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TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK Architectural Review Board |
Theodore G. Pendleton, Chairman Anthony M. Brodeur, Secretary |
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741 Telephone (860) 395-3131 FAX (860) 395-1216 |
Kingmon B. Snow, Jr. Barbara D’Agostino I. Ben Akin, Alternate Anita Yust, Alternate |
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Second Floor Conference Room -302 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Theodore Pendleton, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Theodore Pendleton, Chairman, Kingmon B. Snow, Jr., Barbara D’Agostino, Anita Yust, Alternate and I. Ben Akin, Alternate. I. Ben Akin was seated for Anthony Brodeur.
Attendant Staff: Stella Beaudoin, Recording Clerk
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Famous Footwear” Two Signs
25 Saybrook Road (Map 36/Lot 103
B-2 District
Applicant: David Hemming, Agent
David Heming presented on behalf of the application. Mr. Heming stated that he proposes to replace the two existing signs with a different style logo. The “Famous Footwear” logo has been changed nationwide. The letters will be converted to channel letters and they will be internally lit with neon with transformers. The brown backdrop will also be illuminated. The letters are white and there is a light grey wall background. The proposed signs will be smaller than the existing sign. The red vinyl portion of the sign is translucent.
MOTION to recommend approval of “Famous Footwear”, Two Signs, 25 Saybrook Road (Map 36/Lot 103) B-2 District, by David Hemming, Agent; MADE by K. Snow; SECONDED by B. D’Agostino; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, K. Snow, B. Akin, B. D’Agostino (4-0-0).
B. “Twin City Dry Cleaners” Wall Sign
806 Boston Post Road (Map 36/Lot 118)
B-2 District
Applicant: Joseph Zappulla; Owner: Philip Redford
The applicant was not at the meeting. Ms. D’Agostino stated that the existing sign is not acceptable. Members discussed how to proceed.
MOTION to table the application on behalf of “Twin City Dry Cleaners” Wall Sign, 806 Boston Post Road (Map 36/Lot 118) B-2 District, by Applicant Joseph Zappulla, Owner/Agent Philip Redford; MADE by K. Snow; SECONDED by T. Pendleton; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, K. Snow, B. Akin, B. D’Agostino (4-0-0).
MOTION to approve the Minutes of 02/27/2012 as presented; MADE by Theodore Pendleton; SECONDED by Kingmon Snow ; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, K. Snow, B. Akin, B. D’Agostino (4-0-0).
B. Correspondence
- Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
A discussion on the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Jan-February 2012 edition, “The Alliance Review”. This article addressed “The Windows Issue”. Members discussed the various window restrictions as related to those homes within the historic preservation district.
Jonathan Gibbs former ARB member was present at this evening’s meeting. Mr. Gibbs requested a few moments of the Board’s time to discuss his membership with the ARB. Mr. Gibbs stated that his term on the ARB has expired and his membership was not renewed by the First Selectman’s office. Mr. Gibbs spoke with First Selectman Fortuna today and expressed his desire to continue his membership ARB. Mr. Gibbs indicated that he was informed by the First Selectman’s office that he will be reinstated to the Architectural Review Board as a member.
Mr. Pendleton stated that if Mr. Gibbs’ membership is renewed by the First Selectman, Ms. D’Agostino will be moved from a regular member status to an alternate status.
Mr. Gibbs stated that over the years the clerks have done a good job interpreting the Minutes and committing to pen and paper some order of semblance of those proceedings at the regularly scheduled meetings. Mr. Gibbs stated that a few weeks ago the Minutes were distributed following the meeting, and he was misquoted in those Minutes. Mr. Gibbs expressed his concern over the precision within the translation of the Minutes, noting that his comments have sometimes been misquoted in the ARB Minutes. Mr. Gibbs stated that prior to approval, those ARB Minutes are sometimes forwarded to the Zoning Commission and that leaves a margin for error and misinterpretation. Mr. Gibbs asked for the opportunity to critique the ARB Minutes prior to their posting with the Town Clerk and on the Town’s website. A lengthy
discussion ensued.
MOTION to recommend that Jonathan Gibbs’ membership be renewed MADE by Kingmon Snow; SECONDED by Barbara D’Agostino; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, K. Snow, B. Akin, B. D’Agostino (4-0-0).
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the March 26, 2012 meeting at 9:10 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of Monday, April 9, 2012 in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 302 Main Street; MADE by I Ben Aiken; SECONDED by Barbara D’Agostino; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, K. Snow, B. Akin, B. D’Agostino (4-0-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Stella C. Beaudoin
Recording Secretary
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