===== PDF PAGE 1 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] WEST CH CAGO WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET Historical Preservation Commission Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. In response to a Disaster Declaration made by the Governor related to public health concerns, an in-person meeting, or a meeting conducted under the purview of the Open Meetings Act, is neither practical nor prudent; therefore, remote participation is permitted. Those wishing to participate in the Historical Preservation Commission meeting should use the City’s teleconference platform, Zoom. To do so, please visit www.zoom.us, or download the Zoom app, and click “JOIN A MEETING” at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 with the following login information: Meeting ID: 871 2675 5182 Password: 736172 Anyone wishing to provide public comment should send their written comments to City Hall. Written comments may be mailed to the City of West Chicago Community Development Department, 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 or by email to John Sterrett, City Planner, at jsterrett@westchicago.org. AGENDA 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum 2. Public Comment 3. Certificate of Appropriateness Review A. C.O.A. 21-19 — 200-202 Main Street — City of West Chicago — Flat Roof Replacement 4. Preliminary Review A. 134-136 Main Street — Continued preliminary discussion from January 25, 2022 5. Historic District/Landmark Updates A. Historic District Boundaries/Strategies 6. Approval of the Draft October 26, 2021 and January 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes 7. Other Business A. Approval of the Proposed 2022 Meeting Schedule 8. Adjournment CC: Mayor Mehul Patel, Public Works Director City Council John Sterrett, City Planner Michael Guttman, City Administrator Sara Phalen, City Museum Director Historical Preservation Commission Members News Media Tom Dabareiner, Community Development Director 475 Main Street T (630) 293-2200 Ruben Pineda West Chicago, Ilinois F (630) 293-3028 waver 60185 www.westchicago.org Nancy M. Smith Michael L Guttman ===== PDF PAGE 2 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] DRAFT WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING October 26, 2021 Members Present: City Staff: Vince Malina (Chairman) John Sterrett, City Planner Keith Letsche Mehul Patel, Public Works Director Reverend Bill Andrews Sara Phalen, Museum Director Richard Vigsnes SueEllen Edwards Guests: Jim Koehler Members Absent: None 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. 21-17 – 200 Main Street – City of West Chicago – Masonry/Exterior Renovations West Chicago Public Works Director Mehul Patel provided the Commission with an update on the proposed exterior renovations for the City-owned building at 200 Main Street. Plans for the masonry work, which were previously reviewed by the Commission at the August meeting, are included for review and discussion. Additional plans related to the chimney for the building were provided to the Commission. The City, at this time, is seeking approval from the Commission of the proposed plans. After a brief discussion, Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Letsche, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all aye, the motion carried. B. C.O.A. 21-14 – 203-205 Main Street – El 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 façade 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. A preliminary review of the COA 1 ===== PDF PAGE 3 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] application was conducted by the Historical Preservation Commission at the September 28, 2021 meeting. The Commission had no concerns and granted preliminary approval of the COA. After a brief discussion, Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by SueEllen Edwards, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion carried. C. C.O.A. 21-15 – 131 Fremont Street – Publishers Graphics – Awning Mr. Sterrett stated that Publishers Graphics, owner of 131 Fremont Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, represented by RG Asphalt and Concrete, is requesting approval to perform concrete repair work on existing damaged concrete around on the property. The work is being performed to repair hazardous cracks on the staircase and damaged concrete in the dock. This includes removing and replacing the existing concrete staircase at the entrance to the building and replacing the damaged concrete at the truck dock on the rear of the building. No work to the building is proposed. After a brief discussion, Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Letsche, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all aye, the motion carried. D. C.O.A. 21-16 – 249 E Washington Street – Koehler – Roof Mr. Sterrett stated that Jim and Lisa Koehler, owners of the single-family home at 249 East Washington Street in the East Washington Historic District, are requesting approval to replace existing roof shingles. The roof recently experienced a leak due to damaged shingles. The applicant is proposing replacing the existing architectural shingles with CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles to match the existing style. The existing color, Colonial Slate, will also be used on the new shingles. After a brief discussion, Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by SueEllen Edwards, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion carried. 3. Preliminary Review Mr. Sterrett stated that St. Mary’s Parish may be submitting a COA application soon to replace siding on their convent in the East Washington Street Historic District. 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 None 6. Approval of the September 28, 2021 Meeting Minutes Commissioner Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Vigsnes, to approve the September 28, 2021 meeting mintues The motion passed with an all aye vote. 2 ===== PDF PAGE 4 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] 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 6:25 p.m., was adjourned. Respectfully submitted by, John H. Sterrett, City Planner 3 ===== PDF PAGE 5 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] DRAFT WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING January 25, 2022 Members Present: City Staff: Vince Malina (Chairman) (Arrived 6:12) John Sterrett, City Planner Keith Letsche (Arrived 6:15) Sara Phalen, Museum Director Reverend Bill Andrews Richard Vigsnes SueEllen Edwards Crystal Noland-Rianni Guests: Sharon Urban of St. Mary’s Phil Richardson Members Absent: None 1. Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Vigsnes at 6:10p.m. A quorum was established. 2. Certificate of Appropriateness Review A. C.O.A. 21-18 – 417-419 E Washington Street – St. Mary’s Parish St. Mary’s Parish is proposing to install new siding on their convent home and detached garage at 417-419 East Washington Street in the East Washington Street Historic District. The work includes removing the existing wood siding down to the wall sheathing, installing one-quarter inch insulation and installing double 4-inch vinyl siding to closely replicate the existing 3-inch clapboard and cedar shake styles. The new siding will substantially match the existing siding in style and colors. The colors for the new siding will consist of a “bayou” blue for the cedar shakes near the top of the home and a “sagebrook” green for the clapboard siding. The petitioner will provide a comparison during the meeting of the proposed double 4-inch siding and a 3-inch clapboard option. After a brief discussion, Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Letsche, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all aye, the motion carried. 3. Preliminary Review Mr. Sterrett stated that the property at 134-136 Main Street in the Turner Junction Historic District is under contract with Aspen Venture Group, Inc. Aspen would like to demolish the existing commercial building on the property and develop a 3-story, 4 stories from Turner Court, mixed-use building with commercial uses on Main Street and Turner Court and residential uses above. No renderings or conceptual plans have been submitted for the proposed building. 1 ===== PDF PAGE 6 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] The existing building is 2 stories from Main Street and 3 stories from Turner Court. The building is an International Style commercial structure. According to the property survey for the Turner Junction Historic District, the 134 Main Street portion was constructed in 1952 with the 136 Main Street portion constructed in the 1860s. 134 Main Street was the site of the former Morning Star Saloon, which was torn down prior to 1949. The survey from 1990 identifies this building as non-contributing and not a candidate for local landmark status. The building is considered to be in good condition based on the survey but staff cannot verify if this is still accurate. Phil Richardson of Aspen Venture Group was present to describe the proposed project. The Commission discussed allowing the building to come down. The Commission had no objections to the building coming down provided that, to the greatest extent possible, the existing limestone on the back of the building be preserved. 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 6:40 p.m., was adjourned. Respectfully submitted by, John H. Sterrett, City Planner 2