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WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
Approved 4.23.24
WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
January 23, 2024
Members Present: City Staff:
Vince Malina, Chairman John Sterrett, City Planner
Keith Letsche, Vice Chairman
SueEllen Edwards
Richard Vigsnes Guests:
Reverend Bill Andrews None
Wendy Christman
Members Absent:
None
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Malina at 6:02 p.m. Roll call found Chairman
Malina, Vice Chairman Letsche, and Commissioners Edwards, Vigsnes, Christman, and Andrews
present. No commissioners were absent. With six members present, a quorum was established.
2. Public Comment
None
3. Certificate of Appropriateness Review
A. C.0.A. 24-01 — 113 Main Street — Window Signage
Mr. Sterrett stated that Isaac Nelson of The Whistle Stop Vintage, LLC, future tenant of 113 Main
Street, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness application to install window
signage at the subject property in the Turner Junction Historic District. The applicant intends to
open a resale shop within the space known as “The Whistle Stop Vintage Clothing”. The store is
currently located at 108 Galena Street and will be relocating to the subject building. The applicant
is proposing to install a 3 square foot decal that contains the name and logo of the business, as well
as a 7 square foot area for the name of the business on the large window on the facade. The
applicant also intends to install decals that include the store name and social media logos on the
window of the exterior door that will total 1 square foot. The signs comply with the sign provisions
in the Zoning Code and the Commercial Storefront Design Guidelines for the Turner Junction
Historic District.
After a brief discussion, Vice Chair Letsche made a motion, seconded by Chair Malina, to approve
the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried.
4. Preliminary Review
None
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5. Historic District/Landmark Updates
A. 2023 Annual Report to the City Council
Mr. Sterrett summarized the 2023 Annual Report. Members of the Commission discussed the need
for more public outreach for the historic home landmarking program and the fagade grant. Staff
will work with the City’s marketing team to develop outreach.
6. Approval of November 28, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, to approve the November
28, 2023 meeting minutes. With a voice vote of five ayes, zero noes and one abstention, the motion
carried.
7. Other Business
Non
8. Adjournment
Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Letsche, to adjourn the meeting. With
a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried and the Historical Preservation Commission, at 6:42
p.m., adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by John H. Sterrett, City Planner