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, February 14, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
Middle School Teachers Lounge
60 Sheffield Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman, Elizabeth Swenson, called the regular meeting to order at 7:39 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Elizabeth Swenson, Vice Chairman David Wight, Chairman
Jonathan Gibbs Bette Del Giorno, Secretary
Kingman Snow Guy Pendleton
Frank Vinciguerra
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. “Village Gateway Information Booth”
Main Street (Ct. Rte 154) and Boston Post Road (U.S. Rte 1) (Map 40 / Lot 1)
Central Business B-1 District
Petitioner: BOS’ Village Gateway Committee Agent: J. Richard Staub, AIA
Joe Metzendorf of the Gateway Committee and J. Richard Staub of Point One Architects were present to represent the petitioner. Rick Staub presented updated drawings in response to comments made at the last meeting. The specific changes include:
1. An octagon dome on the cupola
2. The increase height to the base of the cupola to allow a clock
3. The elimination of the dormer to allow a more streamlined roof.
Mr. Gibbs stated that he would like to see the base of the cupola widened to allow the structure to set back as it ascends. Mr. Staub said such detail could be added. Mr. Gibbs also asked for the bathroom window to be 2 over 2 lite. He stated that the style of this building should not have a window that is wider than it’s length.
MOTION to approve the building design with the following two recommendations:
1. Widen the base of the cupola
2. 2 over 2 lite window for the bathroom
MOVED by J. Gibbs SECONDED by F. Vinciguerra
APPROVED by E. Swenson, F. Vinciguerra, K. Snow and J. Gibbs
B. “Sleepys” Sign
555 Boston Post Road (Map 40 / Lot 45)
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant: KP Signs Agent: Melissa Rutrick
Mr. Jim Foertsch was present to represent the petitioner. Mr. Foertsch presented updated drawings in response to this Board’s comments made at the November 22, 2004 meeting. The following changes were made:
The sign facing east toward the bagel shop was eliminated. The mansard on the front of the building will be removed by Sleepy’s. Sleepy’s will provide a new metal storefront onto which the letters will be mounted. The letters will be flush mounted directly to the building with no sign background. The “Laying Man” logo will be eliminated. The width of the sign is to be made smaller within the width of the windows on the storefront.
Mr. Foertsch stated that representatives from Sleepy’s are planning to come before this Board to present specific information concerning the façade renovation. Mr. Foertsch stated that he believes such presentation is scheduled for the next meeting.
Ms. Swenson stated that she would like to see the name “Sleepy’s” to be centered between and over the two columns with the words “The Mattress Professionals” below. Mr. Gibbs stated that he would like to see the letter size reduced slightly to increase the legibility of the sign. Mr. Foertsch felt that Sleepy’s would not oppose to stacking the words on the sign as long as the lettering was not too small.
The Board members decided that they needed more information concerning the façade renovation before they could render a decision about the building sign. Mr. Vinciguerra suggested that possibly the brick under the second floor windows could be renovated to allow more height for building sign area.
Ms. Swenson asked Mr. Foertsch to prepare two new drawings of the building sign, 1) with the wording stacked and 2) with the lettering slightly reduced. Mr. Foertsch stated that he will mail these drawings to the Board in time for the next meeting when representatives from Sleepy’s will present their façade renovations.
For the freestanding sign in the parking lot, Mr. Foertsch stated that the location of 45’ from the building corresponds to the cut out in the curb marking the entrance to the parking lot. The location is also approximately centered in the parking lot to allow the most visibility for passing vehicles. Mr. Vinciguerra asked that a planter be added around the base of the sign. The specific dimensions will be discussed at the next meeting. Mr. Vinciguerra also suggested that the height of the sign be reduced from 11’ to 8’.
MOTION to approve the freestanding sign with the following recommendations:
1. addition of a planter at the base of the sign
2. reduce the height to 8’
3. 90 watt high output lighting
4. lighting in sign be turned off one hour after closing.
