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PUBLIC HEARING I Thursday, APRIL 4th, 2008 EAST LYME ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
The East Lyme Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on the Application of Sonny Chok for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at 344-348 Main Street, Niantic, CT on Thursday, April 4, 2008 at the East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT. Acting Chairman Carabelas opened the Public Hearing and called it to order at 7:32 PM.
PRESENT: Rosanna Carabelas, Acting Chairman, Marc Salerno, Acting Secretary, Norm Peck, Steve Carpenteri, Ed Gada, William Dwyer, Alternate
ALSO PRESENT: Sonny Chok, Applicant Paul Formica, Ex-Officio, covering for Rose Ann Hardy
ABSENT: Mark Nickerson, Chairman, Bob Bulmer, Alternate
PANEL: Rosanna Carabelas, Acting Chairman, Marc Salerno, Acting Secretary, Norm Peck, Steve Carpenteri, Ed Gada, William Dwyer, Alternate
Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge was observed.
Public Hearing I 1. Application of Sonny Chok for a Special Permit for Outdoor Dining at 344-348 Main Street, Niantic, CT.
Acting Chairman Carabelas said that she had seated Alternate William Dwyer at the table. She said that the Legal Ad for this application had run in The Day on 3/21/08 and 3/31/08. She then called upon the applicant for their presentation.
Sonny Chok, applicant said that he is opening a coffee shop at 344-348 Main St. in the area that was previously the Eclectic Chef, which had outside dining. He is proposing to have a patio similar to that of the Charter Oak Bank across the street from his site. This would make the area look more presentable with the stone patio and small tables and chairs. He said that the stones would be a little lighter in color than those of the bank. He showed them some pictures from some patio block brochures.
Ms. Carabelas asked if he had talked with Mr. Mulholland about if he could do the patio on both sides or just on the side of 344 where he is opening his shop. Mr. Chok said that he has spoken with Mr. Mulholland and that it would not really work to do only the one side due to the nature of the building. A patio will be put in front of the salon to balance it out however it will not have any tables, only a few benches and some planter pots. 600 sq. ft. is the maximum allowed and the whole frontage of the both businesses is only 900 sq. ft. so he falls within his area for his side. He said that he had also shown his plan to the First Selectman. He said that he would be using vineyard blend and quarry blend pavers.
Mr. Salerno, in looking over items listed in Section 20.27 asked if there would be outdoor lighting. Mr. Chok said that he would probably do some as it would make more sense however it is not a part of this application and he would have to see Mr. Mulholland about it beforehand anyway.
Mr. Salerno asked if there would be any entertainment or a sound system with outdoor music. Mr. Chok said that there would not be any entertainment type of music but he might have a speaker that would have low level background music. He said that he is only planning on being open from 7AM to 2 or 3PM during the week and perhaps a bit later on the weekends. The music would be low level if any and the hours are short.
Mr. Salerno asked if he would have umbrellas at the tables outside. Mr. Chok said yes, he plans on having umbrellas and that they would not have any advertising, they would be plain. He said that this is the only Town that does not have a nice coffee/cappuccino shop that you can stop at and sit outside. He added that he also runs the Singapore Grill which has been good for the Town and that he could have left this as it is but he wanted to make it nice for the Town.
Ms. Carabelas asked if he would be serving anything other than coffee. Mr. Chok said that he may have soup, salad and panini but the area inside is small and he only plans on being open short hours.
Mr. Salerno asked if there would be some bushes I front as depicted in his drawing. Mr. Chok said that he would have some low level flowers or something to act as a buffer for the road so that if the Town wants the area in the future, they will not have to move them.
Ms. Carabelas asked how many tables would be there. Mr. Chok said that he may have six small coffee tables with two chairs each. He added that he would be widening the walkway to better balance the building.
Ms. Carabelas called for anyone from the public who wished to speak in favor of this application – Paul Lapides, 39 Romagna Road said that he is in agreement with this application and this project and finds it to be in good taste. It augments Main Street and maintains the quaintness of the Town.
Candy Shapiro, 8 Irving Place said that on behalf of Niantic Main St. that she is happy to see another restaurant come to downtown with an outside area for dining.
Ms. Carabelas called for anyone from the public who wished to speak against or neutrally regarding this application – Hearing no one –
Ms. Carabelas called for a motion to close this Public Hearing.
