===== PDF PAGE 2 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET Draft Meeting Minutes HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION May 27, 2025 – 6:00 P.M. 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 Edwards, Christman, and Cherrington present. Commissioners Vigsnes, Petcher, and Andrews were absent. With four members present, a quorum was established. Staff in attendance included City Planner John Sterrett and City Museum Director Sara Phalen. 2. Public Comment - None 3. Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Review A. C.O.A. 25-11 – Iris Color Hair Salon – 117 Main Street – Window/Wall Sign Mr. Sterrett stated that Iris Hair Salon located at 117 Main Street in the Turner Junction Historic District is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to install vinyl window signage in the two 2 storefront windows. One window will have the phone number (1.2 square feet in area) and the other window will have the business logo (6.2 square feet in area). The windows are each 21.9 square feet in area. The applicant is also proposing a sheet metal nail polish bottle wall sign (8 square feet in area) that will be attached to the building through the mortar joints and not into the bricks themselves. The collective window area for this tenant space is 43.8 square feet. The square footage of the proposed window signs is 7.4 square feet. The Commission's policy is to allow a maximum of 20% of the total window space to be covered, which in this case is 8.8 square feet. The City's Sign Code also considers window signage as wall signage and in this case the maximum allowed wall and window signage combined is 30 square feet. The applicant is proposing 15.4 total square feet of combined wall and window signage. The applicant originally received COA approval from the HPC for the proposed signs in 2015. The work, however, was never performed and therefore that approval is null and void. The applicant is thus returning to the Commission for a new review. The two-story building was constructed in 1896 in a Victorian style, but the façade was later altered to an all brick Federal Revival style giving the building its present day appearance. The building is a contributing structure to the Turner Junction Historic District but is not considered a candidate for local landmark status. Members of the Commission stated that the applicant should be encouraged to install a projecting sign on the building. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Cherrington made a motion, seconded 475 Main Street T 630.293.2200 Daniel Bovey MAYOR West Chicago, Illinois F 630.293.3028 Tia Messino 60185 westchicago.org INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR ===== PDF PAGE 3 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] by Commissioner Christman, to approve the COA application. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. B. C.O.A. 25-12 – 425 E Washington Street – Robert Collier – Driveway Repair Mr. Sterrett stated that Robert Collier, owner of the single-family home at 425 East Washington Street in the East Washington Street Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to repair and replace the existing asphalt driveway on the property. The existing driveway material will be removed and replaced with 3-inches of compacted asphalt over a 6-inch stone base. No work is proposed on the existing concrete apron in the public right-of-way. The petitioner is also proposing to replace the existing 55-foot long concrete retaining wall along the west property line as part of the driveway replacement. No work is proposed to the existing Queen Anne single-family home, which was constructed in 1895. The home is considered a significant structure in East Washington Historic District and a candidate for local landmark status. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Cherrington made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Christman, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. 4. Preliminary Review A. 351 E Washington Street – Removal of unused chimney on single-family home. Mr. Sterrett stated that the homeowner of 351 E Washington Street, Anthony Saporiti, is interested in removing an existing chimney from their home at 351 E Washington Street. According to the homeowner, the chimney no longer works and thus the desire to remove it. The building is an L Form from 1880 and is contributing the Historic District. The Commission discussed the proposal and there was concern from the members that removing the chimney would impact the character of the contributing home. The Commission suggested to the homeowner that quotes should be received on the cost of repairing rather than removing the chimney. 5. Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Review (continued) A. C.O.A. 25-13-108 Galen Street – Martinez – Signage Mr. Sterrett stated that Omar Martinez, owner of ReShop 4 Less at 108 Galena Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 0.65 square foot vinyl decal advertising the name of the business. The decal is well below the 20 square foot maximum allowed for window signage at this location. An existing “Open” sign on the window is exempt from needing a sign permit or COA approval. There are existing rope lights outlining the storefront window, which are prohibited and must be removed immediately. The structure is a 1950’s commercial storefront that is neither contributing to the Historic District nor a candidate for local landmark status, according to the Survey of the Turner Junction Historic District. Members of the Commission stated that the applicant should be encouraged to install a projecting sign on the building. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Cherrington made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Christman, to approve the COA application. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. 