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MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD -2- 11/6/08 reminded Mr. Sasser to contact the Code Enforcement Officer for a Certificate of Occupancy inspection. 14 MARKET STREET – INSURANCE OFFICE Next on the agenda was the proposal from Christine Tresaloni to be able to use 14 Market Street – Store #3 for a small office for insurance sales. Applicant presented the Board with a floor plan of her space. Ms. Tresaloni stated she had been working out of her home but business increased so she needed additional space. It will be just her and her mother helping out in the office. She will be making no structural changes to the building. Mr. Morris stated that the use is conforming to the CB zone. At this point Mr. Moran made a motion to approve the use of 14 Market Street, Store #3 for a small office for insurance sales, seconded by Mr. Chase. Unanimously carried. Next the sign was discussed. The sign will be a gold background with green letters. It was stated that the sign is conforming to the code. After researching the code it was determined that the sign must be at least 8 ft. from the ground to the bottom of the sign and applicant conforms to this measurement. Mr. McCormick made a motion to approve the sign as presented contingent upon applicant supplying for the file a copy of exactly what the sign will say. Motion seconded by Mr. Moran. Unanimously carried. Ms. Tresaloni asked the Board if they had any objection to her having blinds in the windows – they will always be open when she is in the building and closed when she is not there. No one had any objection to the blinds. Ms. Tresaloni was reminded to contact the Code Enforcement Officer for her Certificate of Occupancy before she opens for business. JENNIFER NIZNIK, 28 MARKET STREET Next on the agenda was a proposal from Jennifer Niznik to be able to use storefront at 28 Market Street for a beer, soda and grocery store. Ms. Niznik stated her store would be the second one from the right. She would also be seling cigarettes and lotto. Mr. Morris stated that the use is conforming to the CB zone He also stated that parking for the building was addressed when the building was built. Ms. Niznik stated she would be making no structural changes – the only change she would be making is that she wanted to add a ½ of a wall between the counter and the bathroom. Mr. Morris stated she would have to work with Mr. Fenton regarding obtaining a building permit for the wall. Mr. Moran asked if she would be preparing or serving food and she answered no she would not. Ms. Niznik stated she would be using the dumpster in the parking lot and Mr. Morris stated there should be no dumpster in the parking lot and asked Mr. Fenton to look into this. Ms. Niznik stated she is working with Albany to obtain her license from the State Liquor Authority. She has also applied for licenses to sell cigarettes and lotto. Mr. Morris told her before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued a copy of all of her licenses must be on file in the Planning/Zoning offices. Ms. Niznik stated she will be open until 8:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays. Mr. McCormick made a motion to approve the sign, seconded by Mr. Moran. Unanimously carried.