**MOTION (1) Mr. Salerno moved that this Public Hearing be closed. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. Vote: 6 – 0 – 0. Motion passed.
Ms. Carabelas closed this Public Hearing at 7:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Zmitruk, Recording Secretary
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PUBLIC HEARING II Thursday, APRIL 4th, 2008 EAST LYME ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
The East Lyme Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on the Application of Leo Roche for Black Sheep LLC for a Special Permit under Section 25.5 Residential Unit in a CB Commercial Structure at 247 Main Street, Niantic, CT on Thursday, April 4, 2008 at the East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT. Acting Chairman Carabelas opened the Public Hearing and called it to order at 7:51 PM after the previously scheduled Public Hearing.
PRESENT: Rosanna Carabelas, Acting Chairman, Marc Salerno, Acting Secretary, Norm Peck, Steve Carpenteri, Ed Gada, William Dwyer, Alternate
ALSO PRESENT: Leo Roche, Applicant Paul Formica, Ex-Officio, covering for Rose Ann Hardy
ABSENT: Mark Nickerson, Chairman, Bob Bulmer, Alternate
PANEL: Rosanna Carabelas, Acting Chairman, Marc Salerno, Acting Secretary, Norm Peck, Steve Carpenteri, Ed Gada, William Dwyer, Alternate
Public Hearing I 1. Application of Leo Roche for Black Sheep LLC for a Special Permit under Section 25.5 Residential Unit in a CB Commercial Structure at 247 Main Street, Niantic, CT
Acting Chairman Carabelas said that the Legal Ad for this application had run in The Day on 3/21/08 and 3/31/08. She then called upon the applicant for their presentation.
Leo Roche, owner and applicant said that he is looking for permission for a three (3) bedroom apartment above the restaurant. He said that the history of this building is that it used to be the old telephone exchange and that the upper level has been lying vacant for many years. This would bring people downtown to live and would not only help with the building but also help bring back the spirit of ‘downtown’. He said that the downstairs is totally new and has the most up to date fire alarms and systems and that he has worked with the Fire Marshal on this.
Mr. Carpenteri asked how many egresses there were. Mr. Roche said that there is one out to the back and one to a flat roof and fire ladder and that the Fire Marshal has gone over this with him.
Mr. Gada asked how many apartments there would be. Mr. Roche said that there would only be one with three bedrooms.
Mr. Salerno asked if it would just be the second floor. Mr. Roche said that it would be the second and third floors.
Mr. Dwyer asked how they would get out of the third floor. Mr. Roche said that you would get out to the flat roof from the second floor and that is at the direction and understanding of the Fire Marshal. He said that he owns a business in Mystic and that in the winter time; it is the locals that are the bread and butter of the business. It is the locals that keep everything going. This will help to keep people in downtown.
Mr. Dwyer asked about the square footage – Mr. Roche said that it is approximately 1200 sq. ft. Mr. Dwyer asked if that is for both floors. Mr. Roche said yes. He added that there is a whole new sprinkler system and smoke alarm system in the bottom floor.
Ms. Carabelas asked if there would be any sound proofing between the two floors. Mr. Roche said yes and added that it works very well.
Mr. Peck asked if there were any artifacts in the upstairs from the telephone company that they were keeping. Mr. Roche said that there was not much of anything left behind except for a few things that he had found between the walls. Mr. Peck asked if there was a plaque on the wall that he recalled had been there before. Mr. Roche said that there was no plaque on the wall.
Ms. Carabelas called for anyone from the public who wished to speak in favor of this application – Hearing no one – Ms. Carabelas called for anyone from the public who wished to speak against or neutrally regarding this application – Hearing no one –
Ms. Carabelas called for a motion to close this Public Hearing.
**MOTION (1) Mr. Dwyer moved that this Public Hearing be closed. Mr. Gada seconded the motion. Vote: 6 – 0 – 0. Motion passed.
Ms. Carabelas closed this Public Hearing at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Zmitruk, Recording Secretary
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REGULAR MEETING Thursday, APRIL 4th, 2008 EAST LYME ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
The East Lyme Zoning Commission held a Regular Meeting on April 4, 2008 at the East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT.
