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Design Review Board approves three downtown design requests — fence and two signs
Summary
At its July 27 meeting the Davenport Design Review Board unanimously approved three downtown projects: a 6-ft fence in a private alley (DR26-08) and wall/cabinet signs for Studio A (DR26-09) and Miss Faye Cafe (DR26-10); staff recommended approval of all items.
The Davenport Design Review Board approved three downtown design requests during its July 27 meeting: a fence and gate in a private alley between 207 and 213 Western Avenue (DR26-08), a 16.4-square-foot foam wall sign for Studio A at 206 E. 5th Street (DR26-09), and a 60-square-foot internally illuminated cabinet sign for Miss Faye Cafe at 512 Brady Street (DR26-10). Staff recommended approval for all three; each motion passed with all present members voting in favor.
Board members and staff discussed materials, visibility and mounting methods across the three items. Kyle Carter of the Downtown Partnership said the alley gate would help with persistent trash and nuisance problems. Studio A's owner Amy said the sign will be "a little bit more bronze" than the rendering to match the façade. SignsNow representatives handled technical questions about anchoring and lighting for both the Studio A and Miss Faye projects, advising mortar attachment where possible and noting LED cabinet depth and lighting controls can be handled by timer or photo cell.
Votes at a glance: DR26-08 (fence) — approved; DR26-09 (Studio A sign) — approved; DR26-10 (Miss Faye Cafe sign) — approved. Staff will follow up on installation details and ensure each final installation complies with downtown design guidelines and zoning requirements.
