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MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD MARCH 1, 2007 Present: Tom Morris, Chairman, Rob Alfonso, Vice Chairman, Don McCormick, George Moran, George Kolb and Mary Ann Loncto, Secretary Absent: Lisa Firstenberg Others Present: Don Gioia Tom Marino Mike Marino Trustee Alexander Michele Greig Jay Paggi Lou Snell Josh Moreinis Bob Travis Steven Burns David Schlam Mike Novick Mike Collier Eric Neiler Jim Horan Rachel Castro Steve Tinkleman Pete Setaro Kevin Marranin Meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Mr. Morris stated he would like to see the names of the applicants included in all minutes. Mr. Alfonso made a motion to approve the minutes of the 2/1/07 meeting as amended, seconded by Mr. Kolb. On roll call vote – Mr. Kolb – Aye, Mr. Morris – Aye, Mr. Alfonso – Aye, Mr. Moran – Aye, Mr. McCormick – Abstain and Ms. Firstenberg – Absent. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 9 MESIER AVENUE SOUTH First on the agenda was the application of the United Methodist Church, 9 South Mesier Avenue with a request for a new sign. Mr. Don Gioia was representing the Church. Mr. Gioia stated the sign would be 3'' 6” in width and approximately 6' in height (there would be 1' from the top of the bricks to the bottom of the sign – the reason for this is that there will be a lock on the bottom of the case to prevent vandalism). The case would open and have interchangeable letters to advertise different events going on at the Church. It was stated that the lineal frontage of the building is 115 ft. Mr. Gioia stated the bricks at the base of the sign would have names on them – people could buy a brick to honor a loved one. Mr. Morris informed Mr. Gioia that there is a Local Law just about to be enacted that was passed by the Village Board which states there will be no internally illuminated signs. He then stated the sign looked like a plain box and suggested Mr. Gioia take some of the attributes from the existing sign (e.g. Decorative top) and incorporate them into the new sign. Mr. Morris stated he liked the idea of the planter and bricks with names on the base of the sign. Mr. Gioia stated while he had no objection to the decorative top being added to the top of the sign – he felt it would be too expensive for the Church. Mr. Kolb asked if the sign would be in the same place as the existing sign and Mr. Gioia answered yes it would. Mr. Kolb went on to state his concerns are: (1) proper site distance – the Church is located on a corner lot – make sure there is no problem with traffic when people are pulling out of S. Mesier Avenue, (2) the sign should not be internally lit and (3) ornamental work done to the top of the sign. Mr. Gioia stated the posts will be silver aluminum and the area around the face of the sign would be burgundy. After much discussion Mr. Gioia was instructed to come back to the Board with a proposal that included some decorative work on the top of the sign and also a proposal for down lighting of the sign. VILLAGE CREAMERY, 14 MILL STREET Next on the agenda was a proposed sign and to construct a two car a garage with apartment. No one