MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
302 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Pendleton called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Theodore Pendleton Susan Missel
Anthony Brodeur I. Ben Akin
Jennifer Hoben Barbara D’Agostino
Anita Yust
Attending Staff
Christine Costa, Zoning Enforcement Officer
Stella Beaudoin, Recording Clerk
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
Review and approval of the June 23, 2014 meeting Minutes.
MOTION to approve the June 23, 2014 Minutes as presented; MADE by A. Brodeur; SECONDED by T. Pendleton; APPROVED by A. Brodeur, T. Pendleton, A. Yust, J. Hoben; ABSTAINING: None; (4-0-0).
- Correspondence & Announcements
No correspondence and no announcements.
- Committee, Representative & Staff Reports
No Committee, Representative or Staff reports.
IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
- “Max’s Place” Free-Standing Pylon Sign
Boston Post Road/Spencer Plain Road
Map 25/Lots 28, 29, 30, 32, and 32-1
Map 26/Lots 2, 6-10, 6-11, and 6-12
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant: Max’s Place, LLC Agent: Pat Moore/Pepin Associates
Patrick Moore, on behalf of Pepin Associates presented. Mr. Moore stated the businesses advertised on the pylon sign currently include Kohl’s, Big Y, Ulta Beauty, PetValu and Super Cuts. Mr. Moore referenced a new design which depicts the color of the signage, aluminum trim and cornice pieces. Mr. Pepin distributed color samples of the referenced businesses.
The Kohl’s sign is burgundy, Big Y is fire engine red, Ulta Beauty is salmon in color and the lower sign panel which accommodates the small tenants, will have white signage on dark background with a bronze finish. Mr. Pepin stated that the tenant logos and colors represented in the rendition before the Board this evening represents the National account colors. The main sign structure cornice crown is a neutral almond in color and the main sign surround will be tan in color and the bottom frame and perimeter will be dark brown color.
Ms. Yust stated that she was satisfied with the background color of the pylon sign in support of the tenant signs. All of the signs on the kiosk will be finished with matte finish. The letters representing “Max’s Place” will be beveled-cut and illuminated in the evening.
Ms. Hoben suggested directional, cut off louver placement in the surrounding trees.
MOTION to recommend approval of “Max’s Place” Free-Standing Pylon Sign, Boston Post Road/Spencer Plain Road, Map 25/Lots 28. 29. 30, 32 and 32-1; Map 26/Lots 2, 6-10, 6-11, and 6-12, Gateway Business B-4 District Shopping Center B-2 District, for the pylon sign as presented. All background and frame colors are matte finish and the only sheen on the sign will be the white acrylic letters; MADE by A. Brodeur; SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, A. Yust, J. Hoben; ABSTAINING: None; (4-0-0).
- “Pet Valu Building Signs” Wall Sign
Boston Post Road/Spencer Plain Road
Map 25/Lots 28, 29, 30, 32, and 32-1
Map 26/Lots 2, 6-10, 6-11, and 6-12
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant: Starlight National Signs
Valerie Rogers, Starlight National Signs presented on behalf of the applicant via telephone conference call. Ms. Rogers stated that the black pan background has been omitted on the newest rendition of the wall sign which makes the PetValu signage more visible. Mr. Pepin stated that at the June 23rd meeting it was suggested that the Pet Valu sign be centered with the third and fourth pediments so that there is consistency between the signs with regard to the style and placement of the letters. Mr. Pepin stated that it was suggested by the Board that the wall signage be centered between the columns, however it is not allowed by the adjoining tenants for crossover of the adjacent business signs. Mr. Pepin stated that each sign will be centered within their space.
Ms. Rogers commented on the black-out on the back of the interior racking. Mr. Brodeur suggested utilizing a solid color on the racks that is not physically attached to the glass. The standard glass on the west and on the south side of the building will be charcoal in color to match the glass on the other side of the building.
