ARB Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2004
TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Architectural Review Board /Elizabeth Swenson, Chairman
Jill CaouetteJonathan Gibbs
302 Main Street · Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3131 · FAX (860) 395-3125
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 23, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
Middle School Teacher’s Lounge
50 Sheffield Street / Bette Del Giorno
Kingman Snow
Frank Vinciguerra
Guy Pendleton
I. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Liz Swenson called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Attending Members Absent Members
Elizabeth Swenson, Chairman Frank Vinciguerra
Jill Caouette, Vice Chairman Bette DelGiorno
Kingman Snow Attending Members
Jonathan Gibbs Kim Meadows, Recording Clerk
Guy Pendleton
III. REVIEWS
A. APPLICATION FOR ARB APPROVAL
Sign – 901 Boston Post Road, Map 29/Lot 5, B-2 Zone
Applicant: Ocean State Job Lot. LLC Agent: Mark Haskell
Proposed sign replacing existing Ames sign on building, also ID sign on pylon perpendicular to BPR. Sign will be mounted on façade sign bans, text and background color will remain the same as existing (white on green), 29’ x 5’, plexi letters with mylar trim, externally illuminated with 4 sign-lighters lamps, projecting out 18” form. Proposed street I.D. panel sign perpendicular to street 135” x 4’ green background, white text, replacing existing. The size, proportions, location, design, color, texture, lighting, and materials are in harmony with the architectural design and its surroundings. The following recommendations and observations were made:
· Use 90w T8 bulb for energy efficiency and glare reduction, high output
· Sign-lighter lamps must be engineered and maintained to remain true and straight on the building. Lamps should be strengthened and substantiated before mounting if necessary.
· Repairs must be made to pylon sign support post before mounting sign to improve appearance
STATUS: APPROVED
ACTION: Return CZC to applicant with approval initialed by ARB
B. APPLICATION FOR ARB APPROVAL
Sign – 118 Main Street (Hoffman Koos), Map 37 Lot 103-104, B1 Zone
Applicant: Hoffman Koos Agent: Joanne Descusati
Proposal includes modifications to text of previously approved signs on building.
· Check on output of illumination. One 8’ 90w high output florescent is recommended..
STATUS: APPROVED
ACTION: Return CZC to applicant with approval initialed by ARB
C. APPLICATION FOR ARB APPROVAL
Sign – 180 Main Street (Saybrook Yarn), Map 37/Lot 131-5, B-1Zone
Applicant: Saybrook Yarn Agent: Mike Abel
Proposed sign replacing existing sign on building. Discussion about reconfiguring sign placement and design. Decision was made to continue review to the next meeting in order that more information can be obtained regarding improvements to sign band and entire band that runs course of building (photos). The following recommendations and observations were made:
· Explore option to enlarge sign to improve legibility by placing Saybrook and Yarn next to each other rater than one on top of the other.
STATUS: continued
ACTION: place on agenda for next meeting of the ARB, March 8, 2004.
D. APPLICATION FOR ARB APPROVAL
Sign 7 North Main Street (Executive Inn & Suites), Map 26/Lot 3-2, B-2 Zone
Applicant: Shiv Shakti Agent: Mark DeTuilo
Proposed sign is double-sided, internally illuminated sign cabinet – 5” high x 8’ wide, with aluminum pole cover, faces are white lexan with translucent blue vinyl graphics. Would like to add directional/price signs to bottom of pole cover. The following recommendations and observations were made:
· Use 90w T8 bulb (down from 115) for energy efficiency and glare reduction, high output
· Explore options for support structure.
· Explore options for relocating to an additional sign, detail info on motel
STATUS: continued
ACTION: place on agenda for next meeting of the ARB, March 8, 2004.
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
A. TOWN GREEN
Discussion took place regarding improvements to Town Green. J. Caouette; K. Snow and Christine Nelson. Town Planner, will meet with First Selectman Mike Pace to discuss. Further discussion is tabled to next meeting
ACTION: Town Green Committee members will report at next meeting.
B. COMMUNITY SIGN BOARDS
Discussion took place regarding improvements and/or replacement to Community Sign Boards. J. Caouette presented sketches for design of sign frame. The sketches incorporated motifs derived from the Town Hall and the facade of the Main Street School. Board enthusiastically responded to sketches and discussion ensued regarding lighting, electronic LED display vs. changeable letters, number of signs that are needed, landscaping, location, etc..
ACTION: Members are encouraged to sketch and contribute ideas to the Board for next meeting
V. NEW BUSINESS: none discussed at this time
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1/26/04
A. Minutes
The Board reviewed the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2004.
MOTION to approve January 26, 2004 Regular Meeting Minutes as written. MOVED by Jonathan Gibbs. SECONDED by Kingman Snow. APPROVED 5-0-0.
B. Reports
C. Correspondence
VII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled meeting on March 8, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at Teachers Lounge, Middle School, Sheffield Street. MOVED by Elizabeth Swenson. SECONDED by Jill Caouette. APPROVED 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kim Meadows, Recording Clerk
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