TOWN OF MANCHESTER, VERMONT
DESIGN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC) MINUTES
Committee Attendees: Joelle Greenland, John Watanabe, Ramsay Gourd.
Staff Attendees: Janet Hurley (Planning & Zoning Director).
Public Attendees: Jon Valles (via Zoom).
Hurley began recording. Greenland called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. with all committee members present. Watanabe motioned to approve the minutes of the June 30, 2021, meeting. Gourd seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0-0.
1. Total Fitness, 4898 Main Street, Exterior Screen Door, Application 2021-06-052.
Valles described the proposed aluminum screen door to be painted cream to match the building trim.
Gourd motioned to recommend approval as presented. Watanabe seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0-0.
2. Jolley, 4869 Main Street, New signage, Application 202107-067.
Hurley reported that the applicant representative could not attend. Committee members offered preliminary feedback to be relayed to the applicant: (1) the signs should be solid wood painted carved and/or painted wood, (2) lighting must be downcasting, as uplighting is no longer allowed, (3) any LED fixtures should not exceed 2700K color temperature, (4) bollards or some other protective measure should be considered for the freestanding sign and (5) explain the supplemental sign hanging from the freestanding sign.
3. Minutes of the June 30, 2021, Meeting.
Watanabe motioned to approve the minutes of the June 30, 2021, meeting. Gourd seconded the motion. The motion carried, 3-0-0.
4. Annual Organizational Matters
Gourd motioned to adopt the rules of procedure as prepared. Watanabe seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0-0.
Gourd nominated Joelle Greenland to serve as chair. Watanabe seconded the nomination. Greenland was elected chair 3-0-0.
Greenland nominated Gourd to serve as vice-chair. Watanabe seconded the nomination. Gourd was elected vice-chair 3-0-0.
Gourd nominated Watanabe d to serve as secretary. Greenland seconded the nomination. Watanabe was elected secretary 3-0-0.
5. Other Business
Committee members expressed support for John O’Keefe’s plan for a fence at Town Hall to screen the Food Cupboard courtyard. Hurley provided an update on Skinner Point Park plans. The next meeting of the committee will be Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Hurley indicated there would be an application by Phyllis Liu to cover the exterior staircase at 5200 Main Street. There was discussion of ADA requirement to cover wheelchair ramps.
Gourd motioned to adjourn. Watanabe seconded the motion. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
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For the Design Advisory Committee Date