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CIT O F
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WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved 10/26/21
MINUTES
WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
September 28, 2021
Members Present: City Staff:
Vince Malina (Chairman) John Sterrett, City Planner
Keith Letsche Sara Phalen, Museum Director
Richard Vigsnes
SueEllen Edwards Guests:
Nafees Siddiqui
Members Absent: Irma Proa
Reverend Bill Andrews
1. Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Malina at 6:00p.m. A quorum was established.
2. Certificate of Appropriateness Review
A. C.O.A. 21-12 — 185 W Washington Street — Miguel Gonzalez - Fence
This item was tabled.
B. C.O.A. 21-13 — 129 E Washington Street — Siddiqui — Driveway
Mr. Sterrett stated that Nafees Siddiqui, petitioner and owner of 129 E Washington Street in
the East Washington Street Historic District, is requesting approval to widen an existing
driveway by three feet as well as to widen to the existing approach by an additional three feet.
The property contains a two-story single-family detached residential home with an existing
asphalt driveway and approach. The expansion will be constructed with asphalt as well and
will be ten feet in length to fill a missing link from the street to the driveway. The proposed
widening will comply with all zoning requirements for driveways.
Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by SueEllen Edwards, to approve the Certificate
of Appropriateness with the following conditions:
1) The driveway shall be constructed with asphalt including 6 inches of gravel base and 2.5
inches of asphalt.
2) The driveway shall be widened no more than 3 feet on the west side between the sidewalk
and the existing north/south sidewalk perpendicular to the street.
3) The driveway shall be widened no more than 2 feet on the east side between the sidewalk
and the driveway taper near the rear of the house.
475 Main Street T (630) 293-2200 Ruben Pineda
West Chicago, Illinois F (630) 293-3028 mayor
60185 www.westchicago.org Nancy M. Smith ba L Guttman

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4) The driveway approach shall be widened no more than 3 feet on the west side and no more
than 2 feet on the east side.
The motion passed with an all aye vote.
3. Preliminary Review — 203-205 Main Street — E] Coco Loco — Awning
Mr. Sterrett stated that El Coco Loco restaurant, represented by Miguel and Irma Proa, owners of
203-205 Main Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval to install a
Sunbrella straight-slope awning with dark red fabric on the front fagade of the restaurant building.
The installation of the awning will be above the main entrance to the restaurant off Galena Street.
The awning will be 5 feet, 10 inches in length and have a height of 24 inches with side curtains
and a valance. The awning will be located 8 feet above the grade in front of the door. The awning
will contain the name of the restaurant, “El Coco Loco” on the front of the awning and the south
side curtain facing Main Street. No lighting is proposed for the awning. The proposed signage
complies with the Zoning Code.
Members of the Commission had no objections to this request and were comfortable with the
preliminary review. The Commission would take action on the application at the next Commission
meeting.
4. Historic District/Landmark Update
Mr. Sterrett provided an update on the status of the proposed townhome development in the
downtown as well as the proposed multi-use development along Main Street.
5. Other Business
Commissioner Letsche provided an update on the vacant house at 209 E Washington Street.
6. Approval of the July 27, 2021 and August 24, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Letsche, to approve the July
27, 2021 and August 24, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction to the July 27, 2021 minutes
under item 2 A to note that the size and style of a proposed fence will match the “original” fence,
rather than the “existing” fence. The motion passed with an all aye vote.
6. Adjournment
Chairman Malina a made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Vigsnes, to adjourn the meeting.
With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. The meeting, at 6:33 p.m., was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by,
John H. Sterrett, City Planner