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http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/word/2003/wordml013fStockbridge Planning Board
September 26, 2006

MINUTES

Present: Chairman Douglas Rose, Barbara Cohen Hobbs, Gary Pitney, Eric Plakun, Eugene Talbot, and Robert Bartle
 
Absent:  Paul Coates

Member Bartle made a motion to accept the minutes of September 12, 2006 as written.  Member Hobbs seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved, 6-0.

Bruce Finn, General Manager represented the Red Lion Inn in a proposal to replace the Lion’s Den canopy and construct foundations for the canopy.  They are applying for a special permit under Section 6.1.2 before the Board of Selectmen.  The lot is non-conforming as to the setbacks.  The property is located in the R-B zoning district. The new canopy will be a wood frame structure with a slate roof.  The canopy will be white with black 2 inch lettering across the front. The canopy will be the same level as the porch. Member Rose stated that this might require a separate application for a sign permit.  Member Bartle stated that he was concerned with safety in the location of the new canopy below the open porch and the possibility of children climbing onto the roof of the canopy.  

Member Plakun stated that he would recommend approval to the Board of Selectmen in that the proposal does not appear to increase the nonconformity however the board would recommend that the Red Lion consider safety issues. Member Hobbs seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved, 6-0.

Bruce Finn, General Manager represented the Red Lion Inn in a proposal to construct a new canopy and foundation for the existing entry into the Courtyard Dining Area.  They are seeking a Special Permit from the Board of Selectmen under Section 6.1.2.  Mr. Finn stated that the proposed canopy would encroach onto the Berkshire Bank property for which they have permission from the bank.  

Member Plakun made a motion to recommend approval of the courtyard canopy to the Board of Selectmen in that it does not appear to increase the nonconformity and the board would leave it to the discretion of the Selectmen to determine whether it is a sign and if it’s in compliance with applicable sign bylaws.  Member Bartle seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved, 6-0.

Member Pitney made a motion to adjourn this meeting at 8:00 P.M.  Member Bartle seconded this motion and it was unanimously approved, 6-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Jaimy Messana
Planning Board Secretary