HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Downtown Facade Grant for 311 Main Street RESOLUTION NO. 07-343
RESOLUTION APPROVING DOWNTOWN FACADE GRANT FOR
311 MAIN STREET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the business owner ofNature's Touch and the property owner of the Sheldon-Munn
Hotel building in which this business is located are requesting a$4,408 Downtown Facade Grant for a
new fabric awning and masonry work at 311 Main Street; and,
WHEREAS, the architectural and historical significance of the Sheldon-Munn Hotel is well
known; and,
WHEREAS,the hotel is representative of many similar-scaled commercial fronts unifying many
buildings of different sizes in downtown Ames, and the proposed work will reveal these design
characteristics of the building; and,
WHEREAS,the existing wood covering will be removed and tuck-pointing and other work will
be done to restore this first-floor front to the original architectural design; and,
WHEREAS, a fabric awning with the business name will be added, as well as a hanging blade
sign for pedestrian emphasis; and,
WHEREAS,the Downtown Design Guidelines ensure that the City assists in preserving facades
and making facade improvements that are consistent with the historical character of downtown; and,
WHEREAS, the project will remove existing wood facade elements that are inconsistent with
the historical style that the City intends to preserve, and it will restore some brick areas and add a
historically appropriate awning with a sign.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
a Downtown Facade Grant in the amount of$4,408 for 311 Main Street is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`'' day of July, 2007.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Larson
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t'day of July, 2007.