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SPECIAL GUEST Bob introduced Mr. William Aftora from Impact signs. Mr. Aftora is the President of Impact Signs. Impact has made signs for various cities including the "[n1e16ome.. to Lakewood" signs. Sharon had met with Mr. Aftor.a earlier and discussed what type of signs we needed for the Butternut Historic District. At this earlier meeting Mr. Aftora offered to make some preliminary sketches and bring some examples of his work. Mr..Aftora recommended that the'sign be made of redwood (which is one of the hardest woods). He suggested that the sign be 4-5 feet wide by 2-2-1/2 feet high and 2-1/2 inches thick mounted on 2 posts. The process for manufacturing the sign is to cover the surface with a plastic compound and to "Burn" in an impres- sion (lettering and design) with a"Sand Blaster". The cost of the sign would be approximately $1,000.00. Mr. Aftora also presented a book of sketches and a sketch for the Butternut Historical sign (See Attached EXHIBIT "A"). 1) NUMBER OF SIGNS Mike suggested that 3 signs would be needed and Bob discussed the possibility of more signs might be needed at busy intersec- tions. Betty suggested that we start with 2 signs - one on each end of Butternut Ridge Road along with customized street namesigns at all intersections. 2) SITE OF THE SIGNS The LC felt that 5 feet wide was too wide for the sign. It was generally decided that the ideal size would be in the neighborhood of 3 feet by 3 feet. 3) DESIGN OF THE SIGN Betty suggested that there be a Butternut Tree leaf design on the sign. Mike recommended that .the wording "BUTTERNUT RIDGE HISTORIC DISTRICT" appear on the face of the sign so as to distinguish the area as a Historic District and not just a street name. The face of the sign should have large lettering for HISTORIC DISTRICT" and the type of lettering should be distinct so as to facilitate legibility. An example of sign shapes are attached as EXHDIT" "B". -2-