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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: August 3, 2017 Application Number: 2017-0803 Property Location: 108 N Main Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Neo-Classical/1910/Solon Beman and H.G. Christman builder Property Owner: JMS Development, LLC Landmark or District Designation: Local Historic Landmark, ordinance # 8915-1998 Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: John Mohler Studebaker built this eight story Neo -Classical style office structure in 1910. The fagade is comprised of six bays to the west and three to the south and is covered 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 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 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: COA 2016-0705A approved replacement of the non -original storefronts at ground floor with new aluminum windows and sill flashing and 7 door openings with standard hardware. Vinyl/aluminum windows have been replaced with an historically appropriate Quaker style aluminum that will restore all full original window openings, including arched heads. Further approvals with COA 2016-0705A include: awnings, in-kind; close up windows behind elevator core; masonry restoration, in-kind; remove skylights; install stair tower and trash chute near center of north fagade, all finished in EIFS. COA 2016-0801A approved removal of JMS sign, and installation of blade sign, sign on north elevation', and Studebaker Lofts sign. _ APPLICATION ITEMS: See attached written description. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Installation of a fagade sign on the southernmost portion of the east facade of the JMS Building, approximately 90 feet above the first floor elevation, avoiding the historic architectural terra cotta. The overall dimensions of the sign will be 14'-5" wide by 27" tall, featuring Centier Bank's logo and lettering made out of white plastic faces placed in an aluminum frame. Maximum letter height will be 20", with remaining letters at 10" and 15". The sign will be internally illuminated LED, and secured to the brick fagade to meet the approval of the City Building Department and building codes. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: n/a STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Local Landmarks Groun B: The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. A. Maintenance