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Hinsdale commissioners approve most sign permits; Hinsdale Wine Shop review continued
Summary
At their Jan. 8 meeting, Hinsdale commissioners approved four business sign permits and continued a contested application from Hinsdale Wine Shop to Feb. 12 after debate over height and illumination.
Hinsdale commissioners on Jan. 8 approved sign permits for four downtown businesses and voted to continue a fifth application — Hinsdale Wine Shop — to the Feb. 12 meeting after extended discussion over sign placement and lighting.
The approvals clear proposed replacement or new storefront signs for Celestial Art Creation, Gan Grazie, Kelsey Resale Boutique and Sterling and Knight Jewelry and Pawn. The commissioners continued the Hinsdale Wine Shop application so the owner can return with alternate mockups showing a lower placement and an alcove-mounted, backlit option requested by the Historic Preservation Commission and several commissioners.
Why it matters: storefront signs affect pedestrian and vehicular visibility, the appearance of Hinsdale’s downtown historic district and business competitiveness. Commissioners weighed business visibility against historic-district compatibility and recommended alternatives to balance those goals.
The votes and key details
- Case A-37-2024, 9 E. First St., Celestial Art Creation — installation of two non-illuminated wall signs. Motion to…
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