MOVED by F. Vinciguerra SECONDED by J. Gibbs
APPROVED by E. Swenson, F. Vinciguerra, K. Snow and J. Gibbs
MOTION to table the discussion of the building sign pending the presentation of the façade renovation by Sleepy’s. Mr. Foertsch of KP Signs will provide the following drawings:
1. building sign with 30” lettering (reduced from 36”)
2. building sign with stacked lettering, centered over the columns
MOVED by J. Gibbs SECONDED by F. Vinciguerra
APPROVED by E. Swenson, F. Vinciguerra, K. Snow and J. Gibbs
C. “Swan Funeral Home” Sign
1220 Boston Post Road (Map 28 / Lot 10)
Restricted Business B-3 District
Applicant / Agent: Darin Senna, Hartford Sign Co.
Mr. Darin Senna was present. Mr. Senna presented a color copy of the proposed new sign. The dimensions will be exactly the same as the old sign. It will be internally illuminated just like the original sign with two 80-watt bulbs. Mr. King requested that the bulbs be high output bulbs. The color of the background for the new sign will be black. Mr. Vinciguerra suggested that the posts and trim surrounding the sign be painted gray or an off-white.
Mr. Senna will mail to the Board a color copy of the drawing for the record.
MOTION to approve the new sign as presented with the recommendation that the supporting structure be painted gray or off-white.
MOVED by J. Gibbs SECONDED by K. Snow
APPROVED by E. Swenson, F. Vinciguerra, K. Snow and J. Gibbs
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Stop & Shop Utility Building” Site Plan
665 Boston Post Road (Map 36 / Lot 103)
Shopping Center Business B-1 District
Applicant: Stop & Shop/M. Rubin Agent: Steve Brewer, Wagner Engineering
Mr. Brewer was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Brewer informed the Board that the purpose for the application is to build a utility building that will house an additional septic filtration system that will remove excess nitrates in the fluid before it is sent to the leach field. Mr. Brewer stated that proposed color of the building is cream to match the Stop & Shop building. Mr. Vinciguerra inquired about the location of the building and the landscaping between the building and the adjacent property. Mr. Brewer explained that other areas of the property were not compatible for this building. Currently, there is a line of vegetation between the proposed building and the adjacent property which will stay intact. Additional landscaping such as two pear trees
on either side of the building will be planted as presented on the site plan. Mr. Gibbs inquired about the guardrails. Mr. Brewer stated that these were necessary to protect the surrounding equipment, particularly from snowplows.
Ms. Swenson suggested that she would like to see a pitched or hip roof on the building. Upon further discussion and researching through the building manufacturer’s brochure, it was decided that the PB11 Series with a hip roof is a more desirable design at about the same size, 11’ x 14’. The Board members would like to see the building painted gray to match the front of Stop & Shop rather than cream or tan, which is on the side of Stop & Shop.
MOTION to approve the site plan with the following recommendations:
1. PB11 Series with hip roof 11’ x 14’ building
2. score pattern lines
3. painted gray including the door
4. fascia painted white as displayed on page 10 of brochure
5. green roof shingles to blend with landscaping as presented
MOVED by F. Vinciguerra SECONDED by K. Snow
APPROVED by E. Swenson, F. Vinciguerra, K. Snow and J. Gibbs
V. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Meeting Minutes
MOTION to approve the minutes of 01/24/05
MOVED by F. Vinciguerra SECONDED by K. Snow
APPROVED by E. Swenson, F. Vinciguerra, K. Snow and J. Gibbs
B. Correspondence
1. Update Application Form materials checklist
MOTION to table the discussion of the Application Form materials checklist until the next meeting of 2/28/05
MOVED by F. Vinciguerra SECONDED by K. Snow
APPROVED by E. Swenson, F. Vinciguerra, K. Snow and J. Gibbs
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
1. Approval to purchase archival binders and acid-free paper
MOTION to purchase two archival binders and one ream of acid-free paper in the amount of approximately $250.
MOVED by F. Vinciguerra SECONDED by J. Gibbs
APPROVED by E. Swenson, F. Vinciguerra, K. Snow and J. Gibbs
2. Minutes of September 13, 2004
Mr. Snow stated that he has copies of all recent minutes and he will look through his records for this document.
D. Election of Officers – Secretary
No action taken.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m. until the next regular meeting, scheduled for February 28, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Saybrook Middle School Teacher’s Lounge, 60 Sheffield Street.
MOVED by F. Vinciguerra SECONDED by E. Swenson
APPROVED by E. Swenson, F. Vinciguerra, K. Snow and J. Gibbs
Respectfully Submitted,
Janet S. Vinciguerra, Recording Clerk
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