PRESENT: Rosanna Carabelas, Acting Chairman, Marc Salerno, Acting Secretary, Norm Peck, Steve Carpenteri, Ed Gada, William Dwyer, Alternate
ALSO PRESENT: Paul Formica, Ex-Officio, covering for Rose Ann Hardy
ABSENT: Mark Nickerson, Chairman, Bob Bulmer, Alternate
1. Call to Order Acting Chairman Carabelas called this Regular Meeting of the Zoning Commission to order at 8:06 PM after the two previously scheduled Public Hearings. The Pledge had been previously observed.
Public DelegationsMs. Carabelas called for anyone from the public who wished to address the Commission on subject matters not on the Agenda.
There were none.
Regular Meeting
1. Application of Sonny Chok for a Special Permit for outdoor Dining at 344-348 Main Street, Niantic, CT. Ms. Carabelas said that they had just closed this Public Hearing.
**MOTION (1) Mr. Peck moved to approve the Application of Sonny Chok for a Special Permit for outdoor Dining at 344-348 Main Street, Niantic, CT. Mr. Carpenteri seconded the motion.
Mr. Dwyer said that the speakers and lighting would have been concerns of his and that Mr. Chok has met these concerns.
Mr. Salerno said that low level music would be fine and that Mr. Chok has said that he will speak with Mr. Mulholland regarding any outside lighting. He said that he thinks that this is great for the Town and that the patio area will be an enhancement to the area.
Vote: 6 – 0 – 0. Motion passed.
Ms. Carabelas said that this decision would publish on 4/10/08 and become effective on 4/11/08.
2. Application of Leo Roche for Black Sheep LLC for a Special Permit under Section 25.5 Residential Unit in a CB Commercial Structure located at 247 Main Street, Niantic, CT. Ms. Carabelas said that they had just closed this Public Hearing. **MOTION (2) Mr. Salerno moved to approve the Application of Leo Roche for Black Sheep LLC for a Special Permit under Section 25.5 Residential Unit in a CB Commercial Structure located at 247 Main Street, Niantic, CT. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion.
Mr. Salerno said that he thinks that this is a fantastic addition to the downtown area.
Ms. Carabelas said that she thinks that this is a terrific idea and that the Master Plan had this as a recommendation for the downtown area.
Mr. Salerno added that this is in a parking overlay zone so parking is not an issue.
Vote: 6 – 0 – 0. Motion passed.
Ms. Carabelas said that this decision would publish on 4/10/08 and become effective on 4/11/08.
3. Zoning Fees Ms. Carabelas said that they would table this until the April 17, 2008 meeting of the Commission so that Mr. Mulholland could be present to discuss the changes that he had made at their request, with them.
4. Approval of Minutes – Public Hearing I, Public Hearing II and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2008. Ms. Carabelas called for discussion on, or corrections to the Public Hearing I and II and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2008.
**MOTION (3) Mr. Carpenteri moved to approve the Public Hearing I, Public Hearing II and Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2008 as presented. Mr. Gada seconded the motion. Vote: 5 – 0 – 1. Motion passed. Abstained: Mr. Dwyer
Old Business 1. Stormwater There was nothing new to report.
2. Subcommittee – Niantic Village – CB Zones (Mark Nickerson, Marc Salerno & Norm Peck) Mr. Salerno said that they are working on this.
3. Subcommittee – Adult Uses (Rosanna Carabelas) Ms. Carabelas said that the language is being worked on.
4. Transitional Zones Subcommittee – (Marc Salerno & Norm Peck) There was no report.
New Business 1. Application of Paradise Property Management LLC for a Zone Change from LI to CA Commercial for property identified in the application as 11 Industrial Park Road, East Lyme, CT. Property is further identified as Assessor’s Map 26.1, Lot 3. Ms. Carabelas asked that Mr. Mulholland schedule this for Public Hearing.
2. Application of Theodore A. Harris for Craig and Tricia Augone for a Special Permit and CAM application for a project known as Methodist Street Condominiums, at property located at 41-43 Hope Street and 45-47 Hope Street. Property is further identified as Assessor’s Map 11.2, Lot 123 and Map 12.1, Lot 8. Ms. Carabelas asked that Mr. Mulholland schedule this for Public Hearing.
3. Application of Francis and Robert Mattison for a Special Permit under Section 3.2.3 to operate a dog kennel at property identified in the application as 98 Grassy Hill Road, East Lyme, CT. Ms. Carabelas asked that Mr. Mulholland schedule this for Public Hearing.
