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TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK

Architectural Review Board /

Elizabeth Swenson, Chairman

Jill Caouette, Vice Chairman
Bette Del Giorno, Secretary
Jonathon Gibbs
302 Main Street · Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3131 · FAX (860) 395-3125
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Monday, August 23, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
Acton Public Library
“work room”
60 Old Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook / Kingman Snow
Frank Vinciguerra
Guy Pendelton

I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman, Jill Caouette, called the regular meeting to order at 7:35pm.

II. ROLL CALL

Attendant Members Absent Members

Jill Caouette, Vice Chairman Elizabeth Swenson, Chairman

Bette Del Giorno, Secretary

Jonathon Gibbs

Kingman Snow

Frank Vinciguerra

Guy Pendelton

III. REVIEWS

A.  APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE-cont.

Sign- 60 Old Boston Post Rd., Acton Library, Map 29, Lot 94, A District

Applicant: Jan Crozier

Ms. Crozier was present to discuss the sign. She stated that she had taken into consideration the previous recommendations that had been made by the Board Members; the base will be brick, the letters will be black and raised and the side bars will be bronze.

Mr. Gibbs discussed the cap at the top of the sign. He stated that he would like to see the cap raised/arched more to reflect the detail from the original building and he would also like to see the size of the letters brought down. Ms. Crozier stated that she would have the person at the sign company reflect those changes. Mr. Vinciguerra stated that he would like to see a larger space between the cap and the letters.

MOTION to recommend approval with recommendations.

MOVED by Jill Caouette SECONDED by Frank Vinciguerra

APPROVED by J. Caouette, B. Del Giorno, J. Gibbs, K. Snow, F. Vinciguerra, G. Pendelton

B.  APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE- cont.

Sign- 20 Main Street, New Alliance Bank, Map 40, Lot 61-2, B-1 District

Applicant/Agent: Richard Brakewood

Board Members stated that the original proposed sign was not what was placed at the bank. Board member recommended that the application be sent to the Zoning Enforcement Officer for Certificate of Zoning Compliance.

C.  APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE- cont.

2000 sft. addition to existing building- 460 Boston Post Rd., Computer Signs, Map, Lot, B-4 District

Applicant: Art Vercillo/Computer Sign

Gary from Computer Signs was present to discuss the addition. He stated that the building would consist of brick siding that would align with the window sill, a decorative stenciled sidewalk, a metal roof which would tie in with the existing ridges, a 1 foot overhang to match the existing building, and landscaping of the island. Mr. Snow recommended two 50 watt sodium bulbs for down lighting and Mr. Pendelton recommended that the only landscaping to be done be a large green maple tree in the center of the island.

A discussion regarding grading ensued. Gary stated that there would be no need for grading.

Mr. Gibbs stated that drawings depicting the brick siding be submitted to the Land Use department.

MOTION to recommend approval with modifications pending submittal of a new drawing.

MOVED by Frank Vinciguerra SECONDED by Bette Del Giorno

APPROVED by J. Caouette, B. Del Giorno, J. Gibbs, K. Snow, F. Vinciguerra, G. Pendelton

D. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE- cont.

Landscape Plan- Coulter Street, North Cove Crossing

Applicant/Agent: John Cunningham

Jill Caouette abstained.

Mr. Cunningham stated that the landscaping would consist of low covered beds and large shade trees at the entrance, 20 medium shade trees and Japanese white pines throughout the entire development, and evergreens around the pool. Mr. Cunningham further stated that the existing oaks on the property would remain in place. Mr. Cunningham noted that bollards placed at the entrance and around the pool area and throughout the development would be used for lighting.

Mr. Gibbs stated that he would be in favor of using hard fencing as opposed to landscaped fencing because he felt it gives more of a creation of boundaries or a community oriented development. Mr. Vinciguerra agreed that placement of a fence would give more privacy and a feeling of ownership.

Ms. Del Giorno asked if a flagpole would be placed on the property? Mr. Cunningham stated that a flagpole could be placed at the entrance.

A discussion ensued regarding sidewalks. The Board Members agreed that a sidewalk should be placed on at least one side of the street to create a boundary and a walkway should be placed around the pool.

MOTION to recommend approval with the following modifications: at least one side of the road should have a sidewalk, fences should be placed to give the illusion of stewardship, a flagpole should be placed at the entrance, and the developer should be responsible for writing the Condominium documents for future improvements for transitional development

MOVED by Bette Del Giorno SECONDED by Frank Vinciguerra

APPROVED by B. Del Giorno, J. Gibbs, K. Snow, F. Vinciguerra, G. Pendelton

ABSTAINED Jill Caouette

E. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE

Sign- 162 Main Street, Quiznos Sub, Map 37, Lot 128, B-1

Applicant: CT Signs Agent: John Morrison

Applicant was not present. No discussion took place.

F. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE

Site Plan- 6 Center Road West, Duncan Downie, Map 26, Lots 6-9, B-4

Applicant/ Agent: Duncan Downie

Applicant withdrew the application.

G. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE

Sign- 90 Ingham Hill Road, Industrial Park, Map 35, Lot 12, I-1

Applicant/Agent: George Bessoni

Greg Bessoni was present. Mr. Bessoni stated that the sign would consist of 16 2” slots for names, would measure 10’ x 4’, would be 12’ from the road, and would require no lighting with white vinyl poles and black lettering.

Board Members agreed that if the slot size could be increased from 2” to 3”, it would make for better visibility.

MOTION to recommend approval

MOVED by Bette Del Giorno SECONDED by Jonathon Gibbs

APPROVED by J. Caouette, B. Del Giorno, J. Gibbs, K. Snow, F. Vinciguerra, G. Pendelton

H. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE

Sign- 350 Middlesex Tpke., Anatolia Café, Map 52, Lot 73-1, B-4

Applicant/Agent: Sebahat Kebeli

Ms. Kebeli was present. She stated that the sign would be 94” x 46” and would not be illuminated. It would be placed in the existing sign location.

The Board members had no recommendations for changes to the sign.

MOTION to recommend approval as submitted.

MOVED by Frank Vinciguerra SECONDED by Jonathon Gibbs

APPROVED by J. Caouette, B. Del Giorno, J. Gibbs, K. Snow, F. Vinciguerra, G. Pendelton

I.  APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE

Sign- Boston Post Road, Just Wigs, Map, Lot

Applicant/Agent: Diana Funk

Ms. Funk was present to discuss the application. She stated that the sign would be placed in the existing sign location. The sign would measure 28” x 72” and would be double sided, non-illuminated.

Board members recommended spacing the numbers of the phone number out more and removing the border around the phone number so that it could be more easily read from the road. Ms. Funk agreed.

MOTION to recommend approval with modifications.

MOVED by Jill Caouette SECONDED by Kingman Snow

APPROVED by J. Caouette, B. Del Giorno, J. Gibbs, K. Snow, F. Vinciguerra, G. Pendelton

IV.  OLD BUSINESS:

A.  Town Green Project

Ms. Caouette reported that the gazebo received new posts and railings and that there will be new electronic community calendars placed at the town hall and the areas of Pats and Bennys. She reminded Board Members that the First Selectman will be at the next meeting to discuss any issues.

V. NEW BUSINESS: none

VI. MINUTES: July 26, 2004

A motion will be taken at the next meeting.

VII. REPORTS-none

VIII. CORRESPONDENCE-none

XI.  ADJOURNMENT

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 10:50pm

MOVED by Kingman Snow SECONDED by Frank Vinciguerra

APPROVED by J. Caouette, B. Del Giorno, J. Gibbs, K. Snow, F. Vinciguerra, G. Pendelton

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