HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-6-30 Minutes June 30, 2020, adopted July 21, 2020
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Historic District Commission
Sign Advisory Council
Commissioners: Kevin Kuester, Chris Young,Paul Wolf;Mark Cutone,Ben Normand
MINUTES
Tuesday June 30, 2020
This meeting was held via remote participation using ZOOM recording feature,
Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Regarding Open Meeting Lazy
I. Procedural Business
Call to order. This meeting was conducted via Zoom and called to order by Chris Young, Chairman,at 9:00
am. This meeting was recorded on Zoom video.
Attending members: Kevin Kuester, Chris Young, Paul Wolf, Ben Normand, Mark Cutone
Absent members: None
Late arrivals: None
Early Departures: None
Motion to Adopt Agenda made by Kuester; Seconded by Cutone.
Roll Call vote carried unanimously 5-0//Wolf, Kuester, Cutone, Normand and Young- aye.
Approval of Minutes: N/A
II. Public Comment- none
III. New Business- Reviewed as overall plan
1. Nantucket Historical Assoc 7 Fair Street wall sign 42.3.1-50 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand, Normand Residential Design- NHA is looking for consistent style
branding concept. This is the Quaker Meeting House
Kuester- no comment
Cutone- no comment
Wolf- no comment
Young- asked for what existing sign looks like.
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2. Nantucket Historical Asscfl '7 Fair Street wall sign 42.3.1-50 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand,Normand Residential Design, this is the Research Library. Lettering
applied to freeze board. Similar to the Whaling Museum lettering. Historical lettering above for NHA.
Not requesting all caps.
Kuester- prefers current signs and scale. Would like to keep signs but relocate. Does not like knew
lettering in freeze. ll
Cutone-would like documentation of existing signage. Prefers lettering to plaque. Agrees with Kuester.
Wolf- font and scale the same as the NHA above
Young- no comment
3. Nantucket Historical Assoc 10 Mill Street fence sign 55.4.4-15 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand, Normand Residential Design; Eleanor Ham Pony Field fence sign;
Will reduce size and location
Kuester- prefers horizontal on fence rail.
Cutone- no comment
Wolf- no comment
Young- no comment
4. Nantucket Historical Assoc 8 Gardner St wall sign 42.3.3-56 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand, Normand Residential Design; Fire-Hose Cart House;will provide existing
signage
Kuester- questioned that it would be silk-screen; better than decal
Cutone- no comment
Wolf- questionned lettering on all proposed signs
Young- no comment
5.Nantucket Historical Assoc 8 Howard St fence sign 42.3.3-11 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand, Normand Residential Design; Greater Light existing is rather large. Would
like to move "plaque" sign to fence
Kuester- concerned moving to road-little visibility- should not be larger- all signs should be the same
size.
Cutone- no comment
Wolf- know there is another sign not on the picture. Gate to the backyard showing hours of operation.
Young- no comment
6. Nantucket Historical Assoc 99 Main St fence sign 42.3.3-110 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand, Normand Residential Design;Thomas Macy House. Existing sign is
mounted on house and not very visible. Prefer on fence. Downspouts on house create an issue.
Kuester- logo smaller than the name of the site. Does not think fence sign works there. Move existing
sign near the door or on one of the risers.
Cutone- prefers the sign mounted on house. Trying to brand signage when every property is unique.
Wolf- does not agree with a menu box. Believes not open to the public. Ask to confirm if public is invited
to walk into house.
Young- will it be below handrail. Freestanding menu box maybe.
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7. Nantucket Historical Assoc 96 Main St fence sign 42.33-61 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand,Normand Residential Design;Hadwen House;existing sign on pillar and
bring down to street level.
Kuester- thinks keep existing and move.
Cutone- does not need a menu box and sign. Prefers relocating sign towards pedestrian traffic.
Wolf- no comment
Young- no comment
8. Nantucket Historical Assoc 16 Sunset Hill fence sign 41-449 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand, Normand Residential Design; Oldest House;relocate sign from structure
and add to fence.
Kuester- no comment
Cutone- no comment
Wolf- no comment
Young- no comment
9. Nantucket Historical Assoc 50 Prospect St fence sign 55.4.4-25 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand,Normand Residential Design; Old Mill; currently no sign at site
Kuester- no comment
Cutone- no comment
Wolf- no comment
Young- no comment
10. Nantucket Historical Assoc 15R Vestal St wall sign 42.3.3-43 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand,Normand Residential Design;Old Goal;existing free-standing sign on
street to be repaired. Want to replace current.Will look at name, date and logo of NHA
Kuester- no comment
Cutone- no comment
Wolf- no comment
Young- no comment
11. Nantucket Historical Assoc 4 Mill Street Wall sign 55.4.4-16 Norman Residential
Representing- Ben Normand, Normand Residential Design; 1800 House. replace with updated signage
Kuester- asked if there is a fence at the front of the building. Entrance is on other side of the building.
Cutone- no comment
Wolf- no comment
Young-asked if should sign be located towards the actual entrance.
The presentation concluded. Applicant will do more research on what is existing and look at scale, size and fonts.
Motion to hold for revisions made by Cutone; seconded by Wolf.
Carried 4-0//Kuester,Wolf, Cutone and Young-aye
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12. Enforcement- Staff updated the Council members on the NIR Property Stop sign,one-way and do not
enter violations. Citizen complaint on Boat Basin emblems were removed. Umbrella logos used by
restaurants are temporarily waived due to the pandemic. Suggested a letter in the paper reminding
downtown business of temporary signage COA waiver so as not to see a flurry of unapproved signs and
umbrella logos next season.
IV.Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn made at 9:52 am by Cutone; Seconded Wolf.
Carried 5-0//Kuester, Cutone,Wolf,Normand and Young- aye
Submitted by Cathy Flynn
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