MINUTES
TOWN OF NORMAL UPTOWN DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
CONFERENCE ROOM C CITY HALL
100 E. PHOENIX AVE.
NORMAL, IL
REGULAR MEETING
November 12, 2007
@ 4:00 p.m.
Members Physically Present:
Rick Kentzler, Dennis French, Dirk deWerff, Rebecca Landau
Members Absent:
Pam Locsin, Kathy Wilcox
Others Present:
Mercy Davison, Town Planner, Debbi Feid, Office Associate, Paul Morsbach, Bob Steinman, Ryan Fiala, Kevin Collins, Ron Crick,
Call to Order:
Mr. French called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and noted a quorum was present.
Minutes:
The commission approved the minutes of the regular meeting on
October 8, 2007
The motion carried 4-0.
CC-07-09-14, 118 -120 W. North St., Medici-Signage and Lighting Plans
Mr. Morshbach spoke about the signage at the Bakery and Restaurant. The commissioners were in agreement that the proposed signs were very tasteful and commented on the “pretzel” sign being unique. (The Uptown Commissioners had previously toured the building on October 29, 2007 to take a look at the progression of the building).
Ms. Landau moved to approve this application as submitted. Mr. deWerff seconded.
Ayes: Mr. deWerff, Ms. Landau, Mr. Kentlzer, Mr. French
Nays: None
Motion declared carried 4-0.
CC-07-11-15, 121 E. Beaufort, D.P. Dough- Awnings and Signage and Lighting Plans
Mr. Collins discussed the signage and awning. The awning will be made of canvas and will be red in color.
Mr. French spoke about the color of paint for the building. It was agreed that white would not be a good choice. Mr. French thought shades of grey would be would be a better choice. Mr. Fiala said he had no problem with that.
Mr. Collins spoke describing the 3 RLM angled reflector lighting that will over the canopy and the flag sign that they have chosen.
Mr. Kentlzer moved to approve this application with the accommodations that were made with paint colors. Ms. Landau seconded.
Ayes: Mr. Kentzler, Ms. Landau, Mr. deWerff, Mr. French
Nays: None
Motion declared carried 4-0.
MFIG-070-11-02, 121 E. Beaufort, D.P. Dough- Awnings and Signage and Lighting Plans
The Grant application that was submitted covered the new awnings, signage and lighting on the front façade; however, Mr. Fiala said he would also like to include in the grant request painting the building, a sign for the rear of the building and screening for the walk in cooler/freezer. He said he was unsure of the cost of the painting would be.
Mr. French suggested to Mr Fiala that he get some estimates for the work to be done and come back before the commission at another time with a grant that covers all of these projects.
UBL-07-10-03, 121 E. Beaufort, D.P. Dough, Interior and Exterior Improvements
The commission agreed to the Uptown business loan application for D.P. Dough.
Mr. deWerff moved to approve the loan application. Ms. Landau seconded.
Ayes: Mr. Kentlzer, Ms. Landau, Mr. deWerff , Mr. French
Nays: None
Motion declared carried 4-0.
Mr. Fiala said he hopes to open in January 2008.
CC-07011016E, 104 E. Beaufort, Painting and Parging
Ms. Davison said the Town would like to clean and paint the west façade of this building that temporarily houses the Uptown Normal Office.
Mr. deWerff moved to approve the painting and parging at 104 E. Beaufort. Mr. Kentlzer seconded.
Ayes: Mr. deWerff, Ms. Landau, Mr. Kentlzer, Mr. French
Nays: None
Motion declared carried 4-0.
Minor changes to the Uptown One Beaufort Street Façade
Ms. Davison said there is one minor change to the south façade that the stairs will go all the way across instead of just a portion of it.
Other Business:
- Expedited Reviews
- 108 E. Beaufort faced update (new signage)
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 4:45 p.m. Mr. deWerff moved to adjourn, seconded
by Rick Kentlzer.
Adjournment:
Respectfully submitted,
Debbi Feid
Office Associate