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Mars Moore owner Mara De Leon wins board approval for French‑style updates at 400 Broadway
Summary
The Design Review Board approved removable French‑style facade changes for the Mars Moore storefront at 400 Broadway after owner Mara De Leon described plans for a trellis, planters and a decorative metal tower; the board confirmed materials will be black metal and wooden trellis elements are not permanent.
The Design Review Board voted to approve proposed front‑façade changes at 400 Broadway after owner Mara De Leon described plans to give the storefront a French‑European look. De Leon told the board she intends to add counters to the exterior, a trellis with planters and a small decorative metal tower "to give it a little French feel."
De Leon said the trellis will include both live and artificial plantings to keep the frontage attractive through difficult weather. "It's a planter at the bottom, and then the trellis will go up the side," she said, adding that fixtures are removable and not permanent. Board members asked about materials and color; De Leon said the metal tower and other metal elements will be black and that any red on the drawings was simply for visibility.
Chair recognized a motion to approve, which was moved in the meeting by Janet Garcia and seconded; the Chair announced the motion carried. Following the vote the owner thanked the board and left the meeting.
The approval covers the visual and material elements De Leon described at the hearing. The board’s decision does not state any changes to permanent building structure; De Leon repeatedly emphasized the intent that the trellis and decorative pieces be removable. The board's approval allows De Leon to proceed with the work as presented to the board at the May 12 meeting.
