===== PDF PAGE 9 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM TITLE: Amendment to Tuner Junction Historic District Bounda- AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5 A. ries COMMISSION AGENDA DATE: 06-28-22 STAFF REVIEW: John Sterrett, City Planner SIGNATURE __________________________ ITEM SUMMARY: Attached is the process for amending the Historic District Boundaries. ACTION PROPOSED: Review and discussion on the process for amending the Historic District Boundaries. ===== PDF PAGE 10 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] The following outlines the basic process by which the Turner Junction Historic District may be amended per Chapter 4, Article V, Section 4-93 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago. 1. Application a. The Historical Preservation Commission, with at least 5 concurring votes, may apply to amend the boundaries of the Turner Junction Historic District. b. Such application shall include the name and address of the property owners within the amended boundaries, street address of affected properties, map of proposed boundaries, written proposal dictating reasons for proposed amendment, and indication of consent from affected property owners. 2. Preliminary Review a. The Historical Preservation Commission will schedule a preliminary hearing within 45 days of the submitted application. b. The property owners and relevant City departments are notified of the hearing. c. The commission will then determine if the application merits further consideration. 3. Property Owner Consent a. Following the Commission’s determination, notarized statements of consent are required from at least 66% of the affected property owners, with government taxing entities exempt. b. If this number is not reached, the procedure is terminated and no further action is taken. 4. Public Hearing a. A public hearing shall be scheduled within 60 days from when the property owner consent threshold is reached. b. Property owners within the proposed district shall be notified of the hearing, including date, time, place, and purpose of the hearing, via certified mail at least 30 days beforehand. c. Notification of the hearing shall also be published in a newspaper with the legal description and boundaries of the historic district as well as the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing. d. The Commission shall review all available information according to the attached standards. 5. Commission Decision a. Following the public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission has 30 days to recommend, reject, or modify the proposed amended District boundaries. b. A simple majority vote is needed to recommend the amended District boundaries. c. However, it is important to note that any modified proposal cannot change the property boundaries of the original designation or else a new application will have to be submitted 6. City Council Decision a. A simple majority vote is needed to approve the proposed amendment, and if so the property owners shall be notified of such decision. b. If the proposal is denied, the same application request cannot be submitted again for 90 days. c. No building permit shall be issued ===== PDF PAGE 11 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Standards for Historic District Designations (1) Significant value as part of the historical, cultural, artistic, social, ethnic or other heritage of the nation, state or community. (2) Its location as a site of a significant local, county, state or national event that may be likely to yield historical information. (3) Significant association with an important person or event in national, state or local history. (4) Representative of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type inherently valuable for the study of a period, style, craftsmanship, method of construction or use of indigenous materials and which may render it architecturally significant. (5) Notable work of master builder, designer, architect or artist whose individual genius has influenced an era. (6) Identifiable as an established and familiar visual feature in the community owning to its unique location or physical characteristics. (7) Any improvement that meets one or more of the above criteria shall also have sufficient integrity of location, design, materials, and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation or restoration. (8) Homogeneity of architectural design or dates of construction throughout the area. (9) Identifiable by clear and distinctive boundaries. (10) Repetition of distinguishing architectural or land use characteristics throughout the area. ===== PDF PAGE 12 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] DRAFT 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/Façade 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 façade, which is 35 square feet. The applicant is also proposing to remove the existing façade 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. 1 ===== PDF PAGE 13 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] 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 façade 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 façade. 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 2