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Historic Preservation Commission approves signage, withholds approval for painting higher brick band at 115 W. Joliet St.
Summary
The Crown Point Historic Preservation Commission on June 23 approved exterior signage and removable window vinyl for a planned restaurant at 115 West Joliet Street but declined to approve painting an additional 18–24 inches of brick up to the second-floor limestone ledge, citing preservation guidelines and precedent concerns.
The Crown Point Historic Preservation Commission on June 23 approved exterior signage and removable window vinyl for a planned restaurant at 115 West Joliet Street but declined to approve painting an additional 18–24 inches of brick up to the second-floor limestone ledge.
The decision approves the proposed externally lit sign and translucent vinyl decals for the windows and transom, but the commission voted not to authorize painting the additional top band of brick as part of this application. Commissioners said the commission can require removal of paint on that added band if a future request alters the top part of the façade.
Commissioner Paul Bremer opened the discussion and asked staff to summarize the petition. Chris…
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