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Design Review Board approves French-style facade updates at 400 Broadway
Summary
The Lorain Design Review Board approved exterior changes proposed by business owner Mara De Leon at 400 Broadway, including removable counters, a wooden trellis with planters and a small decorative metal tower; the applicant emphasized materials will be removable and a mix of real and artificial plantings will be used to preserve curb appeal.
The Design Review Board voted to approve exterior updates for a business at 400 Broadway after owner Mara De Leon presented plans to give the storefront a "more French European style feel." De Leon told the board she plans to extend counters to the sidewalk, install a wooden trellis with planters and place a small decorative metal ‘‘Eiffel Tower’’ feature at the corner. "Basically, I want to update the outside of the building, give it a more French European style feel," De Leon said.
Board members questioned materials and permanence; De Leon said the metal feature will be unpainted black metal and the trellis and planters are removable. "Nothing's a permanent fixture. Everything can be removed," she said, noting some plantings will be artificial to maintain appearance in the windy corner.
A motion to approve the facade changes was made, seconded and the chair announced the motion carried. The board did not record a detailed roll-call tally in the transcript beyond vocal assent.
The approval allows the applicant to proceed with the described streetscape elements; any required permits or later inspections were not detailed on the record. The applicant thanked the board and left after the vote.
