Collingswood Planning Board
678 Haddon Avenue
February 22, 2016
The Collingswood Planning met at the Collingswood Borough Hall, 678 Haddon Avenue, on
Monday, February 22, 2016, the Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. and read the
Open Public Meeting Act. The Pledge of Allegiance was completed by all.
The secretary called the roll:
PRESENT: Joseph Santomauro, Frank Caputo Commissioner Leonard, John Kane, Edward
Fox, Mary Ellen Ries, Diane Marini, Orem Reed and the Zoning Officer Gretchen
Kolecki
ABSENT:
Mayor Maley, Carol Vita, Michael P, Madden and Tim Staszewski
These minutes are a summary of events that transpired and are not a transcript of the session.
Audiotapes of the session are available for review on appointment.
RESOLUTIONS
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Reorganization of the Board
Ms. Marini made a motion to approve Resolution 2016-01 to 2016-07 regarding the
Reorganization of the Collingswood Planning Board and the approval of the upcoming year
schedule and publication notices. Ms. Ries seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of
approving the Resolutions as presented.

Michael Colardrea – 702 Haddon Ave
Block 95 Lot 2 – Amendment to Resolution #21016-008
Ms. Marini made a motion to approve the Resolution No.2016-08 which amends to previously
approved Resolution 2015-12 whereas the applicant is permitted to have deliveries made from
the rear with the intention that the vehicle for deliveries will be parked in the public parking
areas and not stay on the premises due to security precautions. Ms. Ries seconded the motion.
The secretary polled the board:
Comm. Leonard
Mr. Santomauro
Mr. Kane
Mr. Fox
Ms. Ries
Ms. Marini
Mr. Orem
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Abstained
Vote:
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SIGN APPLICATIONS
Previously Approved Signs – Relocated
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Blue Moon Premium Oil 742 Haddon Avenue Perpendicular Sign
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The Candy Jar – 571 Haddon Avenue Perpendicular Sign
This is a Re-Approval of Previously approved perpendicular signs at the locations above. The
Candy Jar and Blue Moon Olive Oil have switched properties. They have zoning approval.
Both location were approved for perpendicular signs at their original locations and they want to
move their already board approved perpendicular signs to the new location (which was
previously approved for perpendicular signage).
Ms. Marini made a motion to approve the relocation of each Perpendicular sign as presented but
no other signs are approved for either building at this time, Ms. Ries seconded the motion. All
members voted yes in favor of approving the changes as presented.
New Signs
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DePace Museum – 554 Haddon Avenue
Block 97 Lot 5.02 - Statues of Pigs in Rear of Bldg.
Device #1 Phanatic Pig
Approval was given for a Multi colored “Pig” dressed as the “Philadelphia Phanatic “ for the
rear of the property. The Pig is 72 inches or 6 feet tall by 58 inches or 4.83 feet wide. The total
area of the pig is 28.99 square feet. The device will be mounted onto a base onto the cement
sidewalk.
Device #2 Liberty Pig
Approval was given for a Multi colored “Pig” dressed as the “Liberty Bell”. The Pig is 65
inches or 5.41 feet tall by 60 inches or 5 feet wide. The total area of the pig is 27.08 square feet.
The device will be mounted onto a base onto the cement sidewalk.
Both Pigs Devices will need to also receive a Historic Approval and Construction Approval for
the mounting and security of placement.
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Ms. Ries made a motion to grant the Design Waiver for the amount of Signs/Devices at this site
since it is over the limit of what is permitted. Mr. Caputo seconded the motion. The secretary
polled the board:
Mr. Santomauro
Yes
Comm. Leonard
Yes
Mr. Kane
Yes
Mr. Fox
Yes
Mr. Caputo
Yes
Ms. Ries
Yes
Ms. Marini
Yes
Mr. Orem
Yes
Vote:
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8
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0
Constellation Collective – 685 Haddon Avenue
Block 30.01 Lot - 4 Door Sign and Perpendicular Sign
Sign #1 – The Projecting Sign:
The Sign is double sided and will have a navy blue background. The sign is outlined with a gold
border at the edge; the letters will be a bronze/copper color. The sign will NOT have a sand
blasted appearance. The letters are bronze/copper. The sign’s letter size for the word
“CONSTELLATION” is 2.5 inches high. The letter size for the word “COLLECTIVE” 3.1
inches. The sign is 2 feet tall by 3 feet long. There is an existing decorative metal bracket on the
building that will be used for mounting the sign. There are lighting fixtures already installed on
either side of the bracket to illuminate the sign.
