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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2007-12-06 | 8 | 7-B. Certificate of Approval PLN07-0006; Applicant: Peter Yeh - 1222 Park Street (Bernardi Cleaners Historic Signs). The applicant requests approval to alter the three historically designated Bernardi Cleaners signs by replacing the words "Bernardi" with "Amazon"; "Cleaners" with "Tropical Fish"; and "Tailors" with "Supplies.' The applicant also proposes to change the color of the neon tubing from red to blue and pink, and add a tropical fish logo above the "Amazon" sign. The site is located within a C-C/T (Community Commercial/Theatre Combining) Zoning District. (ZS). Mr. Seal noted that Sue Russell from Development Services would answer questions for the Board. The Board opened the item for public comment. Sue Russell, Development Services, noted that the applicants were well aware of the historical significance of the building. She added that the owner received a Development Services grant to redo the glass in front of the building, which had been in very bad shape. She noted that the owner was very respectful of the sign, and valued the architecture of the building. She emphasized that the owner needed accurate signage for his business, and noted that he still has people bringing laundry and tailoring in to his business because of the inaccurate signage. Board Member Lynch noted that she was disturbed by this, and did not see it as respecting the design guidelines for the preservation of the signs. She had called Jerry Lynn of the sign company several days prior, and discussed her concerns with him. She had pointed out that the font was not the same, and she had been told that he would try to get a more similar font. Peter Yeh, Direct Sign Outlet, distributed a handout to the Board members, and pointed out that two fonts were similar to the letter forms currently on the sign. He described the noticeable differences between the two fonts, and noted that the current signage was based on the two fonts but that creative license had been taken when the sign was created. He noted that it would be impossible for them to create a 100% match of the sign because that font did not actually exist. The similar fonts were called Futura Display and Tourist Gothic. Board member Lynch noted that two letters in "Bernardi" could be used in "Amazon,' and that 12 letters in "Cleaners and Tailors" could be used in "Tropical Fish Supplies.' She did not oppose the sign being changed, but would like the sign to look as much like the original as possible. In response to an inquiry by Board Member Lynch regarding the proposed colors, Mr. Yeh replied that the colors they chose were still true to the era of the signage, and that the proposed blue and pink would better match the business. A discussion about the fabrication of the neon letters ensued. Minutes of December 6, 2007 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting Page 8 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2007-12-06.pdf |