475 Main Street T 630.293.2200 Daniel Bovey MAYOR West Chicago, Illinois F 630.293.3028 Tia Messino 60185 westchicago.org INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR ===== PDF PAGE 4 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] B. C.O.A. 25-14 – 441 E Washington Street – Keith Draper – Fence Mr. Sterrett stated that Keith Draper, owner of the single-family home at 441 East Washington Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace 3 damaged sections of an existing 4-foot tall picket fence. The replacement fence will match the existing fence in size, style, and color. The structure is a T-Form/Craftsman constructed in 1863. It 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 Cherrington, to approve the COA application. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. C. C.O.A. 25-15 – 425 E Washington Street – Holly Perez – Fence Mr. Sterrett stated that Holly Perez, owner of the single-family home at 312 East Washington Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 4-foot wooden picket fence on the property. The fence will be located in the rear of the property. No alterations to the single-family home are proposed. Please see the attached details and photos for more information. The structure is a Bungalow with Dutch Colonial features constructed in the 1920’s. It is contributing to the District but is not a candidate for local landmark status. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Cherrington made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, to approve the COA application as presented. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried. 6. Preliminary Review (Continued) A. 100 Arbor Avenue – Proposed freestanding internally illuminated sign Mr. Sterrett stated that the property owner of 100 Arbor Avenue, Kurt Jaros, has inquired about installing a freestanding internally illuminated sign at 100 Arbor Avenue. The sign would be for the existing business at the location. Members of the Commission were concerned with the proposal because the property is contributing to the Historic District and is an important structure because the connection with Asel Gates, an important early settler of the community. The Commission instead suggested that a wall sign be incorporated into the building that would complement the architecture of the building. 7. Historic District/Landmark Updates A. Public Hearing for a request filed by Daniel M. Beebe and Pamela J. Darrah, of 479 Colford Avenue, to remove a vacant 1.28 acre parcel of land (PIN 04-10-117-013), owned by the requestors, from the East Washington Street Historic District, in accordance with Chapter 4, Article 5, Sections 4-92 and 4-93, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago. Continued to June 24, 2025 B. Review and Recommendation of the removal of a vacant 1.28 acre parcel of land (PIN 04-10-117-013) from the East Washington Street Historic. Continued to June 24, 2025 C. 2025 Architectural and Historical Survey Update 475 Main Street T 630.293.2200 Daniel Bovey MAYOR West Chicago, Illinois F 630.293.3028 Tia Messino 60185 westchicago.org INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR ===== PDF PAGE 5 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Mr. Sterrett stated that the City Council approved a contract with MKSK for preparing the Architectural and Historical Survey, which will begin sometime this summer. D. 1869 Chicago & North Western Train Depot Update Mr. Sterrett provided an updated on the interior demolition of the 1869 Chicago & North Western Train Depot Update 8. Other Business A. Historical Preservation Webpage Mr. Sterrett stated that a new Historic Preservation webpage will be created this summer. 9. Approval of March 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes Commissioner Cherrington made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Christman, to approve the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. With a voice vote of all ayes. 10. Adjournment With no further business to discuss, Commissioner Christman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, to adjourn the meeting. With a voice vote of all ayes the motion carried and the Historical Preservation Commission, at 7:22 p.m., adjourned. Respectfully submitted by John H. Sterrett, City Planner 475 Main Street T 630.293.2200 Daniel Bovey MAYOR West Chicago, Illinois F 630.293.3028 Tia Messino 60185 westchicago.org INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR ===== PDF PAGE 6 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET Draft Meeting Minutes HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING West Chicago City Hall 475 Main Street West Chicago, IL 60185 May 27, 2025 – 7:06 P.M. A request by Daniel M. Beebe and Pamela J. Darrah, of 479 Colford Avenue, to remove a vacant 1.28 acre parcel of land (PIN 04-10-117-013), owned by the requestors, from the East Washington Street Historic District, in accordance with Chapter 4, Article 5, Sections 4-92 and 4-93, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago 1. Opening of Public Hearing The Public Hearing was called to order by Chairman Letsche at 7:06p.m. Roll call found Chairman Letsche, and Commissioners Edwards, Christman, and Cherrington present. Commissioners Vigsnes, Petcher, and Andrews were absent. With four members present, a quorum was established. Staff in attendance included City Planner John Sterrett 2. Chairman’s Comment – Chairman Letsche stated that no court reporter is present for the Public Hearing and that one is required. 3. Continuance of Public Hearing Commissioner Edwards made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Christman, to continue the public hearing to Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion carried. At 7:07 P.M., the Public Hearing was continued to Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, John Sterrett, City Planner 475 Main Street T 630.293.2200 Daniel Bovey MAYOR West Chicago, Illinois F 630.293.3028 Tia Messino 60185 westchicago.org INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR