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Chicago landmark commission approves cubs plans, but they must meet some conditions. No doubt it will still get done.

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Proposed signage is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and the Commission’s approval of the proposed sign should not be considered indicative of how it may consider other similar proposed signs in the future, both in terms of the specific proposal as well as relative to the cumulative visual impact of signage on the historic and architectural character of the ballpark. Additionally, the Chicago Cubs may wish to consider submitting a Master Sign Program to govern the future review and approval of signage if additional signs are contemplated.

A Master Sign Program? I’m thinking the Cubs don’t have one of those, yet, anyway.

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by Al Yellon on Jan 31, 2012 11:20 AM CST reply actions  

Maybe.

But I have not heard of any such plan.

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by Al Yellon on Feb 1, 2012 6:58 AM CST up reply actions  

I don't think it was an actual requirement from the city...

rather, it was more like a way to assure folks the Toyota sign was a one-time thing, i.e. addressing any signage-creep concerns. Before any other major signage changes would take place, the Cubs would supposedly put together a detailed master sign program and review with proper authorities.

If nothing has happened on this front, then this was probably just another crumb the Cubs tossed to Ald. Tunney so he could tell everyone in the ward how he faced down the big bad Cubs again…

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by ballhawk on Feb 1, 2012 9:55 AM CST up reply actions  

I knew this was not in the Sports section when I saw the horn rimmed glasses

Bottom line: Make sure the color matches and everything is fine from the landmark commission.

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by RiskyBusiness on Jan 31, 2012 12:09 PM CST reply actions  

My biggest hope for this dubious idea...

…is that Rizzo becomes famous for bouncing home runs off the damn thing.

I enjoy this website because it's so interesting to see folks pole vaulting over mouse turds.

by BAMACOLONEL on Jan 31, 2012 12:18 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

^Yes to this!^

We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 is going into the Hall of Fame!!

by mrcubsfan on Jan 31, 2012 12:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Ian Stewart, too.

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by daver on Jan 31, 2012 2:09 PM CST up reply actions  

That might infringe on

Banks Boulevard though.

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by RynoHoF on Jan 31, 2012 6:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Provide details, colors, etc. of chain link fence in front of sign;

I’m puzzled by this. I don’t see a chain link fence in front of the sign.

Are they referring to the basket? Have any of them ever actually seen the inside of the park?

by CJK on Jan 31, 2012 1:12 PM CST reply actions  

And you're not supposed to see the fence

If you were sitting behind the Cubs dugout, you sould see the information – or advertisement – on the LED board, but not the fence in front of it. This is standard for the LED boards that are on or near the playing surface.

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by RiskyBusiness on Jan 31, 2012 1:43 PM CST up reply actions  

It does appear they're talking about the basket.

Someone needs to give the commission a lesson in Wrigley Field.

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by Al Yellon on Jan 31, 2012 1:59 PM CST up reply actions  

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