Historic Commission Minutes

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1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Swigart called the Historic District Commission meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present: Culp, Holleman, Kennedy, Swigart.

Absent: Cryderman (excused), Coponen (excused)

3. MINUTES: Motion by Culp, supported by Holleman to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2001 as submitted.

4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: None.

A. City Administration: None.

City Council: None.

Planning Commission: None.

Other Community / Governmental Liaisons: None.

Charles Simpkins Paint

200 North Center Street

Northville, Michigan 48167

A representative from Simkins and Simkins described the plans to change the color of the exterior paint from Coral and Forest Green to Benjamin Moore’s, Classic Burgundy (HC –26) and Lenox Tan (HC-44).

Fifth Third Bank Signage

125 CadyCentre

Northville, Michigan 48167

Tracy Everts, a representative from Valley City Sign Company, submitted a color portfolio of the changes to the Old Kent Bank, recently bought out by the Fifth Third Bank. All existing logo will be changed to the Fifth Third Bank logo. Colors are Flag Red, Blue – Black, Gold Leaf, and White. "Jeanie" is the ATM machine and is Flag Red with a gold leaf boarder with white lettering.

Motion by Holleman, supported by Kennedy to accept the application as submitted.

Motion unanimously carried. Voice Vote.

Great Harvest Bread Paint & Awning

139 E. Main Street

Northville, Michigan 48167

Ray Novelly, owner of Great Harvest Bread Co., described plans to paint the exterior front and rear of the building at 139 E. Main St. The existing beige will be painted cream and the green trim will be changed to purple. New signage over the front and rear space will replace the existing old signage. The overhang in the rear of the building will match the front of the building. The black lettering will be changed to purple. The lettering meets the requirements of the Sign Ordinance. Signature Awning will install the two new awnings. The fabric is Sunbrello, and the color is Periwinkle #4937 and the style is a Brass Block Stripe.

Motion by Culp, supported by Holleman to accept the application as submitted.

Motion unanimously carried. Voice Vote

Michael C. Howe Storage Shed

102 S. Rogers

Northville, Michigan 48167

Mr. Howe stated that he has already built a storage shed on his property. It is constructed out of three quarter inch plywood. Although not yet painted, it will be painted white to match the house and existing garage. He stated that he would bring in a sample of the roof shingles which will be white and match that of the existing house and garage.

Motion by Culp, supported by Holleman, to accept the application as submitted.

Motion unanimously carried. Voice Vote.

Michael C. Howe Replace Porch

102 S. Rogers St.

Northville, Michigan 48167

Mr. Howe described plans to replace the porch, which is literally falling off the rear of the house, with a wolmanized wood deck. A diagram of the deck was enclosed in the Commissioner’s packets.

COMMISSIONER CONCERNS AND COMMENTS: The plans for the new porch "deck" are very contemporary and it does not have a Historic or Victorian design. Commissioner Holleman sketched a railing for the deck an end posts which included caps giving the deck "a not so contemporary look."

Chief Building Official, Richard Starling stated he needs drawings and specifics for the deck before the construction can begin.

Motion by Holleman, supported by Culp to approve the application as submitted with the amendment that the applicant adhere to the modifications as discussed this evening, and to follow the guidance of the Building Official, Richard Starling.

Motion unanimously carried. Voice Vote

Northville Parks and Recreation Sign

150 Hutton

Northville, Michigan 48167

Marc Russell, Landscape Architect, described plans for Signage at Ford Field. The sign, a 3’ diameter limestone disc will be enclosed in a reclaimed brick wall. The letters will be sandblasted into the limestone and painted with a black lithochorme finish. Lettering "Ford Field" will be 5 ½ " high. He is working with Graphic Visions on the specific font. The sign will be placed on the north side of the field at the main entrance to the park.

Other details of Ford Field were also discussed. These include the wood bridge and the ornamental gate. They will be submitted for Historic District approval at a later date.

Motion by Culp, supported by Holleman, to accept the application as submitted.

Motion by Kennedy, supported by Holleman to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

P.S. Howard

Recording Secretary