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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD JANUARY 7, 2016 Present: Tom Morris, Chairman, Bonnie Kieffer, Vice Chair, Don McCormick, Bob Relyea, Mike Kocan, George Moran (Alternate) and Mary Ann Loncto, Secretary Others Present: Bryan Murphy Nancy Clark Michele Greig Jay Diesing Raymond McCann Dave Stenger Gary Baright Peter Romano Cathy Mazochi Trustee Komornik Trustee Huber Beth Huber Judy Beck Lydia Enson Trustee Niznik Teresa Novick Charles McCluskey Kevin Hunt Marty Novick Jennifer Toth Frank Buyakowski Tom Walsh Marion Parker Raymond McCann Michael Parker Jennifer Toth Andrew Rizzo Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MS. Kieffer stated on Page 4 of the minutes, first whole paragraph it should read “….Her mother in law is 87 years old and has lived there her life and….” Mr. McCormick made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2015 meeting as amended, seconded by Mr. Moran. On roll call vote – Mr. Morris – Aye, Mr. McCormick – Aye, Mr. Moran – Aye, Mr. Kocan – Aye, Mr. Relyea – Abstain and Ms. Kieffer – Abstain (Both were absent from the December meeting). DUTCHESS SHOPPING PLAZA, ROAD SIGNS, 1582 ROUTE 9 First on the agenda was the proposal from Davis Fowler Group with two new road signs at Dutchess Shopping Plaza, 1582 Route 9. Mr. Tom Walsh from Sign Language and Mr. Frank Buyakowski owner of the plaza were present. Applicant presented the signs to the Board and also submitted an amended map to the Board showing the signs. Mr. Morris asked about landscaping and Mr. Buyakowski stated whatever is on the plan is what they are proposing. The submission marked “Freestanding Sign North End” was discussed first. Mr. Morris asked what the height of the proposed sign was in comparison to the existing sign and Mr. Walsh stated the existing sign is just over 20 ft. and the proposed sign is 17.4 ft. Ms. Kieffer stated she felt the sign was too busy – too many different colors. She feels a simple sign that just identifies the plaza with signs on the building would be more appealing. Mr. Moran agreed with Ms. Kieffer. Mr. Relyea stated he feels it is an improvement to what is there now. Mr. Kocan stated that the building is too close to the road to have such a busy road sign. Mr. Morris stated that the sign cannot be more than 20 ft. in front of the building and if you cannot see the building then the sign is not going to help you find the businesses. All the businesses identified on the sign have road frontage. There are other examples of signs similar to this (Imperial Plaza) but the businesses identified on that sign are not visible to Route 9. Applicant stated that the point of a road sign is for the safety of motorists so they won’t get distracted looking for a particular thing.