Minutes
Regular Meeting
September 24, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
I. Mr. Pendleton called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Guy Pendleton, Susan Missel, Kingmon Snow, Barbara D’Agostino, T. Brodeur, Anita Yust, alternate and I Ben Aiken, alternate.
Attending Staff: Stella Beaudoin, Recording Clerk
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. ~~~~~~~“Johnny Ad’s/Porky Pete’s” Sign
~~~~~~~~ 910 Boston Post Road ~~Map 36/Lot 157-1
~~~~~~~~~~~ Business~B-2 District
~~~~~~~~~~~ Applicant: ~Robert Hansen
This is an application for the replacement of a pre-existing, nonconforming roof sign. Celine Szweck presented on behalf of this application. Ms. Szweck stated that she will provide Porky Pete’s barbeque products to Johnny Ad’s restaurant.
MOTION to recommend approval of the sign as presented of “Johnny Ad’s/Porky Pete’s” Sign, 910 Boston Post Road, Map 36/Lot 157-1, Business B-2 District, Applicant: Robert Hansen; MADE by B. D’Agostino ; SECONDED by T. Brodeur; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel, B. D’Agostino, T. Brodeur and K. Snow (5-0-0).
B. ~~~~~~~“Harris Outdoors”~Sign
~~~~~~~~~~~ 118 Ingham Hill Road Map 26/6-2
~~~~~~~~~~~ Business B-4 District
~~~~~~~~ Applicant: ~Bob Harris
This is an application for a 20” x 30”, non-illuminated wall sign which will be situated to the left of the door identical in size to the adjoining Antique Store business. Bob Harris presented on behalf of this application. This business involves the sale of outdoor equipment.
MOTION to recommend approval of the sign as presented of~“Harris Outdoors” ~Sign, 118 Ingham Hill Road, Map 26/Lot 6-2, B-4 District, Applicant: Bob Harris; MADE by T. Brodeur; SECONDED by S. Missel; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel, B. D’Agostino, T. Brodeur and K. Snow (5-0-0).
C.~~~ “Prudential Connecticut Realty” ~Sign
~238 B Main Street, Map 37/Lot 13
Business B-1 District Applicant: ~Dave McDowell
This is an application for a ½” thick plastic, non-illuminated pin mounted sign. Pat Diglio presented. Prudential has been in this location on Main Street since July 2012.
MOTION to recommend approval of the sign as presented of~“Prudential Connecticut Realty” ~Sign, 238 B Main Street, Map 37/Lot 13, B-1 District, Applicant: David McDowell; MADE by S. Missel; SECONDED by T. Brodeur; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel, B. D’Agostino, T. Brodeur and K. Snow (5-0-0).
D. “Maris LeBlanc Real Estate” ~Sign Boston Post Road, Map 28/Lot 36 Business B-2 District
Applicant: ~Maris LeBlanc
This is an application for a free-standing 37” x 57” sign with an 8” rider, with 4” x 4” fluted blue posts. The post sign is yellow with blue lettering and has existing ground lighting. The building sign is aluminum and is 22” high and 81 ¾” length with black and white letters. Maris LeBlanc presented. Ms. LeBlanc stated that there are two flood lights on the ground which are angled toward the sign.
Mr. Brodeur asked if Ms. LeBlanc would be agreeable to alternative lighting to the existing ground spotlights. Ms. LeBlanc stated that she plans to hire an electrician to remove the ground lighting and replace with soft gooseneck down-lighting. Ms. LeBlanc stated that she will change up the landscaping to include a mix of ground perennials and colorful annuals.
MOTION to recommend approval of the sign as presented of~“Maris LeBlanc Real Estate” ~Sign, Boston Post Road, Map 28/Lot 36, B-2 District, Applicant: Maris LeBlanc with the condition that the ground spot lights be removed and gooseneck down-lighting will be installed above the sign. The landscaping will be changed to include low-to-the ground perennials in order to improve the sight line; MADE by T. Brodeur; SECONDED by S. Missel; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel, B. D’Agostino, T. Brodeur and K. Snow (5-0-0).
IV. REGULAR BUSINESS~
- Approval of the August 13, and September 10, 2012 Meeting Minutes
MOTION to approve the 8/13/2012 meeting Minutes; MADE by T. Pendleton SECONDED by T. Brodeur; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel, B. D’Agostino, T. Brodeur and K. Snow (5-0-0).
MOTION to approve the 9/10/2012 meeting Minutes; MADE by T. Pendleton SECONDED by K. Snow; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel, B. D’Agostino, T. Brodeur and K. Snow (5-0-0).
B. Correspondence~
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports – No reports
V. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the 9/24/2012 meeting at 8:45p.m; MADE by T. Pendleton; SECONDED by K. Snow; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel, B. D’Agostino, T. Brodeur and K. Snow (5-0-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Stella C. Beaudoin
Recording Secretary
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 302 Main Street
2nd Floor Conference Room
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