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CITY OF
WEST CHICA GO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved 2/23/21
MINUTES
WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 26, 2021
Members Present (via Zoom): City Staff (via Zoom):
Vince Malina (Chairman) John Sterrett, City Planner (Attended in-person)
Keith Letsche Sara Phalen, West Chicago City Museum
Richard Vigsnes
Reverend Bill Andrews Guests(via Zoom):
SueEllen Edwards Tony Wdowiarz
Billie Childress
Members Absent: Kerry Perry
None
1. Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Malina at 6:05p.m. A quorum was established
and all members participated through Zoom.
2. Certificate of Appropriateness Review
A. C.O.A. 20-23 -— 103 Ingalton Avenue — Armandina Camargo — Roof Shingle
Replacement
Armandina Camargo, property owner of the residence at 103 Ingalton Avenue, located in the
East Washington Street Historic District, is requesting approval to replace the existing 3-tab
roof shingles on the structure. The existing shingles have become weathered and damaged over
time and are in need of replacement. The applicant intends to remove the shingles down to the
deck. The new shingles will be IKO Dynasty architectural shingles with a Castle Gray color.
New flashing, turtle vents, and ridge cap will be installed as well.
After a brief discussion by the Commission, Chairman Malina made a motion to approve C.O.A.
20-23 as presented. Commissioner Letsche seconded the motion. The motion passed with an
all aye vote.
B. C.O.A. 21-01 — 527 Main Street — West Chicago Historical Society — Fence Panels
- The West Chicago Historical Society, owner of the Kruse House Museum at 527 Main Street,
is requesting approval to install fence panels as a backdrop for the Kruse Garden in the rear
(north) of the property. Although the Kruse house is not located within a historic district, it was
designated as a local landmark in April of 1994. As such, any construction or installation on the
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property requires approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historical Preservation
Commission.
The property currently has an existing five (5) foot chain link fence located along the rear lot
line of the property. A four (4) foot solid wooden fence had previously been located inside
this chain link fence. This wood fence had fallen into disrepair and was subsequently
removed. Upon removal of the old wood fence, a new four (4) foot solid wooden fence was
installed and attached to the chain link fence. This work was done without a permit. The fence
was installed with the finished side facing towards the subject property, rather than facing to
the neighboring property as is required by Code. The applicant is proposing to remove the
- wood fencing from the chain link fence, as instructed by staff, and separate them into five (5)
panels, each eight (8) feet in length with two (2) feet of separation between each panel. The
panels will moved further into the property and located two (2) feet from the existing chain
link fence and still run parallel with the property line. The panels will have the finished side
facing towards the subject property rather than toward the neighboring property.
While staff is of the opinion that the fence panels are appropriate for the Kruse House
property and in keeping with the intent of the landmark status of the property, the orientation
of the panels, as proposed, do not comply with the Zoning Code. The fence panels are
required to have the finished side facing toward the neighboring property. Staff previously
provided the applicant with recommendations on how to accomplish this such as using a
shadowbox fence instead of a solid fence or installing like-panels on the opposite side of the
proposed panels. If the Commission approves the Certificate of Appropriateness, they may
include a condition that either the panels be reversed so the finished side is facing out or that
another set of panels is installed on the opposite side with finished siding facing out.
Regardless of any condition related to requirement for the finished side facing out, the
building permit for these fence panels cannot be issued until this Zoning Code requirement is
satisfied.
The Commission discussed whether or not the fence panels are considered a fence and tabled
the discussion until next month for further discussion.
C. C.O.A. 21-02 — 138 W Washington Street — Source One — Window Signage
Source One Hospitality, owner of the 2-story commercial building at 138 West Washington
Street, is requesting approval to add window signage to the 2 windows on the front facade of
the building as well as to the entrance door. The applicant is proposing to apply one 7.8 square
foot vinyl decal featuring the logo of the business on each of the 2 windows. Each window
has an area of roughly 17 square feet, allowing the proposed 7.8 square foot window signage
to cover less than the maximum 50% of the window. The entrance door will have a 2.1 square
foot vinyl decal that includes the name and logo of the business. The total amount of window
signage proposed is 17.7 square feet, well below the 37.5 square feet of total signage
permitted on the front fagade of the building. No other signage exists on the front facade of
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After a brief discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Letsche made a motion to approve
C.O.A. 21-02 with the condition that the window signage be reduced in size to cover no more
' than 20% of the window area, in keeping with the HPC’s guidelines. Chairman Malina
seconded the motion. The motion passed with an all aye vote
3. Preliminary Review
None
4. Historic District/Landmark Update
_ None
5. Approval of October 26, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Letsche made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Andrews, to approve the
October 26, 2020 minutes as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes and zero no, the motion
carried.
6. Other Business
Mr. Sterrett stated that the annual report was included in the packet as well as the meeting dates
for 2021.
7. Adjournment
Chairman Malina a made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Letsche, to adjourn the
meeting. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. The meeting, at 6:39 p.m.,
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by,
John H. Sterrett, City Planner