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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, January 28, 2008 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. Arcangela Claffey, Alternate Vacancy, Alternate
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman D. Wight called the regular meeting to order at 7:29 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
David Wight, Chairman Elizabeth Swenson, Vice Chairman
Guy Pendleton, Secretary Jonathan Gibbs, Regular Member
Kingmon Snow, Regular Member
Chairman Wight stated that Arcangela Claffey will be seated for Elizabeth Swenson for tonights meeting.
Attendant Staff
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
Jonathan Gibbs arrived at 7:30 p.m.
III. OLD BUSINESS
A.”Stoneware” Signs
99 Main Street (Map 37/Lot 35)
B-1 District
Applicant/Agent: Terry Brown
Mr. Brown presented for Stoneware. He explained the newly submitted photos of the exterior of the building where the proposed sign would be placed. The board found the photos very helpful in understanding the placement of the sign with relation to the building.
MOTION to recommend approval of sign as presented
MOVED: by K.Snow; SECONDED: by G.Pendelton
IN FAVOR: D.Wight, G.Pendelton, J.Gibbs, K.Snow, A.Claffey
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Island Cove Too, LLC” Special Exception
Construct 7,200 s.f. Boat Service/Storage Warehouse w/Office
26th Fourth Avenue Extension (Map 59/Lots 61,62,63)
MC District
Applicant/Agent: Gary Sharpe, P.E.
ACTION: Report for 3/3/08 Zoning Commission Public Hearing
Thomas Schuck from Angus, McDonald/Gary Sharpe Assoc. and John Manafort presented for Island Cove Too, LLC. The board was given additional material which outlined the construction detail of the 7,200 s.f. Boat Service/Storage Warehouse and Office. The property is zoned Marine Commercial and this application is “special exception” due to the size of the building. Mr. Schuck explained the need for a boat storage and repair facility which will compliment the existing Island Cove Marina owned by Mr. Manafort which is adjacent to this property. Chairman Wight asked about the parking shown on the plan. Mr. Schuck explained the parking spaced included are required to meet the towns guidelines for that size building, but that
it was unlikely that they all would be used. Mr. Gibbs asked about the siding material. The material as explained by Mr. Schuck and Mr. Manafort will be a metal siding with lateral interlocking pieces. The ARB recommends an alternative siding be used for the office building and that landscaping will be very important to soften the look of this large, metal structure. The issue is the size and scale of the building and how visible it will be from the CT River. It is located in a residential area, but is built into the contour of the land and will be somewhat tucked down below the street level.
At this time the ARB has requested the following additional information to consider this application:
· A revised elevation plan showing a base on the E. Elevation
· Final choice and color of siding material to be used on the office portion of the building
· An accurate N. Elevation showing the roof line of the office, recommends a “shed roof”
· A landscaping plan
· A full lighting plan
· A plan which includes more windows on the main storage/warehouse structure
· A plan which offers a scaled down building size
MOTION to continue until the next meeting of 2/11/2008 when applicant will bring additional drawings and provide the items listed above.
MOVED: by D.Wight; SECONDED: by G.Pendelton
IN FAVOR: D.Wight, G.Pendelton, J.Gibbs, K.Snow, A.Claffey
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
B. “Essex Savings Bank” Site Plan Review
Construct New Drive-up Window Canopy
155 Main Street (Map 37/Lot 12)
B-1 District
Applicant/Agent: Lynn Giroux, SVP
Presenting for Essex Savings Bank was Lynn Giroux of Essex Savings Bank and James Carr of Essex Commercial Construction. Ms. Giroux explained to the Board that this addition will add a drive-up ATM to the outer lane and allow a drive up lane to run directly alongside the building where the existing drive up window is presently. This new lane and its proximity to the teller at the window will allow for greater security and customer service. This addition and reconfiguration will also add 800 sf of “green space” to the property. The structure which will hold the ATM will have a vinyl siding exterior. J. Gibbs recommends a simpler design and a contrasting color with an alternative to vinyl siding, if possible, with a durable base to protect the structure from
damage. Ms. Giroux was open to J. Gibbs ideas and concerns and is confident they will be able to incorporate the board’s recommendations.
MOTION to continue until the next meeting of 2/11/2008 when applicant will submit drawings of recommended changes to the drive up exterior.
MOVED: by J.Gibbs; SECONDED: by K.Snow
IN FAVOR: D.Wight, G.Pendelton, J.Gibbs, K.Snow, A.Claffey
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
C. “Old Saybrook Ambulance” Sign
316 Main Street (Map 30/Lot 67)
A District
Applicant/Agent: Mike Abel
Applicant or agent were not present at tonight’s meeting. The Board could not determine where the signs would be placed on the building as no photos of the existing structure with sign placement were provided.
MOTION to continue until the next meeting scheduled on February 11, 2008
MOVED: by K.Snow; SECONDED: by G. Pendelton
IN FAVOR: D.Wight, G.Pendelton, J.Gibbs, K.Snow, A.Claffey
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 5-0-0
V. WORKSHOP
A. Awards – Due to fact that the meeting was running late the Design Excellence Award workshop will be tabled for the next regularly scheduled meeting.
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Meeting Minutes – December 10, 2007
MOTION to approve the minutes of December 10, 2007 as presented
MOVED: by D.Wight; SECONDED: by J.Gibbs
IN FAVOR: : D.Wight, J.Gibbs, K.Snow
OPPOSED:none;ABSTAINED:G.Pendelton, A.Claffey;APPROVED: 3-0-2
B. Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2008
MOTION to approve the minutes of January 14, 2008 as presented
MOVED: by D.Wight; SECONDED: by A. Claffey
IN FAVOR: : D.Wight, J.Gibbs, A.Claffey
OPPOSED:none;ABSTAINED:G.Pendelton, K.Snow;APPROVED: 3-0-2
C. Correspondence - none
D.. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports -none
V. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 p.m. until the next regular meeting on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 302 Main St.
MOVED by D.Wight; SECONDED by A.Claffey
IN FAVOR: D.Wight, G.Pendelton, J.Gibbs, K.Snow, A.Claffey
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 5-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
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