MINUTES
TOWN OF NORMAL UPTOWN DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
CONFERENCE ROOM C CITY HALL
100 E. PHOENIX AVE.
NORMAL, IL
REGULAR MEETING
June 11, 2007@ 4:00 p.m.
Members Physically Present:
Rick Kentzler, Pam Locsin, Dirk deWerff, Rebecca Landau
Members Absent:
Dennis French, Mark Comerford, Kathy Wilcox
Others Present:
Lauren Kerestes, Associate Planner; Wayne Aldrich, Downtown Redevelopment Director; Debbi Feid, Office Associate
Call to Order:
Ms. Landau called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. and noted a quorum was not present.
CC-07-06-10, 108 E. Beaufort, Façade Redevelopment
Mr. Aldrich said they have done some demolition work on the building’s façade. In doing so Mr. Aldrich said they have uncovered some historic elements, such as the brick front and columns that he thought could be preserved. He also explained that part of the redevelopment will include a new projecting sign, reworking of the door, cleaning, painting, and addition of wood framing below the windows. The storefront windows will not be changed.
Ms. Locsin came in at 4:10 p.m.
There was much discussion about the color samples and whether or not the newly exposed brick should be cleaned and tuckpointed or repainted. Ms. Kerestes thought some of the darker brown and greys would look more complementary than some of the samples of the colors that were brought to the meeting.
Mr. Aldrich said it is probable that in the future this block would be redeveloped and possibly the current uptown office, 108 E. Beaufort, and ones next to it would be demolished.
The Commission expressed some concern about the potential loss of this circa 1900 building along with the two historic buildings to the west of 108 E. Beaufort.
Ms. Landau thought a rich color palate would look nice. Ms. Landau was in favor of power washing the brick and if it did not look pleasing then it should possibly be painted.
Mr. Kentzler moved to approve the proposed redevelopment of the storefront for the Uptown Renewal Office at 108 E. Beaufort. The Commission asked that final paint and door selections be approved by the chairperson of the Commission at a later date. Mr. deWerff seconded.
Ayes: Mr. Kentzler, Mr. deWerff, Ms. Locsin, Ms. Landau
Nays: None
Motion declared carried, 4-0.
Other Business
- Expedited Reviews
CC-07-04-09E
202 W. North
3 segmented awnings over storefronts
Approved
- Officer Nominations
Ms. Landau moved to elect Dennis French as Chairperson, with Dirk deWerff as Vice- Chairperson.
Ayes: Mr. Kentzler, Mr. deWerff, Ms. Locsin, Ms. Landau
Nays: None
Motion declared carried 4-0.
- Potential Commerce Bank Signs
Ms. Kerestes shared potential sign concepts for the Commerce Bank as part of the One Main, Building B. These signs included two projecting signs, internally illuminated and two internally lit, individual letter signs that spelled “Commerce Bank” with their globe logo. A 5’diameter clock is also part of the package, but the Commission determined that it would not be considered a sign, as part of the code, but rather a decorative architectural element. In general the Commission is amenable toward the potential signs; however, they noted that any internally lit signs would need a waiver. They also noted that they would not approve a waiver for internally lit projecting signs. Instead, they would prefer projecting signs be externally illuminated.
Minutes:
Mr. deWerff motioned to approve the minutes of the special
meeting on April 30, 2007.
Ms. Locsin seconded. The motion carried 4-0.
Adjournment:
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at
4:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbi Feid
Office Associate