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MINUTES OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OF MAY 21, 2012 Call to Order: Charles Kell, Village Administrator called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Administrator Charles Kell-Chairperson, Village President Michael Vanden Berg, Diane DeBruin, Hollie Hammen, Steven Reynebeau, John Elrick, Excused: Rob Peterson Absent: Steve Mofle Also Present: Community Development Director Jim Moes, Village Clerk Vicki Schneider, Ben Schultz, BACE, Inc. Public Appearances for Items Not on the Agenda None Approval of Minutes of May 1, 2012 Moved by J. Elrick, seconded by D. De Bruin to approve the minutes of May 1, 2012 as presented. Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried John Elrick asked permission to abstain from the discussion/action on the next two agenda items. Permission granted by Chair Kell. Review/Action – Sign for BACE, Inc. to be located on building at 127 E. Main St. John Elrick, BACE, Inc. showed the Board the sign that had been constructed and reviewed the proposed colors of green for the background and blue for the lettering and the trim. John Elrick noted that this sign is similar to the three existing rectangular signs that are located on the building. John Elrick noted that the green used is the same color as their logo and they would like the green to be lighter so the letters pop. Discussion took place on the green color. J. Moes suggested that the letters be painted in a glossy finish and the background a flat finish. John Elrick stated that the green used could be the darker shade called Sherwin Williams Festival green and he noted the blue is Loyal Blue Moved by D. De Bruin, seconded by S. Reynebeau to approve the sign for BACE Inc. with the darker shade of green called Festival Green for the background and the color Loyal Blue for the letters and trim. Ayes 5, Nays 0, Abstained 1(Elrick) - Motion Carried Review/Action – Plans for 606 Wilson St. – Raze existing building and construction of new masonry building C. Kell commented that the Plan Commission approved the variances for the building and this Board needs to review and approve the design and materials for the building. Ben Schultz, BACE, Inc. explained that the design is in the old world theme and it looks somewhat like an old school house. Ben Schultz explained that the new masonry building would be in the color of crimson red and the lower two levels and around the door will be in the color rocky mountain ash and he provided samples of these colors and the materials. Ben Schultz stated the windows will all be arched vinyl hung windows. J. Moes stated this sign is allowed in this area because it meets the setback requirements. J. Elrick noted that there are not windows on the north elevation because it is on the lot line but they designed it to emulate three blocked in windows and that will be in a slightly different material to give it dimension. Diane De Bruin suggested that these blocked windows also be arched. Staff noted that these blocked windows will not be noticeable. Discussion took place.  Design Review Board Meeting Minutes – May 21, 2012 – Page 2 Moved by D. De Bruin, seconded by H. Hammen to approve the design and the materials in the colors of Crimson Red and Rocky Mountain Ash as presented with all double hung windows to be arched. Ayes 5, Nays 0, Abstained 1 (Elrick) – Motion Carried Unfinished Business H. Hammen asked when the boarded up window at M & M Bar was going to be fixed and J. Moes stated it wasn’t there when he did the liquor license inspection a few weeks ago so it must have been boarded up recently and he will follow up with the owner. D. De Bruin asked if information pamphlets on the Business Improvement Façade Renovation Program had been disseminated to the businesses. Staff responded that they did not distribute pamphlets but the information is on the Village’s website. C. Kell stated that he is sure he has talked to almost all of business owners and many are aware of the program because of the renovation of Baker’s Outlet. D. De Bruin also asked if staff was pursing new businesses for downtown and staff stated that they have been doing what they can to promote development in vacant downtown properties. S. Reynebeau commented on what an asset the downtown popcorn vendor is and Board members agreed. Items for Future Agenda None Adjournment Moved by J. Elrick, seconded by H. Hammen to adjourn the Meeting of the Design Review Board at 5:54 p.m. Ayes 6, Nays 0 – Motion Carried VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE By: Charles Kell, Design Review Board Chair Attest: Vicki Schneider, Village Clerk