Re: Certificate of Appropriateness Under The s3

RESOLUTION NO.______

RE: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE 1961, JUNE 13, P.L. 282 (53 SECTION 8004) AND BETHLEHEM ORDINANCE NO. 3952 AS AMENDED.

WHEREAS, it is proposed to install light fixtures, signs, AC condensing units, and to replace exterior railings at 55 W. Lehigh St.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bethlehem that a Certificate of Appropriateness is hereby granted for the work.

Sponsored by: (s)

ADOPTED BY COUNCIL THIS DAY OF

(s) President of Council

ATTEST:

(s) City Clerk HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

CASE # 1405– It is proposed to install light fixtures, signs, AC condensing units, and to replace exterior railings at 55 W. Lehigh St. OWNER: Donovan Family Partnership

The HARB upon motion by Mrs. Shelly and seconded by Mr. Benner adopted the proposal that City Council issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work described herein:

1 The proposal to install light fixtures, signs, HVAC condensing units, and to replace exterior railings at 55 W. Lehigh St. was presented by Roger McTague

2 New light fixtures will be installed on the exterior of the building as proposed. The new light fixtures will have a copper finish. The lights will be located above the doors on the west, north, and south. The lights will be incandescent.

3 Two new signs will be installed. The sign for the architectural office will be a2’ x 2’ square hung on a decorative black bracket. It will have a yellow-orange background with teal logo, black lettering and a black border. The train depot sign will be 5’ 6” wide by 1’ tall. The background will be cream with dark brown lettering. It will also have a dark brown border. The sign supports will match the rafters and be painted cream.

4 All lettering on the signs will be serif style.

5 Two AC condensing units will be located under the existing platform on the south. The units will be covered by grating inset into the platform deck as proposed.

6 The new railing will be fabricated of powder coated aluminum in a dark green color to match the building accent color. The railing will have 4” x 4” support posts alternating with 3” x3” support posts. The guard will be 3’ 6” in height. The pickets will be ¾” square. The top rail will have a traditional shape.

7 The motion to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness was unanimously approved.

Date of Meeting: May 6, 2009 Title: Historic Officer