I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, David Wight called the regular meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
David Wight, Chairman Guy Pendleton, Secretary
Jonathan Gibbs, Regular Member Elizabeth Swenson, Vice Chairman
Arcangela Claffey, Alternate Kingmon Snow, Regular Member
Attendant Staff
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. “FCP Groton, LLC” – Signs (2)
50 Schoolhouse Road (Map 27/Lot 31)
District: I-1
Applicant/Agent: David Hemming, CT Sign,
John Morrison of CT Sign presented to the Board photos of the signs and the warehouse distribution building located in the Donnelly building complex. Signs are to be placed above the glass doors, above the overhead doors and on the side of the building. The board reviewed the sign designs, dimensions and locations and found them to be acceptable.
MOTION to recommend approval of the signs as presented.
MOVED: by J. Gibbs; SECONDED: by A. Claffey
IN FAVOR: J. Gibbs, A. Claffey, D. Wight
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0
B. “Saybrook Point Inn” – Signs (Illuminated)
2 Bridge Street (Map 24/Lot 45)
District: SP-2
Applicant/Agent: Jonathan Turley, AIA
Jonathan Turley, representing The Saybrook Point Inn, presented to the Board drawings of a proposed sign/structure to replace the existing sign located at the corner of Bridge St. and College St. The structure is a tastefully designed stone wall with three locations for the mounting of new signage. Several ground spot lighting fixtures will illuminate the signs. The sign elevation is approx. 8 feet high and 14 feet long on the center portion with two 7 foot long sections that parallel Bridge and College Streets. The Board questioned if the signs would be considered as 3 separate signs or one large sign. The Board was concerned with the size of the structure and the ground lighting spilling over the sign. Mr. Turley explained that the current sign that exists in the location is 7 feet 8
inches tall, nearly as tall as the proposed sign. Also, the lighting on the current sign is a very harsh florescent. He also explained that the mature trees behind the wall, which will remain in place, will catch any light spillage. The Board would like to see a scale of how the lighting will affect the surrounding area in addition to recommending that the stone wall and signs be scaled down a bit.
MOTION to continue application until plans are presented with detailed lighting specs which show graphics on light spillage and a consideration to scale down the size of the wall/sign structure.
MOVED: by D. Wight; SECONDED: by J. Gibbs
IN FAVOR: J. Gibbs, A. Claffey, D. Wight
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0
C. “C & L Gifts/Asian Imports)” – Signs (3) Illuminated
880 Boston Post Road (Map36/Lot 162)
District: B-2
Applicant/Agent: My Dung Le Chaplar
Mr. Bob Chaplar presented his photos and information for the 3 sign inserts to be placed into pre-existing, illuminated sign boxes set on the roof. The sign placement is pre-existing. The Board asked the applicant to consider consolidating into 1 sign. The signs will be internally illuminated with the existing lighting which Mr. Chaplar believes to be 40 or 60 watt florescent bulbs. The Board approves the graphics and color of the sign with the use of low wattage bulbs. However, the Board would like clarification if the placement and amount of signage for one business is grandfathered under current zoning regulations.
MOTION to recommend approval of the signs if compliant with Zoning regulations. And also, recommend consolidating from 3 signs to the one center sign with the use of low wattage bulbs.
MOVED: by J. Gibbs; SECONDED: by A. Claffey
IN FAVOR: J. Gibbs, A. Claffey, D. Wight
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0
D. “Burger King” Façade Renovations (Building Elevations, Parking, Landscaping and Site Plan)
607 Boston Post Road (Map 40/Lot 3)
Di strict: B-2
Applicant/Agent: Charles Georgie
Greg Gaudette and Charlie Georgie presented the façade renovation and site plans. Mr. Georgie explained that the brick exterior along the lower portion of the building will be changed to a cultured stone. The Board was pleased with the “Silverado” stone chosen. The stucco wall will be painted in sections of solid tan or brown. The existing angled front sign/parapet area will remain angled. The Board was pleased with the changes. However, the Board felt a straight horizontal parapet, rather than angled, would tie the remodel together much better. Mr. Gaudette explained the landscaping changes. He indicated where additional shrubs would be placed along the rear portion of the building. The Board did not have any issues with the new
landscaping.
MOTION to recommend approval of the façade and site plan renovations with a condition that the angled cap is changed to a square, horizontal parapet and that the “Silverado” cultured stone be used to replace the brick.
MOVED: by J. Gibbs; SECONDED: by A. Claffey
IN FAVOR: J. Gibbs, A. Claffey, D. Wight
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. “Liv’s Oyster Bar/Frankie & Gianni’s” Signs
162 Main Street (Map 37/Lot 128)
District: B-1
Applicant/Agent: John Brescio
Mr. Brescio sign and lighting application submitted to the ARB in April 2008 was approved with a black boarder and red and black lettering. Mr. Brescio has since finalized the sign design which includes changes to the background color of the sign to a blue and green striped background with black lettering. Mr. Brescio would like to bring the new sign colors before the board for their recommendation. The Board gave their approval of the new sign color scheme.
V. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Meeting Minutes – August 11, 2008
MOTION to approve the minutes of August 11, 2008 as presented
MOVED: by J. Gibbs; SECONDED: by A. Claffey
IN FAVOR: J. Gibbs, A. Claffey, D. Wight
OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0
B. Correspondence – None
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports –
The clerk handed out invitations for staff to use to send out to friends and business associates for the ARB Design Excellence awards scheduled for September 30, 2008. Discussion was held on the format for the awards ceremony.
VII ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. until the next regular meeting on Monday September 22, 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 J. Gibbs
IN FAVOR: J. Gibbs, A. Claffey, D. Wight
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 3-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
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