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Farmington commission approves two sign permits, flags halo‑lit regulation for later review
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Summary
The commission approved a halo‑capable wall sign for Progressive at 30 Batterson Park Road (to be installed but not powered until regulations allow), and approved a non‑illuminated tenant sign at the Farmington Exchange; staff will draft any proposed changes to the town’s sign regulations.
The Plan & Zoning Commission approved multiple sign applications and discussed whether to amend the town’s rules on halo‑lit letters.
Mark Detulio presented a permit request for a fabricated aluminum set of halo‑lit letters for Progressive at 30 Batterson Park Road. He said the applicant would install the sign so it could be illuminated later but that the electrician would not connect power until the commission or staff confirmed any change to the regulation permitting illumination.
“We would install the sign as though it will be illuminated,” Detulio said. “But there’ll be no power brought to the sign until that permission is granted.” Staff confirmed that the building permit will note the illumination cannot be connected until any change to the sign regulation is in place and that a separate electrical permit would be required later.
Commissioners discussed the recent interpretation change to sign rules affecting halo‑lit letters and asked staff to draft regulation language if the commission decides to pursue an amendment. No rule change was adopted at the meeting.
The commission also approved a 15‑square‑foot non‑illuminated ACM tenant sign for Active Health at 270 Farmington Avenue in the Exchange complex. The applicant asked to shift the sign location slightly; staff confirmed adequate sign area on multiple building elevations and commissioners voted to approve the application.
Motions to approve the sign applications were made and seconded; votes were recorded in favor and the items were approved.
Next steps: staff will note the illumination limitation on the building permit for the Progressive sign and will proceed with drafting sign regulation language for future commission consideration if directed.