Sign #2 – The Door Sign:
The door sign will be bronze/copper to match the perpendicular sign. It will be on the bottom of
the door and will say “WEDNESDAY -SUNDAY” “under the days of the week will state the
hours “8AM -3PM”in 1.77 inch tall letters by 22” wide. The overall size of the door sign is .25
feet and the existing lighting will be used for this sign. Also approval is given to add the phone
number and the website on the door with final approval of adding these two features by the
Zoning Officer.
Commissioner Leonard made a motion approve the application as presented with also allowing
adding the phone number and website to the door signage with the Zoning Officer having final
approval of the design for this sign. Ms. Marini seconded the motion. The secretary polled the
board:
Mr. Santomauro
Yes
Comm. Leonard
Yes
Mr. Kane
Yes
Mr. Fox
Yes
Mr. Caputo
Yes
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Ms. Ries
Ms. Marini
Mr. Orem
Vote:
8
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Yes
Yes
Yes
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 Circles Thai Restaurant 8 Powell Lane, Collingswood, NJ,
Block96.01, Lot 13 C-008 signage waivers for installation of door
sign and window signs.
The application was approved for 6 signs a door sign, 2 window signs and a perpendicular sign
and two ribbon signs.
Sign #1: The Window Sign on Powell:
The sign will be located on the far left window of the Powell Lane side of 8 Powell Lane. The
sign is yellow and red letters. “CIRCLES” in yellow vinyl and “CONTEMPORARY THAI” in
red underneath. The maximum letter size is in this sign is 5.825” for the word “CIRCLES”. The
smaller letters for the words “CONTEMPORARY THAI” are 1.75” tall. The sign is .62 feet tall
by 2.95 feet long equaling 1.84 square feet. The existing building and street lighting will be used.
A Ribbon Sign is approved for below the writing at a smaller font and will read ”Eat-In Take Out
Deliver”
Sign #2: The Window Sign on N. Atlantic Avenue:
Colors – The sign will be located on the far left window of the Powell Lane side of 8 Powell
Lane. The sign is yellow and red letters. “CIRCLES” in yellow vinyl and “CONTEMPORARY
THAI” in red underneath. The maximum letter size is in this sign is 5.825” for the word
“CIRCLES”. The smaller letters for the words “CONTEMPORARY THAI” are 1.75” tall. The
sign is .62 feet tall by 2.95 feet long equaling 1.84 square feet. The existing building and street
lighting will be used. A Ribbon Sign is approved for below the writing at a smaller font and will
read ”Eat-In Take Out Deliver”
Sign #3 Perpendicular Projecting Sign:
The sign is double sided and will be a 2 feet by 3 feet which. The sign background is white with
a wide red boarder with thinner blue and red inner border lines. The Letters for “CIRCLES” are
blue; the Thai letters for circles are red with a yellow border. The letters for
“CONTEMPORARY THAI” are also blue. The Sign is 1" thick Rigid Foam PVC Sheet,
ROUTED SHAPES (for logo only) GRAPHICS TO BE DIGITALLY PRINTED, PRINTS TO
BE LAMINATED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE UV LAMINATE FILM. The maximum
letter size is 3.75 inches. .The sign will use the existing metal bracket. Presently the sign will use
the existing street lighting.
Sign # 4 The Door Sign:
The door sign is the phone number, the web address, and the days and hours of operation. The
letters will be white and yellow and the sign is 1.10 square feet tall and .83 square feet wide and
no additional lighting will be added.
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Mr. Caputo made a motion to grant the design waiver that is needed for this application for the
amount of Signs and also with that condition that all signs attached to the outside of the building
must obtain a construction permit to be installed. Ms. Marini seconded the motion. The secretary
polled the board:
Mayor Maley
Comm. Leonard
Mr. Santomauro
Mr. Kane
Mr. Fox
Ms. Ries
Ms. Marini
Mr. Orem
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Abstained
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Abstained
Vote:
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MINUTES
The January 25, 2016 minutes were dispensed and Ms. Ries made a motion to approve the
minutes as presented and Mr. Kane seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of
approving the minutes as presented with the correction that Mr. Caputo was not present at the
last meeting and therefore did not vote on any of the cases that are being approved by
Resolution this evening.
OPENED TO THE PUBLIC
No one was present that wished to speak from the Public.
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
With no further business at 8:00 p.m. Mary Ellen Ries made a motion to adjourn and
Commissioner Leonard seconded. All members voted in favor of adjourning the meeting. The
Collingswood Planning Board will reconvene on Monday, March 28, 2016.
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CAROL SICKLER, SECRETARY
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