The Historic and Design Review Commission approved a revised signage option for 451 Soledad (item 12) after the applicant presented an inset, vertical (blade-style) option that DRC members favored.

Blake Custer, the applicant, said the design in Option B fits within the vertical opening near Main Street and moves the display further from the river. The commission heard that the applicant had reduced the sign’s size significantly from an earlier, larger horizontal sign and that the revised Option B integrates with the building’s openings and façade.

Commissioners praised the applicant’s work with the Design Review Committee and noted the revised option was "much better," with Commissioner Cervantes highlighting that the new placement avoided clashing horizontal lines. The commission approved Option B with staff stipulations intended to preserve the building’s architectural integrity and ensure required materials and mounting details are provided to staff for final administrative review.

Votes at a glance: Approved (unanimous on record). Recorded yes votes included Mammon, Galloway, Givada, Grupe, Cervantes, Holland, Fester and Chair J. Maurice Gibbs.

Staff will prepare the certificate of appropriateness and the applicant should follow the stipulated material and mounting specifications before any installation.