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MINTUES OF PLANNING BOARD -2- 11/2/06 food permit and also her dPo/a to the Planning office. Motion seconded by Mr. McCormick. Unanimously carried. MANUEL ESPINOSA, 2594 SOUTH AVENUE Next on the agenda was the request by Manuel Espinosa to add two rooms to his house at 2594 South Avenue. Mr. Brutting explained to the Board that the building was used as a two family with a commercial space. The commercial space lost its grandfather clause and reverted back to residential. The property is currently zoned three family. There is already a kitchen in the space and the applicant wants to take the former commercial space and make it into two bedrooms and a bathroom to make one of the smaller apartments bigger and easier to rent. Mr. McCormick stated he would like to see the applicants paint the building and get rid of the commercial look of the front of the building. Mr. Alfonso made a motion to accept the proposal for adding two bedrooms and a bathroom to the former deli at the above address. Mr. McCormick seconded the motion. Unanimously carded. SPANISH RESTAURANT, 105 EAST MAIN STREET Next on the agenda was the request by Gloria Nazario for a Spanish Restaurant at 105 East Main Street. Mr. Nazario presented a copy of the proposed layout to the Board. He also presented his changes to the signs. His only change would be the addition of a V2 wall with some glass as you walk in the door to cut down on the draft. There was neon lighting along the framing of the entry windows and he plans to leave that there. Mr. Moran reminded applicant that signs on the roof were not allowed. Applicant also stated that his lease is a short term lease for 6 months with an option to go month to month thereafter. He stated owner (Steve Tinkleman) said if things go well he may consider him for a site in his new development. His hours of operation would be sever days a week from 11:00 a.m. To 10:00 p.m. Applicant stated he had painted the outside trim of the building blue. Mr. Morris suggested the application be broken up into phases. First the use was discussed. It was stated that it is an allowed use for the area and Mr. Alfonso made a motion to allow the use as presented, seconded by Mr. McCormick. Unanimously carded. Next the color of the trim was discussed. Mr. McCormick made a motion allowing the blue colored trim contingent upon applicant supplying a color sample to the Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Moran. Unanimously carded. The third discussion was the sign. Applicant stated he would just be replacing the face of the signs that are already there - there are three on the building front and one free standing sign. Mr. Alfonso stated applicant would need variances for the number of signs on the building (code states you are only allowed two signs) and there are three signs on the building and one road sign (the total amount of square footage does not exceed the maximum allowed with all signs) - therefore it was suggested that the applicant connect all the signs on the building to make them into one sign. Signs would only be lit during hours of operation. Mr. McCormick made a motion to approve the signs contingent upon applicant giving swatches of all colors (except white and black) to the Board and connecting the building signs. Mr. Alfonso seconded the motion. Unanimously carried. Applicant was reminded to put his 911 number on his building. ROBERTA MCGINLEY, REGENCY EAST BUILDING Next on the agenda was the request of Roberta McGinley for a proposed Yoga Studio in Regency East Building. It would be located on the second floor rear (formerly used by Beautiful Window Coverings). Mr. Alfonso stated it is an allowed use for the area and there is ample parking on the site. Applicant also presented her signs. Mr. Mords stated the Board would again break up the application. The use was discussed. Mr. Alfonso made a motion to allow the use seconded by Mr. Moran. Unanimously carded. The signs was discussed next. It was stated that applicant would be using the exact same footprint of all previous signs -just changing the faces of the signs. The application for the