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

Citizen Comments: Chairman Cannella stated that Commissioner Schvetz has resigned from the Plan Commission and therefore would no longer be on the HPC Commission. The Commission would be one member short until such time that someone else is appointed from the Plan Commission.

Approval of February 24, 2005 Minutes
Chairman Frank Cannella entertained a motion of approval for the February 24, 2005 HPC Minutes. Commissioner Stelling motioned for approval, seconded by Commissioner Girolamo. There was no further discussion, all voted aye, and the motion carried.

Sign Permit Application
Bank One, 189 E. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI 53105
Chairman Cannella had spoken with Mr. Bauer of Bauer Sign Co. and he indicated to Chairman Cannella that they were not ready with materials and therefore would not be at this evening’s meeting. Chairman Cannella reiterated to Mr. Bauer that plastic materials are not HPC appropriate. Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to table the Sign Permit Application for Bank One. Commissioner Girolamo motioned to table the Sign Permit Application for Bank One, seconded by Commissioner Stelling. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

James Wallace
124-126 W. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI 53105
Chairman Cannella stated Mr. Wallace has been working on the inside of his building and has not had time to work on the outside façade. Chairman Cannella stated that as a courtesy to Mr. Wallace, the HPC Commission could recommend extending his deadline until June 30, 2005, allowing him time for completion. Commissioner Stelling motioned to recommend extending the completion date to Mr. Wallace until June 30, 2005. Seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried.

Johnson Bank
101-105 W. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI 53105
Amendment to Certificate of Appropriateness - Sign
A Response Team visit consisting of Commissioners Busch, Girolamo and Stone was made to Johnson Bank for their Sign Permit Application to determine sign placement. Commissioner Stone stated the Response Team determined the most appropriate sign placement to be on the Milwaukee Avenue side, and that the furthest point was not to be forward of the City's light fixtures (towards Chestnut intersection).

After some discussion, Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to recommend approving the Response Teams findings as stated and for placement, where the brackets have since been mounted. Commissioner Girolamo motioned to recommend approval, seconded by Commissioner Stone. There was no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried. Commissioner Stelling abstained from discussion and voting.

Johnson Bank
101-105 W. Chestnut Street, Burlington, WI 53105
Amendment to Certificate of Appropriateness - Lighting
Lighting type and placement for lights was presented for Johnson Bank. A drawing was submitted for the file outlining placement area for each light referred to by numbers indicated below.

The Commissioners discussed concerns from Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector regarding bulbs being recessed and angled towards the building so to prevent bulb glare being projected onto the roadway or into buildings.

There was also discussion regarding allowing Johnson Bank to temporarily install un-tilted fixtures until the correct ones could be ordered and installed. In addition, the parking lot side fixture had been ordered in black, and should have been bronze. It was determined that the parking lot light could also be temporarily installed until the correct bronze color could be ordered and installed.

Chairman Cannella entertained a motion to recommend approval on:

Colors to be: Dark Bronze, as presented.

Commissioner Girolamo motioned to recommend approval as stated, seconded by Commissioner Stone. There being no further discussion, all voted aye and the motion carried. Commissioner Stelling abstained from discussion and voting.

Mr. Stelling stated Johnson Bank was anticipating opening within a week. He asked Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector for the City of Burlington if there would be conflict in obtaining the occupancy permit if the old sign were to be used until the new one was completed. Mr. Scherrer indicated it would not be and that Mr. Stelling should notify him of dates.

Questions and Comments concerning potential/future projects.
The Commissioners expressed concern regarding the former taxidermy business and if anything could be done regarding the canopy that is in terrible disrepair. They also discussed metal flashings on buildings located in alleys that are hanging loose. Pat Scherrer, Building Inspector stated he would check on these property maintenance issues.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works