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CDC approves exterior alterations for Ratcliff & Blake Insurance at 729 Franklin St.

Pella City Community Development Committee · April 8, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved a design permit allowing Ratcliff & Blake Insurance to paint trim and shutters and replace an existing door with a glass door at 729 Franklin St., using Benjamin Moore Black (HC-190) for trim and shutters; representative Billy Blake was present to answer questions.

The Pella City Community Development Committee on April 8 approved a design-permit application for 729 Franklin St. that allows Ratcliff & Blake Insurance to paint trim and shutters and install a new glass door, using Benjamin Moore Black (HC-190) for the trim.

Staff confirmed the proposed color is on the Pella Color Palette and that the application substantially meets the Architectural Design Guidelines for the Historic Dutch Design District. Billy Blake, representing Ratcliff & Blake Insurance, attended to answer questions.

Christi Vander Voort moved to approve the application and Wayne Stienstra seconded; the committee carried the motion 10-0.