Historic Commission Minutes

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

2. ROLL CALL:

Present: Bayly, Coponen, Culp, Holleman, Johnson and Rodgers.
Excused: Gudritz.
Also Present: Chief Building Official, Richard Starling.

3. MINUTES: July 20, 2005.

Motion by Culp, supported by Coponen to approve the July 20, 2005 minutes as submitted. Voice Vote: All. Motion Unanimously Carried.

4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: None.

5. REPORTS:

A. City Administration: None.
B. City Council: None.
C. Historic District Commission: None.
D. Other Community / Governmental Liaisons: None.

6. CASES:

CASE #1
Mike Williams/At Home Services                                    FENCE
439 Dubuar
Northville, Michigan 48167

No one was present to explain the application.

Motion by Culp, supported by Holleman to refer the application back to the applicant for further details, including a site plan and sketch of the placement of the fence. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Unanimously Carried.

CASE #2                                                                  SIGN
GMAC Insurance/Allied Signs
217 S. Center
Northville, Michigan 48167

A representative from Allied Signs, Inc. described plans for one 30" x 30" hanging, sand blasted, non illuminated wood sign. Colors are white, Pantone 2728 Blue and Pantone 144 Orange. The logo and colors are corporate for GMAC Insurance. The bracket of for the sign will be installed and bolted thru the main column on the porch.

Commissioner Comments and Concerns: The sign’s frame should match the light grey color of the house.

Motion by Holleman, supported by Culp to accept the application for completeness.

Voice Vote: Ayes: Culp, Bayly, Coponen, Holleman, Rodgers and Johnson. Nays: None.

Motion Unanimously Carried

Motion by Holleman, supported by Bayly to grant a motion to proceed subject to the frame of the sign being constructed to match the light gray color of the house. Voice Vote: Ayes: Bayly, Culp, Coponen, Holleman, Rodgers and Johnson. Nays: None.

Motion Unanimously Carried.

CASE #3                                                             DEMOLITION
Thurber Homes
515 Linden Court
Northville, Michigan 48167

No one was present to explain the application.

Commissioner Comments and Concerns: It was noted that the July 20, 2005 Historic District meeting minutes reflect that the applicant would provide the survey, site plan and elevations consistent with the neighborhood for the next meeting. The Historic District Guidelines was suggested as a reference of all documents needed for demolition.

Motion by Culp, supported by Bayly to refer the application back to the applicant

Voice Vote: Ayes: Bayly, Culp, Coponen, Holleman, Johnson and Rodgers. Nays:

None. Motion Unanimously Carried.

CASE #4                                                                 DEMOLITION
Steven Lomske
208 S. Rogers
Northville, Michigan 48167

No one was present to explain the application.

Commissioner Comments and Concerns: The Commissioners noted that previously the applicant had appeared before the board. At that time the board had suggested that the applicant provide a descriptive narrative of plans for demolition and the style of home which would be constructed. Tonight’s application has little information.

The Chief Building Official stated that this home is a true hazard to the community. The house has been neglected for years. The roof is rotted, the floor joints rotted and the home has both mold and fungus.

Motion by Holleman, supported by Coponen to refer the application back to the applicant. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Unanimously Carried.

CASE #5                                                                    TEMPORARY
Graphic Visions/Art House                                            SIGN
215 E. Main Street
Northville, Michigan 48167

Sue Taylor representing the Northville Art Commission explained plans for a temporary banner to advertise the different art shows held at the Art House. The banner is considered a tool for marketing. The one sided vertical banner is 36" 120". It is composed of a 13oz white banner material and printed to match the PMS 201 Burgandy. It is hemmed on 4 sides with grommets at the top and pole pocketed at the bottom.

Motion by Coponen, supported by Culp to accept the application for completeness.

Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Unanimously Carried.

Motion by Culp, supported by Holeman to grant a motion to proceed. Voice Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion Unanimously Carried.

7. DISCUSSION: None.

8. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Coponen, supported by Rodgers, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 P.M.

Voice Vote: Yeas: All. Nays: None. Motion Unanimously Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

P. S. Howard
Recording Secretary