McMinnville Historic Zoning Commission approves metal awning for Security Federal at 306 West Main Street

The McMinnville Historic Zoning Commission at its meeting approved a certificate of approval allowing Security Federal Savings Bank to install a black, standing‑seam metal awning at 306 West Main Street to shelter customers from the weather. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0, after Chair Michael Griffith recused himself because he is president and CEO of Security Federal Savings Bank.

Commission staff told the panel the application met the commission’s minimum requirements and raised no concerns. Kelly Basham, a representative for Security Federal Savings Bank, said the awning would match other downtown awnings and protect customers entering the bank. "We were wanting to put a metal awning standing seam black like most of the awnings across the street," Basham said. He added the awning would be placed at the bank's new location, directly across from Exchange Furniture.

Griffith announced his recusal before the discussion and asked Raven, the commission vice chair, to take over as chair for the item because of his affiliation with the applicant. With vice chair Raven presiding, a motion to approve the certificate of approval was made and seconded; the commission voted 5-0 in favor. The commission did not record individual roll-call votes in the transcript.

Commissioners and staff noted the applicant will return to the commission for a separate sign-permit application and said the applicant may propose a mural; the applicant indicated it does not intend to install an internally lit sign at the new location. The commission also approved minutes from its July 1 meeting earlier in the session.

With staff reporting no additional updates and no further business before the commission, the meeting was adjourned.