TO: Architectural Review Board Members
FROM: Gregg Harding, RPA, Historic Preservation Planner
DATE: 9/7/2022
SUBJECT:
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118 S. Palafox Street
Palafox Historic Business District / Zone C-2A
Final Review to Add a Front Decorative Gate
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BACKGROUND:
The Saenger Theater is requesting approval to add a new decorative gate to the front alcove entrance. The proposed gate will be metal with tube sections set in a tube frame and with custom-made metal Saenger logos attached to the front. The gate will be installed to open into the alcove and will remain open during normal business hours and events. They will be closed at night and on weekends when no events are planned.
Decorative gates for the main alcove were originally proposed in August 2014. ARB tabled the request to allow the applicant to return with more information, specifically examples from New Orleans or other areas showing gate installations at other Saenger Theaters. Materials and meeting minutes from 2014 are included in this packet.
Please find attached all relevant documentation for your review.
RECOMMENDED CODE SECTIONS
Sec. 12-3-27(f)(2)a. Palafox Historic Business District, Decision guidelines