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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-07-14 HPC Minutes Village of Plainfield Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Record of Minutes Date: July14, 2016 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Roll call was taken; Commissioners Lucas, Derrick, Hendricksen, Hagen, Bortel were present. Commissioners Olsen, Rapp, and Barvian were absent. Commissioner Schmidt arrived at 7:10 p.m. Also in attendance: Jonathan Proulx, Planner II and Merrilee Trotz, Recording Secretary. Chairman Bortel led the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Derrick made a motion to approve the agenda; Seconded by Commissioner Hendricksen. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Lucas made a motion to accept the minutes from April 14, 2016 as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Hendricksen. Voice Vote – All in favor. 0 Opposed. CHAIR’S COMMENTS: None COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: No response. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Items not on the Agenda) There was no response. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Case No. 1724-043016.HPC/DEMO 15233 S Joliet Road Commissioner Derrick made a motion to open the public hearing for this case. Seconded by Commissioner Lucas. Vote by roll call: Schmidt, yes; Hendricksen, yes; Hagen, yes; Lucas, yes; Derrick, yes; Bortel, yes. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Proulx stated this is a request for a demolition; the property is located at the intersection of Dillman and Joliet Road; the lot is approximately 4,400 square feet; the applicant also owns the adjacent lot (parking lot) which is approximately 8,150 square feet for a total area of 12,500 square feet for this development. Mr. Proulx reviewed the adjacent land uses. Mr. Proulx stated this property is not recommended for local or National Register Landmark status. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes July 14, 2016 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Proulx stated the Plan Commission considered both the rezoning and site plan review applications at their meeting July 5, 2016. The Plan Commission supported rezoning the property from R-1 (single family residential) to BT (Business Transition) and deferred action on the site plan review until the Historic Preservation Commission had reviewed the demolition application. Mr. Proulx reviewed the findings of fact. Staff submits that the two most relevant findings are with respect to a) whether the architectural significance of the building warrants further study and e) whether there is a basis for pursuing adaptive reuse based on significant history of the building. A chain of title is provided with this report. Mr. Proulx asked the applicant to provide as much information as possible as to the condition of the building and the cost to make it viable; indicated the commissioners had the opportunity to walk through the house earlier this evening. Chairman Bortel swore in Brett Fessler, representative of Baker Enterprises. Mr. Fessler stated the repairs necessary to bring this house back into a state where it could be occupied are quite extensive. Commissioner Lucas asked if the applicant had estimates of the cost of repairs. Mr. Fessler stated the repairs would be in excess of $175,000.00 for the electricity, HVAC and any other repairs to try to save the house. Chairman Bortel asked for their plan if the commission gives permission of the demolition. Mr. Fessler indicated the Plan Commission recommended the property be rezoned to BT (Business Transition) with business on the first floor and residential on the second floor. Commissioner Hagen asked if the proposed plans represent the size and elements of the new structure. Mr. Fessler indicated yes and also would include a new basement. Commissioner Hendricksen stated this commission makes a recommendation only; feels BT makes sense as long as the size and scale of the new structure fits the area; felt there is not a lot of original structure remaining in the house of any mechanical value; stated Chairman Bortel researched the ownership and there appears to be no real contact historically other than the developer. Chairman Bortel asked for public comments. There was no response. Commissioner Lucas made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Hagen seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hendricksen, yes; Derrick, yes; Schmidt, yes; Hagen, yes; Lucas, yes; Bortel, yes. Motion carried 6-0. Chairman Bortel stated the surveys were made and the ordinance states demolitions come before this commission for recommendation. Commissioner Derrick stated the commission is to look for architectural or historic significance; stated Chairman prepared a chain of title reviewed the names in the chain of title. Chairman Bortel stated there was a wagon shop at this site that was moved downtown; felt this house was after that period; the property was sold for $68.00; and indicated the house has been raised. Commissioner Derrick felt the commission did not have evidence of significance associations with people in Plainfield’s history and there is no evidence of architectural merit to request a Community Impact Study so they can agree to the demolition. Chairman Bortel agreed; the house has been raised and there have been many changes to the interior. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes July 14, 2016 Page 3 of 4 Chairman Bortel indicated the proposed structure does not fit in with this area. Commissioner Hagen felt the building compared with others on Dillman and Route 30. Commissioner Hendricksen felt the applicant was going to be willing to work with Staff. David Schmidt suggested the commission compare the proposed structure to other 2 story buildings in the area. Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to recommend to the Plan Commission in reference to case no. 1724-040316.HPC/Demo that we find no reason to either street demolition or to create any great need for preservation. Chairman Bortel indicated this commission needs to make the recommendation to the Village Board. Mr. Proulx clarified – if the Historic Preservation Commission chooses to recommend a community impact study or an alternative analysis the recommendation would go forward to the Village Board for its approval or denial – if the Historic Preservation Commission chooses not to require a community impact study the applicant can continue with the demolition permit. Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion in reference to case no. 1724-040316.HPC/Demo that the Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission does not request a community impact study Seconded by Commissioner Derrick. Roll call vote: Lucas, yes; Hagen, yes; Hendricksen, yes; Derrick, yes; Bortel, yes. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Schmidt did not vote as he is the architect for this project. CASE NO: 1729-070816.SPR/COA 24210 W Lockport Street (DNA Athletics) Mr. Proulx stated this is a certificate of appropriateness (COA) for new construction of a 2 story building on a currently vacant parcel located in the Downtown Historic District and National Register District. Mr. Proulx described the proposed building and indicated Staff has recommended the following: • Specify material for siding. Fiber-cement product or wood siding is recommended. • Staff recommends a narrower reveal dimension for siding, with three-inch reveal preferred. • Architectural doors on east and north elevations are recommended. • Staff seeks input on the option of incorporating a lintel and lower-level wood paneling and transom and storefront windows that would be consistent with the other elevations on Lockport Street. • Staff welcomes input from the applicant on the placement of windows and alternatives for the horizontal windows on the east and north elevations. Mr. Proulx stated this building would fit in with the buildings in the 500 block of downtown while the character of the buildings in this block is more of a residential design. Staff believes the proposed elevations are compatible with the downtown historic district and suggests a favorable recommendation for the COA. Chairman Bortel asked the commissioners thoughts on this proposed building in the more residential area. Commissioner Hendricksen felt that if this bungalow had been destroyed in 1953 it probably would not have been replaced as a bungalow but would have been reconstructed similar to this proposal. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes July 14, 2016 Page 4 of 4 Commissioner Lucas suggested this building could be a transition between the Trolley building and the residential properties to the east. Chairman Bortel thought this is a great design. Commissioner Hagen stated it resembled the flower shop. Chairman Bortel mentioned other residential properties that are being converted to commercial properties. Commissioner Schmidt liked the design and felt it is more fitting in the downtown look. Chairman Bortel indicated the commission does not have design guidelines for the district yet; likes the south façade but feels the reveal is too wide for the east and west sides of the building. Chairman Bortel stated a letter of agreement is normal for a COA. In this case we need more information regarding the materials in order to prepare the letter of agreement. Chairman Bortel swore in Dave Mitchell, architect for the applicant. Mr. Mitchell indicated the owners are in doing their due diligence would like to start as soon as possible. Commissioner Hendricksen asked if the applicants have prices from the contractors; indicated the commissioners would like to see cut sheets. Commissioner Hendricksen indicated the commissioners would like the letter of agreement also. Mr. Mitchell mentioned the high transom windows are due to use of those rooms being for the storage and stock rooms; indicated they would be happy to work with Staff and the commission on the aesthetics. Chairman Bortel suggested scheduling a special meeting on July 28th in order to complete the letter of agreement to take to the Village Board. This was agreeable with the applicants. It was brought to the commissioners’ attention that a meeting on July 28th would not allow for the information to be included in the Village Board packet. The special meeting was changed to July 26th. Chairman Bortel indicated the village has a lot of Joliet cut limestone that could be used maybe along the sidewalk foundation. Commissioner Derrick made a motion to continue this certificate of appropriateness site plan review for to a special meeting of the HPC on July 26th. Seconded by Commissioner Schmidt. Voice vote: – All in favor. 0 Opposed. Motion carried 6-0. DISCUSSION Discussion was held regarding the BT district on Division Street with the vacant lots and the possibility of keeping the appearance of the residential look. Commissioner Schmidt will present a concept of a pedestrian bridge over Route 59. Chairman Bortel indicated there will be three more properties looking to be landmarked in the near future. There will be a special meeting July 26, 2016. ADJOURN: Commissioner Derrick made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Hendricksen seconded the motion. Voice vote. All in favor; 0 opposed. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Merrilee Trotz Recording Secretary