Commission approves projecting sign, canopy and window signage for two downtown storefronts
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Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a projecting sign for the Guthrie Arts Center at 316 South Division and a new canopy plus window signage for a restaurant at 108 East Oklahoma Avenue, with commissioners praising the facade restorations.
The Historic Preservation Commission on May 5 voted to approve a 4‑square foot projecting sign for the Guthrie Arts Center at 316 South Division and separately approved a canopy plus painted brick facade sign and window signage for the storefront at 108 East Oklahoma Avenue.
Why it matters: Both approvals are routine historic‑district sign and canopy requests but were treated as formal agenda items because both projects alter visible storefront treatments in the downtown historic district.
Guthrie Arts Center sign: Staff described the sign application as a four‑square‑foot projecting bracket sign in black and white with a metal or aluminum appearance. The applicant, identified in the meeting as Ben, confirmed the application covers only the projecting sign and that there is no window signage planned at this time. Ben told the commission, “We’re open now,” when asked about the business’s operating status. Commissioners expressed enthusiasm for the arts center’s move into the larger space.
108 East Oklahoma Avenue canopy and signage: Staff reported the property’s facade restoration is well underway after earlier approvals in 2024. The current request covered a black canvas awning that fits the facade and a painted brick sign designed to resemble the building’s historical grocery‑store signage. The applicant said the plan is for the painted sign to be hand painted on the brick with a smaller painted sign on the windows. Commissioners praised the restoration work and the painted signage approach, calling the facade work “fantastic” and approving the awning and signage.
Votes: The projecting sign and the canopy/signage motions were moved and seconded and passed by roll call without recorded dissent. Commissioners asked staff to verify awning materials and confirmed that repainting/like‑for‑like replacement of materials does not require a separate materials hearing.
Next steps: Staff will issue certificates of appropriateness and coordinate any required inspections for installed signs and awnings.