HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Downtown Facade Grant for 410 5th Street RESOLUTION NO.09-229
RESOLUTION APPROVING DOWNTOWN FACADE GRANT
FOR 410 FIFTH STREET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Kim Sharp has submitted an application for a Downtown Facade Grant for the building
housing the Triplett real estate and insurance business at 410 Fifth Street; and,
WHEREAS,the request is for a$15,000 Downtown Facade Grant for$30,000 of facade improvements,
as well as$1,000 toward professional fees of$4,500; and,
WHEREAS,with the exception ofthe slope ofthe roof,the building generally meets the Downtown Design
Guidelines for non-historic buildings; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements include replacing the large windows with windows frames
maintaining and reinforcing the vertical proportions called for in the Guidelines, and the existing clay brick
masonry will be tuck-pointed where needed; and,
WHEREAS,limestone veneer accents will be added at various locations on the front facade; and,
WHEREAS,the existing sign perpendicular to Fifth Street will be remodeled with stone veneer,new iron
work,and two new lighted box signs; and,
WHEREAS,a new monument sign will be added parallel with Fifth Street with stone veneer over concrete
block and a lighted box sign; and,
WHEREAS, although the cost of the lighted box signs is not included in the cost estimate or requested
grant funds,the sign monument and the improvements to the existing sign structure are included and total$1,000;
and,
WHEREAS, although grant funds have supported signs on historic Main Street buildings that meet the
Design Guidelines,improvements to signs for non-historic buildings have not been included in grants thus far;and,
WHEREAS,it is staff s recommendation to deduct$500 from the requested grant(which is one-half of
the$1,000 cost of the sign improvements).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
Downtown Facade Grant in the amount of$14,500 for facade improvements to 410 Fifth Street,not including the
sign improvements,and the$1,000 for professional fees are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26'day of May,2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Larson
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll,Goodman,Larson,Mahayni,Popken,Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26'day of May,2009.