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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO

                    HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
                       AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:

Awning                                  AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 3 A.
135 Turner Court
Melissa Mercado
                                           COMMISSION AGENDA DATE: 05-28-24
C.O.A. # 24-07

STAFF REVIEW: John Sterrett, City Planner             SIGNATURE__________________________

ITEM SUMMARY:
Melissa Mercado, owner of 135 Turner Court in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting ap-
proval of a Certificate of Appropriateness application to install an awning on the building facing Turner
Court. The proposed awning will be a traditional shed-style awning with no sides and will consist of
Sunbrella fabric. The applicant is proposing a color of either Ocean Blue or a shade of teal, depending
on the direction from the Commission. The awning will contain signage identifying the name of the
business in the commercial space. Because of this, the awning will require approval of a sign permit to
ensure the dimensions of the sign do not exceed the total allowable area permitted for signage. The
façade of the building facing Turner Court is permitted to have a total of 97.5 square feet of signage.
The applicant previously received approval in April for a 6 square foot wall sign. This leaves the build-
ing eligible for 91.5 square feet of additional signage. Please see attached information for more de-
tails.

The International Style building was constructed in 1860’s and is considered non-contributing and is
not a candidate for local landmark status. The building was the site of the Morning Star Saloon, which
was demolished by 1949.

ACTION PROPOSED:

Consideration of an awning at 135 Turner Court.

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Project Overview:

This project involves the addition of an awning at 135 Turner Ct..

The goal is to improve visibility and aesthetics to Turner Ct. The space is intended for a retail
balloon business. Customers will be able to purchase premium wholesale balloons (packaged
and uninflated) and other balloon related items.

The goal is to create a cheerful look that is inviting and welcoming.


Current:

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Whichever option the city allows, will be OK.

   ●  Traditional/shed style awning with open wings (no sides)
   ●  One (1) @ 21’-8” wide x 2’-0” projection x 5’-0” tall
   ●  Material to be Sunbrella standard – Ocean Blue– Sunbrella carries a 10-year warranty
   ●  Complete Frame will be square aluminum, completely welded, standard mill finish. All
      frames are covered by our LIFETIME TigerFrame Warranty.
   ●  Awning installed by USW Local 17 installers.