Minutes
Regular Meeting
October 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Guy Pendleton, Susan Missel and Anita Yust, alternate seated for K. Snow.
Absent: Barbara D’Agostino, Anthony Brodeur, I. Ben Aiken and Kingmon Snow.
Attending Staff: Stella Beaudoin, Recording Clerk
Mr. Pendleton called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.
II. OLD BUSINESS
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. “S&S Marine” Sign
128 Essex Road, Map 59/Lot 7
B-2 District, CT River Gateway Conservation Zone, CAM
Applicant: Matthew J. Hoberman
Matthew J. Hoberman, Esq., Rome McGuigan, P.C. presented on behalf of this application. Mr. Hoberman stated that the sign that is currently in place is a nylon fabricated, temporary sign. Mr. Hoberman proposes the new free-standing 4’ x 8’ sign to be the same size, self-illuminated and comprised of a plexi-glass material. The verbiage on the new sign will remain the same. The post on which the sign currently sits, is pre-existing.
Mr. Hoberman stated that the Planning Commission has signed-off on the referral and this application will present to the Zoning Commission at their upcoming October 15, 2012 meeting for a Special Exception.
Mr. Hoberman stated that this property is situated in a B-2 zone which is located close to the marine commercial district. The proposed text change to the existing zoning regulations will permit the sales and storage of boats which is currently not a permitted use in that zone.
MOTION to recommend approval of the sign as presented of “S&S Marine” Sign, 128 Essex Road, Map 59/Lot 7, Business B-2 District, CT River Gateway Conservation Zone, CAM Applicant: Matthew J. Hoberman; MADE by G. Pendleton ; SECONDED by A. Yust ; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel and A. Yust (3-0-0).
- “Liberty Bank” Sign and Clearance Post Sign
860 Boston Post Road, Map 36/Lot 161
B-2 District
Applicant: Melinda St. John
Melinda A. St. John, Liberty Bank Project Manager and Facility Services presented. Ms. St. John stated that Liberty Bank would like to place a logo torch on the rear center column along with a clearance indicator sign which will be installed before the canopy. The clearance indicator post has been approved by the zoning enforcement officer. Ms. St. John requested to paint the trim on the overhang in red.
MOTION to recommend approval of the sign as presented to include a red trim border of “Liberty Bank” Sign, 860 Boston Post Road, Map 36/Lot 161, Business B-2 District, Applicant: Melinda St. John; MADE by S. Missel; SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel and A. Yust (3-0-0).
- “Re/Max Valley-Shore/Genovali Realty” 2 Signs
103 Main Street, Map 37/Lot 34
B-1 District
Applicant: David Genovali
David Genovali presented on behalf of this application. Mr. Genovali stated that Genovali Realty will merge with Re/Max Valley Shore. This is an application for an attached building sign to be placed above the triple window and below the attic window which will advertise Re/Max Valley Shore / Genovali Realty.
MOTION to recommend approval of the sign as presented of “Re/Max Valley-Shore/Genovali Realty” 2 Signs, 103 Main Street, Map 37/Lot 34, Business B-1 District, Applicant: David Genovali; MADE by A. Yust; SECONDED by S. Missel; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel and A. Yust (3-0-0).
- “Kay’s Gift Boutique” Sign
665 Boston Post Road, Map 36/Lot 103
B-2 District
Applicant: Bhunesh Gandhi
Mr. Bhunesh Gandhi presented. Mr. Gandhi stated that the proposed sign will be a 54” x 84” internally illuminated LED channel letter sign with aluminum mounting raceway.
MOTION to recommend approval of the sign as presented of “Kay’s Gift Boutique” Sign, 655 Boston Post Road, Map 36/Lot 103, Business B-2 District, Applicant: Bhunesh Gandhi; MADE by A. Yust; SECONDED by T. Pendleton; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel and A. Yust (3-0-0).
IV. REGULAR BUSINESS~
MOTION to approve the 9/24/2012 meeting Minutes; MADE by A. Yust SECONDED by S. Missel; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel and A. Yust (3-0-0).
MOTION to approve the 2013 meeting schedule; MADE by T. Pendleton SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel and A. Yust (3-0-0).
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
A letter dated September 25, 2012 from Attorney William Childress, Chairman of the newly formed Charter Revision Commission looking for assistance in the review the Town Charter and make appropriate recommendations for change/clarification. The preliminary hearing is scheduled on October 10, 2012 at the Middle School auditorium. The Charter can be found on the Town’s website.
V. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the 10/10/2012 meeting at 9:06p.m; MADE by A. Yust; SECONDED by T. Pendleton; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, S. Missel and A. Yust.
Respectfully submitted,
Stella C. Beaudoin
Recording Secretary
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 302 Main Street
2nd Floor Conference Room
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