===== PDF PAGE 2 ===== CITY OF WEST CHICAGO WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET Draft Minutes HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION August 25, 2026 - 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 6:06 p.m. Roll call found Chairman Letsche, and Commissioners Pletcher, Vigsnes, and Edwards present. Commissioner Cavataio and Rev. Andrews were absent. With four members present, a quorum was established. 2. Public Comment - None 3. Approval of the draft July 28, 2026, Meeting Minutes Commissioner Pletcher made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Vignes, to approve the July 28, 2026, meeting minutes. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion carried and the minutes were approved. 5. Certificate of Appropriateness Review A. COA 26-14 -- 209 E Washington Street - Iris Isiordia - Driveway Mr. Caravello stated that Iris Isiordia, owner of the single-family home at 209 E Washington Street, a residence located in the East Washington Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to widen the width of the existing driveway by two (2) feet. The increase of width will be constructed with brick pavers and will extend the length of forty-six (46) linear feet. The driveway complies with all zoning requirements. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Vigsnes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as presented. With a voice vote of four (4) ayes, the motion carried. B. COA 26-15 - 151 W Washington Street - Mathew Myers - Masonry Repair Mr. Caravello stated that Matthew Myers, representing Wiant House Properties, owner of the Joel Wiant House at 151 West Washington Street in the Turner Junction Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for comprehensive exterior masonry restoration. The project is to address masonry deterioration on all four elevations of the building, including failed mortar joints, cracked and displaced brick, and eroded stone that could threaten the building envelope. Mr. Meyers provided all the commissioners with a QR to view the brick samples that were chosen for the repairs. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Pletcher made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as presented. With a voice vote of four (4) ayes, the motion carried. Daniel Bovey MAYOR Viviana Ramirez CITY ADMINISTRATOR 475 Main Street West Chicago, Illinois 60185 T 630.293.2200 F 630.293.3028 westchicago.org ===== PDF PAGE 3 ===== C. COA 26-17 - 207 Main Street - Ma. Arroyo Gonzalez - Awning Sign Mr. Caravello stated that Ma. Mercedes Arroyo Gonzalez, owner of 207 Main Street, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove and replace the existing awnings on the front of the building. The building is a one-story commercial structure with and attached two story structure. The applicant intends to remove the awnings and frames and replace them in the same locations. Each awning will contain Sunbrella fabric with black color. The awnings will contain the name of the new business. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Pletcher made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Vignes, to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as presented. With a voice vote of four (4) ayes, the motion carried. D. COA 26-18 - 215 E Washington Street - Keith Pletcher - Soffit/Fascia Repair Mr. Caravello stated that Keith Letsche, owner of the single-family home at 209 E Washington Street, a residence located in the East Washington Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to repair and replace rotted and damaged fascia, soffit, and crown molding. All materials will be replaced with matching materials and painted to match the existing trim. For a detailed breakdown of the scope of work, please see the attached work estimate and photograph of the existing architectural details. The scope of work does not require a City of West Chicago building permit. Because the home is owned by Chairman Letsche he recused himself from the vote and sat in the audience. The committee was led by Vice-Chairman Pletcher. After a brief discussion, Vice-Chairman Pletcher determined that with the recusal of Chairman Letsche, the Commission did not have a quorum for a vote. The Certificate of Appropriateness will be continued until the September 22, 2026, meeting. 6. Preliminary Review None 7. Historic District/Landmark Updates None 8. Other Business None 9. Adjournment With no further business to discuss, Commissioner Vignes 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 7:14 p.m., adjourned. Respectfully submitted by Stuart J. Caravello, Chief Building Official Daniel Bovey MAYOR Viviana Ramirez CITY ADMINISTRATOR 475 Main Street West Chicago, Illinois 60185 T 630.293.2200 F 630.293.3028 westchicago.org