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WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved 6.28.22
WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
May 24, 2022
Members Present: City Staff:
Vince Malina John Sterrett, City Planner
Keith Letsche Mehul Patel, Public Works Director
Richard Vigsnes
SueEllen Edwards
Reverend Bill Andrews Guests:
Members Absent:
Crystal Noland-Rianni
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.
2. Certificate of Appropriateness Review
A. C.O.A. 22-03 — 142 W Washington Street — La Cocina de Maria — Sign/Facade
Mr. Sterrett stated that Maria Garcia, owner of 142 W Washington Street in the Turner
Junction Historic District, is requesting approval for a new wall sign on the two-story
commercial building for the restaurant “La Cocina de Maria”. The previous wall sign had
become faded and damaged over time. The applicant installed a new sign without a building
permit or COA approval and subsequently put in violation. The new sign consists of
individual letters that say the name of the restaurant. The area that encompasses the new
lettering is 34 square feet and complies with the maximum square footage allowed for the
facade, which is 35 square feet.
The applicant is also proposing to remove the existing facade material surrounding the
entrance to the restaurant. The existing material is made of plywood with a design intended to
look like brick. The plywood material is in in very bad condition with weather damage and is
pulling away from the building. The applicant is proposing to replace it with tile. The existing
lap siding above the first floor and on the side of the building will remain. Samples of the tile
will be brought to the meeting.
According to the Historical Districts Property Survey, the building was originally constructed
as a Victorian building in the 1880s. The Survey states the building is contributing to the
Turner Junction Historic District but is not a candidate for local landmark status.
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 ayes the motion carried.
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B. C.O.A. 22-04 -— 134-136 Main Street — Aspen Venture Group — Exterior
Renovation/Addition
Mr. Sterrett stated that Phil Richardson of Aspen Venture Group, contract purchaser of 134-
136 Main Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval to perform a
complete exterior renovation of the existing 2-story mixed use commercial building. The
applicant proposes to completely remove the existing fagade of the building and replace with
new masonry, windows, and doors. The applicant is also proposing to add an additional story
to the building. The Commission reviewed the proposal to demolish the existing building in
January of this year and was supportive of its removal with the potential to preserve the
limestone on the rear of the building as much as possible. At the February meeting, the
applicant stated that reusing the existing limestone wall may not be feasible given its current
condition but would be able to salvage other parts of the building.
The applicant has supplied renderings of the proposed building showing the view from Main
Street as well as from Turner Court. Preliminary building elevations and a scope of work have
also been provided.
With the petitioner absent, the Commission had a brief discussion on the proposal and offered
comments, including reconsideration of the blonde brick in the middle of the building and
utilizing any of the existing limestone into the rear fagade.
No action was taken by the Commission on this application.
3. Historic District Boundaries
The Commission discussed the possibility of amending the historic district boundaries to
exclude areas identified for future development. At the next meeting, staff will bring an outline
of steps needed to be taken for amendment to occur.
4. Approval of the Draft April 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Vigsnes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, to approve the
draft meeting meetings of April 26, 2022. With a vote voice of four (4) ayes and one (1)
abstention, the motion carried.
5. Update on 200-202 Main Street Masonry Repair
Public Works Director Patel provided an update to the Commission on the masonry repair at
200-202 Main Street and that the work will be completed soon. Some of the brick that was
removed from the parapet was determined by the masonry contractor to be in poor condition
and disposed of. Other brick that could be salvaged was reused. The Commission noted that the
building looked excellent from the repairs.
6. 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 Historical Preservation Commission, at
7:06 p.m., adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by,
John H. Sterrett, City Planner