Brentwood narrows gateway-sign design, agrees on stacked‑stone shape; shade decision deferred

Brentwood City Commission members and staff reviewed multiple gateway‑sign mockups Tuesday and signaled agreement on a general form — an asymmetrical sign with a taller column and stacked‑stone base — while deferring a final decision on the exact stone shade and finish.

The discussion, led by city staff member Charles, focused on legibility, materials, maintenance and where the crest should sit on the larger column. Charles presented several variations and said staff would return with price estimates and samples: "If we narrow it down to a design or two, then we can start getting cost estimates and different materials," he told the commission.

Why it matters: the city plans multiple gateway signs at high‑visibility entry points. Commissioners said the sign should be readable day and night, durable in right‑of‑way locations, and maintainable where grass‑cutting and road dirt might stain lighter backgrounds.

Most commissioners said they…