MINUTES
DESIGN REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 6:30 p.m.
Conference Room
Basement Level, Town Hall

1. Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:38 p.m.
2. Roll Call - Members in attendance: Bruce Bockstael, Andrea Boyle, Steve Hine and Tony Margiotta. Also present: Denise Bradley, Assistant Planner

   Members absent: Joseph Hickey and Jay Hallinan.

3. Public Comments - There was no one from the public present.
4. Minutes - The minutes of the October 11, 2006 were not available.
5. PROJECT REVIEWS
   • 5.1 APPLICATION NO. 61-2006 - Jimmy Vu - Seeking review of proposed sign for property located at 883 Silas Deane Highway.

     Jimmy Vu discussed his proposal to install a new 2' × 10' (20 s. f.) wall mounted sign, an 8' × 21" × 30" canvas awning and a new commercial glass door. Steve Hine asked the applicant if he still intended to change out the existing window as discussed at the previous review of this proposal. Mr. Vu stated that the existing window would remain. Andrea Boyle commented that she appreciated the applicant submitting the additional information which enabled the DRAC to get a clearer picture of the proposal. Ms. Boyle asked if there would be anything on the awning. Mr. Vu responded that the street address would be placed on the awning. Mr. Vu noted that he might return to the DRAC in the future to review a proposal for a freestanding sign.

     Bruce Bockstael noted that the Zoning Regulations allow for 2 s. f. of wall signage per lineal foot of building frontage. The space has 26' of frontage on Wells Road and only 20 s. f. of wall signage is proposed. Joe Hickey made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Steve Hine seconded the motion.

     The members voted as follows (4-0-0)

     Aye: Bockstael, Hine, Boyle and Margiotta.

     Nay: None.

     Abst: None.

   • 5.2 APPLICATION NO. 62-2006 - Vinnie DeFilippo - Seeking new construction review for property located at 1912 Berlin Turnpike.

     Staff was still awaiting revised plans. No report was presented.

   • 5.3 APPLICATION NO. 63-2006 - Jerome Glazier - Seeking review of proposed signage at 67 Wells Road.

     The applicant was not present. Denise Bradley asked the DRAC members to voice initial feedback to relay to the applicant. The DRAC offered the following comments:

     • There should be more information submitted regarding the placement, building frontage and materials of the tenant's proposed signage (Clips).
     • All information regarding the overall scope of work and proposed improvements to be included in the application for the Façade Loan Program should be reviewed by the DRAC.
     • The size, placement and color of the sign as proposed seems uncomplimentary to the architecture of the building.
   • 5.4 APPLICATION NO. 64-2006 - Sake Café/Xiu Jin Lin - Seeking review of proposed signage at 1105 Silas Deane Highway.

     Xiu Jin Lin described his proposal to install a 71 s. f. wall sign. Mr. Lin noted that the space has 40' 4" of building frontage. Ms. Bradley noted that because no freestanding sign exists on the property that the applicant would be allowed 2 s. f. of signage per lineal foot of building frontage. A brief discussion ensued and Tony Margiotta made a motion to approve the application with the condition that any evidence of the previous sign on the façade paneling be painted and/or repaired. Andrea Boyle seconded the motion.

     The members voted as follows (4-0-0)

     Aye: Bockstael, Hine, Boyle and Margiotta.

     Nay: None.

     Abst: None.

6. Other Business - There was no other business.
7. Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Denise Bradley, Assistant Planner