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Downtown storefront at 550 Front Street cleared for façade paint and signage; awning depends on utility‑pole removals
Summary
The commission approved paint and signage for 550 Front Street (owner David Green) and discussed removing two utility poles that now obstruct a proposed continuous awning. Commissioners approved façade painting and signage and advised the owner to consult utilities about pole removal to enable the awning plan.
The Natchitoches Historic District Commission on July 7 approved a paint and signage plan for 550 Front Street and advised the owner to pursue utility‑pole removal if he wants a continuous front awning.
Owner David Green told commissioners he bought the left half of the old hardware store and wants to paint the front façade Benjamin Moore "Lafayette Green" with off‑white trim, reopen previously painted‑over windows, and add low, focused lights to illuminate a hanging sign. Green said two poles in front of the building — one an apparent service pole and the other an anchor for seasonal lights — prevent a continuous awning from being installed. He reported plans to move electrical service to the rear of the building and asked who in city government handles pole removal.
Commissioners approved the painting and the sign, with a voice vote moved by Horton and seconded by Donahoe. They advised Green to contact Tim Tusick in Utilities to explore removing the poles; staff agreed to provide contact information. Green also presented a historical signage concept as a backup if the awning cannot be installed; commissioners asked him to keep that proposal on file.
The commission approved the façade paint and signage as presented. The installation of a continuous awning was not approved at the meeting; commissioners linked that next step to removal of the two poles and to any required utility approvals.
