Call to Order: Chairman Frank Cannella called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M.

Roll Call: Present were: Commissioners Peter Giralamo, Susan Kott, Al Schvetz, Judy Stone, and Chairman Frank Cannella. Also present: Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector and Ann Flad-Jesion from RCEDC. Absent and excused: Commissioner Joe Busch and Commissioner Tom Stelling.

Citizen’s Comments: Judith Schultz commented on signage and the fact that 30% of window area was all that was allowed to be covered by ordinance.

Approval of July 24, 2003 Minutes: Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for approval of the July 24, 2003 Minutes. Commissioner Schvetz motioned for approval, seconded by Commissioner Giralamo. All voted aye and the motion carried.

Review Façade Improvement Grant Program for Attendees: Chairman Cannella reminded citizens in attendance of Façade Grant monies that were available for façade improvements and signs.

Mr. Moe was in attendance to present the bracketing to be used on his sign. He previously came before the HPC, but needed approval for bracketing.. Mr. Moe presented pictures to the Commissioners. After some discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to recommend approval to Mr. Moe for his Façade Grant Application for his sign. Commissioner Kott motioned to recommend approval to Mr. Moe for his Façade Improvement Grant Application for his sign in the amount of 50% ($196.43), as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Stone. There was no further discussion, all voted aye, and the motion carried.

Chairman Cannella informed Mr. Moe that all lien waivers should be submitted to Francesa Bumpurs of RCEDC, or himself, prior to any monies being released.

Ms. Hoerneman presented her Certificate of Appropriateness Application to place a black wrought iron gate at the entrance to the alleyway between her buildings at 209 and 221 E. Chestnut Street. After some discussion Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to recommend approval to Ms. Hoerneman. Commissioner Schvetz motioned to recommend approval to Ms. Hoerneman to install a black wrought iron gate as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Mr. Murphy presented his Sign Permit Application. The lettering on the door and windows, with the exception of the Corporate Logo were installed without prior HPC approval. The Commissioners discussed Corporate Logos that cannot be altered, however, the additional lettering on the window and door needed to be HPC appropriate and the graphics would need to be smaller in order to conform to code. After some discussion Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to recommend approval with lettering in a serif font consisting of 30% or less of the entire window, as per City code. Commissioner Schvetz motioned for approval, seconded by Commissioner Giralamo. No further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Mr. Fritz was unable to attend and present his Certificate of Appropriateness Application. Chairman Cannella stated that Mr. Fritz was only adding two (2) exhaust vents on the side of his building, per the drawing he had submitted.

After some discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for approval. Commissioner Giralamo motioned to recommend approval of Mr. Fritz’s Certificate of Appropriateness Application for adding two exhaust vents to the side of his building located at 216 E. Washington Street. Seconded by Commissioner Schvetz. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Ms. Martinez presented her Sign Permit Application for her project located at 261 E. Chestnut Street. Ms. Martinez distributed a color picture of what her proposed sign would look like. The sign would be painted on treated plywood and mounted with screws attached flush to the building. There was some discussion regarding the sign and if it was HPC appropriate. Chairman Cannella noted that corporate Logos are not something the HPC can approve or deny.

Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for approval as presented. Commissioner Kott motioned to recommend approval to Ms. Martinez for her Sign Permit Application as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Stone. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Mr. Niccolai presented drawings for his project located at 336 Pine Street. He proposed remodeling the existing storefront of the building to reflect a more historic appearance for the new café. The remodeling would entail entirely removing the existing storefront glass, framing and replacing it.

There was discussion regarding the number of windowpanes. Mr. Niccolai stated the number replicated would be 20 windowpanes. The color chosen was Roycroft Bottle Green. The door would remain where it currently is. The wood bulkheads would be trimmed in color, with varnished inserts., and panes of glass in the transom.

After additional discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to recommend approval of Mr. Niccolai and Ms. Veronico’s project at 336 Pine Street, as presented, with mullions between panes of glass in transom. Commissioner Giralamo motioned for approval as presented, seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Mr. Niccolai presented a proposal of costs from his contractor totaling $8500.00. After some discussion Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to recommend approval of Mr. Niccolai and Ms. Veronico’s Façade Improvement Grant for 50% of the $8500.00, for an amount of $4250.00. Commissioner Kott motioned for approval, seconded by Commissioner Schvetz. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Mr. Niccolai asked if back door replacement would need HPC approval, and Chairman Cannella told him he would need to come back before the HPC before replacing the back doors.

Chairman Cannella also explained the lien waiver process required for reimbursement to Mr. Niccolai, and also explained to him grant money availability for Sign Permit Application.

Mr. Wallace was not present for questions regarding his Certificate of Appropriateness Application. The Commissioners discussed in length the various items, which were being presented. The Commissioners discussed the possibility of have a Response Team visit the site. Ann Flad-Jesion of RCEDC will notify Mr. Wallace of this in addition to letting him know he will be on the September Agenda and ask him to attend to answer any questions the Commissioners may have.

After additional discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to table Mr. Wallace’s Certificate of Appropriateness Application until the September HPC Meeting, and to allow a Response Team visit if needed. Commissioner Kott motioned to table as presented and to allow a Response Team visit if necessary, seconded by Commissioner Stone. There being no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

• Bobby Holland, 601 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington, WI 53105

• Shawn Murphy, 489 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington, WI 53105

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

• Matt Daniels, 425 N. Pine Street, Burlington, WI 53105

• John Moe, 516-518 Mill Street, Burlington, WI 53105

No new items to report at this time on the above current projects.

The Commissioners discussed Sign Boards as they pertain to the Historic District. A copy of Signs Prohibited in the HPC Historic Preservation Overlay District (Section 17.0718A) was distributed to the Commissioners for their review and discussion.

Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector indicated he has not received any complaints regarding the sandwich board signs. There was much discussion regarding time allowed to have them out and plastic or non-plastic sandwich signs.

Chairman Cannella indicated the HPC would need to recommend to the Planning Commission to change the Ordinance as it currently pertains to sandwich sign boards in the City’s ordinance, and since Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector has not received any complaints, it is something that should not be discussed further until possibly a later date. All were in agreement.

Commissioner Giralamo received from Jack Krueger of the Standard Press and received pictures of newspaper boxes that would be appropriate in the HPC District. The Commissioners discussed that these items could be put out to bid; however locations needed to be identified where they would go. Commissioner Giralamo asked if HPC Grant Money could be used for the purchasing of Newspaper Boxes, and Chairman Cannella indicated he believed it could.

Ann Flad-Jesion from RCEDC indicated she would check the May Minutes from the Downtown Executive Committee to see if locations were indeed mentioned, and report back to the HPC Commission. Chairman Cannella asked the item to be on the September 25, 2003 Agenda for further discussion. Commissioner Giralamo will contact Mr. Krueger of the Standard Press before the September meeting to discuss the possibility of cost sharing on the newspaper boxes.

Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector has provided information to both dealerships regarding signage as it pertains to City Ordinance. He will try contacting each again and report his findings back to the HPC.

• HPC Grant Funding #2 - $33,000.00

• Total Improvement Amount Proposed: $5,280.00

• Total Disbursed: $562.70

• Balance Remaining from Second Grant: $24,564.87

There being no further items for discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for adjournment. Commissioner Giralamo motioned for adjournment, seconded by Commissioner Schvetz. All voted aye and Chairman Cannella adjourned the meeting at 8:02 P.M.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Deb Rintamaki

City of Burlington

Department of Public Works