Conway board approves three certificates of appropriateness for downtown properties

The Conway community parents board approved three certificates of appropriateness for downtown properties, voting unanimously to allow a new section of wood privacy fence at 610 Main Street, a routed double-sided sign at 1000 Second Avenue, and a window sign for Rivertown Nutrition at 1118 Third Avenue.

Miss Dennis, the staff presenter, told the board the applicant for 610 Main Street requested permission “to install a new section of 6 inch wood fencing along the rear portion of this property.” Dennis said the new fence would be continuous and match existing material, and that the rear structure on the lot had already been removed after an earlier approval to preserve the historic front structure. Board member Jamie McLean recused himself from the 610 Main Street consideration; the board then voted to approve the request “as presented.”

At 1000 Second Avenue, Dennis described a city-finance-department sign: “the applicant is requesting to install a double sided 50 inch by 17.75 inch high density urethane routed sign” with an 8-inch routed medallion and paint colors to match downtown signage. Dennis said the sign is produced in-house by city staff. The board approved that request “as presented.”

For 1118 Third Avenue, Dennis said the applicant for Rivertown Nutrition sought a 52-inch by 33.335-inch window sign totaling 12.4 square feet, which staff found compliant with the allowed 12.25 square feet of window coverage and consistent with the Unified Development Ordinance. The board approved that request “as presented.”

All three items passed on motions from board members with voice votes; the record shows unanimous “Aye” responses but does not list individual vote names. After the approvals the board moved to public input and then recessed to allow the Conway Tree Board hearing to convene.