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Boonton preservation commission approves two Main Street signs, tables coffee-shop façade application
Summary
The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission on April 2 approved two sign applications for Main Street businesses and tabled a façade application for a coffee shop because the applicant was absent and the submission lacked required materials and clarifications for an MPP façade grant.
Boonton — The Boonton Historic Preservation Commission approved two storefront signs on Main Street and tabled a coffee-shop façade application at its April 2 meeting, citing missing documentation and the applicants’ absence.
The commission approved a flush-mount sign for 916 Main Street (Paresi upholster) after members reviewed materials including product type and finish. Commissioners discussed placement relative to the door and windows and approved the sign by voice vote.
Link Brown, who identified himself as the owner of Stokedville, presented a blade sign proposed for 906/908 Main Street. Commissioners discussed illumination, materials and logo legibility and invited Brown to submit paint swatches and a mockup by email; the commission approved the blade sign as presented.
By contrast, the commission tabled the application for 602 Main Street (a coffee shop). The applicant was not present. Commissioners said the submission lacked required documents commonly required for MPP façade grants — including paint swatches, details for proposed folding glass windows (whether they provide ingress/egress, screening, and how they would retain historical window mullions) and additional fixture information. Members noted the application involved an MPP façade grant (recorded in the meeting as $15,000 with a $10,000 applicant match, for a $25,000 total project figure) and underscored that grant-funded façade work generally requires full documentation and in-person discussion.
Next steps: commissioners asked staff to request that the 602 Main Street applicant appear at the next meeting with the missing materials. For the two approved signage applications, staff will complete the standard permitting follow-up and confirm any conditions discussed (illumination details and, where requested, paint-swatches tied to historic palettes).
The commission also reminded applicants and commissioners that certain window graphics and vinyl signage require commission review and approval before installation.
