SCENIC & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OCTOBER 27, 2025 4:00 PM
AGENDA
S&H Case No.: 32-25 Zone: S&H
1112 Park Avenue Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: Dominick Mauro
Owner: Dominick Mauro
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 exterior materials with a new thin brick veneer. A new canopy with asphalt shingles, soffit with continuous vent and LED lighting will be installed. The signage will be replaced with new channel letters to read “MAUROS GLASS.” All surfaces that are currently painted will be repainted to match the veneer.
S&H Case No.: 33-25 Zone: S&H
221 Oriskany Street E. Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: Zachary LaZore
Owner: The Mohawk Observer, 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 30” x 31’ (77.5 sf) channel letter sign on the west side of the building. The sign will read “PUFF THEORY CANNABIS.” The sign will be located approximately 20’ above grade on the side wall of the building. An additional 30” round projecting sign will be affixed to the front of the building near the front entrance. This sign will be internally illuminated with acrylic faces and metal returns.
The applicant has received an area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the increase in the size of the proposed wall sign.
S&H Case No.: 34-25 Zone: S&H
1014 State Street Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: Matthew Falcone
Owner: 1014 State 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 make exterior improvements at the above referenced property.
The applicant is proposing to:
- Remove all exterior siding and trim
- Sheathe building and provide exterior insulation
- Remove and replace all windows – Kolbe Ultra Series with bronze exterior aluminum cladding – trim will be LP Smart Trim
- Remove and replace all doors
- Install new siding - LP Smartside – Hale Navy HC154 Benjamin Moore – 4” clapboard with panel details
- Install panel trims and column details (gold accents)
- Install new terrace space with covered seating and garden
- Install new entry/vestibule
S&H Case No.: 09-25 Zone: S&H
2807 Genesee Street Cert. of Appropriateness
Applicant: Tony Cu
Owner: Tony Cu
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 legitimize exterior improvements at the above referenced property.
The applicant has replaced the solid white storm door on the front of the house with a glass/screen storm door. The applicant has also installed white vinyl railings to the sides of the front porch and along both sides of the stairs.
Commission Information Session
2627 Genesee Street
Jerry Briggs
The applicant is seeking to discuss options with the Commission regarding the construction of an addition, landscaping and parking alternatives for the property at 2627 Genesee Street.
