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City
WEST CHI ICAG
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved 1/24/23
WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
November 22, 2022
Members Present: City Staff:
Keith Letsche John Sterrett, City Planner
Wendy Christman
Richard Vigsnes
SueEllen Edwards Guests: Matt Myers, Wiant House Properties, LLC
Dave Sabathne, Western DuPage Chamber
of Commerce
Members Absent:
Vince Malina
Reverend Bill Andrews
Crystal Noland-Rianni
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Letsche at 6:05 p.m. Roll call found Vice
Chairman Letsche, and Commissioners Edwards, Visgnes, and Christman present. With four
members present, a quorum was established.
2. Public Comment — None.
3. Certificate of Appropriateness Review
A. C.0.A. 22-06 — 151 W Washington Street — Wiant House — Height Increase to the Existing
Rear Addition to the Wiant House
Mr. Sterrett stated that Wiant House Properties, LLC, owner of 151 W Washington Street in the
Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to
increase the height of the existing rear addition to the building known as the Wiant House. The
applicant intends to renovate the interior of the building for a future bakery/café. Included in the
renovation is raising the floor within the existing rear addition so that it is even with the floor of
the main structure. Currently, the floor in the existing rear addition and the floor in the main
structure create a split-level floor plan. The back area of the entire structure will serve as the
kitchen and the applicant desires to make this space more functional by removing the split-level
aspect. To do so, the applicant must raise the overall height of the existing addition on the rear of
the building.
The applicant intends to remove the roof of the existing rear addition and will raise the floor and
walls in the existing rear addition to be level with the first floor of the main portion of the Wiant
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House. A new roof with a roofline and shingles that match the rear elevation of the Wiant House
will be incorporated into the existing rear building addition. The applicant then intends to install
hardwood siding, painted a dark red, on the raised exterior wall area of the existing building
addition, approximately 5 feet.
Staff raised concerns with the applicant that the proposed hardwood, which was originally
proposed to be painted white, will not be consistent with the existing materials on the overall
structure. Although the portion of the building the hardwood is being added to is not the original
structure, the new material will be publicly visible and may detract from the rest of the structure.
The applicant and their contractor, at the suggestion of staff, began investigating using a thin
brick veneer that would match the existing brick on the rear addition. The applicant has indicated
that solid brick is not possible because of structural limitations to the existing rear building
addition.
The Wiant House is considered a candidate for local landmark status and is contributing to the
Turner-Junction Historic District. Constructed in 1869, it consists of the Second Empire
architectural style and was originally the home of Joel Wiant, an early settler of the City. The
Wiant House remains an important historical asset of the Historic District and the City overall.
The Commission discussed alternatives to the proposed dark red wood boards on the rear of the
building, including utilizing white boards instead. After determining that white would create a
more attractive appearance on the building instead of the proposed dark red, Commissioner
Vigsnes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Christman, to approve the COA application
with the condition that the proposed wood boards will be painted white rather than dark red.
With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried.
B. C.0.A. 22-07 — 828 S Neltnor Boulevard — Gates Knoll Residence — Roof Replacement
Mr. Sterrett stated that Orange Elephant Roofing is requesting approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness to replace the existing roof on the house at 828 South Neltnor Boulevard,
owned by Michael Gunther. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing shingles and
decking and will install IKO Dynasty architectural shingles with a Frostone Grey color. The
existing white gutters and downspouts will be replaced with 5-inch white gutters and
downspouts. No other changes to the exterior of the house nor the property are proposed
The property was locally landmarked in December of 1997 and is therefore subject to COA
review and approval prior to any modifications to the exterior of the home or property. The
Georgian home was built in the mid-19" Century. It is known as the “Gates Knoll Residence”
after John “Bet a Million” Gates, the founder of Texaco Oil, who had previously lived in the
house.
After a brief discussion on the proposed COA application, Commissioner Edwards made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Christman, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice
vote of all ayes, the motion carried.

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4. Preliminary Review
Mr. Sterrett presented a proposal for window signage at 210 Main Street for the future retail store
“Casa Leon”. A COA application has been submitted to install two window signs, one on each of
the two windows at the entrance. Both of the signs comply with the Zoning Code and are consistent
with the sign guidelines in the Turner Junction Historic District. The COA application will be on
the agenda at the next meeting for formal action.
5. Approval of the Draft June 28, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Vigsnes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Christman, to approve the
draft meeting meetings of June 28, 2022. Commissioner Christman requested that the previous
discussion on furthering historic preservation efforts be included in the minutes. With a vote voice
of two (2) ayes, zero (0) noes, and two (2) abstentions, the motion carried.
6. Historic District/Landmark Updates
Commissioner Christman requested information on the boundaries of the historic districts as well
as information on the future development sites contained with the City’s Central-Main Downtown
Redevelopment Plan.
7. Approval of 2023 Meeting Dates
Commissioner Christman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Vigsnes, to approve the
2023 meeting dates. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion carried.
8. Adjournment
Commissioner Christman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, to adjourn the
meeting. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. The Historical Preservation
Commission, at 6:26 p.m., adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by,
John H. Sterrett, City Planner