4. Any other business on the floor, if any, by the majority vote of the Commission. Ms. Carabelas said that she was concerned over the vacancy created by Mr. Birmingham gong to the Board of Finance and the 30 day time frame. She asked when Mr. Birmingham had resigned and said that she would like to nominate Pam Byrnes for the position this evening so that they do not get too close to the time frame or go over and then the Board of Selectmen would fill the position.
Mr. Salerno said that he would not feel comfortable voting this evening and that the position is a Republican position and they should hear from people who are interested. Ms. Byrnes is a Democrat.
Mr. Dwyer expressed his concern over the legality of voting this evening as it is a public position and the public should have the right to indicate if they are interested in serving and fill the position. He suggested that they put an ad in the paper and on the website and Channel 22.
Mr. Peck suggested that at the last election that there were some pretty impressive people running for the positions on land use who did not get elected and that he does not care about the party as much as the fact that they should put this information of an opening out to the public and let anyone interested come and speak to them.
Mr. Salerno agreed with Mr. Peck and said that he was not willing to vote for anyone without first putting it out to the public.
Ms. Carabelas said that Ms. Byrnes had only lost by 20 votes and that she should have the position and she also has the experience. Also, she is concerned that the 30 days will be up before the next meeting.
Mr. Formica called Mr. Birmingham from the meeting and received information from him that he had resigned his Zoning position on March 14, 2008. This would mean that April 10, 2008 is the 30th day.
After further discussion it was agreed that they would hold a Special Meeting of the Commission on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 6 PM to hear from those interested in filling the Alternate position that is vacant on the Zoning Commission. An ad would be placed on the Channel 22 scroll as well as the website, which Mr. Peck would write and Ms. Carabelas would call the newspaper and ask for a free spot regarding the Zoning Commission looking for persons interested in serving.
5. Zoning Official Mr. Mulholland was not able to be present.
6. Comments from Ex-Officio Mr. Formica said that they are trying to take all of the land use fees and group them together to bring them to Public Hearing and to try to address the ordinances together to save some money on the process. He also said that the Gateway is progressing and that the Walnut Hill area begs some future discussion on the Zoning in that area regarding farmland or up-zoning. He said the Mr. Kalal suggested agri-tourism for people to be able to see working farms.
7. Comments from Zoning Commission liaison to Planning Commission There was no report.
8. Comments from Chairman Ms. Carabelas said that she did not have anything further to report.
9. Adjournment **MOTION (4) Mr. Salerno moved to adjourn this Regular Meeting of the East Lyme Zoning Commission at 8:35 PM. Mr. Dwyer seconded the motion. Vote: 6 – 0 – 0. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Zmitruk, Recording Secretary
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SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, APRIL 10th, 2008 EAST LYME ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
The East Lyme Zoning Commission held a Special Meeting on April 10, 2008 at Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic, CT.
PRESENT: Mark Nickerson, Chairman, Rosanna Carabelas, Secretary, Marc Salerno, Ed Gada, Norm Peck, Steve Carpenteri
ALSO PRESENT: William Dwyer, Alternate Rose Ann Hardy, Ex-Officio, Board of Selectmen
ABSENT: Bob Bulmer, Alternate
Chairman Nickerson called this Special Meeting of the East Lyme Zoning Commission to order at 6:04 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge was observed.
Public Delegations Mr. Nickerson called for delegations noting that no applications or items coming before them could be discussed. There were none.
Appointment of Alternate Member to Fill Vacancy left by John Birmingham Mr. Nickerson asked if anyone had received any information from people interested in serving in this capacity on this Commission.
Ms. Carabelas said that she received an email from a gentleman named Alvin Sher whom she did not get the chance to speak with and who did not forward a resume; indicating that he has been a resident of the Town for 30 years, is a democrat but not on the Democratic Town Committee and is interested in serving the Town. He has taught urban and land use classes in a college environment and finds this of great interest to him. Mr. Nickerson asked his address. Ms. Carabelas said that she did not know as she was not able to speak with him.
Mr. Peck asked if they had any other information about him. Ms. Carabelas said that he has his Masters in Fine Arts and that he has a nine (9) year old son and unfortunately could not attend the meeting this evening as there is a concert at the school that he has to attend for his child.
Mr. Nickerson asked if there were any other candidates. Mr. Salerno said that he received an application from the Chair of the Republican Town Committee regarding Gregory Massad of 27 Webster Rd. who is also present here this evening to speak with them.
