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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2013-0124 Property Location: 102-110 North Main Street . Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Neoclassical/1910/Solon Beman, Architect/H.G. Christman, Builder Property Owner: John Freidline Landmark or District Designation: Local -Historic Landmark Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: John Mohler Studebaker built this eight storey classical revival style office structure in 1910. The fagade is comprised of six bays to the west and three to the south and is cohered with white terra cotta classical detailing. It is also clearly divided into three registers that are separated by strong projecting and intervening cornices. The bottom of each cornice is punctuated by volutes and honeysuckle designs, which where placed between each bay. The middle of the structure is articulated with a three bay system, which continues to the second intervening cornice, once again embellished with classical detailing. The top floor is further distinguished by the use of arched bays, which are topped by elaborate egg and dart molding. The overall decorative detail of the structure tends to reflect the impact of the Colombian Exposition of which the architect, Solon S. Beman, was a major participant. However, the frank expression of the steel frame links the building to the Chicago School of skyscraper construction. The building has a flat roof with robust projecting cornices that have egg and dart molding and decorated voluted console brackets. The windows are 1/1 double hung with simple decorated spandrels, except for the eighth floor, which has round even spans and cartouche keystones. ALTERATIONS: The structure has a modem aluminum stone front entrance and further modern black stone fronts a long the street. Aluminum has been added to the arches on the top storey windows. Concrete has been applied over the north side bricks. APPLICATION ITEMS: Hanging a 4' x 8' metal sign. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The Music Village, non-profit music school is located in the basement of the JMS building and this signage will help market their existence. A rendering of the proposed sign is included as well as a photograph of the actual sign. The sign conforms to Building Department's signage requirements and conforms to downtown design guidelines. Once the existing Pedro's signage is removed, The Music Village sign will be directly attached to the concrete on the north side of the building.- STANDARDS uilding. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Preservation Standards F. Signs No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super -graphics will also be disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. STAFF RECOMMENDATION. 'Staff recommends approval as it conforms to the guidelines. - . _ -Staff report prepared by Elicia D. Feasel, Assistant Director