Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Peter Girolamo, Tom Stelling, Judy Stone and Chairman Frank Cannella. Absent and excused: Commissioners Joe Busch, Susan Kott and Al Schvetz. Also present was Francesca Bumpurs of RCEDC.

Citizen's Comments: None.

Chairman Cannella thanked Commissioners Girolamo, Stelling and Stone for taking time to attend the Special HPC Meeting. He also thanked Francesca Bumpurs of RCEDC and Deb Rintamaki.

Mr. Berlin's Certificate of Appropriateness Application was for color choice of the façade. A picture rendering was presented.

After some discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion for approval. Commissioner Stone motioned to recommend approval of Mr. Berlin's Certificate of Appropriateness with colors Downy Sand, Sage and Sage Light Green as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Stelling. There was no further discussion, all voted aye, and the motion carried.

Mr. Berlin's Certificate of Appropriateness Application for Destin Antiques at 581 & 589 S. Pine Street was presented with color choices.

After some discussion, Commissioner Stelling motioned to recommend denial to Mr. Berlin's Amendment for his Certificate of Appropriateness Application until he should decide to change colors previously approved. Seconded by Commissioner Stone.

After further discussion Commissioner Stelling motioned to amend the original motion to include, clarification of staining and varnishing the door as previously approved. All other colors shall remain as currently applied. Seconded by Commissioner Girolamo. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Mr. Berlin submitted a Sign Permit Application for Destin Antiques. The application submitted was not an HPC Sign Permit Application, but rather an application for the Building Inspection Department. After some discussion, the Commissioners determined that if the sign were to be placed on the inside of the window, it was out of HPC jurisdiction. It would be the property owner's responsibility to contact Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector regarding any further window sign.

Chairman Cannella suggested tabling the Sign Permit Application of Mr. Berlin until such time he would decide to hang a sign on the façade of the building rather than on the inside of the window.

Commissioner Stelling motioned to table Mr. Berlin's Sign Permit Application. Seconded by Commissioner Stone. There was no further discussion, all voted aye, and the motion carried.

Mr. Alvarez was requesting to Amend his original Certificate of Appropriateness Application to indicate that the neon will not go along the front edge of the marquee.

After some discussion, Commissioner Stelling motioned to recommend approval to the Plan Commission an Amendment to Mr. Alvarez's original Certificate of Appropriateness Application to be amended by not having the neon along the front of the marquee as was previously approved. Seconded by Commissioner Girolamo. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Mr. Alvarez's Façade Improvement Grant Application was previously tabled pending new quotes to be provided. Items have been completed and upon submittal of paid invoices and verification of completion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion be made for recommendation for payment. Commissioner Stelling motioned to recommend approval of Mr. Alvarez's Façade Grant Application for a maximum of $3878.19, or up to 50% of total invoice. Seconded by Commissioner Girolamo. No further discussion, a roll call vote was taken, all voted aye and the motion carried. Voting Aye: Commissioners Girolamo, Stelling, Stone and Chairman Cannella.

The Commissioners discussed Mr. David's request for an amendment to his original Certificate of Appropriateness Application. After some discussion, Commissioner Stelling motioned to recommend to the Plan Commission an amendment to Mr. David's Certificate of Appropriateness Application for two (2) doors facing Milwaukee Avenue to be painted the same color as the existing first floor façade wall. Seconded by Commissioner Stone. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Minutes Respectfully submitted by,
Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works