===== PDF PAGE 1 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Historical Preservation Commission Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. West Chicago City Hall – Council Chambers 475 Main Street West Chicago, IL 60185 AGENDA 1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of a Quorum 2. Public Comment 3. Certificate of Appropriateness Review A. C.O.A. 25-01 – 209 E Washington Street – Roof & Siding Color B. C.O.A. 25-02 – 116 Main Street – Roof C. C.O.A. 25-03 – 100 Main Street – Signage D. C.O.A. 25-04 – 115 Main Street – Roof Handrail E. C.O.A. 25-05 – 431 E Washington Street – Radon Mitigation System 4. Preliminary Review 5. Historic District/Landmark Updates 6. Approval of the draft October 29, 2024 Meeting Minutes 7. Other Business A. Nomination of candidates for Vice Chair B. Election of Vice Chair C. Review and Approval of Annual Report to the City Council D. Approval of 2025 Historical Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule E. Six-month review of all unreleased executive session minutes 8. Adjournment – The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 25, 2025 CC: Historical Preservation Commission Members Alderman Beebe, City Council Liaison to Historical Preservation Commission Mayor & City Council Michael Guttman, City Administrator Tom Dabareiner, Director of Community Development Kelley Chrisse, Business and Community Relations Director Sara Phalen, City Museum Director News Media ===== PDF PAGE 2 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] DRAFT WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING September 24, 2024 Members Present: City Staff: Keith Letsche, Chairman John Sterrett, City Planner Reverend Bill Andrews Richard Vigsnes Guests: Wendy Christman Allan Gilbert Luis Campos Members Absent: Michael Krog SueEllen Edwards 1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum The meeting was called to order by Chairman Letsche at 6:00p.m. Roll call found Chairman Letsche, and Commissioners Vigsnes, Christman, and Andrews present. Commissioner Edwards was excused. With four members present, a quorum was established. 2. Public Comment - None 3. Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Review A. C.O.A. 24-18 – 216 Main Street – Awning Mr. Sterrett stated that Allan Gilbert, owner of The Bunker Bar and Grill at 216 Main Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to install an awning across the front of the tenant space. The awning will be a black Sunbrella and will run the entire length of the tenant space, approximately 50 linear feet. The awning will contain the logo of the business on the front portion of the awning with the street address to be printed on the valance. The proposed awning is consistent with previous awnings that have recently been installed on Main Street. Two existing signs on the building will be permanently removed including a projecting sign with the logo of the business and a flush-mounted “Budweiser” sign. The subject building is Greek Revival constructed in in the 1850s. According to the Historical District Property Survey, the building is contributing to the district but is not a candidate for local landmark status. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Andrews 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. 24-19 – 179-183 W Washington Street – Wood Restoration of Entryway ===== PDF PAGE 3 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Mr. Sterrett stated that Michael Krog of the Atcherson Association, owner of 179-183 W Washington Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to restore existing wood of the entryway to the building as well as replace minor molding accents. The wood to the entryway door has fallen into disrepair and the applicant intends to sand, re-stain, and apply a protecting polyurethane coating. The subject building is a Classic Revival constructed in 1908. According to the Historical District Property Survey, the building is contributing to the district and is a candidate for local landmark status. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Christman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Andrews, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. C. C.O.A. 24-20 – 111 Turner Court – Roof Shingle Replacement Mr. Sterrett stated that Luis Campos, owner of 111 Turner Court (110 Main Street) in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing roof shingles located on the overhang above the entrance to the building. The roof shingles have fallen into disrepair and need replacement. The existing roof shingles are 3-tab and are a type of black color. Mr. Campos is proposing to replace them with Atlas Pinnacle Pristine architectural shingles in Pristine Black. No other changes to the exterior of the building are proposed. The subject building is a Victorian constructed in the 1850s and remodeled Modern in the 1950s. According to the Historical District Property Survey, the building is contributing to the district but is not a candidate for local landmark status. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Vigsnes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Christman, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. D. C.O.A. 24-21 – 201 W Washington Street – Driveway Repair/Replacement Mr. Sterrett stated that Miguel Gonzalez, owner of 201 W Washington Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval to repair and replace the existing asphalt driveway at the property. The existing structure on the property is used as a single-family dwelling. The driveway will be constructed with at least 2.5 inches of asphalt over at least 6 inches of gravel. The footprint and location of the driveway will not change. No work is proposed to the building and no other site improvements are proposed. Please see attached for more details. The subject building is Italianate with elements of Gothic Revival constructed in 1867. According to the Historical District Property Survey, the building is contributing to the district and is a candidate for local landmark status. ===== PDF PAGE 4 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] After a brief discussion, Chairman Malina made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Vigsnes, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. E. C.O.A. 24-22 – 100 Main Street – Siding Replacement Mr. Sterrett stated that Efren Toledo, owner of 100 Main Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for previous work performed on the building that included removal and replacement of the existing vertical wood siding. The siding that was removed was due to water entering the building between the cedar shingled roof overhang and the bottom of the brick near the top of the building. The wood siding was removed, caulk was added, and wood siding matching the same style and color was placed back on the building. No other changes were made to the building. The subject building is Art Moderne constructed in the 1930s. According to the Historical District Property Survey, the building is contributing to the district but is not a candidate for local landmark status. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Christman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Andrews, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. 4. Preliminary Review 209 E Washington Street – The property owner of 209 E Washington Street was present to discuss a proposed roof project on the house at 209 E Washington Street because of damage. The Commission was generally acceptable of the proposal pending that an official COA application being approved at the next meeting for the proposed work. 5. Historic District/Landmark Updates None 6. Approval of September 24, 2024 Meeting Minutes Commissioner Vigsnes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Andrews, to approve the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. 7. Other Business Nomination of Vice Chair of the Historical Preservation Commission – Tabled to next meeting. 8. Adjournment Commissioner Vigsnes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Christman, to adjourn the meeting. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried and the Historical Preservation Commission, at 6:53 p.m., adjourned. Respectfully submitted by John H. Sterrett, City Planner