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Commission approves plaque and side signage for 250 West Pike; ZBA review for size relief required
Summary
The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for additional non-illuminated signs at the museum podium at 250 West Pike, while noting the applicant must seek square-footage relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals because the signs exceed the exempt size threshold.
The Historic District Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for two additional plaque-style signs on a podium at 250 West Pike (case 26-004), while noting the applicant will need relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals for total square footage that exceeds the zoning ordinance’s exempt-sign threshold.
Staff said the zoning ordinance exempts certain signs, but the combined square footage on the new podium exceeds the 24-square-foot threshold for exempt signs, so the applicant will seek a variance from the ZBA for square-footage relief. The commission’s approval addressed design, materials and placement consistent with staff recommendations and Secretary of the Interior standards cited by staff.
Terry (staff/applicant representative) and other commissioners discussed details and conditions; the commission moved to approve the certificate of appropriateness with the staff‑recommended conditions and seconded the motion. The motion passed with a clear majority; staff noted the ZBA will review the numeric exemption request.
Next steps: the applicant will proceed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for square‑footage relief and may receive final permits after that body’s determination.
