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BOA Meeting June 9, 2016 10 the lights be removed because they do not have a Special Permit for that (those will be removed). The Chairwoman, Ms. Jeanne K. Krieger, stated that they will go down the list of the DAC recommendations and vote on each item. A Board Member, Ms. Martha C. Wood, agreed with illuminating the logo but not the red bar. A Board Member, Ms. Jeanne K. Krieger, stated that she does not have an issue with the price size. A Board Member, Mr. David G. Williams, stated that he opposes the size of the gas price symbol. A Board Member, Mr. James A. Osten, stated that there are no dimensions on the drawing for the dimensions of the sign (Mr. Pedro stated that he doesn’t know the exact measurement but he can approximate 2 ft. wide by 5 ft. high for the LED panel. The diesel price sign is approximately 12-14 “ high by 3 ft wide). A Board Member, Mr. David G. Williams, stated that the current size is fine but the proposed size is too big. Mr. Pedro stated that the size of the price may look large but it has been determined by evaluating how it would look driving by. The Chairwoman, Ms. Jeanne K. Krieger, stated that the sign is near an intersection and people have the opportunity to stop for a long time to view the prices. The Zoning Administrator, Mr. David George, asked the applicant what the height of the sign in from grade to the top (18 ft.). Mr. George asked the applicant what the distance is from the grade to the bottom (about 4’2”). Mr. George stated that under the original approval, there was a specific condition that it be 5’6” so that would need to be modified accordingly, if the Board agrees. A Board Member, Mr. F. David Wells, stated that internally lit signs are better for neighborhoods because there is less glare. The internal lighting would be much less intrusive. Mr. Wells recommends approval of the Special Permit. The Chairwoman, Ms. Jeanne K. Krieger, stated she is ambivalent about the Dunkin Donuts and Stop and Shop signs. She believes the pricing signs are too large and that numerals that are 3’ wide are sufficient. There was discussion on what parts of the sign will be internally illuminated. There were no additional questions from the Board. There were no comments from the audience. Submitted by: Jennifer Gingras, Administrative Clerk