HomeMy Public PortalAbout20181016 - Hopkinton Historic District Commission - Meeting MinutesTOWN OF HOPKINTON
HOPKINTON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St, Hopkinton, MA
MEETING MINUTES
Committee Members Present: Amy Ritterbusch, Beth Watson, Melanie Smith, Jeanette Thomson
Committee Members Absent: Beth Kelly, Mike Auen, Maryanne Chambers
Also Present: Georgia Wilson, Town Planner, and Corey Walker, Signorama
8:11 PM Amy Ritterbusch called the meeting to order
1.43 Main Street - Muffin House Cafe - Sign Review
a.After a brief discussion, Melanie Smith made a motion that the Muffin House sign was an
exterior architectural detail so insignificant as to its effect on the district that it could be
reviewed without the need for a public hearing. The motion was seconded by Beth Watson.
VOTE: Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 0
b.Certificate of Appropriateness - Corey Walker of Signorama presented on behalf of the
applicant. He stated that he would be using the same sign band, painted the same color (black)
and using the same letter material (formed plastic gold lettering). The commission gave the
feedback that the typeface should less blocky and should be a little smaller, similar in size to the
existing Hopkinton Gourmet lettering, 14” tall, and have some more space on the sides. Mr
Walker had a catalog of typefaces with him and the commission looked through them with him
and suggested he try Clarendon, Roman or Garamond fonts. The commission felt that they
would like to see the new design before approving a certificate and scheduled another meeting
for 10/22/18 at 6PM for this purpose.
2.Approve Meeting Minutes 09-12-18. A motion was made by Jeanette Thomson and seconded by
Melanie Smith. VOTE: Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 0
Next meeting dates:
●Monday, Oct 22 at 6:00 PM - Location TBD
●Thursday, Nov 1 at 7:00 PM, HCAM Studios (77 Main St)
8:31 PM Adjournment - Motion to Adjourn made by Beth Watson seconded by Melanie Smith. VOTE: Yes
4, No 0, Abstain 0
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Ritterbusch, Chair
Approved on Date: 11/29/18