Historic Preservation Commission

LAFAYETTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Historic Preservation Commission Minutes April 30, 2012 7:00 PM Lafayette Board of Works Room Attendance: Julie Ginn, Gale Payne, Scott Gilkey, Ellie Haan, Dick Nagel, Rick Schwarz, Carrie Janney Staff: Brian Bugajski, Ed Chosnek Guests: Joanna Retherford (800 Main Street) Seeing a quorum Commission Vice-President Rick Schwarz called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Approval of Minutes Ellie moved to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2012 meeting. Carrie seconded. The motion passed 6-0. Committee Reports Public Relations Committee Brian reported that the Public Relations Committee had not met prior to the meeting. District Committee Brian reported that the District Committee had not met prior to the meeting. COA Committee Brian reported that the COA Committee had not met prior to the meeting. COA Requests 800 Main Street – New Sign and Lighting Installation Applicant Joanna Retherford presented her application for a new blade sign on an existing bracket and the installation of spot lighting to illuminate the sign. Julie motioned to approve the application as submitted, Gale provided a second and the motion was opened for discussion. Brian noted that the application met the components of the draft signage design guidelines and that staff recommended approval. Seeing no further discussion on the motion, Rick called for a vote. The motion passed 6-0. New Business Adoption of Signage Design Guidelines Brian presented the final draft of the signage design guidelines and noted that this final version had been reviewed by the City Attorney and met his approval. Ellie motioned to adopt the guidelines in their final format, Carrie provided a second. Seeing no discussion Rick called for a vote and the motion passed 6-0. Staff Report Brian reported on the following items:  The City may be hosting a training program called CAMP (Commission Assistance Mentoring Program) during the summer of 2013. If the City moves forward the Commissioners would need to commit to attending the program and possibly assisting with coordination.  There had been no staff approvals during the month of April.  A resolution is in the works to allow staff to approve signs as long as they meet the guidelines passed in tonight’s meeting. Public Comment There was no public comment. City of Lafayette Community development department 515 Columbia Street Lafayette, Indiana 47901 Phone: 765-807-1090 fax: 765-807-1099  LAFAYETTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Adjournment With no further public comment and no further business Dick moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 pm. Gale seconded. The motion was approved 6-0. The next meeting of the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled for Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7:00pm in the Board of Works Room, Lafayette City Hall. Respectfully Submitted, Signed _____________________________________ Brian M. Bugajski Carrie Janney, Secretary Historic Preservation Commission City of Lafayette Community development department 515 Columbia Street Lafayette, Indiana 47901 Phone: 765-807-1090 fax: 765-807-1099