MOTION to recommend approval in the new format of “Pet Valu Building Signs” Wall Sign, Boston Post Road/Spencer Plain Road, Map 25/Lots 28, 29, 30, 32 and 32-1; Map 26/Lots 2, 6-10-6-11 and 6-1, as presented; MADE by A. Yust; SECONDED by T. Pendleton; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, A. Yust, J. Hoben; ABSTAINING: None; (4-0-0).
Boston Post Road/Spencer Plain Road
Map 25/Lots 28, 29, 30, 32, and 32-1
Map 26/Lots 2, 6-10, 6-11, and 6-12
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant: Fast Signs of Milford.
Brian Reeves, Fast Signs Franchise owner presented. Mr. Reeves presented a sample of the red color that will be utilized for the SuperCuts sign. The channel letters will be bronze color, with red face.
MOTION to recommend approval of “SuperCuts” Wall Sign, Boston Post Road/Spencer Plain Road, Map 25/Lots 28, 29, 30, 32 and 32-1; Map 26/Lots 2, 6-10-6-11 and 6-12, with the new raceway design as presented; MADE by A. Yust; SECONDED by T. Pendleton; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, A. Yust, J. Hoben; ABSTAINING: None; (4-0-0).
- “Five Guys Restaurant” Wall Sign
Boston Post Road/Spencer Plain Road
Map 25/Lots 28, 29, 30, 32, and 32-1
Map 26/Lots 2, 6-10, 6-11, and 6-12
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant: Max’s Place, LLC
No presentation available of the Five Guys Restaurant wall sign proposal at this meeting.
V. NEW BUSINESS
- “Kitchen Advantage” Wall Sign
1712 Boston Post Road
Map 25/Lot 2
Gateway Business B-4 District
Applicant/Agent: Joseph Smith
Mr. Joseph Smith presented on behalf of this application. Mr. Smith stated that the 30’ x 108’ sign which is white with blue vinyl lettering has already been installed.
MOTION to recommend approval of “Kitchen Advantage” Wall Sign, 1712 Boston Post Road/Spencer Plain Road, Map 25/Lot 2; MADE by A. Brodeur; SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, A. Yust, J. Hoben; ABSTAINING: None; (4-0-0).
162 Main Street
Map 37/Lot 128
Central Business B-1 District
Applicant: Shannon Rodriguez
Shannon Rodriguez presented on behalf of this application. Ms. Rodrigues stated that the proposed sign is the same size as the existing sign and there will be no illumination on the sign.
MOTION to recommend approval of “G-Rod Cafe” Wall Sign, 162 Main Street, Map 37/Lot 128; MADE by A. Yust; SECONDED by T. Pendleton; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, A. Yust, J. Hoben; ABSTAINING: None; (4-0-0).
- “Chalk Mercantile” Wall Sign
875 Boston Post Road
Map 36/Lot 1
Shopping Center Business B-2 District
Applicant: Jayne Whittles
Jayne Whittles presented on behalf of this application. Ms. Whittles stated she will utilize the same 154” x 24” sign which is fabricated from mahogany.
Ms. Yust suggested that the sign background to be black with white lettering and silver leaf edging. Ms. Whittles agreed to create the existing shape, black background, white lettering, silver leaf trim with a routerd edging in matte finish.
With the exception that the background will be black, lettering will be white and the existing mahogany plaque sign will be utilized add routered edge with silver leaf border.
MOTION to recommend approval of “Chalk Mercantile” Wall Sign, 875 Boston Post Road, Map 36/Lot 1 as presented, however utilizing the existing mahogany plaque sign, the background will be black, the lettering will be white and the edging will be routered with a silver leaf border; MADE by A. Brodeur; SECONDED by A. Yust; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, A. Yust, J. Hoben; ABSTAINING: None; (4-0-0).
VI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. to the regular meeting to be held on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Old Saybrook Town Hall, 2nd floor conference room, 302 Main Street at 7:00 p.m.; MADE by A.Yust; SECONDED by A. Brouder; APPROVED by T. Pendleton, A. Brodeur, A. Yust, J. Hoben; ABSTAINING: None; (4-0-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Stella Beaudoin
Recording Secretary
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