Mr. Gangloff stated that the posts would have to be placed on top of the concrete wall which runs parallel to the building, per an engineering requirement.

6 Scott Wilson made a motion to table this item.

Craig Owens stated that he would vote to approve per staff recommendation and then it would not have to come back to this Board.

Joanne Boulton stated that she would prefer it come back and seconded the motion to table. The motion was unanimously approved.

The applicants were informed that Public Works staff would be in contact with them.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – FIRE FEATURE/WALL – 8100 MARYLAND AVENUE (HERBIE’S)

Matthew Jennings, contractor, was in attendance at the meeting, along with Aaron Teitelbaum, restaurant owner.

Susan Istenes explained that the applicant proposes to install a free-standing metal fire wall feature that will be fueled by propane gas to be located perpendicular to the front of the building, along Maryland Avenue, on a private patio. The fire box is proposed to be approximately 13 feet long, 3 feet, 6 inches tall and 8 inches wide and will be constructed of stainless steel. The applicant proposes to incorporate the name of the restaurant (Herbies) into a decorative aluminum panel, brown in color, to be located on both sides of the firebox. The aluminum panel is approximately 7 feet long by 3 feet, 4 inches wide (approximately 23.8 square feet). Per the City’s sign regulations, the proposed lettering constitutes signage, however the dimensions of the lettering were not provided by the applicant. Pursuant to Section 425.060, the Plan Commission has the authority to approve alternate ground signs when a building has fewer signs or signs with less area than is permitted by Chapter 425. In this case the applicant has an existing wall sign (16 square feet in area), therefore the Plan Commission may approve up to an additional 9 square feet of signage (per side) for a total of 25 square feet. Director Istenes noted that the this site is unique because the outdoor dining area where the fire wall will be placed is located on private property, is above grade in some places and is separated from the sidewalk by an existing planter wall fronting Maryland Avenue. The proposed fire wall will be located 8 feet, 2 inches from the back of the planter wall and 8 feet, 2 inches from the building front, behind the existing Trova art piece which is on a substantial granite base, so the visibility of the fire wall from the street will be minimized by these conditions. Director Istenes stated that the design and materials of the fire wall are high quality and consistent with the design of the restaurant, the building and outdoor dining area and staff recommends approval of the fire wall and signage with the following conditions:

Mr. Jennings stated that the “Herbie’s” lettering is 3.5 square feet in size.

CITY BUSINESS – SUNSHINE LAW DISCUSSION

As City Attorney O’Keefe had already left the meeting, the information he prepared and printed for the members was distributed. The members were asked to review the information at their convenience.

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Director Istenes informed the members that she was still working on the staff reports for the Centene project and that they would be distributed soon.

8 Because there were only approximately 50-60 audience members in attendance this evening, it was decided that the next meeting (on the 19th) would be held at City Hall.

Scott Wilson asked if Herbie’s chef statue needs this Board’s approval.

Director Istenes replied “yes”.

Joanne Boulton referenced the Public Art Advisory Committee’s review of the public art for the Vanguard project.

Having no further business before this Commission this evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

_______________________________ Recording Secretary