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TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK Architectural Review Board |
David H. Wight, Chairman Elizabeth B. Swenson, Vice Chair Theodore (Guy) Pendleton, Secretary |
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone (860) 395-3131 FAX (860) 395-1216
MINUTES Regular Meeting Monday, June 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room 302 Main Street
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Jonathan M. Gibbs Kingmon B. Snow, Jr. Vacancy, Alternate Vacancy, Alternate
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CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chairman Guy Pendleton called the regular meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Guy Pendleton, Regular Member David Wight, Chairman
Kingmon Snow, Regular Member Elizabeth Swenson, Vice Chair
Jonathan Gibbs, Regular Member
Attendant Staff
Janet Vinciguerra, Recording Clerk
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. “Equator” Sign
168 Main Street (Map 37 / Lot 128)
Central Business B-1 District
Applicant/Agent: Pam Statham
Ms. Pam Statham was present. The sign is mounted and covers the existing sign band except for the half circle on top. Ms. Statham is proposing to do a semi-circle design similar to her previous sign in Essex. The metal on both ends of the sign band will be removed.
MOTION to recommend approval of the proposed sign with the half-moon semi-circle design as presented, size sufficient to cover the existing semi-circle above the sign band.
MOVED by J. Gibbs SECONDED by G. Pendleton
IN FAVOR: G. Pendleton, J. Gibbs and K. Snow.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 3-0-0.
B. “Gateway Antique Shop” Sign
25 Stage Road (Map 40 / Lot 12)
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant: Angela Pertesis Agent: Mike Abel
Ms. Pertesis and Mr. Abel were not present. This application will be continued at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
MOTION to amend the agenda to add two new applicants: Perfect Does Wellness Center and Angies Jewelry & Gifts; and, at the request of the Sandpiper Inn, reschedule the order of applications so that the Sandpiper Inn is the last new business item on the agenda.
MOVED by G. Pendleton SECONDED by K. Snow
IN FAVOR: J. Gibbs, G. Pendleton and K. Snow.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 3-0-0.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Sun Nail & Spa” Sign
40 Elm Street (Map 36 / Lot 109)
Central Business B-1 District
Applicant/Agent: David Hemming, CT Signs
Mr. Hemming of Connecticut Signs was present. The building sign is not internally illuminated and will be illuminated with two gooseneck fixtures as per the previously approved. Mr. Snow’s recommendation is to limit the size of the bulb so that it is not visible from off property.
MOTION to recommend approval of the proposed signs with the following stipulations:
1. Remove the words “Elm Street” from under the street number, as the words are too small to read;
2. Provide low growing shrubs or perennials around the base of the street sign;
3. Remove the ground light under the street sign;
4. Limit the size of the bulbs for the gooseneck fixtures so that the bulbs are not visible from off property.
MOVED by J. Gibbs SECONDED by K. Snow
IN FAVOR: G. Pendleton, J. Gibbs and K. Snow.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 3-0-0.
B. “Perfect Dose Wellness Center” Sign
210 Main Street (Map 37 / Lot 131)
Central Business B-1 District
Applicant/Agent: Donna Dickerman
Ms. Dickerman was present. Ms. Dickerman informed the board that she wishes to use the existing internally illuminated sign fixture and reface the lettering. The Board is happy with the design and colors for the new face; however, the Board members, specifically Mr. Gibbs questioned whether this new business is a change of use. Mr. Gibbs would like to refer this application to the Zoning Commission for a ruling on whether an existing internally illuminated sign box for a location undergoing a change of use and a change of the sign face should be automatically grandfathered. The ARB is not making a recommendation at this time because they feel this particular internally illuminated sign fixture is too large for this district. The Board also requests a diagram of the location
of the sign on the building, which is not included in this application. In addition, the Board also requests specific lighting information such as how many bulbs, size and wattage currently installed. Mr. Gibbs would like to suggest that the brightness of this sign to be decreased adequately. This application will be continued until the next regularly scheduled meeting on June 25, 2007.
C. “Angies Jewelry & Gifts” Sign
238 Main Street (Map 37 / Lot 133)
Central Business B-1 District
Applicant/Agent: Saybrook Awnings
Mr. Shaun Reed of Saybrook Awnings was present. The sign will be 108” by 20”. The awning will be a fixed square awning in solid dark blue 16’ by 3’ by 3’ projection. There will be an ocean wave scalloped bottom.
MOTION to recommend approval of the sign as presented with the stipulation that it be mounted at least four (4) inches from the top of the shingles and at least four (4) inches above the awning and to be centered evenly between the adjacent awning and the roof.
MOVED by G. Pendleton SECONDED by K. Snow
IN FAVOR: G. Pendleton, J. Gibbs and K. Snow.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 3-0-0.
MOTION to recommend approval of the awning as sketched in dark blue with ocean wave pattern along the bottom.
MOVED by J. Gibbs SECONDED by K. Snow
IN FAVOR: G. Pendleton, J. Gibbs and K. Snow.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 3-0-0.
D. “Sandpiper Inn” Façade Renovation
1750 Boston Post Road (Map 25 / Lot 4)
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant/Agent: Tushar N. Dadarwala
Mr. Tushar Dadarwala was present. Mr. Dadarwala described the façade renovation project to upgrade the exterior of the Inn. The interior lobby will redesigned with a new breakfast area, vending area and laundry/storage room. The reception desk will relocated for better access to customers. The exterior siding will be replaced with EIFS materials painted with Belvedere Cream and Tropical Holiday (blue) trim. The dumpster in the south corner will have a white vinyl fence enclosure.
The existing exterior lights in between the rooms on the east and west elevations will be moved over each door for better lighting. The Board noted that there is no lighting design plan and requested the applicant to return for review and approval of exterior lighting. Mr. Dadarwala noted that there will be new exterior lighting at the top of each short column on the east and west elevations.
MOTION to recommend approval of the proposed façade renovation with the following stipulations and recommendations:
Stipulations:
1. The low roof above the new breakfast area and adjoining low roof on the south and east elevation to have parapet similar to that shown for the north elevation;
2. All new exterior lighting shall be fully shrouded, Dark Skies compliant with no light source visible off-site or from the wetlands;
3. The molded EIFS trim shall be smooth in contrast to the rough texture of the wall surface.
Recommendation:
1. Provide a more durable base coarse all around where the stucco meets the ground.
MOVED by J. Gibbs SECONDED by K. Snow
IN FAVOR: G. Pendleton, J. Gibbs and K. Snow.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 3-0-0.
V. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Meeting Minutes –May 14, 2007 and May 30, 2007 Regular Meetings
MOTION to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2007 and May 30, 2007 regular meetings as presented.
MOVED by K. Snow SECONDED by J. Gibbs
IN FAVOR: J. Gibbs, G. Pendleton and K. Snow.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 3-0-0.
B. Correspondence – none.
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports – none.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 11:02 p.m. until the next regular meeting on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 302 Main St.
MOVED by K. Snow SECONDED by J. Gibbs
IN FAVOR: J. Gibbs, K. Snow and Guy Pendleton.
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 3-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janet S. Vinciguerra, Recording Clerk
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