Mr. Nickerson asked Mr. Massad to give them some background information. Gregory Massad, 27 Webster St. said that he is an attorney with a private practice in New London and feels that he would be a good asset to the Commission as he has background experience in government, law and real estate. He served two terms on the New London City Council and one term as Mayor. He said that he has owned and developed several properties over the years and that he moved here in 1993 and he is familiar with the aspects of the Town. He said that he is self-employed and with respect to the zoning issues, he owns property in Waterford and had to go through their land use commissions and knows what it is like to also be an applicant – he has sat on both sides of the table. He noted that he knows Alvin Sher as he lives near a summer property that he owns in Saunders Point and that he is a very nice man and very talented.
Ms. Carabelas asked if he sees any of his properties in Town coming before this Commission and if this would present a conflict of interest for him. Mr. Massad said no – he owns property in Waterford that he was seeking to develop. He added that his summer property is an older beach home that pre-dates zoning.
Mr. Carpenteri asked if he has represented people legally in zoning issues and if that might be a problem. Mr. Massad said that he has only represented himself and that he practices in Rhode Island and not here and that he does not see it as a conflict. Mr. Nickerson thanked Mr. Massad for coming forward. He then asked if there was anyone else that wished to come forward. Ms. Carabelas said that she did put forth Pam Byrnes name last week and that she has to withdraw it as Ms. Byrnes has indicated to her that she is not interested in serving as an alternate as she has been traveling a lot lately for her job.
Mr. Nickerson called for nominations to fill the vacancy of John Birmingham for Zoning Commission Alternate. **MOTION (1) Mr. Salerno moved to nominate Gregory Massad of 27 Webster Road to fill the position of Zoning Commission Alternate. Mr. Peck seconded the motion.
**MOTION (2) Ms. Carabelas moved to nominate Alvin Sher to fill the position of Zoning Commission Alternate. Mr. Gada seconded the motion.
Mr. Nickerson called three times for any other nominations – Hearing none – He called for a motion to close nominations. **MOTION (3) Ms. Carabelas moved that nominations for the Zoning Commission Alternate position be closed. Mr. Salerno seconded the motion. Vote: 6 – 0 – 0. Motion passed.
Mr. Nickerson called for a vote on MOTION (2) – all those in favor of Alvin Sher to fill the Zoning Commission alternate position. Votes for Alvin Sher: Ms. Carabelas and Mr. Gada.
Mr. Nickerson called for a vote on MOTION (1) – all those in favor of Gregory Massad to fill the Zoning Commission alternate position. Votes for Gregory Massad: Mr. Peck, Mr. Carpenteri, Mr. Salerno and Mr. Nickerson
The Commission congratulated Mr. Massad and welcomed him.
Adjournment **MOTION (4) Mr. Salerno moved to adjourn this Special Meeting of the East Lyme Zoning Commission at 6:20 PM. Ms. Carabelas seconded the motion. Vote: 6 – 0 – 0. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Zmitruk, Recording Secretary
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REGULAR MEETING Thursday, APRIL 17th, 2008 EAST LYME ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
The East Lyme Zoning Commission held a Regular Meeting on April 17, 2008 at the East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT.
PRESENT: Mark Nickerson, Chairman, Marc Salerno, Acting Secretary, Ed Gada, Norm Peck
ALSO PRESENT: Bill Mulholland, Zoning Official
ABSENT: Rosanna Carabelas, Secretary, Steve Carpenteri, Gregory Massad, Alternate, William Dwyer, Alternate, Bob Bulmer, Alternate
1. Call to Order Chairman Nickerson called this Regular Meeting of the Zoning Commission to order at 7:35 PM. He excused Mr. Dwyer, Alternate who stated that he was ill but had come in case they needed him to make a quorum.
Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge was observed.
Mr. Nickerson called for a moment of silence in observance of all of our military personnel.
Public DelegationsMr. Nickerson called for anyone from the public who wished to address the Commission on subject matters not on the Agenda.
