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B0ARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
THURSDAY AUGUST 18, 2010
Conference Room C
PRESENT: Edward Jacobson
Andrew Fredman
Ken Ricci
Donald Meeker
ABSENT: Diane Neff
ALSO PRESENT: Ronald Carpaneto, Building Inspector
Ernest Odierna, Liaison
Roll Call.
Present: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Diane Neff,
Ken Ricci, Ronald Carpaneto, Building Inspector (Not voting), Ernest Odierna, Liaison
(Not voting).
Call to order at 8:00 p.m.
T-Mobile 1380 Boston Post Road
John Knotgen addressed the Board representing the applicant.
Donald Meeker stated that the Board wants the planting materials taken more seriously.
The pavement is old and needs to be redone, and this is a perfect opportunity to have
more asphalt removed. The corners of the property need more plantings to create a green
space.
Mr. Knotgen stated that the Board asked for plantings at the last meeting and the
applicant agreed, now the Board wants more. The landscaping is going to cost more
than the facade change.
Mr. Fredman stated the Board had requested a landscape architect submit the plan.
Richard J. Horsman, Landscape architect addressed the Board stating they are planning
the use of ornamental grasses and azaleas for height and color.
The Board discussed the proposed planting area.
Mr. Knotgen stated that they have reduced the amount of impervious surface although
they are not required by code to do so.
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Mr. Fredman stated it is the Boards role to get the best for the community that they can
and the Board saw the potential of the property with the excellent work done by the
architect in the original plan.
Mr. Ricci proposed a concept bold and simple, the Board and applicant discussed the
suggested plan.
Mr. Jacobson stated he supports the proposed plan. The Board needs to be practical in its
demands.
Mr. Knotgen drew the Board’s requested concept on the presented plan and the Board
agreed to the following improvements.
Increase front planting bed 5 feet
Increase left planting bed 10 feet
Increase right planting bed 10 feet deep
Take away front l remove 1 parking space
Left- cut asphalt 5 feet.
Front right by tree remove asphalt & add plants
Front left plant one tree to match tree on right
Planting along left of property slightly past rock out cropping.
John Knotgen will resubmit a plan to the building department showing all agreed upon
changes.
Motion: conceptual plan as described and accepted
Action: Approved
Moved by Donald Meeker, Seconded by Andrew Fredman.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4).
Yes: Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Ken Ricci.
Absent: Diane Neff.
MINUTES
Motion: To approve the minutes of May as amended
Action: Approved
Moved by Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Seconded by Andrew Fredman.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4).
Yes: Andrew Fredman, Donald Meeker, Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Ken Ricci.
Absent: Diane Neff.
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New Business
Mr. Odierna, asked about the Nautilus monument & roof sign.
Mr. Fredman stated that he remembered the Board said the Diner could have one or the
other but not both.
Mr. Odierna stated if it is in the minutes it should be removed.
Mr. Odierna also stated that Nordone & Sons uses the paper street adjacent to their
property to park cars on. The Town owns the property and he would like to see it
cleared. The business parks cars on the side walk everyday and their dumpster is broken.
Mr. Fredman asked if Mr. Carpaneto can request the owner of the LeBlanc building to
return with a plan.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn the meeting
Action: Approved
Moved by Andrew Fredman, Seconded by Ken Ricci.
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill
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