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TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK Architectural Review Board |
Theodore G. Pendleton, Chairman Jonathan M. Gibbs, Vice Chairman Vacancy, Secretary |
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone (860) 395-3131 FAX (860) 395-1216
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David H. Wight Kingmon B. Snow, Jr. Anthony Brodeur I. Ben Akin, Alternate
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Monday, November 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Second Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Theodore (Guy) Pendleton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Theodore (Guy) Pendleton, David Wight, and Anthony Brodeur.
Jonathan Gibbs arrived at 7:35 p.m.
Attendant Staff: Stella Beaudoin, Recording Clerk
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Lighthouse Home Care Ryders Health Management” Three Wall Signs
129 Main Street (Map 37 /Lot 15)
Central Business B-1District
Applicant: Ed Lombardi, Ryders Health Management
This is an application to construct three wall signs: Wall sign #1 will be 12’ x 2 ¾” – preexisting driveway light. Wall sign #2 is comprised of three wall signs – two are 12.5” x 1.5”; one directory sign is 5.25’ x .75’.
Ed Lombardi, Owner, Ryders Health Management presented. Mr. Lombardi indicated that the directory sign for this property was previously approved. Mr. Lombardi noted that the three signs are on the front of the building. This proposal will increase the fascia board to twelve inches in size. The gutters will be removed on the front façade. Four boxes will be added over each column and there will be an extra six inches of board hanging down. There will be no gutter but a diverter over the front steps. Mr. Lombardi stated that the letters are 9” high and each sign is 12.5’ long. In the center of the building there is a sign stating “129 Main Street, Professional Office Building” and those letters are four inches in size. The existing columns are
constructed of wood.
Members stated that they would have liked to see hanging signs as they are smaller in size, particularly with regard to the sign over the doorway. The signs will be applied to the fascia board and the letters will be individual letters
It was noted by a Board member that when it rains, there will be a drip from the roof which will require maintenance to the signage. It was noted that the whole soffit should drop down otherwise it will not remain intact.
Mr. Gibbs suggested that Mr. Lombardi follow the design plan surrounding the columns. Mr. Gibbs further suggested the restoration, replacement or relocation of the column capitals.
MOTION to recommend approval of “Lighthouse Home Care Riders Health Management” Three Wall Signs, 129 Main Street (Map 37/Lot15) Central Business B-1 District, by Ed Lombardi, Owner MADE by J. Gibbs; SECONDED by A. Brodeur; APPROVED by J. Gibbs, D. Wight, T. Pendleton and A. Brodeur; (4-0-0).
B. “West Marine” Relocation and Modification of Wall Sign
1667 Boston Post Road (Map 25/Lot 21&22)
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant: Peter La Pointe, The Colvest Group
Peter La Pointe, Project Manager of the Colvest Group presented. Mr. La Pointe stated that the site of the West Marine building is currently under construction. The Zoning Commission approved a special permit for this application. Mr. La Point stated that as part of the special permit, the Zoning Commission also approved the sign for West Marine. Mr. La Pointe introduced Andrew Follino from Broadway National Signs and Kevin Dawson, Regional Operations District Manager for West Marine. Mr. La Pointe noted that the location of the building currently under construction in Old Saybrook will be one of Mr. Dawson’s stores.
Mr. La Pointe indicated that West Marine wishes to pursue two changes from the existing signage. The first change is to the proposed sign located on the Spencer Plains Road side of the building. Mr. La Pointe stated that he previously brought the design package to the Zoning Commission with changes to the proposed sign and that Commission deferred to the Zoning Enforcement Officer who is looking for input from the Architectural Review Board. The second signage change is for larger letters on the front of the building. The existing approved plan is for a 3’ 9” letter on a raceway and mounted on the white panel which sits behind it to create a sign panel. Mr. La Pointe indicated that he would like to omit the panel and the raceway and mount letters directly onto the plank
utilizing a larger letter that is commensurate with the size of the building. Mr. La Pointe noted that the façade is a distance of 200’ off of the road, a distance which justifies a larger sign. The applicant is requesting that the letters be 60” tall, however the Zoning Commission approved a 3’ 9” letter. Mr. La Pointe noted that by placing the letters on the full façade it will put the sign into perspective. Both signs meet the size requirement and are within the ordinance.
Mr. Brodeur and Mr. Gibbs stated that the proposed letters are large for the space. Mr. Brodeur stated that he likes the look better than previous, however he would like to see the letters scaled down in size.
Mr. Follino stated that this sign is in keeping with the national branding and will be blue by day and in the evening it will light up to white. This sign which will be LED illuminated will go through a white acrylic face and a vinyl so that it will not project a harsh light. There will be a low voltage wire from the back of the letters to the wall. Mr. Follino noted that as compared to exposed neon, this projects a much lesser harsh glow. The sign will be on a time clock so it will go off when the sun rises.
At this time, Mr. La Pointe presented a design to include a 54” sign.
