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STAFF REPORT <br /> CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A <br /> CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS <br /> Application Number: 2004-0804 <br /> Property Location: Palais Royal <br /> 201 North Michigan Street <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 <br /> Property Owner: City of South Bend <br /> Designation: State Landmark <br /> Rating: Outstanding--13 <br /> This building is not a local landmark, so our approval or rejection of this Application is <br /> an advisory one, intended to facilitate and speed up the process of decision making at the State <br /> level. <br /> The side of this building is itself so colorful and distinctive,that adding an additional sign <br /> would seem to be gilding the lily; adding an embellishment that obscures a facade more <br /> impressive than the embellishment. Additionally,the nicely proportioned canopy that City <br /> Awning installed over the main door on the Colfax side is effective at distinguishing the entry to <br /> passers-by. <br /> Both the existing canopy, and the proposed sign, are artistically designed and <br /> proportioned; of good quality materials. <br /> This having been said, staff believes that the principle determinant in whether or not to <br /> approve the sign should be whether or not it would.damage the masonry wall to which it would <br /> be attached, and whether or not it could be removed at a later date without leaving scars on the <br /> building. If it would do no damage, and could be removed without leaving visible holes or <br /> damaging traces, than the HPC should advise that permission should not be withheld. <br /> On the other hand, if this sign would damage the building facade, or if it would be <br /> impossible to remove without visible traces or other damage, than the HPC should advise <br /> that permission be denied. <br />