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Home My WebLink About06251991 .." ~ . . . e e MINUTES Historic Preservation Commission June 25, 1991 All proceedings taped. The regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Teresa Goldsmith, chairman, at 7:05 p.m. Roll call was taken. Present: Christopher Carson, Teresa Goldsmith, Tom Johnson, Ann Landis, Pete Raab, Liz Smith. Absent: Mike Yawman. Rick Sepler, Planning Department, present. Guests: Sheri Robison, Patricia Warren, Randy Brackett, Jackie Griffiths, Tashi Bhutia, Robert Friedman, Candace CoSleE. Minutes from the June 12 meeting were read. Landis moved and Johnson seconded that they be approved as written. Vote was unanimous with one absent. Consent Agenda Application #9106-01; Rose Theater: Revised Signage - Robert Friedman Staff report: Sepler noted that the signage had been determined as contri- buting to the District on 26 February 1991. The proposed revision would alter the approved sign design through incorporàtion of additional neon tubing. It was determined that the change would not be significant and $0, was included as a Cònsent Agenda item. The review determined that the revised neon sign contri- butes to the District as conditioned. The conditions are as follows: 1) Neon lighting of the proposed sign shall be permitted only after dusk Dr during regularly scheduled evening performances. 2) Neon lighting shall not be permitted 30 minutes after the start of the last scheduled performance of the evening. Sepler explained that a Jonsent Agenda item can be approved by an informal voice vote without a motion but that it must be unanimous or the issue is put back on the agenda for later in the meeting. Carson requested that he be permitted to remove himself from the vote because of professional conflict. Vote for approval was unanimous with one abstaining and one absent. New Business Application #9104-04; Minju Tibetan Carpets: Signage -Tashi Bhutia . . . . e e HPC Minutes - 6/25/91 - page two Staff report: Sepler noted that the building has been certified by the Secre- tary of the Interior as being of secondary significance to the Historic District. Staff found that the proposed projecting sign had been designed in accordance with the design guidelines but that the specified style of type to be used was unclear on the proposed drawing. So the recommendation was that the sign contri- butes to the District with the condition that a sample of 4he final lettering style be submitted for final review prior to issuance of a sign permit. Public Testimony: Bhutia submitted a sample of one additional color to be part of the proposed sign design and produced a new capital letter design for the "M" of Minju and the "T" of Tibetan. Committee Report: (Raab/Landis) There was a difference of opinion concern- ing the hue of red proposed. Conclusion: the majority favored the submitted color. After considering the typeface question, the commissioners concluded that the letters as drawn were appropriate with the substitution of the two capital letters previously described. Raab moved and SMith seconded that the proposed sign contributes to the Historic District asconditiGned; that the lettering resemble that of the drawing with the substitutÜm of the more ela- borate "M" and "T" for beginning letters of Minju and TibetaIl. VGte for approval was unanimous with one absent. Application #9106-03; Water Street Deli Paint scheme -j~ckie Griffiths Smith asked to be excused. She left the room. Staff report: Sepler explained that the applicant was unaware that there is a design review requirement for exterior paint color and that repainting was already in process. Staff found that the proposed scheme contributed to the District. Committee~Report: (Carson/Goldsmith) It was pointed out that if only the lower part of the building were painted as planned, the. building would appear to be divided in half. It was felt that the color was an appropriate choice but that all of the trim on the building (including window and top cornice trim) should be changed from the existing brown to the new blue-green shade. Raab moved and Carson seocnded a motion that the Commission found that the proposed paint scheme eon tributes to the District including the condition that the brown paint to be repainted match the color sample as submitted by the applicant. Vote was"unanimous with one abstention and one absent. Smith returned. Farmer's Market: Signage (pre-applièation conference) Candace CosIer CosIer explained that the Market plans to open July 20 and will be in business every Saturday during the season from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the park- ing lot between Elevated Ice Cream and the police station. A banner 20 feet wide by 4 feet high is proposed to extend across the entrance to the 19t just behind the trees flanking the entrance. It will be attached to metal stanchions braced to the buildings on either side. She explained that plans are in the works for the lot to be paved by the Wooden Boat Festival ørganization, and permanent stanchions are to be incorporated into the paving. The banner is to . · · · .. e e HPC Minutes - 6/25/91 - page three be made of rip-stop nylon with grommets for fastening and proper provision for strong wind. Sepler explained that since the banner will only be up for a few hours each week and therefore is not permanent, there are no existing guidelines. The banner as proposed would have simple :lettering . wH.n.a IDalti-c<Ðl@red border. Commissioner suggested fresh vegetable colors and requested a sample of type style. They asked that fabric samples be presented and that CosIer attempt to have them delivered to the meeting, to be reviewed after the next agenda item (El Sarape) was taken care of. El Sarape: Revised Signage - Continuagioft Noone appeared to represent El Sarape so HPC decided to go ahead as scheduled. Staff report: Sepler reported that although a background color for the projecting sign was approved as required after the last meeting, the partner not present during the application review had already approved work to go ahead, unbeknownst to his PPEtner. This meeting was to reconsider the background color which had already been ppinted and was not that which had been approved. After discussion, Landis moved and Carson seocnded a motion to approve the new color. The motion: passed with 5 ayes, 1 nay and 1 absent. Concern was voiced that there had been a misunderstanding '¢oncerning HPC's request that the projecting sign's type style match that of: the window sign's type style. It was also discovered that 6/12/91 minutes reported the design of the projecting sign inaccurately. Sepler suggested that a letter could be sent reminding El Sarape of the type requirement. It was subsequently decided that he should phone El Sarape and ask if the lettering styles are the same and if so, inform them that the background color had been approved and also find out where the sign could be seen by a commissioner before installation. If it appears that the lettering is not the same, Sepler wasinstructed to inform El Sarape in writing that the application process for signage must be iiii tiatea -again. 'ThilB WalS !'!otmIDvetlhey -Raa.b,c)secoI'Idèdby· Lsmdis. Vote was unanimous with one absent. It was suggested that Sepler compose a letter to be presented at the next meeting alerting sign and paint contractors in the area to th~new sign ordinance and the mandatory design review and compliance requirement$ and reminding them that work 'should not be initiated until review has been cømpleted and offiial approval granted. The commissioners also questioned the review requirements requiring that phøtos be black and white. Farmer's Market - Continuat:ímn CosIer was not able to obtain fabric samples. She said that the plan was to have a pale blue background and dark green lettering with a multi-colored · · · . .. e e HPC Minutes - 6/25/91 - page four border of fabric restangles and possibly also a logo. Discussion ensued, resulting in several possible designs using appliqued vegetaÐle shapes as part of the design and/or border. Commissioners recommended vegetable colors and asked for 1) scaled drawing of final design; 2) samples of fabric:: in colors proposed; 3) type style of letters, all to be presented at. the next meeting. Announcements concerning the next scheduled meeting, July 9, were made. Communications On behalf of the HPC, staff has sent letters to "Hole in the Wall" and "Sport Townsend" re signs hung without obtaining permits. Commission Discussion Sepler reported that Bob Harrison, on behalf of the Elkhorn Inn, requested a letter be sent from the HPC stating that the Commission find the project consistent with the goals and guidelines of the Urban Waterfront Project. The Commission, after discussion, declined to comply. Smith moved and Landis seconded adjournment at 9:10 p.m. Vote was unanimous.'with one absent. Respectfully submitted, '~~~ Barbara Marseille Secretary