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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-24-2019 Special HPC Minutes Special Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Record of Minutes Date: January 24, 2019 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll call was taken: Commissioners Lucas, Barvian, Schmidt, Olsen, Derrick, Hendricksen, Hagen, and Chairman Bortel were present. Commissioner Rapp was absent. Also, in attendance: Kendra Kuehlem, Associate Planner. Chairman Bortel led the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Derrick made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Olsen. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 8-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Derrick made a motion to approve the minutes dated December 18, 2018 as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Hendricksen. Vote by roll call: Lucas, yes; Barvian, yes; Schmidt, yes; Olsen, yes; Rapp, yes; Derrick, yes; Hendricksen, yes; Hagen, yes, and Bortel, yes. Motion carried 8-0. CHAIR’S COMMENTS Chairman Bortel informed the commission that he received an email regarding a property on Joliet Road requesting to install a fence. Chairman Bortel stated the property is located in a historic district and will require a Certificate of Appropriateness. Chairman Bortel asked Commissioner Barvian about realtors getting continued education credits for attending a possible BTD event in the Spring. Commissioner Barvian provided the commission the information he received from Main Street Organization for Realtors. The commission discussed who to invite to the possible BTD event this Spring. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Hendericksen requested for a Code Enforcement Officer to attend an HPC meeting. Chairman Bortel stated maybe the Code Enforcement Office and the new Fire Chief can attend the February joint LDDC and Public Outreach meeting. Commissioner Hendricksen suggested not having them at the same meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairman Bortel asked for public comment and there was no response. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1826-123118.COA 24042 W. Lockport Street Plainfield Castle LLC Ms. Kuehlem presented the staff report dated January 24, 2019, stating the applicant, Plainfield Castle LLC, is the owner of 24042 W. Lockport Street, and wishes to modify the exterior of the building performing tuckpointing and painting. Because the property is located in the Downtown Historic District, this work requires a Certificate of Appropriateness. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 24, 2019 Page 2 of 3 Ms. Kuehlem stated in advance of any public comment or discussion by the Historic Preservation Commission, staff supports the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness and believes that the restoration work is appropriate. Chairman Bortel swore in Michael Kelly, applicant. Mr. Kelly provided a description of the work that is being proposed. Commissioner Barvian asked why the applicant is using vinyl windows. Mr. Kelly indicated there are no real windows currently there and they chose them because they know someone who sells vinyl windows. Chairman Bortel indicated that the addition of the screen porch was probably added in the 1960’s. Chairman Bortel asked if there will be all new gutters and downspouts. Mr. Kelly confirmed. Chairman Bortel asked if the commission wants a period specific gutters and downspouts on the rear of the building. Commissioner Hendricksen stated he thinks a galvanized gutter would be nice and asked the applicant to consider using them. Commissioner Hendricksen asked if the windows will be traditional double hung. Mr. Kelly confirmed. Commissioner Schmidt asked what window material is on the front. Mr. Kelly stated he believes the windows are wood. Commissioner Schmidt asked if the rear windows will be same size as the front windows. Mr. Kelly stated they are not because he is trying to fill the space. Commissioner Hendericksen stated concrete block and the area above was an addition to the original structure. Commissioner Olsen asked if the concrete block goes all the way up. Mr. Kelly stated it is only as high as the first floor. Chairman Bortel asked if the north west corner of the porch will have windows or siding. Mr. Kelly stated there will be windows on all sides. Commissioner Derrick stated that the 2005 Urban Core Survey referenced the features of the rear to of the building. Commissioner Derrick asked if the applicant knew when the concrete block in the rear of the building was installed because if it was after 1931 there would be different criteria. Mr. Kelly indicated to the best of his knowledge the concrete block dates back to the 1960’s and explained why based on a previous owner’s use of the building which was for the Enterprise Newspaper. Chairman Bortel asked if there will be windows on the north, east and west façade. Mr. Kelly confirmed. Commissioner Hendericksen asked if there are drawings for the side elevations. Mr. Kelly stated no. Commissioner Hendericksen suggested Mr. Kelly provide them a copy of the scope of work to use to write the letter of agreement. Commissioner Hendericksen indicated that this case will set a precedent for future alley façade projects in the downtown area. Chairmen Bortel stated this part of downtown is unique because previous owners restored the front of buildings. Commissioner Derrick asked the applicant if any materials or changes have been made to the plans since submittal. Mr. Kelly stated no. Commissioner Derrick asked if the windows will be 2 by 2 windows. Mr. Kelly confirmed. Commissioner Derrick stated the mortar joints will need to be the same depths, widths and using a mortar that is appropriate for the concrete block. Mr. Kelly stated the mortar will be type “N”. Commissioner Hendericksen stated the commission does not want the mortar to look like it was patched. Mr. Kelly asked the commission if he will need period appropriate gutters and drawings of all elevations. Commissioner Hendericksen confirmed. Commissioner Derrick asked if anyone know what gutters from the 1960’s look like. Mr. Kelly indicated that Commissioner Hendericksen was asking for galvanized gutters. Commissioner Hendericksen asked the applicant to work with his contractor to find a period Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 24, 2019 Page 3 of 3 appropriate gutter. Chairman Bortel asked if the commission was good with 1 x 6 board with traditional reveal. Commissioners confirmed. Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to recommend approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness for 24042 W. Lockport Street, subject to review and approval of a Letter of Agreement with the HPC, applicant and Village staff with the following stipulations: 1. Period appropriate gutters; and 2. Draws of east and west rear elevations to be submitted to staff. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Derrick. Vote by roll call: Barvian, yes; Schmidt, yes; Olsen, yes; Derrick, yes; Hagen, yes; Lucas, yes; Hendericksen, yes; Bortel, yes. Motion carried 8-0. DISCUSSION Chairman Bortel asked staff if there are dates for the Historic Guidelines Manual. Ms. Kuehlem reviewed the dates she thought were possible. The commission agreed to have the Workshop on February 7th at 5:00 p.m., instead of having an LDDC meeting. ADJOURN Commissioner Hendericksen made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Barvian seconded the motion. Voice vote. All in favor; 0 opposed. Motion carried 8-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Erickson Recording Secretary Click on the link to view the video of the January 24, 2019 Historical Preservation Commission Meeting. http://plainfieldil.granicus.com/player/clip/449?view_id=2