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

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

Commissioner Joe Busch arrived at 6:36 P.M.

Citizens' Comments: Chairman Cannella thanked Commissioner Stelling for chairing the January 22, 2004 meeting.

Mr. Anthony Wolosz of 408 Briody Street, Burlington, came before the HPC. He stated he was relatively new to Burlington and had questions regarding old houses in the area that were in disrepair. He inquired if the HPC Committee had jurisdiction over any old houses. The Commissioners explained to him that the HPC District was a specific designated. They did explain to Mr. Wolosz that if there was a particular house and he had concerns regarding code violations, he could contact Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector.

Approval of January 22, 2004 Minutes: Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for approval of the January 22, 2004 Minutes. Commissioner Girolamo motioned for approval, seconded by Commission Stelling. All voted aye and the motion carried.

Bob Graves came before the HPC to present the Sign Permit Application for Bank One consisting of various signs they were requesting to put on the property located at 189 E. Chestnut Street.

There was discussion regarding the various signs, lighting and brackets for signs, all of which contain the corporate logo of Bank One. Color picture renderings were presented, with numbers assigned below each picture for easy reference.

After some discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for approval of the signs with reference to the specific: with the submitted materials. Commissioner Busch motioned to recommend approval to Bank One for:

• Sign #001: Top mounted double gooseneck lighting with one light facing each side of the sign.
• Sign #002: Remove sign above 189 East Chestnut doorway and replace holes left in concrete accordingly.
• Sign #003: Removed in entirety and not replaced.
• Sign #004: Replace with aluminum flat sign 10 X 36 as indicated in picture.
• Sign #005: Remove completely.
• Sign #006: Remove and replace at a height of 4'.
• Sign #007: Replace as indicated (remaining at 5').
• Sign #008 and #009: Replace and match heights of existing signage.
• Sign #013: Add sign and two flush mounted gooseneck lights.
• Sign #014: Added with flush mounted double gooseneck lights. All with aluminum material and colors as presented.

Seconded by Commissioner Stelling.

Commissioner Stelling then questioned the height of the five-foot sign possibly causing a visual obstruction for vehicles exiting. Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector did not feel this would be an issue. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Signs #019, 020, 021, 023 and 024 are all out of HPC jurisdiction and therefore no action was required. The above mentioned signs are handled through normal City requirements through Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector for the City of Burlington.

Due to a conflict of interest, Mr. Cannella stepped down into the gallery and abstained from discussion. The meeting was then presided over by Commissioner Stelling. Representing Mr. Cannella was Rob Medved of 492 N. Main Street. Mr. Cannella was submitting a Sign Permit Application, with drawings and color rendering, due to a change of his corporate logo. The application requested the signs be placed in the same location as the current ones, (one each on the front and side door).

Acting Chairman Stelling entertained a motion for approval. Commissioner Busch then motioned for approval. Commissioner Girolamo then asked for discussion. Chairman Stelling instructed Commissioner Girolamo that a motion had been made, and discussion could take place after the motions and prior to recommendation for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Schvetz.

Chairman Stelling then asked for comments or questions. Commissioner Girolamo stated that he felt there was nothing historic about the logo being presented. The remaining Commissioners then explained to Commissioner Girolamo that corporate logos are not under the jurisdiction of the HPC. The HPC only has influence over the materials used, size, colors and fonts that are not part of a corporate logo.

A lengthy discussion ensued regarding Mr. Cannella's sign and Commissioner Girolamo stated he felt he Commission was not being consistent. All other Commissioners stated the HPC has been very consistent on Sign Permit Applications on everything for the past four years. Mr. Medved stated perhaps the issue was something the Commission should discuss as a whole, but not in terms of this application.

Acting Chairman Stelling then asked for a vote. Voting aye: Commissioners Busch, Kott, Schvetz, and Acting Chairman Stelling. Voting nay: Commissioner Girolamo. Chairman Cannella abstained from voting. Majority voted aye and the motion carried.

Chairman Cannella then returned from the gallery.

Chairman Cannella stated a Response Team visit had been made to Mr. David's site to help him with color selections. The Response Team had suggested dark brown for the side doors to match the color of the second story shutters. After some discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for approval. Commissioner Busch motioned to recommend approval as determined by the Response Team visit. Seconded by Commissioner Stelling. All voted aye and the motion carried.

A Response Team visit had been made to Mr. Aranda's project located at 241 East Chestnut Street for the purpose of discussing color issues. Chairman Cannella indicated the Response Team had suggested the aluminum clad windows be a light color beige. After some discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for approval. Commissioner Giralomo motioned to recommend approval to Mr. Aranda for his project to include the aluminum-clad windows being of light color beige. Seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Total Funding: $33,000.00

Total Approved Grant Amount: $13,458.72

Total Disbursed: $4208.72

Returned to Program: David Berlin/$1925.00, David Berlin 2012.50

Balance Remaining from Second Grant: $19,541.28

• Jack David, 501 Milwaukee Ave. - door style and paint: Response Team Visit
• Shawn Murphy, 489 Milwaukee Ave. - façade sign: Pending. Sign up. Chairman Cannella will visit site.
• Matt Daniels, 425 N. Pine Street, painting: Pending
• Janey Hoerneman, 203 & 221 E. Chestnut St.: gate: Pending
• Larry Fritz, 216 E. Washington St. - ducts - New tenants. Chairman Cannella will follow up on.
• Tom Niccolai & Maria Veronico Ventura Loretta Jackson, 336 Pine St. - painting: Pending
• James Wallace, 124-126 W. Chestnut St. - façade improvements: Pending
• Justin Skrzynecki, 101 W. Chestnut St. - sign - Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector will follow up on this project, as there are too many banners in the windows and unapproved signage on adjacent property.
• Karen Renee, 140 Chestnut St., - sign - Remove from List
• Jose Aranda, 241 E. Chestnut St., - windows - Response Team Visit
• Vazcom Communications, 588 N. Pine St., hanging sign - Remove From List

This item had been a carry over from a previous Agenda. After some discussion, the Commissioners were unsure of why this had remained on the Agenda. Francesca Bumpurs of RCEDC would check previous Agendas to determine why remained.

Commissioner Busch motioned to table the item until next meeting as long as there was a reason to do so. Seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

There being no further items for discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for adjournment. Commissioner Busch motioned for adjourned, seconded by Commissioner Stelling. Chairman Cannella adjourned the meeting at 7:40 P.M.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works