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BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
MONDAY October 17, 2011
PRESENT: Edward Jacobson
Ken Ricci
Donald Meeker
Diane Neff
ALSO PRESENT: Ernest Odierna, Liaison
Recording Secretary: Francine M. Brill
CALL TO ORDER at 8:00p.m.
Roll Call.
Present: Edward Jacobson, Chairman, Ken Ricci, Donald Meeker, Diane Neff
Also Present: Ernest Odierna, Liaison.
BLD Diner 2399 Boston Post Road Sign and Landscaping
Jeff Trell, from the applicant’s sign company addressed the Board.
The signage lighting was discussed. A long LED along the bottom shining up was an option.
Chairman Jacobson stated that the signage lighting is disappointing, in the daytime it doesn’t matter,
but at night signage is almost not seen.
Mr. Trell stated Town code states no sign can be illuminated from within.
Possible lighting alternatives were discussed including lighting from the ground shining on the face of
the building and signage, or pole lights that could be focused on the façade and sign.
Chairman Jacobson suggested a lamp post on either side of the entry would give good ambient lighting
to the site. Having the façade illuminated is more welcoming, it would bathe the building without glare.
Chairman Jacobson suggested the Board approve the signage and the applicant come back with a
lighting plan.
Mr. Meeker asked why the lettering was Roman face and Mr. Trell responded that it was the owner’s
decision as it matches the uniform logo.
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The landscaping was discussed; Ms. Neff stated that most of the plantings will die in the winter. The
Board can make the maintenance a condition of approval. Mr. Trell stated that the owner wants the
place to look nice and will do whatever the Board requires.
The plantings must be enhanced and work for a 12 month season
On motion of Mr. Meeker, seconded by Ms. Neff, the signs were approved as shown on the plan
dated10/4/2011, the applicant will return with a lighting plan.
NEW BUSINESS
The Board discussed the T-Mobile site, stating the scale of the planting is off. Mr. Jacobson stated that
even if the plan is exactly as approved the scale is off
Ms. Brill got the original landscaping plan for the Board to review.
Mr. Jacobson reviewed the procedure for notification asking that the Board receive an email and packet
one week prior to the meeting, and a reminder and verification that the meeting is scheduled and a
quorum is available the morning of the meeting.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday Nov. 21, 2011
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Ricci, seconded by Ms. Neff the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m., unanimously
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill
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