MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Second Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Theodore Pendleton, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Theodore Pendleton, Chairman, regular members Anthony Brodeur , Kingmon B. Snow, Jr., Susan Hitchcock Missel, Barbara D’Agostino and alternate members I. Ben Akin and Anita Yust.
Attendant Staff: Susan Graham, Administrative Clerk.
III. OLD BUSINESS
MOTION to table discussion until application is received for “Twin City Dry Cleaners” Wall Sign, 806 Boston Post Road (Map 36 Lot 118) B-2 District Applicant: Joseph Zappulla: Owner: Philip Redford; MADE by T. Pendleton; SECONDED by B. D'Agostino; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, K. Snow, S. Hitchcock Missel and B. D’Agostino (5-0-0).
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Madison Avenue East” Freestanding Signs
1254 Boston Post Road (Map 27/Lot 48)
B-3 District
Applicant/Agent: Mark Palumbo; Owner: Leonard Dibella
Mark Palumbo was present to discuss new signs for his hair, skin and nail salon, which would replace signs used by the former salon. The proposed main business sign is 41" x 41", enclosed in plexiglass, with the appearance of floating between the existing pillars. It will be illuminated by the existing halogen light. K. Snow recommended the use of high-pressure sodium lamp with a maximum of 100 watts for better energy efficiency. There is a timer for the sign light and T. Pendleton advised the applicant that the light is to be turned off within one hour of the close of business each day.
The applicant had spoken with the ZEO and was told that the second proposed sign could be directional only. The dimensions are 8" x 48", to be mounted on the existing pole with two rails. Material is wood or composite. The Board discussed ways that the sign could be mounted for better visibility. It was suggested that the last post of the fence be replaced with the mounting post for the directional sign so that it would be incorporated into the fencing for less clutter. The Board also suggested that the applicant check the property boundaries so that the sign would not overhang Town or Sate property. The Board was in favor of the design, but the applicant will have to work with the ZEO for final placement.
MOTION to recommend approval of design of “Madison Avenue East” Freestanding Signs, 1254 Boston Post Road (Map 27/Lot 48), B-3 District, Applicant/Agent: Mark Palumbo; Owner: Leonard Dibella, with the location of the directional sign to be approved by the ZEO. Sign lighting is not to exceed 150 watts; MADE by A. Brodeur; SECONDED by K. Snow; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, K. Snow, S. Hitchcock Missel and B. D’Agostino (5-0-0).
B. “Fashion 1 Nail Spa” Wall Sign
260 Main Street (Map 37/Lot 133)
B-1 Zoning District
Applicant: Jiang Ying
The applicant, Ms. Ying, was present with Susan Esty, neighboring business owner, to present a proposal for a new wall sign for her nail spa. The 2' x 16' non-illuminated, alupanel sign with vinyl graphics would be screwed onto the building in the same place as the former nail salon sign. Ms. Esty was in favor of the design as presented. The Board recommended ways to make the sign more readable from the street, as well as aesthetically pleasing, by eliminating the graphic and moving the phone number to its place, centering the lettering and unifying the font of the business name, so that "Fashion 1" and Nail Spa" would be the same font type. T. Pendleton sketched the details next to the original proposal. The Board and the applicant were in favor of the modified design.
MOTION to recommend approval of “Fashion 1 Nail Spa” Wall Sign, 260 Main Street (Map 37/Lot 133), B-1 Zoning District, Applicant: Jiang Ying with the conditions that the graphic be removed, "Fashion 1" centered on left, phone number centered on right, purple line under name and phone to fade toward center as shown on drawing and "NAIL SPA" to remain in center as shown; MADE by A. Brodeur; SECONDED by S. Missel; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, K. Snow, S. Hitchcock Missel and B. D’Agostino (5-0-0).
C. Façade Renovation to Include Three Business Signs
137 Main Street, CT 06475 (Map 37 Lot 14)
B-1 Zoning District
Applicant: Martin Elias, Elias Properties; Agent: Gregory E. Nucci
Greg Nucci, from Point One Architects, presented a proposal for a complete façade renovation, including 3 business signs, new brick and aluminum storefront system and sign lights using full cut-off fixtures. He showed a revision, dated 5/10/12, to plan A1.1 that also adds a clock to the façade, although the actual size is to be increased. The three businesses in the building are Maximus Antiques, Sweet Lunas and Cozy Nails Spa. Each sign background would be a surface-mounted composite of the same color, but each individual business name would use different lettering. The building itself would be faced with real brick, uniform small awnings and 50-watt metal halide full cutoff light fixtures.
New stamped concrete will be installed in front of the building with new landscaping. The side of the building will either be painted or coated with stucco.
MOTION to recommend approval of overall design and intent of drawings (A1.1 revised 5/10/12) of Façade Renovation to Include Three Business Signs, 137 Main Street, CT 06475 (Map 37 Lot 14), B-1 Zoning District, Applicant: Martin Elias, Elias Properties; Agent: Gregory E. Nucci, with stipulation that applicant will return before the Board with details of signs pertaining to color, fonts and graphics changes; MADE by B. D’Agostino; SECONDED by A. Brodeur; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, K. Snow, S. Hitchcock Missel and B. D’Agostino (5-0-0).
D. “Grossman Chevrolet” Building Signs
300 Middlesex Turnpike (Map 52/Lot 74)
B-4 Zoning District
Applicant: Linda Grossman
Linda Grossman, applicant, and Chantel Lawrence, of Total Design Source, presented proposed building signs, which need to be completed by March 1, 2013, so that the applicant can remain in compliance with GM dealership standards. The main parapet sign is an ACM, silver metallic panel with bands of blue, similar in design to the one at the Nissan dealership. The entry element is all in blue. The exterior of the building is to be painted, with no changes to the curb cut or footprint of the building. The name "Chevrolet" would be internally illuminated, but the applicant is not seeking approval of lighting "Grossman" at this time, since it requires a variance.
The proposed sign on the south side of the building reads "Certified Service" and is 2' x 12', internally illuminated. No specifications were available on the type of lighting used at this time. K. Snow recommended use of full-spectrum lamps in these fixtures.
The planter beds are to be redone with slow-growing shrubs, so as not to block the view of the automobiles in the windows. T. Pendleton suggested boxwoods as a possible choice.
MOTION to recommend approval of design proposal for façade renovation, lighting and signage, as proposed, with the exception of the word "Grossman" of “Grossman Chevrolet” Building Signs, 300 Middlesex Turnpike (Map 52/Lot 74), B-4 Zoning District, Applicant: Linda Grossman with the stipulation that full-spectrum lamps be used in external illuminated signs; MADE by B. D’Agostino; SECONDED by A. Brodeur; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, K. Snow, S. Hitchcock Missel and B. D’Agostino (5-0-0).
V. REGULAR BUSINESS~
A. Meeting Minutes
MOTION to approve the 4/23/2012 meeting Minutes; MADE by T. Pendleton; SECONDED by S. Missel; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, K. Snow S. Missel and B. D’Agostino ABSTAINED: A. Brodeur (4-0-0).
B. Correspondence~
No correspondence.
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
MOTION to move agenda item "New Business" before "Old Business" on future agendas; MADE by T. Pendleton; SECONDED by A. Brodeur; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, K. Snow, S. Hitchcock Missel, A. Brodeur and B. D’Agostino (5-0-0).
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the May 14, 2012 meeting at 9:40 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 302 Main Street; MADE by Kingmon Snow; SECONDED by A. Brodeur; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, K. Snow, S. Hitchcock Missel, A. Brodeur and B. D’Agostino (5-0-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Graham
Administrative Clerk
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