MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Theodore G. Pendleton, Chairman Kingmon B. Snow, Jr.
Anthony M. Brodeur, Vice Chairman Susan Missel
I. Ben Akin, Alternate, seated for Susan Missel
Anita Yust, Alternate seated for Kingmon B. Snow
Barbara D’Agostino, Regular Member joined the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Attending Staff
Christina Costa, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Stella Beaudoin, Recording Clerk
Audience Members:
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. “The Little Gift Shop” Wall Sign
168 Main Street, Map 37/Lot 128
Central Business B-1 District
Applicant: Susan Pappas, Owner
Susan Pappas presented on behalf of this application. This is an application for approval of a half circle 54” x 27” metal sign to be situated over the store-front. Ms. Pappas stated that the signs were in place when she took over the lease. A brief discussion ensued.
MOTION to recommend approval of the “The Little Gift Shop” Wall Sign 168 Main Street, Map 37/Lot 128 Central Business B-1 District, Applicant, Susan Pappas, Owner; MADE by T. Brodeur; SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by T. Brodeur, T. Pendleton, B. D’Agostino, B. Akin and A. Yust; (5-0-0).
B. “Variety Video” Facade Renovation
778 Boston Post Road, Map 36/ Lot 117
Shopping Center B-2 District
Applicant: John & Vicki Biehn; Agent: William Mack, AIA
Tim Mack, Contractor presented on behalf of this application. This is an application for a flat roof renovation and the installation of siding. Mr. Mack stated that the siding will be comprised of a grey cedar impression with a white trim board.
A lengthy discussion ensued surrounding the design and choice of materials for the renovation. Mr. Brodeur made several suggestions related to the renovation, created a legend of materials on the plan and labeled it as Exhibit A for the record.
MOTION to recommend approval of the “Variety Video” Facade Renovation. 778 Boston Post Road, Map 36 / Lot 117, Shopping Center B-2 District; Applicant, based on materials and style selections as reflected on Exhibit A to include: 1) The vinyl siding will be a grey, cedar impression style. 2) The roofing will be constructed utilizing a black, 30-year architectural asphalt shingle. 3) The trim boards will be a cellular PVC. 4) The soffit will be comprised of a vinyl-vented panel. 5) The aluminum gutter will be situated on the front of the building as well as on the portions of the building wherever there is impervious surface. 6) The existing windows will be utilized; MADE by T. Brodeur; SECONDED by I. Ben Akin; APPROVED by T. Brodeur, T Pendleton, B. D’Agostino, B.
Akin and A. Yust; (5-0-0).
C. “Cosmo Prof” Building Signs
901 Boston Post Road, Map 29/ Lot 5
Shopping Center B-2 District
Applicant/Agent: Matt Walsh, Tim’s Signs
Matt Walsh presented on behalf of this application. This is an application to remove one 2’ x 6” high x 13’ 8” long sign face from the existing building, reface the building and construct a new Lexan face of the same size. The building sign is illuminated with Halogen lamps. Mr. Walsh stated that Cosmo Prof is a beauty supply wholesale store.
MOTION to recommend approval of the “Cosmo Prof” Building Signs, 901 Boston Post Road, Map 29 / Lot 5 Shopping Center B-2 District, Applicant/Agent, Matt Walsh, Tim’s Signs; MADE by A. Yust; SECONDED by B. D’Agostino; APPROVED by T. Brodeur, T Pendleton, B. D’Agostino, B. Akin and A. Yust; (5-0-0).
D. “Coldwell Banker” Wall Sign
100 Main Street, Map 37/ Lot 101
Central Business B-1 District
Applicant: Virgil Williams, Custom Sign Solutions
Virgil Williams presented on behalf of this application. This is an application for a ¾” thick sign constructed of PVC with a painted background, routed text, painted filler with white paint, non-illuminated. A brief discussion ensued.
MOTION to recommend approval of the “Coldwell Banker” Wall Sign 100 Main Street, Map 37/ Lot 101 Central Business B-1 District, Applicant, Virgil Williams, Custom Sign Solutions; MADE by B. D’Agostino; SECONDED by T. Brodeur; APPROVED by T. Brodeur, T Pendleton, B. D’Agostino, B. Akin and A. Yust; (5-0-0).
- “Shoreline Health & Fitness” Wall Sign
210 Main Street, Map 37/ Lot 131
Central Business B-1 District
Applicant: Jeff Reyka, Shoreline Fitness
Jeff Reyka presented on behalf of this application. This is an application to replace existing 185 s.f. sign with a 4’ x 12’ green and white sign.
MOTION to recommend approval of the “Shoreline Health & Fitness” Wall Sign 210 Main Street, Map 37 / Lot 131; Applicant Jeff Reyka; MADE by B. Akin; SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by T. Brodeur, T Pendleton, B. D’Agostino, B. Aiken and A. Yust; (5-0-0).
940 Boston Post Road, Map 29/ Lot 13
Central Business B-2 District
Applicant: Paul August, Foodworks
Paul August presented on behalf of this application. Mr. August distributed a modification to the originally submitted sign proposal which is received for the record on March 11, 2013. This is an application to replace the existing monument sign which is located at the entrance and to replace two wall signs.
MOTION to recommend approval of the modified “Foodworks” Signs, 940 Boston Post Road, Map 29/Lot 13 Central Business B-2 District, as presented at the March 11, 2013 meeting; MADE by A. Yust; SECONDED by B. D’Agostino; APPROVED by T. Brodeur, T Pendleton, B. D’Agostino, B. Akin and A. Yust; (5-0-0).
- “Stann’s Package Store” Wall Sign
1606 Boston Post Road, Map 26/ Lot 37
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant: Alpesh Patel
MOTION to table to the March 25, 2013 meeting consideration of “Stann’s Package Store” Wall Sign 1606 Boston Post Road, Map 26/Lot 37 Gateway Business B-4 District; Applicant Alpesh Patel; MADE by T. Pendleton; SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by T. Brodeur, T. Pendleton, B. D’Agostino, B. Akin and A. Yust; (5-0-0).
MOTION to approve of the Minutes of February 25, 2013 as presented; MADE by T. Brodeur; SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by T. Brodeur, T. Pendleton, B. Akin, B. D’Agostino and A. Yust; (5-0-0).
B. Correspondence~– No correspondence
C. Committee, Representative & Staff Reports – No reports
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m. to the special meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 2nd floor conference room, 302 Main Street at 7:30 p.m.; MADE by B. D’Agostino; SECONDED by T. Brodeur; APPROVED by T. Brodeur, T. Pendleton, A. Yust and B. Akin and B. D’Agostino (5-0-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Stella Beaudoin
Recording Secretary
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