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Design Review Committee Meeting - May 27, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, May 27, 2026
BodyEvansville, Indiana
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, May 27, 2026
StatusFILED
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Ahead and call this design review committee meeting to order on Wednesday, May 27th.

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In the downtown area, we have one submission.

0:12

Action that we are going to uh talk about later.

0:16

The first is in the Jacobsville area.

0:19

It's at 1516 North Main Street, which is Dream Center.

0:26

And if you'd like to tell us a little bit about the project.

0:32

I think here.

0:34

And we're I'm representing Dream Center for the requested permits for new signage.

0:42

It's actually existing signage.

0:48

So it was awarded through our signs and support grant.

0:58

Let me see the north and the east side of the building.

1:03

And then along with uh window perf we would be removing their existing and putting new on the west side along with the north side.

1:16

So it's the same size signage that they currently have.

1:21

And then instead of it being white with a blue logo, it's going to be blue with a white logo.

1:28

And then, and I have samples of the material that we would propose for the actual signage.

1:36

It's the exact same signage, is what they have.

1:40

And then the window perfection on two of their gym doors.

1:45

They want that on there.

1:47

So when their students are in there, it's kind of a privacy issue as far as you can't see who's in there in different things.

1:55

So I have samples of that as well.

1:58

It's the um is the um signage.

2:03

You got the sample, it's so it's uh metal with a vinyl applique on it.

2:09

Is that how the signage works?

2:10

It's an alumnum composite material.

2:12

Okay, where it's aluminum skinned and has a composite material in the center of it.

2:17

Okay.

2:18

Very verbal, it's going against the building, so shouldn't be any damage with wind or anything like that.

2:24

Gotcha.

2:25

And it's just replacing the signage that is there, basically.

2:28

Yes.

2:28

Okay.

2:35

Yeah.

2:36

Can I get a motion to approve?

2:38

Approved.

2:39

A motion.

2:40

Yep.

2:40

Second.

2:41

Um, okay, thank you.

2:43

Everybody's in favor.

2:45

Yeah, everybody in favor say aye.

2:47

I.

2:48

Aye.

2:49

Any opposed.

2:50

Okay.

2:51

I it has a form that you will use that to go to area plan or building commission to get your permits.

2:58

And it says that that design review has um signed off, and then so you can do that now.

3:06

Yeah, he's gonna give that to you, and then you can get your permits with that.

3:10

Now, whatever they have requirements, but this gets you through needing redevelopment approval.

3:18

Here you are.

3:20

Great.

3:20

Thank you.

3:21

Thank you.

3:22

Thank you.

3:23

Do I close it then?

3:25

Um, it's all one of you.

3:27

Gotcha.

3:29

So our next submission is in the downtown area, um, is made on behalf of Elaine Middleman.

3:36

Um, it's for replacement of windows at 300 Main Street.

3:40

Uh, if you guys would like to come forward and tell us a little bit about yourselves and the project.

3:45

Sure.

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Summary of Proceedings

Design Review Committee Meeting - May 27, 2026

The Design Review Committee met on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to consider two submissions: signage replacement at the Dream Center and window replacement at a downtown condo building. Both projects were approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • Dream Center Signage (1516 North Main Street, Jacobsville): A representative presented a request for new signage on the north and east sides of the building, plus window perforation film on two gym doors for privacy. The proposed signage is the same size as the existing but changes color from white with blue logo to blue with white logo. Materials are aluminum composite with vinyl applique. The existing signage is being replaced with an identical design. No concerns were raised.
  • Window Replacement at 300 Main Street: David Grimes (Code Shield Construction Group) and Brian Helfrick (Renewal by Anderson) presented a plan to replace windows in four condos (two on the second floor, one on the rear, one on the fourth floor). The new windows are designed to replicate the existing appearance, with simulated divided lights and energy-efficient glazing. The condo board approved the project. Committee members questioned whether the new windows would match the old ones in tint and appearance; the applicants stated that mullions, frame color, and opening sizes are identical, though the glazing may have a slight tint. It was noted that other windows in the building had been replaced previously without permits, but these applicants were following proper procedure.

Key Outcomes

  • Dream Center Signage: Motion to approve, seconded, all in favor (ayes). Approved. The representative received a form to take to the area plan or building commission to obtain permits.
  • Window Replacement at 300 Main Street: Motion to approve, seconded, all in favor (ayes). Approved. Written approval was provided to the applicants to present to the building commissioner or area plan office for permits.

Meeting Transcript

Ahead and call this design review committee meeting to order on Wednesday, May 27th. In the downtown area, we have one submission. Action that we are going to uh talk about later. The first is in the Jacobsville area. It's at 1516 North Main Street, which is Dream Center. And if you'd like to tell us a little bit about the project. I think here. And we're I'm representing Dream Center for the requested permits for new signage. It's actually existing signage. So it was awarded through our signs and support grant. Let me see the north and the east side of the building. And then along with uh window perf we would be removing their existing and putting new on the west side along with the north side. So it's the same size signage that they currently have. And then instead of it being white with a blue logo, it's going to be blue with a white logo. And then, and I have samples of the material that we would propose for the actual signage. It's the exact same signage, is what they have. And then the window perfection on two of their gym doors. They want that on there. So when their students are in there, it's kind of a privacy issue as far as you can't see who's in there in different things. So I have samples of that as well. It's the um is the um signage. You got the sample, it's so it's uh metal with a vinyl applique on it. Is that how the signage works? It's an alumnum composite material. Okay, where it's aluminum skinned and has a composite material in the center of it. Okay. Very verbal, it's going against the building, so shouldn't be any damage with wind or anything like that. Gotcha. And it's just replacing the signage that is there, basically. Yes. Okay. Yeah. Can I get a motion to approve? Approved. A motion. Yep. Second. Um, okay, thank you. Everybody's in favor. Yeah, everybody in favor say aye. I. Aye. Any opposed. Okay. I it has a form that you will use that to go to area plan or building commission to get your permits. And it says that that design review has um signed off, and then so you can do that now. Yeah, he's gonna give that to you, and then you can get your permits with that. Now, whatever they have requirements, but this gets you through needing redevelopment approval. Here you are. Great.

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