TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Architectural Review Board
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3131 FAX (860) 395-1216
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman David Wight called the regular meeting to order at 7:43 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
David Wight, Chairman Elizabeth Swenson, Vice Chair
Guy Pendleton Jonathan Gibbs
Kingman Snow
Frank Vinciguerra
Attendant Staff
Janet Vinciguerra, Recording Clerk
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. “Strategic Building Solutions” Sign
599 Middlesex Turnpike (Map 57 / Lot 32-10)
Restricted Business B-3 District
Applicant: SBS Properties, LLC Agent: Jonathan Winiker
Mr. Jonathan Winiker was present. Mr. Winiker informed the Board that he has met with Mr. Snow on several occasions to find an appropriate fixture that is Dark Sky compliant. Previously, the Board recommended two fluorescent vertical fixtures mounted on either side of the street sign. Mr. Winiker stated that unfortunately, these types of fixtures are extremely expensive, almost as expensive as the cost of the entire sign itself. Mr. Winiker further researched the Dark Sky regulations on-line and found darksky.org. This website recommended several types of fixtures, however, many of which are no longer available from the companies listed. Upon further research, Mr. Winiker found a ground mounted low voltage fixture by LSI Architectural Outdoor Lighting, which he
submitted to the Board for review. The particular fixture is the MR16 sign light with a 60-degree cutoff shield with either recessed or flushed lens. The board agreed that this is an acceptable alternative.
MOTION to recommend approval of three possible lighting options:
1. the MR16 flood fixture as submitted by Mr. Winiker,
2. T5 fluorescent fixtures mounted vertically on either side of the sign, or
3. a gooseneck fixture as listed on darksky.org.
MOVED by K. Snow SECONDED by F. Vinciguerra
IN FAVOR: D. Wight, G. Pendleton, K. Snow and F. Vinciguerra.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINING: none. APPROVED: 4-0-0.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Atrium Antiques” Sign
1450 Boston Post Road (Map 26 / Lot 17)
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant/Agent: Rollin P. Smith
B. “Simple Steps” Sign
455 Boston Post Road (Map 40 / Lot 18)
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant/Agent: Mike Henderson
The applicants for the above two applications were not present. Chairman David Wight called for these items to move to the bottom of the agenda and would be considered if the applicants arrived before the end of the meeting.
C. “Grossman Nissan” Sign, Building and Façade Renovation
295 Middlesex Turnpike (Map 52 / Lot 63)
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant: Grossman Chevrolet Nissan Agent: Linda Grossman
Ms. Grossman was present and explained that Nissan is currently requiring façade renovations and new signage for all dealerships nationwide. The footprint of the building will not change. The only addition will be curbing, handicap parking and a landscape bed in front of the building. The fixture on the rear of the building will be a small down lit fixture for the back door. Mr. Snow advised Ms. Grossman that the lighting in the parking lot should be down lit as well. Ms. Grossman informed the Board that Ms. Costa, the Town’s Zoning Enforcement Officer, has stated that the new signage plan is does not comply with current zoning regulations and has advised Ms. Grossman to go before the ZBA for an exception. Therefore, Ms. Grossman is looking for
the Board to approve the building and façade renovation and she will come back for signage, lighting and landscape review. Mr. Wight suggested moving one of the Nissan signs to the south side of the building. Ms. Grossman stated that Nissan probably would not approve but she will look into the possibility of moving the “Grossman” sign to that location.
MOTION to recommend approval of the building and façade renovation as presented and continue the signage, lighting and landscape plans.
MOVED by K. Snow SECONDED by F. Vinciguerra
IN FAVOR: D. Wight, G. Pendleton, K. Snow and F. Vinciguerra.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINING: none. APPROVED: 4-0-0.
V. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Meeting Minutes
MOTION to approve the minutes of 10/24/05.
MOVED by F. Vinciguerra SECONDED by G. Pendleton
IN FAVOR: D. Wight, G. Pendleton, K. Snow and F. Vinciguerra. OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 4-0-0.
B. Correspondence - none
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
J. Vinciguerra, the recording clerk, handed out a list of meeting dates for 2006 for the approval of the board. If approved, this list will be submitted to the Town Clerk.
MOTION to approve the Schedule of Meeting Dates for 2006.
MOVED by K. Snow SECONDED by F. Vinciguerra
IN FAVOR: D. Wight, G. Pendleton, K. Snow and F. Vinciguerra. OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 4-0-0.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to continue New Business items A and B until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
MOVED by F. Vinciguerra SECONDED by K. Snow
IN FAVOR: D. Wight, G. Pendleton, K. Snow and F. Vinciguerra.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 4-0-0.
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 28, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 302 Main Street.
MOVED by F. Vinciguerra SECONDED by K. Snow
IN FAVOR: D. Wight, G. Pendleton, K. Snow and F. Vinciguerra.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 4-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janet S. Vinciguerra, Recording Clerk
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