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3. 1387 Massachusetts Avenue - Approved #2004C-3 Petitioner – Douglas McDonald Re: Exterior Changes – Paving The petitioner received approval for the installation of Millstone Tumbled Pavers, by Ideal Concrete Block Company, for an approximately 30’-0” x 33’-0” area in front of the existing garage. The board asked that the existing concrete apron at the garage be removed and replaced with the approved pavers as well. The remaining gravel driveway will remain unchanged. The petitioner also received approval to construct an approximately 29’-0” x 15’-0” bluestone patio with a bluestone wall at one corner extending approximately 6 to 8 feet along one edge and 13 to 15 feet at the adjacent edge. 4. 1690 Massachusetts Avenue - Approved #2004C-4 Petitioner – Cohoes – Hazel Hopkins Re: Signage The petitioner presented an approximately 13’-9”L x 3’-0” H tenant sign with the word “COHOES” made of 2” wide “Sintra” letters laminated with gold color, with edges of the letters painted black, and mounted directly to the buildings brick façade with stainless steel anchors. The sign was met with overwhelming disapproval. After much discussion the Commission approved the signage as follows: ?? 3’-0” H x 13’-9” L with 2” letters ?? sign-foam construction ?? gold leaf (23k) on the entire exposed surface ?? letters to have eased edges ?? stainless steel anchors, placed at mortar joints only ?? standing letters set-off façade approximately ½” ?? Existing building lighting will remain above the sign INFORMAL HEARINGS: 1. 7 Slocum Road Petitioner – William Delaney Re: Demolition Mr. Delaney is in the early stages of investigating options for the development of the property located at 7 Slocum Road. The options presented include adding a second floor of living space or demolition and full replacement of the existing structure. The commission indicated its strong position in preserving structures deemed significant from