SCENIC & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 4:00 PM
COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
S&H Case No.: 20-23 Zone: S&H
100 Rutger Street Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: C. Jeffrey Taw, AIA
Owner: HP Utica Preservation 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 make exterior improvements at the above referenced property.
The exterior masonry will be re-pointed as needed and Springtide plans to replace the existing aluminum sliding windows in the apartment units and sliding glass doors on the balconies with better energy efficiency. Along with these improvements, the units will all be upgraded with new HVAC systems to enhance the comfort of the tenants. Currently the units rely on sliding glass windows for ventilation and small electric heaters for heating. Some units had air conditioning inserted in the sidelight of the sliding glass doors for cooling in the living rooms only. The new HVAC systems will include PTAC units for heating and cooling which will be mounted below the new window systems in place of what is currently a decorative asbestos panel. PTACs will also be installed in the sidelight of the balcony doors (not visible behind the concrete balconies).
The new windows will be a dark bronze colored polymer clad metal framed window system as manufactured by INTUS and will utilize a hopper window for ventilation when cooling is not needed. The hopper units are safer for high-rise tenant use than sliding windows and will have their operational opening limited per code.
The new configuration of the bedroom windows will be as follows:
- Slab edge will be covered with dark bronze aluminum flashing to replace the existing detail.
- A louver section inside the window frame system for the PTAC unit with 3/4″ spacing and dark bronze finish, proportioned to replicate the original dark bronze suspected asbestos panel.
- The hopper operating unit with a fixed glass panel. All materials will be dark bronze in color to match the original design.
- Existing stucco panels above first-floor windows will be replaced with new EIFS at the bedroom windows, and re-finished at the sliding glass doors, and entrance doors. The finish will be brown to match the dark bronze finishes.
Aluminum storefronts at the first floor and lower level will be replaced to match existing. Lower-level window units will either incorporate transoms with spandrel glass concealing views above the ceiling space inside or louvers for mechanical ventilation needs. The new units and louvers will be dark bronze to match existing.
There are several mechanical louvers at the lower floor levels which will either be removed and in-filled with salvaged brick or replaced with new louvers with a dark bronze finish.
A two-story addition is planned on the east elevation to enclose a Limited Use/Limited Application (LULA) elevator which will provide accessibility from the first floor, which is the primary tenant entry and the lower level which is being renovated to provide tenant amenity spaces. The existing elevators do not go to the lower level, as that level was originally planned as lease space and not for tenant use. The existing structure does not allow for extending the elevator to the lower level. The LULA was selected as it provides accessibility in the smallest possible configuration.
The addition will be constructed with insulated concrete block units known as Spec-Brik® due to the tight conditions dictated by the existing window and balcony configuration. The block provides structure, insulation and a finish that compliments the existing brick. The Spec-Brik Syracuse Blend color very nearly matches the existing brown brick on the façade. The addition will be capped by a standing seam metal shed roof, also in a dark bronze; trim will be painted off-white to match the color of the concrete banding. The shed roof will direct water away from the building and prevent collection of any debris that may be dropped from upper balconies. The site work will include patching, sealing and striping the parking lot and installation of a 6′-0″ aluminum picket-style fence at the perimeter of the site for security enhancement. The fence will include gates at the east entry and the west egress from the lot. We understand a variance will be needed for the height of the fence.
S&H Case No.: 21-23 Zone: S&H
1600 Parkway East Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: J. Mark Ford
Owner: J. Mark Ford
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 remove and replace eight deteriorated wood windows at the above referenced property. The applicant is proposing to use Jeld-Wen vinyl casement replacement windows with grids. The windows will be custom to the exact size of the existing window openings.
S&H Case No.: 22-23 Zone: S&H
270 Genesee Street Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: NBT Bank
Owner: Albert Mazloom
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 a fence at the above referenced property.
The applicant is proposing to install a 6’ high black three rail aluminum fence along the south side of the parking lot and along a portion of the front of the parking lot. The fence will be set back 5’ from the inside edge of the sidewalk. The fence will be similar in style to the City parking lot across the street.
The applicant will be required to receive an area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the installation of a fence in the Central Business District.
