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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 17, 2015 Page 8 of 11 Fahey stated she would prefer not to have the marquee, new copy in the sign area and the recessed archway. She said her issue is there was money used to put the marquee up. Fasick asked if we own the marquee can we sign it. Fahey stated that is not the issue. She said the Conservation Easement should be used in perpetuity and this proposal negates our decision. Watson stated since the original Conservation Easement was a complete reconstruction, he is not as attached to the original design. Fahey said he issue is only about the money. Watson said you would like the concept if money was paid back. Fahey said she thinks that would be a very strange precedent. Russ stated we aren't asking for a specific recommendation at this point. It is more for feedback so the applicant can proceed with their application. Fasick stated, other than the kick up with the money, she is in favor of the removal of the marquee, but does have a problem with removing the Rex. She said it might make more sense to add the word "theater" behind "Rex" so it removes any reference to the previous Rex Restaurant. Watson stated how do you identify the restaurant with staying with the historic elements of the building. Haley stated she is fairly persuaded by the architectural significance being the shape of the sign to allow for businesses to change their copy. Her biggest hang up is the words "Rex" are actually part of the Conservation Easement. In hindsight they should have only done the shape of the sign. Russ stated we haven't had a chance to work with the applicant on design options, but he agrees with retaining the screen shape and allowing buildings to change within. Haley asked if the Empire sign kept the shape but hanged the text. Trice answered in the affirmative. Haley said she agrees the shape of the mesh should be the historic component. Watson recommended the Conservation Easement should be drafted to allow for easier future modifications.