Commission approves wall and ground signs for Normandy Remodeling; discussion centers on lighting and landscaping

Commission approves wall and ground signs for Normandy Remodeling; discussion centers on lighting and landscaping Dan Olson of Carbon Closs Sign Company, representing Normandy Remodeling, presented plans for one wall sign and one ground (monument) sign at 222 East Ogden Avenue. Commissioners discussed the sign’s size, illumination and landscaping and then voted unanimously to approve the application. The item is significant because it affects signage appearance along a gateway/historic corridor and includes a ground sign eight feet tall that will be visible from Ogden Avenue. Commissioners examined illumination specifications, materials and how the sign will appear at night, and confirmed that landscaping and site-plan setbacks had been previously approved. Dan Olson explained that the wall sign would be halo-lit at about 4,000 kelvin, a warmer white that the applicant preferred for the wall sign, while the ground sign’s internal illumination was discussed in the context of an industry-standard 7,000 kelvin for even internal illumination. Commissioners and a participant with electrical engineering background discussed whether the proposed illumination level and materials would make the sign appear white at night, and were shown mockups and materials samples during the review. Commissioners also confirmed that an existing site plan establishes a one-way west entrance and an east exit for the parking area, and that the landscaping shown had been previously approved when the exterior appearance site plan was reviewed. The commission approved Case A-38-2025 as submitted. Bethany, a staff member, called the roll after a motion to approve; votes recorded as Aye from Commissioner Harlow, Commissioner Krillenberger, Commissioner Jablonski, Commissioner Cernovich, Commissioner Moore and Chairman Cashman. Commissioner Krillenberger moved to approve the case; the transcript records a second but does not specify the seconder’s name. No amendments or conditions were recorded in the meeting transcript. Details noted in the discussion: the ground sign height is 8 feet and, per discussion, fits within village standards. The applicant said production typically takes about six weeks; Normandy expected to move into the building in three to four weeks, pending building-department approvals. The landscaping plan shown for the ground sign was described as previously approved under the site plan review and was included as a reference in the submission.