HLC approves 1900 Wealth panel with stipulation that gray be opaque

The Boerne Historical Landmark Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a replacement panel sign at 371 North Main (1900 Wealth) with a condition requiring the gray background vinyl be opaque.

Planner William (first self-identified as William Millingham) described the proposed panel as 1.25 feet by 4.5 feet (5.63 square feet) in acrylic/vinyl for an internally illuminated tenant panel being replaced by a gray background and white lettering. The property is in the historic district and staff noted the existing sign is internally illuminated, which differs from the non-illuminated standard the commission often prefers.

Katie Welder of Budget Signs, representing the applicant, said the gunmetal gray will be a bit lighter when backlit and offered to supply a Pantone chart for commissioners; she told the commission, “It won't shine through.” A staff member suggested adding a stipulation to ensure the vinyl is opaque so that the lettering alone is visible at night. The commission moved to approve with the caveat that the gray be opaque and the motion passed.

The approval allows the applicant to install the replacement panel with the condition that the gray material be opaque to prevent backlighting from showing through the background.