2/28/1996 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes - February 28, 1996 3. Doe Family Trust„199 West, Inc - Requests a Special Permit under Section 174-55. B., C., F. and G. of the Zoning By-laws for a free standing sign and a sign affixed to the exterior of a restaurant building on property located in a C-1 zoning district at 8 Ryan's Way (Map 67, Block 75)Mashpee, MA. Members present: E, Govoni, I Regan, C. Hawver, K. Marsters Randy Bartlett ofBarlo Signs represented the applicant and informed the Board that the Design Review Committee had rejected the sign design proposed and that he was willing to make a concession to a smaller standing sign -- 5' x 7'6"with poles to be determined to eliminate the thick pylon presented. Mr. Govoni said the Design Review Committee wants to see a mock-up of the sign on the site to determine size and placement. He invited members of the audience to review the designs. Mr. Govoni explained that the illumination would show only on the lettering. Mr. Bartlett said they would make the following concessions: reduce the size of the sign, eliminate the marquee and reduce the height to 7'. There was discussion of the horseshoe in the sign design and it was determined that this was a trademark of the restaurant chain. Anna Tanneyhill, an abutter, questioned the hours of operation and was told that the sign would be on during hours of operation. Mr. Govoni said the colors would be changed to gray and cranberry. David McNamara of the Sandpiper Village Association questioned the signage and thought there would only be signs on the side of the building. He asked for locations of other 99 restaurants with similar signing and Mr. Bartlett said North Dartmouth. Mr. McNamara said the site was filled with construction equipment. Mr. Bartlett said that the By-law allows 40 square feet and he planned to conform to this. Mr. Govoni read a letter from Carla I Roy, agent for Sandpiper Village Condominium Trust, objecting to the sign designs and building equipment on the road. There was discussion of lighting and signage of other restaurants in the area. Mr, Bartlett said the signing would be similar to other signs in Town and that he was making more concessions in reducing the size and changing the design. Mr. Govoni explained that Mashpee was trying to control the look of the Town. Mr. Marsters said he preferred ground lighting on signs. Tom Sullivan, a resident of Carleton Drive, spoke in favor of the signage. Mr. Bartlett asked to discuss the signage on the building. Mr. Regan said the Town preferred the Stop and Shop signing which Mr. Bartlett said was a back-lit neon sign which is permissible by the By-laws. Mr. Regan said that the Design Review Committee would still have to approve the signage. Ms. Roy said the residents of Sandpiper Village thought the signage should be low key and subtle. Mr. Sullivan said people should be able to see it from the rotary. Mr. Govoni said he could not split the Special Permit to approve the building sign only since it had been applied for with the standing sign.