf existing extension for additional living space – approximately 10 feet deep. Will have outdoor patio/roof deck on top of extension. Will also excavate in front to provide safer access to door under stoop. Will utilize blue stone paving and steps.
New brick will match the existing back wall. Blue stone paving on extension roof deck.
Discussion centered around deck railing with varying opinions.
Jerry Armer recommended approval with the following conditions: railing on deck be wrought iron or painted black.
The motion was seconded by David Briggs
Motion approved: Unanimously
Presentation and review of a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted to the Landmarks Preservation Commission for alterations to an entry-way knee wall and rear façade and blue stone replacement at 361 Henry Street (between Amity/Congress Streets), Cobble Hill Historic District.
Presentation was made by the Tom Van Den Bout, NV Design Architects. He is presenting to LPC on October 17, 2017.
Since the construction (2011) quality was inferior, significant maintenance is required and some corrective changes are recommended. - Change proposed to front areaway and stoop - Replace front windows with wood (2 over 2) - Will add brownstone sills and lintels with 4 inch projection on 4 windows – will add corbel block brackets - Parlor floor window will have brick lintel with 4 inch projection - Parlor flood window sill and tower wall will be new brownstone - Will replace existing brownstone rail on south side of stoop with iron railing to match other side - Replace aluminum window wall with steel windows and trim – painted black - Front areaway will be reconfigured to increase access by reducing the size of the planter – will utilize larger bluestone pavers - Will replace door with solid wood door and side light since there is no vestibule.
Jerry Armer recommended approval with the following conditions: - Parlor floor window – soldier course brick lintel be replaced with brownstone lintel - Brownstone strip to the right of the door be removed and replace with brick - Removal of corbel block brackets from front windows - Front door side light should be clear or translucent - Rear windows and front areaway are satisfactory
The motion was seconded by Peter Fleming.
A friendly amendment was made by David Briggs: - Translucent front door along with sidelight - Brick door trim be recessed to match above and continue down to water table.
Jerry Armer accepted the amendment.
Vote: 11…..Yeas 3…..Nays 1…..Abstention
Motion Approved
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting was adjourned.
The minutes were submitted by Glenn Kelly