Member Absent: Ann DeBrosse Comer

Staff Member: Lorna Swisher

Mr. Oda called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and gave an overview of how the meeting will be conducted.

ITEM NO. 1: MEETING MINUTES

It was moved by Mr. Cecil Stewart to accept the January 23, 2007 meeting minutes as presented. Mr. Mike Foster second the motion. With all members in favor, the motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

ITEM NO. 2: RESOLUTION DRB 15-06
A resolution requesting a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of sign at 311 N. Main Street.

Lorna Swisher noted that this request has been withdrawn by the applicant. Mr. Foster moved and Mr. Stewart second that the item be removed from the agenda. The motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

ITEM NO. 3: RESOLUTION DRB 03-07
A resolution requesting a certificate of appropriateness for the moving and reinstallation of a sign at 311 N. Main Street

Lorna Swisher gave the staff report. Tony Zender is requesting permission to move the sign that is projecting from the corner of his building to the Main Street façade. The sign would appear on the southern-most building between the door and the window just to the North. The sign will be erected more than 8 feet above the sidewalk and would not obstruct any architectural details of the building. The brackets that hold the existing sign would be removed from the corner of the building.

Tony Zender was there to speak on behalf of the resolution. He said the sign, in its current location, was difficult for Main Street travelers to see. He felt that its relocation to the Main Street façade would greatly benefit his business and can easily be removed without destroying the building's appearance.

Mr. Mike Foster moved to approve Resolution DRB 03-07 with a second by Mr. Cecil Stewart. Role Call AYE: Mr. Mike Foster, Mr. Cecil Stewart, Mr. Brad Bubp and Mr. Jim Oda.

ITEM NO. 4: RESOLUTION DRB 04-07
A resolution requesting the installation of an awning and the construction of a wrought iron railing to allow for an outside dining area.

Lorna Swisher gave the staff report. Tony Zender, tenant of the building, would like to install an awning on the south façade of the building and reinstall the metal railing that was removed during the rehabilitation of the building several years ago. The railing would wrap around the building to the rear and a vinyl fence would be built from the corner of the building to meet the wrought iron fence. The vinyl fence would be used to hide the trash receptacles etc. in the rear of the building.

Mr. Zender noted that he would like to construct 3 x 20 foot sections and would like to use a vinyl type material so that it can easily be cleaned in the event of bird dirt. Mr. Zender said he also felt that vinyl would allow the snow to slide off much easier because the size of the awning would result in a tremendous snow build-up and that would cause the awning to become detached from the building. The board noted they did not approve the use of Vinyl on awnings. The awning would start about 6 feet from the Main Street façade and stretch all the way back to the south façade entrance. Mr. Zender said he would be willing to wait for some additional suggestions on the awning as the cost to construct the awning is prohibitive at this time. The board agreed to amend the request to remove the request for the awning.

Mr. Zender said he would like to install a 4 foot high wrought iron fence where the former fence was located. The fence would wrap around the building to 4 feet from the back curb line - to allow access on the curb line for Canal Place customers. The fence would have a gate (this is required by Liquor Permit rules). The fence will be a ½ to 3/4 inch powder coated fence with a flat top. The fence will also have a top rail and bottom rail. The fence will not be very decorative and will likely have straight parallel pieces of metal. The fence can be purchased in 6 foot sections. The top rail will be straight and flat or square.

The vinyl fence will be an 8 foot high fence that will project approximately 8 to 10 feet from the building.

Until the awning is in place Mr. Zender has purchased umbrella tables that he will use until the awning is in place.

Mr. Zender would like to place a 4 foot diameter fire pit in the rear of the fenced-in area. The fire-pit is a home use type pit that can be purchased at Home Depot and runs on propane. There are no embers in the fire-pit but has decorative stones etc.

A motion was made by Mr. Brad Bubp and second by Mr. Cecil Stewart to remove the reference to the awnings. The motion passed. Mr. Brad Bubp moved the amended resolution (dealing with only the wrought iron fence and the vinyl fencing) be approved Mr. Cecil Stewart second the motion. Role Call AYE: Mr. Stewart, Mr. Mike Foster, Mr. Jim Oda, Mr. Brad Bubp. The motion passed.

OTHER BUSINESS

There were no code violations to be brought before the Board.

James Oda, Chairman

Brad Bubp, Vice-Chairman