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Commission delays Princess Theater signage decision until facade‑easement holder weighs in
Summary
The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission voted 5–0 to continue a Certificate of Appropriateness for new signage at the Princess Theater until staff receives input from Bloomington Restorations Inc., the property’s facade‑easement holder, and the city planning department.
The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission on Feb. 26 voted to continue consideration of a request to install new signage on the Princess Theater building in Courthouse Square until the holder of a facade easement reviews the proposal.
Noah, the commission’s historic preservation staff, told the panel that the petition includes two items: a new vinyl sign mounted over an existing storefront mount and signage already installed in an entry alcove. He said Bloomington Restorations Inc. (BRI) holds a facade easement on the property, and staff recommends continuing the certificate of appropriateness (COA 20‑607) until BRI and the city planning department provide feedback.
Commissioners emphasized the easement-holder’s role. One commissioner said that, because the easement is a deed restriction, “no matter what we do, if BRI doesn’t approve it, it’s not going to happen,” and the body agreed to postpone action to avoid approving work that would later be blocked by the easement holder.
A motion to continue COA 20‑607 until staff receives comments from BRI and the planning department was moved, seconded and approved on a 5–0 vote. The commission directed the petitioner to consult with BRI and return with documentation of BRI’s position or a revised application.
Next steps: staff will await confirmation from BRI and planning; the petitioner may return with an application that includes both signs and supporting documentation.
