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Prescott Preservation Commission approves new awning for Prescott Sweets & Treats
Summary
The Prescott Preservation Commission approved HP25-002, permitting replacement canvas awning fabric and existing lettering at a downtown Courthouse Plaza storefront; commissioners said the proposed design meets local guidelines and will not harm the district's historic character.
Prescott Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for HP25-002 allowing Prescott Sweets & Treats to replace the fabric on an existing storefront awning and retain similar-sized lettering.
The commission voted to approve the application during its March 14, 2025, meeting after staff recommended approval and the applicant answered commission questions about color and lettering size.
Kaylee Nunez, the commission historian, summarized the proposal and the staff recommendation, telling commissioners the fabric would be striped with "historically compatible font reading Prescott Sweets and Treats" and that the proposal complies with the Courthouse Plaza District guidance in chapter 8. Nunez said the proposed awning "will not negatively impact the historic status of the building nor the district as a whole." She told the commission the new lettering would be no larger than the existing signage so the allowable sign area would not be exceeded under the current sign code.
Commission discussion focused on color and lettering size. Commissioner James McCarver asked whether the proposed red tone would still count as a neutral color; Nunez and the applicant produced a physical sample at the meeting. Commissioners said the sample appeared suitably muted and compatible with nearby storefronts.
Diane Travers moved to approve HP25-002; Mary Ann Suttles seconded. After no further discussion the chair called the question and commissioners voted in favor. Commissioner Diane Travers commented after the vote, "Good luck, folks. It's a great location."
Business owners Kevin and Cindy Ray were present and thanked the commission. Caleb Chunglow, who identified himself as a business partner who recently took over Shade Beyond, introduced himself at the podium and said he and his partner intended to preserve the downtown historic look.
The approval allows the property to replace the awning fabric and keep awning lettering consistent with the existing sign area; the commission did not add conditions beyond the size and color guidance discussed at the meeting. Staff will document the approval in the project record.
Votes at a glance: - HP25-002 (Prescott Sweets & Treats awning replacement): Motion to approve by Diane Travers; seconded by Mary Ann Suttles; outcome: approved (all voting in favor).