MOTION to recommend approval of the 54” version on the front façade and the new placement of the sign on the side façade for “West Marine” Relocation and Modification of Wall Sign, 1667 Boston Post Road (Map 25/ Lot 21 & 22) Gateway Business B-4 District, by Peter La Pointe MADE by D. Wight; SECONDED by A. Brodeur; APPROVED by J. Gibbs, D. Wight, T. Pendleton and A. Brodeur; (4-0-0).
C. “Cube Smart” Reface Existing Sign Post and Panel
45 Schoolhouse Road (Map 28/Lot 23-0001)
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant: Tony Lafo, American Sign, Inc.
This is an application to replace two plastic faces on monument sign.
Tony Lafo, Agent, American Sign, Inc presented. Mr. Lafo indicated that there are two separate Cube Smart locations in Old Saybrook and there are a total of eighteen proposed locations in’ the State of CT. There will be a nationwide name change from “U-Store-It” to “Cube Smart”. Mr. Lafo stated that he is not proposing to add signs or change the size of the signs, however he is simply re-facing the existing signs with the new logo in a slightly different color, which will be red and white. Sign #1 will be illuminated. Mr. Lafo noted that anything that is currently illuminated will remain illuminated and anything that is not illuminated will remain the same.
Mr. Gibbs stated that the Architectural Review Board did not recommend the approval for the existing illuminated sign on the Schoolhouse Road location as there are no other illuminated signs on that road.
Mr. Lafo noted that the Zoning Enforcement Officer contacted him and stated that the existing lighted sign was permitted, however Ms. Costa asked that Mr. Lafo forward a request to the owners of the company with an appeal to consider not turning the lights on. Mr. Lafo stated that the owner has not yet responded to this request.
Mr. Brodeur stated that he is in favor of approving this application providing the lit sign was previously permitted. Mr. Brodeur stated that it is the recommendation of the Board for approval of the signage as put forward in this proposal based on optimizing the light and ensuring that there is no increase in the intensity of the lighting.
MOTION to recommend approval of “Cube Smart” Reface Existing Sign Post and Panel, 45 Schoolhouse Road (Map 28/Lot 23-0001) Gateway Business B-4 District, by Tony Lafo, Agent with the provision that the existing lit sign was previously permitted and with the recommendation that there be no increase in the intensity of the lighting MADE by A. Brodeur; SECONDED by D. Wight; APPROVED by D. Wight, T. Pendleton and A. Brodeur; ABSTAINING: J. Gibbs. (3-0-1).
D. “Cube Smart” Reface Existing Sign Post and Panel
167-3 Elm Street (Map 39/Lot 8-7)
Industrial- I-1 District
Applicant: Tony Lafo, American Sign, Inc.
This is an application to replace the face on two existing monument signs.
MOTION to recommend approval of “Cube Smart” Reface Existing Sign Post and Panel, 167 Elm Street (Map 39/Lot 8-7) Industrial I-1 District, by Tony Lafo, Agent MADE by D Wight; SECONDED by J. Gibbs; APPROVED by J. Gibbs, D. Wight, T. Pendleton and A. Brodeur; (4-0-0).
E. “New Age Psychic” Replacement of Face Plate to Share Sign with Design Essence Interiors
100 Main Street (Map 37/Lot 101)
Central Business - B-1District
Applicant: Lola Evans, Owner
This is an application to replace the face plate on the existing standing sign and to share the sign with “Design Essence Dimensions”.
Lola Evans, owner presented. The applicant proposes to change the plate retaining one-third of the existing kiosk. This sign will not be illuminated.
Mr. Gibbs noted that in general the Board prefers the signage to be light on dark. Mr. Gibbs suggested that the “New Age” portion of the sign be separated.
Mr. Wight suggested that the white area around this sign to be the same as the border around “Design Essence Dimensions”.
MOTION to recommend approval of “New Age Psychic” Replacement of Face Plate to Share the Sign with Design Essence Interiors, 100 Main Street (Map 37/Lot 101) Central Business B-1 District, by Lola Evans, Owner to include the possibility of eliminating the words “New Age” from the sign and with the stipulation that the white border align with the border around the “Design Essence” sign MADE by J. Gibbs SECONDED by D. Wight; APPROVED by J. Gibbs, D. Wight, T. Pendleton and A. Brodeur; (4-0-0).
MOTION to approve the Minutes of 11/14/2011 as presented; MADE by T. Pendleton; SECONDED by A. Brodeur; APPROVED by J. Gibbs, D. Wight, T. Pendleton and A. Brodeur; (4-0-0).
B. Correspondence
None
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
None
D. Approval of the 2012 Meeting Schedule
MOTION to approve the 2012 Meeting Schedule as presented; MADE by D. Wight; SECONDED by A. Brodeur; APPROVED by J. Gibbs, D. Wight, T. Pendleton and A. Brodeur; (4-0-0).
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the November 28, 2011 meeting at 8:55 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of Monday, December 12, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 302 Main Street; MOTION to adjourn MADE by D. Wight; SECONDED by T. Pendleton; APPROVED by J. Gibbs, D. Wight, T. Pendleton and A. Brodeur; (4-0-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Stella Beaudoin, Recording Clerk
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