New Restaurant, New Sign Top Monday's Board of Aldermen Meeting

The Town and Country Board of Aldermen meeting Monday night was not a long one, but a new sandwich shop is coming to the city, a request for a new sign was continued and a minor adjustment to the city budget was made.

New Restaurant

The board unanimously approved a request for Mr. Goodcents sandwich shop to allow outside seating at its new location at 1044 Town and Country Drive in the Town and Country Crossing shopping center. The eatery plans to have four tables and 10 chairs outside the sandwich shop.

Special Sign Permit

The owner of Martha's Hands, a home health care company that moved to Town and Country in November, is asking for a special sign permit. The company is located at 12813 Flushing Meadow Drive. Its founder is requesting a variance from the city's 18-inch limit for sign letters and asking to be allowed to have 30 inch letters for the businesses sign. It will posted on the east side of the building facing Interstate 270. Martha's Hands owner told board members she is requesting the larger sign so it can be seen clearly from I-270, and so the business is easy to find by caregivers who train at the building. Board members agreed the building is at a unique location, and they are considering the request based on the location. They told Town and Country-Manchester Patch that they have high standards for signs within the city, but are sometimes more lenient with signs along Highway 40 and I-270. If the board approves Martha's Hands' request, Alderman Phil Behnen said he would like it noted that the sign was approved due to its location. The request was continued to the next board meeting, where it may be voted on.

Community Garden Funds

The board also approved an adjustment to the city budget to include an additional $700 in donations from people who use the community garden located on s property.

Upcoming Longview Farm Parking Community Forum

Board members also issued a reminder to residents that the public forum is 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the for a possible parking expansion at . The committee reviewing possible expansion options is looking for community feedback. Board members were also encouraged to attend Thursday evening's meeting.

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