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Downtown business owner agrees to modify illuminated sign after review by Design Review Board

5433567 · June 12, 2025
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Summary

After a staff review and public discussion, 1858 Coffee House owner Todd Welch agreed to modify his fully illuminated cabinet sign to a backlit-letter design to align with Downtown Salina design guidelines; staff will prepare a clearer signage guidance packet for future applicants.

Todd Welch, owner of 1858 Coffee House, told the Downtown Design Review Board on June 12 that he will modify his illuminated sign to comply with Downtown Salina sign guidance after staff questions about the installed cabinet illumination.

Staff had sent a letter to Welch noting the installed sign differed from plans discussed at a January 2024 board review. Staff and board members said the downtown design guidelines (adopted 02/2008) prefer signs where only text and logos are backlit rather than full illuminated sign cabinets. Welch told the board he misunderstood the…

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