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MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD -2- 9/14/06 signs toned down. Motion seconded by Mr. Alfonso. Unanimously carried. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 2660 EAST MAIN STREET Next on the agenda was the application of the Knights of Columbns for a new sign at 2660 East Main Street. Applicant stated sign would hang over the upper right comer of the building. The sign would be internally illuminated. Mr. Alfonso stated that at the present time the Board is in the process of passing a new sign ordinance and the proposed sign by the Knights of Columbus would not fit in with the new guidelines. Mr. Alfonso suggested applicant contact the Code Enforcement Officer and review the new guidelines - so that a sign that is more acceptable can be designed. HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON~ 2776 WEST MAIN STREET Next on the agenda was the application of a Hair and Beauty Salon to be located at 2776 West Main Street. A sketch of the area was presented. It was stated that applicant would be using the space that was formerly office space to the right of the Restaurant. It was stated that the parking would have to be recalculated as there is a change of use. Applicant stated they currently have 30 parking spaces on site that are marked and one space in the back of the building that is not marked and is used as a parking space for the apartment. They also lease 8 spots along the fence line of Thomton's Gas Station (which is immediately adjacent to their property) on a yearly basis. Mr. Morris asked if applicant had documentation for the leasing of the parking and he stated not with him but he would provide it to the Planning Board for their files. Mr. Morris stated any approvals would have to be tied into the ongoing renewal of that lease. It was determined that there was sufficient parking for all proposed uses as long as the lease for adjacent parking stays in effect. Applicant stated there would be no changes to the exterior of the building. Applicant was reminded that he must get in touch with the Plumbing Inspector to discuss traps for the new business. Mr. Brutting reminded applicant that if any of the uses were to change, i.e., back hay and pole ham which is now proposed to be used as office space - then the parking would have to be recaleuiated. Applicant stated he would be using the back bay as his office and would be sharing space with an electrician. The only tracks the electrician would be parking there would be two tracks. Mr. Alfonso made a motion to grant approval for the Hair and Beauty Salon contingent upon the lease agreement with adjacent property owner (Thomton's Service Station) being in effect. Motion seconded by Mr. Moran. Unanimously carded. The sign was discussed next. He would like to put a sign above his portion of the building and a slat in the road sign. Tbe road sign is l8" x 7' (double sided) and the building sign is 2' x l2'. Hestatedhe would be lighting the building sign with two goose neck lights. It was determined that the signs were in conformance with the codes. Applicant stated he believes his hours of operation would be seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. To 9:00 p.m. But he would formalize this with the Code Enforcement Officer. Applicant presented color samples of the signs. Mr. Moran made a motion to approve the signs as presented, seconded by Ms. Firstenberg. Unanimously carded. I)UTCI4ESS SHOPPING PLAZA, ROUTE 9 Next on the agenda was the proposal fi'om Dutcbess Shopping Plaza to discuss a new Road sign on Route 9. Applicant stated the current road sign does not have all individual businesses that are located in the plaza listed. It only identifies the name of the plaza. In order to attract new tenants they would like to be able to list all businesses on sign. There are approximately 10 businesses located in the plaza at the present time. The slats they are proposing would be 1' x 2 ~'. Applicant presented a sketch to the Board of what they would like to do. Mr. Alfonso asked how many of the stores currently have signs in the fi'ont and rear and applicant stated the only one is Dtmkin Donuts and Dreams Nightclub.