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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2007-12-06 | 9 | Board Member Lynch would like the font to be matched to the original sign as closely as possible aesthetically by the sign company. She also understood the need to be as descriptive of the business as possible. There were no more speaker slips. Chair Anderson closed the public hearing and opened the Board discussion. Board Member Lynch wished to discuss the changes in the neon colors. Mr. Yeh noted that the fish was in blue neon, as would the word "Amazon"; "Tropical Fish and Supplies" would have either pink or red neon, depending on the appropriateness of the color. Vince Ng, owner, displayed a picture of the neon signage. Board Member Lynch would like the original colors to be used, as cited in the ordinance. Chair Anderson did not know whether the colors had changed over the course of time, and believed it would be overly restrictive by the ordinance to state that they must follow those colors. Vice Char Miller noted that he owned several neon signs, and had observed a change in the fluorescence over time; one white sign had changed to pink because of deterioration. Board Member Iverson suggested asking the applicant to return with a font that was more square. Chair Anderson suggested that since the original font could not be duplicated exactly, that the applicant be encouraged to match certain aspects of the font. Ms. Russell noted that the ordinance read, "Should it not be possible for any historic signs to be modified according to the requirements above, any changes to the signs must be reviewed and approved by the Historical Advisory Board.' In response to an inquiry by Chair Anderson, Mr. Yeh replied that the font was not available in the computer; also, it did not exist inside the Encyclopedia of Typefaces. Board Member lrons suggested that Condition 1 read, "The font for the new letters shall be Tourist Gothic of the same, size, placement " Mr. Yeh indicated that would not be a problem. Board Member Lynch inquired whether the neon fish on the sign could be animated. Mr. Yeh replied that he would like to be able to do that, but the budget would not allow it. Chair Anderson entertained a motion to approve the Certificate of Approval. Minutes of December 6, 2007 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting Page 9 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2007-12-06.pdf |