Karl Frey, said that he just wanted to let them know that this is the first time that he has been before them since the Darrow Pond project came unglued for him and that he wanted to explain that he always had a capital partner and that his capital partner chose to take the project back. So, he carried it as long as he could by himself and then could no longer carry it so now someone else has it. He said that it is a wonderful project and that it hurts him that he is no longer associated with it; however; it will some day be built to the high standards that this Zoning Commission approved and according to the pattern book that they also approved. He said that he still thinks that it is one of the best approvals in the State of Connecticut. His former capital partner is not a developer so this project will be sold and developed according to the approved plans.
Mr. Mulholland thanked Mr. Frey for the invaluable pattern book which he said that he uses all of the time.
Mr. Nickerson also thanked Mr. Frey for explaining to them what had happened and for the pattern book.
Regular Meeting
1. Request of Attorney Theodore A. Harris to review the 38 Hope Street façade. Attorney Theodore Harris presented the two types of façade designs to the Commission and asked that they decide what they would like to see there.
Karl Frey explained that they had laid out the façade of the front building for retail at the bottom at street level and entertained the possibility of it being a mixed use however, that hardly ever happens that the retail element would become filled and remain filled – so he asked them if they wanted it to remain looking like all storefronts that are vacant as parking is what will be going behind them. He said that they have discussed this with Mr. Mulholland and that he has suggested that it be presented to the Commission with the options. He brought samples of frosted glass that appears opaque and said that if it is all glass that it will look like a storefront that is for lease and always empty.
Mr. Gada asked about the I-Beam construction at the bottom of the front building and asked if there is concrete there for parking. Mr. Frey said yes, there is concrete there for parking and that the other buildings are town home style and they will have garages. For the front building he said that they will not see the cars as they will have the glass or a combination of aluminum shutters that are in the Plantation style and the glass. He said that the intent was to always have the lower area in the front be for parking. He said that they can do some louvers on some of the storefronts and some glass or a combination of glass and louvers.
Mr. Peck asked what was approved. Attorney Harris noted that the original exhibit was posted on the side wall and pointed it out. The plans that had been approved were also laid out for the Commissioners to look over.
Mr. Nickerson asked if the glass would be such that you could not see through it. Mr. Frey said that was correct – you would not be able to see through it.
Mr. Nickerson asked if that would then make it look like all fake and empty storefronts. Mr. Mulholland said that in thinking about this that they should thinks in terms of the storefront being some 9’ tall and some 3 to 4 feet wide and that they have to decide if they want glass or louvers (pre-baked finish off-white plantation type aluminum) or a combination of both. He said that there would be a whole different look if they were to have only the louvers.
Mr. Nickerson said that he does not think that they are looking for all louvers as that would make it look like something that you would see on backstreet Boston and not here. Mr. Mulholland suggested that they could mix and match the louvers and glass for a nice effect.
Mr. Frey and Mr. Mulholland then pointed out the architect’s renderings and the combination of louvers and glass and what they would look like.
Mr. Nickerson said that he would agree that at some point the fake storefronts would become ‘old’ and that he is comfortable with the architect’s design and the mix and match of louvers and glass.
Mr. Frey said that he wanted to compliment Mr. Mulholland for being as asset to the Town and them in working together on this project.
Mr. Peck said that he would be in favor of this as long as the landscape plan is as presented with all the trees. He added that he likes the lower trees for coverage.
Mr. Mulholland noted that the landscape plan has already been approved and that he would go over it to make sure that it is correct.
Mr. Nickerson said that the louvers and glass does not appear to upset the project or cheapen it in any way.
**MOTION (1) Mr. Peck moved to approve the combination of glass and louvers as shown on Exhibit A and Exhibit B for the façade of the 38 Hope Street project; subject to adjusting the streetscape/trees on the landscape plan as necessary. Mr. Salerno seconded the motion. Vote: 4 – 0 – 0. Motion passed.
Mr. Nickerson said to Mr. Frey that it was great to see him again.
2. Open Space Presentation – Art Carlson Mr. Nickerson said that they would have an open space presentation from Art Carlson. Art Carlson said that a year an a half ago in September that he was commissioned to look at the open space and that a subcommittee was set up for that purpose. They compiled information and the subcommittee has since been disbanded and from that time he and Meg Parulis have put the details on it and he has been to the various Boards and Commissions presenting it. It will go to the public in the form of presentations and then to a Public Hearing and the idea would be to adopt this now rather than to wait for the rest of the POCD to be updated.
The idea here was to see what they have – so they plotted those areas of 10 acres or more and it turns out that they comprise some 60% of the Town. Their defini |