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Ms. Guglielmo stated the Design Advisory Committee asked them to remove the seasonal LED strip lights proposed along the perimeter of the roof line and then for the Ballard’s in front of building to not have any lighting. These were not Special Permit requests. The Ballard’s give off very minimal light and help to light up the sidewalk. The strip light is like a rope light that is installed at the roof line. It is minimal light trespass. The colors change with holidays and special causes. There were no questions or comments from the audience. There were no further questions from the Board. Mr. Farrington stated the branding and lighting are important for a small sight. Ballard lighting also extends to the disabled parking area. That type of lighting is immensely important. The hearing was closed at 9:03 pm (a roll call vote was taken: Ralph D. Clifford– Yes, James Osten – Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes and Nyles N. Barnert – Yes). Mr. Barnert stated he has two concerns. There is too much internal illumination. The Dunkin’ sign is not currently internally illuminated and that works. The Seasons sign is a large sign and is too bright. He recommended halo lighting. A Board Member, Norman P. Cohen, stated for a small site there are so many lights. He doesn’t see how anyone driving can take this in. He is in favor of the Ballard’s but the Seasons sign if very bright. A Board Member, Martha C. Wood, stated the Seasons sign is too bright. She stated she doesn’t see a difference if the Dunkin’ sign has external vs internal illumination. Mr. Clifford stated it is more historic. A Board Member, James Osten, stated the Seasons sign is large and bright. The other signs are fine. Mr. Clifford stated the Dunkin’ sign should have external illumination and the Seasons sign should follow one of the Design Advisory Committees recommendations. The Board agreed they should reopen the Hearing to discuss with the applicant. The Hearing was reopened 9:10 pm (a roll call vote was taken: Ralph D. Clifford– Yes, James Osten – Yes, Martha C. Wood – Yes, Norman P. Cohen – Yes and Nyles N. Barnert – Yes). Mr. Farrington stated they are fine with not internally illuminating the Dunkin’ sign on the building. The Seasons sign is the branding but they would be okay with external illumination in some fashion. Mr. Clifford stated the Board is asking them to follow the Design Advisory Committees recommendation about the Seasons sign which was that it shall not be internally illuminated but backlighting, halo lighting or external illumination would be acceptable. Andrew DelliCarpini, 7 Josephine Dr Smithfield RI, stated the site will not be extremely bright. There will be a non-blinding presence of light that will create safety at the corners. They are