Historic Preservation Commission approves two storefront sign permits downtown

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve two storefront signage applications for downtown properties, approving a one-window sign at 210 West Oklahoma Avenue and a projecting metal sign with vinyl window graphics at 208–210 West Harrison Avenue.

Staff said the application for 210 West Oklahoma Avenue (HPC application 25-031) proposes a single window sign that would occupy no more than one-third of the window and measure about 6 square feet. Suzanne Sanders, who identified herself as the property manager, confirmed the sign will use the business logo colors and said, “It’s gonna be white,” and that the sign will have a transparent background or white lettering as shown in the packet. Commissioners raised no objections and voted to approve the certificate, 4–0.

On HPC application 25-032, staff described a two-part proposal: a black-and-white metal projecting sign mounted to an existing bracket on the west façade and matching vinyl window graphics at the entrance for the storefront at 208–210 West Harrison Avenue. Staff said the projecting piece will be metal and the window graphics vinyl; the applicant confirmed those materials in discussion. Commissioners asked about placement relative to the existing bracket and other small signs; staff and the applicant confirmed the bracket shown in the packet is the intended mounting point. The commission approved the application by a 4–0 vote.

Both approvals were routine certificates of appropriateness intended to preserve the building facades’ visual character in the historic district. The agenda packet used the name “Martindale Group” for the 210 W. Oklahoma Avenue application; the applicant identified herself as property manager for the “Mark Dale Group” during discussion. The commission did not require revisions and approved both certificates.

The commission began with approval of the November minutes by voice vote and had no further business on the sign items.