ARB MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
Vice Chairman Elizabeth Swenson called the regular meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Four members were seated to vote.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Elizabeth Swenson, Vice Chairman
David Wight, Chairman joined the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Kingmon Snow, Regular Member
Arcangela Claffey, Alternate
Guy Pendleton, Secretary
Jonathan Gibbs, Regular Member joined the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Attendant Staff
Joanne Rynecki, Recording Clerk
III. OLD BUSINESS
- “Classic Carriage Auto Wash, Inc” Signs Illuminated
351 Boston Post Road (Map 42/Lot 10-1)
Business B-4 District
Applicant/Agent: Catherine Barber
Patty Pytlik returned to present more information on the canopy signage and lighting. The canopy has a blue background with a red strip which runs along the canopy. The actual sign on the canopy “Irving” is in white letters and illuminated with 5 ft lamps. Jonathan Gibbs questioned whether the entire blue band and red stripe including the name should be counted in the square foot calculation of the signage.
The vertical road sign has been changed. The background on the “Classic Carriage Auto Wash” sign is now blue to match the gas price signs. Also, the lamps in the “Irving “ sign have been changed to full spectrum lamps as recommended by the board.
MOTION to recommend approval of the free standing sign and canopy sign, both illuminated.
MOVED by G. Pendleton; SECONDED by K. Snow
IN FAVOR: K. Snow, A. Claffey, G. Pendleton, E. Swenson
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: J. Gibbs. APPROVED: 4-0-1.
At 7:45 Chairman David Wight arrived. Vice Chairman Elizabeth Swenson handed over the meeting to Chairman David Wight.
- “Unique Boutique” Signs Illuminated
1391 Boston Post Road (Map 26/Lot 12-1)
Business B-4 District
Applicant/Agent: Rana Samphel
Mr. Rana Samphel explained to the board that he did no know he had to obtain approval for signage for his new business. He is here tonight to obtain approval for only the sign on the building. The sign is located on the roof where it was previously located for the former tenant. The sign is 3’ x 12’with red, black and white background with yellow letters. The sign is very well designed. There are 3 spot lights to illuminate the sign. The applicant is not planning on lighting the sign. The board required the applicant to remove the light bulbs if he is not planning on lighting the sign. The lights as they are placed on the roof are not acceptable to this board. The lights shine directly into the sky. Mr. Samphel originally requested approval for a
freestanding road sign in this application. Mr. Samphel stated that he would return at a later date for the road sign approval.
MOTION to recommend approval for the wall/roof sign only with no illumination. Applicant to remove the bulbs from the lights currently on the roof. The free standing sign will not be installed until the applicant returns to this board for approval.
MOVED by E. Swenson; SECONDED by J. Gibbs
IN FAVOR: D. Wight, J. Gibbs, K. Snow, G. Pendleton, A. Claffey. E. Swenson
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 6-0-0.
- “Salon Crimson, LLC” Signs Illuminated
1254 Boston Post Road (Map 24/Lot 48)
Business B-3 District
Applicant/Agent: Julie Bridges
Julie Bridges appeared before the board to present her sign request. She is currently the only tenant in the building. She may sub-lease space on the second floor in the future. The free standing sign is illuminated by an existing halogen lamp on a timer. The sign has a red background with white and gold lettering. The sign is 27” x 65”. The board suggested that Ms. Bridges leave room on the sign for additional tenant signage. Applicant should check with zoning to be sure there will be room for additional tenant signs on the sign post. The board recommend that the wattage of the halogen lamp be cut in half. The currently wattage is unknown, but appears to be very bright.
MOTION to recommend approval for the free standing sign with a reduction in the halogen wattage to about ½ or the present wattage.
MOVED by E. Swenson; SECONDED by K. Snow
IN FAVOR: D. Wight, K. Snow, A. Claffey, G. Pendleton, J. Gibbs, E. Swenson
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 6-0-0
IV. REGULAR BUSINESS
MOTION to approve the minutes of February 9, 2009.
MOVED by G. Pendleton; SECONDED by K. Snow
IN FAVOR: D. Wight, J. Gibbs, K. Snow, A. Claffey, G. Pendleton
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: E. Swenson APPROVED: 5-0-1.
B. Correspondence
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m. until the next regular meeting on Monday March 9, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 302 Main St.
MOVED by K. Snow; SECONDED by E. Swenson
IN FAVOR: D. Wight, K. Snow, J. Gibbs, A. Claffey, G. Pendleton, E. Swenson
OPPOSED: none. ABSTAINED: none. APPROVED: 6-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Rynecki. Recording Clerk
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