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Commission approves series of sign permits, tables unpermitted installation; accepts two PDD applications for review
Summary
Shelton Planning and Zoning approved multiple sign applications for storefronts along Bridgeport Avenue and Huntington Street, tabled a sign installed without approval, and accepted two larger Planned Development District applications for review and public hearing.
Shelton’s Planning and Zoning Commission handled a batch of routine sign applications and new‑application acceptances at its March 12 meeting, approving most signs, tabling one that was already installed without prior approval, and accepting two PDD applications for further review.
Sign approvals - Galbi (801 Bridgeport Avenue, Fountain Square): The commission approved two tenant identification signs (front and side) while deferring the applicant’s proposed window dressing. The motion to approve the two line logo signs was made by Commissioner Parkins and seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Initial vote recorded as 5–0; when alternate Commissioner McGee was seated later the tally was recorded 6–0. - Woodside Plaza (7205 Bridgeport Avenue): The commission approved the overall plaza sign and asked staff to require the applicant to submit a coordinated tenant‑sign program for later review. Commissioner Parkins moved and Commissioner Christiano seconded; vote 6–0. - Orca’s Family Cuts (415 River Road): Commissioners found that this sign had already been installed without approval. The commission voted to table the sign application and required the applicant to appear at the next meeting to explain the unauthorized installation. Motion to table made by Commissioner Kelly and seconded by Commissioner Ticky; vote to table 6–0. - Total Mortgage (10 Howe Avenue): Replacement tenant sign approved, motion by Commissioner Ticky, second by Commissioner Christiano; vote 6–0. - The Commissary (123 Huntington Street): The commission approved the sign with the condition that it not be larger than the neighboring Huntington Paint sign; motion by Commissioner Parkins, second by Commissioner Kelly; vote 6–0. - Citgo (265 Bridgeport Avenue): Approved as submitted; motion by Commissioner Parkins, second by Commissioner Kelly; vote 6–0.
Commissioners asked for clear tenant signage plans for multi‑tenant centers. Sign contractor Brian DeSanti told the commission that tenant signage will be “channel of illuminated channel letters on a raceway that’s gonna go on the brick.” Commissioners flagged uniformity and placement as matters for staff review before tenant signs are installed.
New applications accepted for review - Application 2501 (JL Enterprise LLC) — 74 Todd Road: Accepted for review and set for a future public hearing. Motion carried 6–0. - Application 2502 / PDD No. 91 (Dominic Thomas, Fountain Square LLC) — 745–801 Bridgeport Avenue: Motion to accept for review and set a public hearing carried 6–0. The application requests a major modification to a PDD to allow veterinary care among other uses; the item will appear on an upcoming agenda for review.
Ending: Staff will post required materials and schedule the public hearings and further deliberations; several applicants were asked to return with either tenant‑sign programs or to explain unauthorized installations.
