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Albany HRC approves two illuminated signs at 540 Broadway despite overlay limits
Summary
The Historic Resources Commission voted to grant a certificate of appropriateness for two internally illuminated signs at 540 Broadway, approving placement above the third-story corner while noting the building's noncontributing status and double-height entry as justification.
The Historic Resources Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for two internally illuminated signs at 540 Broadway, voting to allow the signs in the band between the third and fourth stories despite historic-resource overlay guidance that favors lower placement.
Planning staff told the commission the property already has four exterior signs and the applicant's proposal would bring the total to the maximum six permitted for the structure. Staff recommended moving the two new signs down one story to the second-story band to reduce street-level clutter and to better align with treatment used elsewhere in the downtown district.
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