Call to Order: Chairman Frank Cannella called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.

Roll Call: Present were: Commissioners Joe Busch, Peter Girolamo, Susan Kott, Al Schvetz, Judy Stone and Chairman Frank Cannella. Absent: Commissioners Joe Busch and Tom Stelling. Also present were Francesca Bumpurs of RCEDC and Pat Scherrer, City of Burlington Building Inspector.

Citizens Comments: None

Approval of April 24, 2003 Minutes: Commissioner Girolamo motioned to approve the Minutes from April 24, 2003. Seconded by Commissioner Stone. All voted aye and the motion carried.

Commissioner Busch and Stelling arrived at the meeting at 6:33 P.M.

Shawn Murphy, 489 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington, WI 53105

Mr. Shawn Murphy submitted a Sign Permit Application for American General Finance. The sign presented was for a sign made of sign foam, with the letters being raised by sandblasting. The letters and border of the sign painted white, with the background painted Geranium Red. Both are standard corporate colors of American General Finance. The Commissioners discussed that they cannot alter corporate logos.

Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector stated the sign might exceed City ordinance for signs, exceeding 15% maximum of the façade. After some additional discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to approve the sign as presented with the size not to exceed approximately 20 sq. ft. Commissioner Busch motioned for approval, seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye, and the motion carried.

Chairman Cannella stated he had noticed that lettering had been put in the windows at American General Finance, which should have been brought before the HPC for approval prior to having the lettering done. Mr. Murphy was unaware of the requirements. Chairman Cannella instructed Mr. Murphy to get a permit from Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector. The lettering issue could then be placed on the Agenda for July’s meeting, and the HPC Commissioners could recommend approval of the lettering based upon content.

Kelly Wilkomm/Linda LeClaire, 388 North Pine Street, Burlington, WI 53105

Ms. LeClaire presented the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for her project located at 388 North Pine Street. She presented color renderings and drawings of awnings, which included a dome style awning over the door.

Ms. LeClarie also requested to place awnings over two windows, which were square style.

Chairman Cannella explained to Ms. LeClaire that dome style awnings were not allowed by the HPC over traditional style doors. After some discussion the Commissioners suggested to Ms. LeClaire that awnings similar in style to the awnings over the door at 492 N. Pine Street would be appropriate, the corner requirements on both buildings being very similar. She also presented colors for painting the wood trim on the building, stating that all wood trim, with the exception of bronze painted items, would be painted a Terra Cotta color.

Commissioner Stelling motioned to recommend approval of Ms. LeClair’s Certificate of Appropriateness Application as presented with the exception of the door awning, which should be done similar to the style located at 492 N. Pine Street, that would wrap around the façade on Pine and Washington Streets, with the colors as presented (Opra Kyote 7736). Seconded by Commissioner Stone. There being no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Chairman Cannella stated that perhaps Ms. LeClaire would want to put either the name of the business or the address on the valance portion only, of the door awning. She indicated she may be interested in having the address placed. Commissioner Stelling motioned to amend Ms. LeClaire’s original Certificate of Appropriateness Application to allow the street number on the doorway valance. Seconded by Commissioner Stone. All voted aye, and the motion carried.

Kelly Wilkomm/Linda LeClaire, 388 North Pine Street, Burlington, WI 53105

Ms.LeClaire presented the Façade Grant Application for her project at 388 North Pine Street. Contractor quotes were provided for the installation of awnings and trim painting. Total presented: $5152.00. The Commissioners discussed the possibility of the amount increasing due to the change in awnings, but it was determined if amounts were to increase, the Façade Grant value would be amended. Commissioner Stelling motioned to recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the Façade Grant Application in the amount of $2576.00 (50%), for her project at 388 North Pine Street, as presented for awnings and trimming painted. Seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Bobby Holland:

Mr. Holland has yet to respond to the letter, which was mailed to him. Chairman Cannella instructed Francesca Bumpurs to leave him on the list until the one year anniversary date of his approval.

Robert Wetzel:

Completed.

Jeffrey Krein:

Completed.

Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector indicated he had contacted the owner of the building. She was to return his call, but has yet to respond. He will follow up with the owner.

Information had not been received showing pictures for paper boxes. Francesca Bumpurs of RCEDC will contact Pete Krueger via letter requesting him to provide the pictures showing paper boxes that would be historically appropriate.

Judith Schultz brought up the subject of bike racks in the downtown area. The subject of sandwich boards was also brought up. There was discussion regarding plastic signs boards, City of Burlington ordinances and HPC appropriateness regarding sign boards. Chairman Cannella stated that the items should be placed on the next meeting Agenda for discussion.

• HPC Grant Funding #2 - $33,000.00

• Total Improvement Amount Proposed: $5280.00 Heather Milo

• Grant Amounts Approved for Future Funding: $562.70

• Total Disbursed: $562.70

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Deb Rintamaki

Department of Public Works

Streets/Parks/Engineering