Washington preservation commission approves refurbishment of Miller Press sign

The Washington Historic Preservation Commission approved a design review to refurbish the Miller Press sign at 305309 West Fourth Street, including restoration of neon within the existing sign, during its meeting.

Commission members discussed maintaining the sign’s original character and storefront proportions as part of the overall building restoration. The applicant identified himself and confirmed the intent to preserve original detailing and to keep the sign an existing historic element on the street.

The applicant, Jeff Majeski, identified himself during the meeting as “My name is Jeff Majeski with Incapables.” Commissioners asked for clarifications about the sign and the broader building restoration; staff noted that neon is typically not permitted for new signs in the area but that refurbishing an existing neon sign falls within accepted practice for historic elements.

A commissioner moved to approve the design review; a second was noted and the commission approved the motion by voice vote with no roll-call tally recorded.

The commission offered the applicant guidance about preserving storefront windows and original building materials and suggested staff and commission members could provide design advice as the project proceeds. No additional conditions or follow-up reports were recorded during the meeting.

The commission moved on to subsequent agenda items after approving the application.