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Historic Preservation Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />November 17, 2014 <br />Page 2 of 10 <br />Jean Morgan stated her concern of the placement of public notice signs and does not <br />believe they are not properly displayed. She believed they should be placed above <br />parked cars so they are easily viewed. <br />Watson stated he has heard other comments as well. He asked if there was any way to <br />modify the existing ordinance to allow for better sign placement. <br />Trice stated the placement of the signs is more of a policy, so no need to amend an <br />ordinance. <br />Fahey asked if this could be a discussion item for a future agenda. <br />The rest of the HPC agreed. <br />Stewart stated he believes there should be different sign standards for downtown. One <br />size sign does not fit all. <br />Watson also asked to put a discussion of wood siding "best practices" on a future <br />agenda. <br />PUBLIC HEARING — 816 Main Demolition Permit <br />Trice presented the information in staffs report. She stated this is a request to remove <br />the Empire neon roof sign. She reminded the board of the application issues in the past <br />regarding this property, but those issues have since been remedied due to a change in <br />ownership. <br />James Cohen, owner, presented his request. He said the primary reason for the <br />demolition request is because the sign has to come down just for repairs. <br />Watson asked if the demolition application stated it was a temporary demolition. <br />Cohen stated he did not remember. <br />Haley asked if his intention was to just remove the sign to repair it and not to keep it <br />down. <br />Cohen stated that was his intention but a lot weighed on his discussions with the City on <br />what financial relief they can provide him. <br />Haley asked if he had the results of the structural assessment. <br />Cohen stated he did but he thought the report was too vague and asked for more detail. <br />Watson asked for the timing of the project. <br />Cohen stated finding a good sign firm is difficult so it is based on the availability of a <br />good sign firm. He stated he most likely won't do anything until Spring. <br />