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MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD 11/4104. Present: Tom Morris, Chair, Rob Alfonso, Vice Chair, Don McCormick, George Moran and Matt Alexander Others Present: Tom Walsh Trustee Enson Trustee Juliano Bill Neroulias Kevin Brutting Jeff Reiser Carmine Carolei Doug Frye Crys McCuin Mayor Lawrence Joe Poillucci Bob Travis Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Motion by Mr. Alfonso to accept the minutes of the October meeting as amended, seconded by Mr. Moran. Unanimously carried. Amendments are as follows: Page 1, Paragraph 6 should read ".....with one (1) five inch band of red paint ..... ", Page 2, Paragraph 3, Line 8 the word "black" should be "block" and Paragraph 4, line 10, the word "time" should be "sign", Page 3, Paragraph 2, Line 5 the words "would be no" should be "would not be", Page 4, Paragraph 4, Line 3 the There and Paragraph 5, Line 2, should state the letters of the word "they" should be .... ' " sign are 2' x 18" CHIQUITOS, 2676 WEST MAIN STREET . . 6 Mr. The first item on the agenda was a proposal fur a sign at ~67 West Main Street. Walsh stated what they are proposing is a double sided electric sign that would be mourned perpendicular off the building Mr. Morris reminded the Board that this sign was originally proposed 2-3 months ago. At that time there was a concern brought up by Mr. Alexander regarding the illumination of the sign and its proximity to the residences there. At that time the Planning Board consulted with Village Attorney Viglotti who stated that the Planning Board can determine how bright the sign could actually be so it did not infringe upon the local residents. Mr. Morris stated he had shared this information with Mr. Walsh during a recent phone call. Mr. Walsh stated the fluorescents are cool while and are about 35 watts. He went on to state that wattage has nothing to do with the brightness of the sign, Mr. Morris asked Mr. Walsh if he knew how many foot candles the lights would give offand Mr. Walsh stated he did not have that information. Mr. Walsh went on to state there are two type of high output lamps that are available - cool whites are dimmer than the daylights - daylights are brighter - if you put them side by side you can see a noticeable difference. Mr. Walsh stated he uses the cool whites. He stated there would be three lamps at 35 watts each. Mr. Alexander asked if the sign coutd be made in wood - with down lighting and Mr- Walsh stated it is possible but his client wants an internally illuminated sign. Mr. Alfonso stated there are elderly people who live across the street and like to go to bed early plus the tenants in his own building - therefore he would like to see three things (1) lower wattage, (2) energy reflectors or (3) a wooden sign that is down lit, Mr. Alfonso also asked Mr. Walsh to have his client explain to the Board why he painted the building white when it will look black after the first snow fall when the sanders do their job. Mr. Walsh stated he has