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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIV.E. Grant Application for 103 2nd Street E CERTIFICATE APPLICATION 7-2021 103 2nd Street E – Katrin Lindberg/ Farmers Insurance New sign Ca. 1876 , East 2nd Street Historic District- Contributing Request: The applicant is seeking approval of a new sign on the front of the building. The non- illuminated sign is made from aluminum painted white with applied graphics. The sign will be 2’ 8” X 8’, for a total of 21.3 square feet. Replace the weathered retractable awning with a new fixed awning in the same location. Ordinance, Guidelines 1. Sign Design Guidelines (Page 39) 5: Historic Commercial Buildings: General Guidelines 8. Signs, Awnings, and Lighting • a. Signs and awnings should follow regulations subject to provisions of the • city’s zoning ordinance. • Wherever possible, signs should be placed in traditional sign locations… • Signs should be appropriately sized… traditional materials such as wood and metal. • Signs should not conceal architectural details or features and materials should be compatible with the materials of the building to which they are attached. • No part of the historic facade should be irreversibly damaged or altered in the installation of signs and awnings. Limit drilling new holes into masonry. Sign hardware should be attached to the building with holes drilled into mortar joints, if possible. • g. Awnings should be sized to fit the windows and storefronts behind them. Simple canvas awnings are traditional in Hastings Staff findings: The proposed sign is appropriately sized and located on the building. The Zoning ordinance allows 2 Sf of signage per linier feet of street frontage which allows for 44 Sf on this building. The proposed sign is 21.3 Sf. The sign is proposed at a normal sign elevation and does not cover any architectural features. The sign plans note that the sign is to be mounted in the mortar joints. The awning is appropriately sized and located. It appears the material is of a canvas appearance and sheen.