In a robust, but speedy session last Wednesday, the Berlin Historic District Commission approved four new projects for the downtown area.
Berlin Town Hall, on 10 Williams Street, was approved for new signs almost before Town Administrator Laura Allen could settle into her chair. The signs will cost the town about $3,300.
“Everybody liked exactly what was submitted,” Chairwoman Carol Rose said. “Laura sat down and I said ‘does anybody have any questions’ and nobody did. I think she sat in that chair maybe 15 seconds.”
The rest of the meeting moved along at a similar pace. Rose said it helped that all of applicants turned in “just perfect” packets. Rose also had taken a walking tour to look at all five items on the agenda earlier that day.
Also approved was replacement of the stamped, concrete patio area on 120 North Main Street, the future home of the Island Creamery ice cream shop.
“Needless to say, when we received that application, everybody was very, very excited,” Rose said, adding that she worked in that building as a teenager when it was a Dairy Queen. “It’s going to look so, so nice.”
New lighting for the building will likely be considered during a future meeting.
Another new business, Salvaged on 111 Artisan’s Way, was approved for new signs. Rose said that would be similar to the sign used by the former tenant, Sea La Vie.
Taylor Bank, on 24 North Main Street, was approved for replacement windows. Rose noted the windows were identical to ones put in at that location last year.
One item, installation of two lighting fixtures at the Berlin Butcher Shop on 101 William Street, was postponed until next month. Lisa Hall, the owner, did not attend the meeting in time.
“We did four [items] in like 25 minutes,” Rose said. “Carolyn [Duffy] and Dave [Engelhart] did such a good job in getting everyone exactly what they needed. It just makes it so much easier that we can look at everything ahead of time. Beautiful things are being done for downtown and I’m very excited.”
The next scheduled meeting of the Berlin Historic District Commission is Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m. at town hall.
Berlin Town Hall, on 10 Williams Street, was approved for new signs almost before Town Administrator Laura Allen could settle into her chair. The signs will cost the town about $3,300.
“Everybody liked exactly what was submitted,” Chairwoman Carol Rose said. “Laura sat down and I said ‘does anybody have any questions’ and nobody did. I think she sat in that chair maybe 15 seconds.”
The rest of the meeting moved along at a similar pace. Rose said it helped that all of applicants turned in “just perfect” packets. Rose also had taken a walking tour to look at all five items on the agenda earlier that day.
Also approved was replacement of the stamped, concrete patio area on 120 North Main Street, the future home of the Island Creamery ice cream shop.
“Needless to say, when we received that application, everybody was very, very excited,” Rose said, adding that she worked in that building as a teenager when it was a Dairy Queen. “It’s going to look so, so nice.”
New lighting for the building will likely be considered during a future meeting.
Another new business, Salvaged on 111 Artisan’s Way, was approved for new signs. Rose said that would be similar to the sign used by the former tenant, Sea La Vie.
Taylor Bank, on 24 North Main Street, was approved for replacement windows. Rose noted the windows were identical to ones put in at that location last year.
One item, installation of two lighting fixtures at the Berlin Butcher Shop on 101 William Street, was postponed until next month. Lisa Hall, the owner, did not attend the meeting in time.
“We did four [items] in like 25 minutes,” Rose said. “Carolyn [Duffy] and Dave [Engelhart] did such a good job in getting everyone exactly what they needed. It just makes it so much easier that we can look at everything ahead of time. Beautiful things are being done for downtown and I’m very excited.”
The next scheduled meeting of the Berlin Historic District Commission is Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m. at town hall.