MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Missel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Susan Missel Theodore Pendleton
Barbara D’Agostino Anthony M. Brodeur
Anita Yust, Alternate seated for Theodore Pendleton
I. Ben Akin, Alternate Member, Anthony Brodeur
Susie Beckman, EDC Director
Stella Beaudoin, Recording Clerk
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
- Minutes (October 28, 2013)
MOTION to approve of the Minutes of October 28, 2013 meeting as presented; MADE by B. D’Agostino; SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by B. Akin, B. D’Agostino and A. Yust; ABSTAINING: S. Missel; (3-0-1).
- Correspondence & Announcements
Ms. Missel commented on a letter from the Planning Commission dated October 16, 2013 commending the study conducted on Route 1 east, Mariner’s Way. The objective of the study was to develop a package that would be utilized as a guide to promote development from Route 1 east and down to the water. Recommendations were made as to a re-design that would improve the area. A few of the recommendations made included the incorporation of sculpture into the building facades and the installation of bus shelters, round-abouts, walking paths and landscaping.
- Committee, Representative & Staff Reports – No reports.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. “Dock n Dine”
145 College Street, Map 24, Lot 42-1
Saybrook Point SP-2 District
Applicant: The Point, LLC Agent: Joe Wren, P.E
Joe Wren, P.E. Indigo Land Design presented on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Wren stated that the existing signs are not in conformance with the Zoning Regulations. The existing two roof-mounted signs and the signage on the backside of the building total 260 s.f. The entrance sign which will not change is situated on Town property and there is an existing agreement between the Town and Dock n Dine. The 6’ x 3’ parking lot “Banquet Parking” sign has been eliminated.
Mr. Wren stated that there are two proposed signs: the traditional “Dock n Dine” sign which will have a white background with yellow and blue lettering and outline of the fish graphic. The sign will be constructed with an aluminum core and will be physically mounted to side of the building. The larger sign will be situated on the river side. The lighting will be gooseneck which will shut down to coordinate with the closing of the lights in the restaurant. The roof lighting will be eliminated. The wall mounted waterside sign is proposed to be 10’6” x 20’ and the proposed wall mounted parking lot sign will be 12’ x 6’6”. The previous signage totaled 260 s.f. and Mr. Wren is proposing the new signage at 210 s.f. for a 50’ total reduction. Mr.
Wren stated that the Lobster sign may be salvaged and used as nostalgic décor on the interior.
Ms. D’Agostino suggested lighting as a security precaution for the open space which is underneath the building. Mr. Wren stated that the area will be surrounded by hedges and Mr. Wren proposed the installation of motion detectors.
MOTION to recommend approval as presented the “Dock n Dine Sign, 145 College Street, Map 24 / Lot 42-1 Saybrook Point SP-2 District; MADE by B. D’Agostino; SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by S. Missel, B. Akin, B. D’Agostino and A. Yust; (5-0-0).
Mr. Wren stated that the plan has been redefined to reduce the number of parking fixtures from 24 to 17 LED fixtures and asked that the Board make a ruling on the lighting.
MOTION to recommend approval of the “Dock n Dine” Lighting Proposal, 145 College Street, Map 24 / Lot 42-1, Saybrook Point SP-2 District based on the new, revised lighting drawing as presented which reflects 17 LED light fixtures in the parking lot, which will be full cut-off, down-lit and zero light trespass. The height of the light fixtures are in compliance with the zoning regulations. The two building signs will reflect the recommended lighting which is to be incorporated into the lower edge of the sign as up-lit, strip lighting in a concealed light source. Motion Detectors will be installed in the open space under the building as a security precaution; MADE by A. Yust; SECONDED by S. Missel; APPROVED by S. Missel, B. D’Agostino B. Akin and A. Yust;
(4-0-0).
V. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to the regular meeting to be held on Monday, December 9, 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 B. Akin ; APPROVED by S. Missel, B. Akin, A. Yust and B. D’Agostino; (4-0-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Stella Beaudoin
Recording Secretary
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