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Minutes of November 20, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m, at the Historic Preservation
Office, 200 West Mountain Avenue.
Commission members present included Wayne Sundberg, Michael Ehler, Sally
Ketcham, and Holly Richter.
Staff members present included Sherry Albertson -Clark and Kayla Ballard.
SANDMAN CANDLES - 216 Pine Street
Applicant - Lawrence Page
Request - Approval of signage
Warren Kindler, representing Lawrence Page, presented the colors of the
proposed sign which is brown woodgrain background, white "Sandman Candles"
lettering, and a candle in white, yellow, green and orange. The sign will
be airbrushed on the plastic and illuminated. The 2 existing signs will be
removed and the proposed sign will be 1/2 square foot less than the 2
existing signs. Mr. Kindler stated the owner would like to have a light
sensor switch on the sign so it would be lit only at night time. He
presented colored renderings of the proposed signage and color chips. The
thickness of the sign is 6 1/2" away from the wall.
Sally questioned the historic legality of an illuminated sign.
Sherry referred to the Historic Guidelines #56 and #57.
Sally moved to approve the signage as presented.
Holly seconded.
Motion to approve passed 4-0 with Wayne, Michael, Holly and Sally voting
yes.
Dick and Carol joined the Commission at this time.
THE A TRAIN - 113; Linden
Applicant - Charles Bacorn
Request - Approval of signage
Charles Bacorn, applicant, presented a scale drawing of the sign which was
2.75 square feet in size. He also presented scale drawings with the
location of the sign on the railing, photographs of the proposed location
of the sign, and color chips of putty for background and rustic red
lettering. His preference was to have the sign on the railing. A variance
was granted for a 2' X 6' sign with the stipulation that it is approved by
the Landmark Preservation Commission.
Dick questioned if the edges of the sign would be finished.
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Mr. Bacorn stated he would rout the edges and put a trim piece on to finish
the sign.
Holly asked how the sign would be mounted on the railing.
Mr. Bacorn stated a u-bolt would be used and could be removed if,necessary.
Dick moved to approve the current proposal in lieu of the proposal approved
at the November 6, 1985 meeting.
Michael seconded and asked if a higher quality sign, instead of a painted
plywood sign, could be used. Mr. Bacorn stated there would be no problem
with that.
Dick amended the motion by adding that the sign should have some kind of
relief or routing.
Michael seconded the amendment.
Motion to approve passed 5-0 with Dick, Wayne, Michael, Holly, Carol
voting for the motion.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Second Annual LPC Christmas Party is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday,
December 10, 6:00 p.m., at Chow's Garden.
Sherry distributed a review of the Secretary of Interior Standards
guidelines to the Commission.
Meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.