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From the C of A application: "Sign Repair". From the contractors information submitted with the C of A application: 1. Reset heaved foundation concrete 2. Straighten bent/damaged section of pole (lower) 3. Fabricate new non -illuminated panel with raised lettering 4. Fabricate new ornamental figure 5. Fabricate new cross bracing with banner mounting provisions 6. Paint repairs and remaining sign structure 7. Create different seasonal banners DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Project will straighten, repair and paint an existing sign pole on the property. An ornamental comer/bracket feature will be fabricated for the top of the pole, as well as a non -illuminated panel that reads; "Historic Edgewater". Below that, a seasonally inspired decorative banner will be hung on newly added cross bracing. The banners will be made of vinyl and attached to the cross braces with a grommet/zip tie system. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Edgewater Place is a Rehabilitation District (b2) Rehabilitation Maintaining the existing character of the District, and whenever possible returning it to its original condition. Any rehabilitation would not require the removal of all original materials but would encourage the removal of all such materials which are incompatible with the defined elements of preservation for the District. The design of new construction or alteration would not require the duplication of the original design and construction, but should be compatible with the existing structures and the District's defined elements of preservation. The use of original materials or construction techniques would be encouraged, but contemporary methods and materials would be acceptable when compatible.' A. THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT Required Distinctive existing features such as parks, gardens, streetlights, fences, signs, benches, walkways, streets, alleys and building setbacks shall be retained. New plant materials, fencing, walkways, street lights, signs, and benches shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color. The riverfront character of the district shall be retained. Prohibited Existing relationships of buildings and their environments shall not be destroyed through widening existing streets, changing paving material, or by introducing inappropriately located new streets or parking lots incompatible with the character of the neighborhood. Signs, streetlights, benches, new plant materials, fencing, walkways, and paving materials which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. The erection of high walls or barriers which would alter the relationship of the houses and the river is prohibited. In erosion control efforts to preserve the riverbank, poured concrete, concrete slabs, concrete building blocks or other unsightly material shall not be used. The introduction of heavy trucks or similar vehicles in the District, with the exception of Lincolnway, shall be prohibited.