Historic Review Board approves Wells Fargo sign at 41 Chestnut Street

The Village Historic Review Board voted to approve a permit for a new Wells Fargo storefront sign and ATM face at 41 Chestnut Street after a presentation by the sign contractor.

Jim Swan, representing the sign installer, told the board: "Basically, they're going to be taking the sign down that's up there, which is um old and worn out, and replacing it with the new branding that's on page four of the brand book that you guys probably have in front of you." He said the project will reuse the existing external light bar, mount a new aluminum pan face and install non-illuminated channel letters sized similarly to the existing letters.

Board members focused questions on materials and dimensions, asking whether the new panel would require underlying wood repairs and confirming that the proposed letters are non-lit. The contractor said any rotten wood would be repaired and that the contractor would match paint at Sherwin‑Williams or similar to blend the new panel into the façade.

After questions the board moved to approve the application "as submitted." One member abstained due to technical difficulties entering the meeting; the chair confirmed the application was approved and that a certificate of appropriateness would be issued electronically.

The applicant asked about next steps; staff said the certificate will be emailed and the contractor said they would notify their permit expediter. The board did not add additional conditions beyond the standard building/permit checks.