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WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved 10.24.23
WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
August 22, 2023
Members Present: City Staff:
Vince Malina John Sterrett, City Planner
SueEllen Edwards Sara Phalen, City Museum
Keith Letsche
Richard Vigsnes Guests:
Wendy Christman Melissa Mercado, 137 Turner Court
Vern Moore, 123 Main Street
Members Absent:
Reverend Bill Andrews
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Malina at 6:05 p.m. Roll call found Chairman
Malina, and Commissioners Letsche, Edwards, Vigsnes, and Christman present. No
commissioners were absent. With five members present, a quorum was established.
2. Public Comment
None
3. Certificate of Appropriateness Review
A. C.O.A. 23-10 — Fremont Street Water Tower — City of West Chicago — Fence
Mr. Sterrett stated that The West Chicago Public Works Department is proposing to replace the
existing wooden shadowbox fence located around the City water tower on Fremont Street. The
proposed fence will be a solid aluminum core vinyl coated with a light brown color. The
application was reviewed preliminarily at the May 23, 2023 HPC meeting. Members of the
Commission were generally in support of the proposal contingent on the application being
approved officially at the next available meeting.
After a brief discussion, Commissioner Letsche made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Christman, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion
carried.
B. C.O.A. 23-05 — 102 Main Street — Puerto Rican Cultural Center — Non-Illuminated Wall
Sign
Mr. Sterrett stated that Dezarae Rodriguez, representing the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, current
tenant of 102 Main Street, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a
previously installed non-illuminated aluminum wall sign on the front fagade of the subject
475 Main Street T (630) 293-2200 | Ruben Pineda
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building. The Zoning Code allows 1.5 square feet of signage on a facade per 1 linear foot of
building width. The subject building is 23.5 square feet which allows for a maximum of 35.25
square feet of signage. The existing sign is 23.58 square feet, which complies with the sign
provisions of the Zoning Code.
Commissioner Christman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, to approve the
COA application as presented. With a voice vote of four ayes the motion carried. Commissioner
Letsche abstained.
C. C.0.A. 23-12 — 137 Turner Court — Windows/Doors Replacement
Mr. Sterrett stated that Melissa Mercado, owner of 134-136 Main Street, is requesting approval
of a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove and replace the windows and doors on the rear of
the building facing Turner Court, known as 137 Turner Court in the Turner-Junction Historic
District. The applicant recently purchased the property and intends to use the space facing Turner
Court for deluxe balloon display and party décor retail. The applicant intends to remove the
existing green metal entrance door and lengthen the door opening by removing the existing wood
transom above the door. This door will be replaced with a black tubelite standard narrow stile
commercial entrance door. Three glass block windows, some of which have been damaged or
filled with concrete, will be removed and replaced with three double-hung commercial windows.
As part of the window replacement, the applicant intends to reroute existing gas lines that are
running in front of and through the windows. Finally, the applicant will remove the existing
wood overhead garage door and replace with a full-view glass overhead door. No renovations to
the fagade above the ground floor are proposed. The applicant does not intend to remove or alter
any of the existing limestone nor will any openings to the windows be changed.
After a brief discussion, Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Letsche, to
approve the COA application as presented with the following conditions:
1. The window openings shall not change in size;
2. All future windows on the floors above the first floor off of Turner Court on the rear of
the building shall be the same as the approved first floor windows off of Turner Court
on the rear of the building; and
3. The existing plaque on the rear of the building shall be saved to determine its proper
relocation.
With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion carried.
D. C.0.A. 23-13 — 123 Main Street — Roof Replacement
Mr. Sterrett stated that Vern Moore and Sons Roofing Inc., acting on behalf of The American
Legion, owner of 123 Main Street, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to
remove and replace the existing roof shingles above the entrance to the building. The existing
shingles are cedar shake and have begun to fall into disrepair. The applicant intends to remove
the shingles and replace them with Atlas Pinnacle shingles with a black color.
Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Letsche, to approve the COA
application with a condition that the color of the shingles be Coastal Granite instead of black. With
a voice vote of 4 ayes, the motion carried. Commissioner Edwards abstained.

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E. C.0.A. 23-14 — 116 Main Street — Awning
Mr. Sterrett stated that Guillermo Gonzalez, owner of the two-story commercial building at 116
Main Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness for the installation of a black awning across the building above the restaurant
space known as “Good Morning Family”. The applicant had originally installed two large wall
signs on the front of the building consisting of the logo of the restaurant and a metal sign with the
name of the restaurant. The applicant is now proposing to remove these two signs and install a
black acrylic awning in its place. Signage will be placed on the awning consisting of the restaurant
name, logo, and phone number. The applicant has submitted a rendering of the awning above the
entrance with measurements of the signage of the awning. It is staff's understanding that these
dimensions may change, however. Final dimensions will need to be verified at the time sign permit
is submitted.
After a brief discussion, Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Edwards,
to approve the COA application as presented with the condition that the lettering and font will
match what is shown on the drawing, that the Sun/Egg logo may be located on the awning to match
what was previously approved, and that the sign be subject to all City regulations. With a voice
vote of all ayes the motion carried.
4. Preliminary Review
None
5. Historic District/Landmark Updates
Mr. Sterrett provided an update to the 200 Main Street renovation project
6. Approval of May 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Letsche made a motion, seocnded by Commissioner Christman, to approve the
May 23, 2023 meeting minutes. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion carried.
7. Adjournment
Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Letsche, to adjourn the meeting.
With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried and the Historical Preservation Commission, at
7:19 p.m., adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by John H. Sterrett, City Planner