(Nov. 10, 2016) The Berlin Historic District Commission discussed the following items during a meeting at Town Hall on Nov. 2:
Signs
The commission unanimously approved a sandblasted, hanging wooden sign at Edward Jones on 29 Broad Street.
Although the applicant asked for exterior lettering, not always a given for Main Street businesses, Chairwoman Carol Rose said that would not be a problem at that location.
More signs, ice cream
Paving the way for the new location of the Chincoteague, Virginia-based Island Creamery, the commission unanimously approved new signs for the shop, on 120 North Main Street.
That location formerly housed Cupcakes in Bloom.
Owner Kelly Conklin said the new sign would be carved vinyl with raised letters, and that the shop would be open “as soon as we can.”
“Welcome to Berlin. We’re excited!” Rose said.
Lighting, landscaping
Although no one from the Blacksmith restaurant was present and at least some work had already been done, the commission still granted unanimous approval for new exterior lighting and renovations related to outdoor deck seating at the restaurant on 104 Pitts Street.
Rose said the commission could either postpone its decision, or simply act. The board chose the latter.
“Personally, it looks 1,000 times better,” Rose said.
New paint job
By yet another unanimous vote, the commission granted approval for a new coat of paint on the exterior front of Coconut Bay on 18 Williams Street.
Commission member Mary Moore called the new color “very inviting,” adding, “that little street there needs all the help it can get.”
Signs
The commission unanimously approved a sandblasted, hanging wooden sign at Edward Jones on 29 Broad Street.
Although the applicant asked for exterior lettering, not always a given for Main Street businesses, Chairwoman Carol Rose said that would not be a problem at that location.
More signs, ice cream
Paving the way for the new location of the Chincoteague, Virginia-based Island Creamery, the commission unanimously approved new signs for the shop, on 120 North Main Street.
That location formerly housed Cupcakes in Bloom.
Owner Kelly Conklin said the new sign would be carved vinyl with raised letters, and that the shop would be open “as soon as we can.”
“Welcome to Berlin. We’re excited!” Rose said.
Lighting, landscaping
Although no one from the Blacksmith restaurant was present and at least some work had already been done, the commission still granted unanimous approval for new exterior lighting and renovations related to outdoor deck seating at the restaurant on 104 Pitts Street.
Rose said the commission could either postpone its decision, or simply act. The board chose the latter.
“Personally, it looks 1,000 times better,” Rose said.
New paint job
By yet another unanimous vote, the commission granted approval for a new coat of paint on the exterior front of Coconut Bay on 18 Williams Street.
Commission member Mary Moore called the new color “very inviting,” adding, “that little street there needs all the help it can get.”