Historic District Commission
Minutes
Land Use Meeting Room
March 18, 2008
Members present: ~ Acting Chair Elaine Steinert, ES; Kate McNulty-Vaughn, KM-V; Jim Harwood, JH
Absent with notification: Ken Fowler, KF; Jason Berger, JB
Staff present: Mary Albertson, MA; Peggy Ammendola, PA
Minutes: March 4, 2008-The minutes were tabled until there was a quorum.
Art and Design Enterprises, LLC, DBA Stage and Story Gallery, sign, 6 Main St., Map 43 Parcel 166.(The Curtis) Neil Blumstein is sub-letting space from A Table, and will be displaying art in this retail establishment. He wishes to place a double sided sign for his business that will be symmetrical to the existing A Table sign. He agreed that his sign would be the same height as the A Table sign. The signs will be on opposite sides of the entry walkway to the shop.
KM-V made a motion to approve the sign as presented and JH seconded the motion. The Commission voted 3-0 to approve.
Shelly Williams, sign and renovations, 8 Franklin St., Map 43 Parcel 191. (Carol’s). Joanie Dale and Shelly Williams presented the application. Ms. Williams has purchased the restaurant and wishes to establish her restaurant “Haven”, a café and bakery.
Ms. Williams provided a list (17 items) of exterior improvement to the Commissioner’s. Each item was discussed, but the Commission agreed to vote only on the signage. Several of the 17 items were considered maintenance and repair, but other items would require additional detail before the Commission could approve.
ES made a motion to accept the drawing for the sign with the understanding that it will be black with white lettering, to be placed to the left side of the building, six square feet in size and the top of the sign is not to exceed six feet. JH seconded the motion and the Commission voted to approve 3-0.
The meeting was continued to April 1, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. At that time the applicants will provide additional detail/materials, drawings, photos etc. of the following:
1. Lighting fixtures
2. Window boxes
3. Outdoor furniture
4. Door hardware
5. Railing
6. Address number
7. Awnings
8. Brick pavers
9. Side door
10. Fence (right side)
11. Paint color for doors, shutters and trim
Ms. Williams was advised that the shrubs are not historically significant and their removal does not require HDC approval.
One of the shutters in the front is broken and will be repaired. They will be repainted white.
The existing fence to the left of the building is to be repaired and new fence will be installed on the right.
There are existing awnings that they plan to replace with black canvas awnings. They wish to have four awnings total; two in the front and two on the side.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Ammendola, PA
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