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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-13-2021 HPC Minutes Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Record of Minutes Date: May 13, 2021 Location: Village Hall (Zoom Meeting) CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll call was taken: Commissioners Barvian, Derrick, Hagen, Hendricksen, Lucas, Olsen and Chairman Bortel were present. Commissioners Rapp, and Schmidt were absent. Also, in attendance: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning; Jessica Gal, Associate Planner; and Yuchen Ding, Associate Planner. Chairman Bortel led the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Barvian. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hagen made a motion approve the to the Historic Preservation Commission minutes dated February 11, 2021 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Derrick. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 7-0. CHAIR’S COMMENTS Chairman Bortel reminded the commissioners to complete their Statements of Economic Interests. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS No Comments. PUBLIC COMMENT No Public Comments received via email. OLD BUSINESS No Old Business. NEW BUSINESS 1924-041221.COA 14915 S. BARTLETT AVE. JAMI MAE ENGLISH AGUILAR Ms. Gal stated the applicant, and property owner, is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new residential fence located within the front yard at 14915 S. Bartlett Avenue. The property is located within the boundaries of the East Side Historic District. The residence was constructed circa 1942 and is identified as a contributing structure to the East Side Historic District based on the 2005 Historic Urbanized Core Survey. The subject property (PIN: 06-03-10-311-001-0000) is located at the southeast corner of S. Bartlett Avenue and West Amboy Street. The front of the Cape Code residence faces S. Bartlett Avenue which is the main entrance to the home. There is an existing four-foot vinyl picket fence along the side of the property that faces West Amboy Street. Ms. Gal reviewed the staff report dated May 13, 2021. Mr. Gal concluded Staff submits that the proposed fence is appropriate in the historic district, meets the design guidelines outlined in the Zoning Ordinance, and is not in conflict with the U.S. Secretary of Interior standards for rehabilitation. The proposed fence also complies with the zoning code requirements for fences in the front yard with respect to the size and Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 13, 2021 Page 2 of 5 type and is characteristic for the original date of construction as well as the context of the historic neighborhood. Staff also does not feel that the scalloped design will be in conflict with the rear fence because it is a subtle variation and largely be obscured by the proposed landscaping. In advance of discussion by the Historic Preservation Commission, staff supports the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Chairman Bortel asked the commission their thoughts on having the arbor and a gate leading to the front door on the Bartlett side of the house with either side being a three (3) foot white picket fence. Chairman Bortel asked the applicant to clarify if there will be a gate on the arbor. Ms. Aguilar indicated there will be a gate. Chairman Bortel asked if the proposed fence will mirror the existing fence on the Bartlett side of the house. Ms. Aguilar confirmed. Commissioner Derrick asked if the fence in the rear will remain and if the tops of the fence pickets are flat or scalloped. Ms. Aguilar explained the proposed fence will be shorter than the existing fence and that it will be scalloped. Commissioner Derrick asked if the fence will be wood and painted white. Ms. Aguilar confirmed and add the fence will need to season before it can be painted. Commissioner Barvian stated he likes the idea of the flowering landscape. Commissioner Olsen asked if they will be replacing the existing plastic fence. Ms. Aguilar stated not at this time. Commissioner Olsen asked if the fence would start on the other side of the driveway. Ms. Aguilar stated there is a row of bushes there and explained the fence placement. Commissioner Olsen asked if the fence will be setback five (5) feet from the sidewalk. Ms. Aguilar confirmed. Commissioner Hendericksen thinks the fence looks nice and will be nice addition to the neighborhood. Commissioner Hendericksen advised the applicant to review the COA before signing and to let the commission know if there is anything they do not agree to. Commissioner Hagen stated the design compliments the house. Commissioner Lucas supports the COA. Commissioner Hagen made a motion to recommend approval of the requested Certificate of Appropriateness for a new residential fence at 14915 S. Bartlett Avenue, subject to execution of a Letter of Agreement with the HPC, applicant, and Village staff to accept the following conditions of approval: (opportunity for conditions to be provided by the Commission): 1. Fence – The proposed 3-foot scalloped picket fence shall be constructed of wood and located within the front yard along S. Bartlett Avenue. The fence shall be painted white to match the existing fence on the property within 1 year of building permit issuance. 2. Any design changes that deviate from what was presented at the May 13, 2021 meeting of the HPC and included as part of the agenda packet must be reviewed by the chair and the staff of the Planning Office for substantial conformance with the COA approval. Seconded by Commissioner Barvian. Vote by roll call: Lucas, yes; Barvian, yes; Olsen, yes; Hendricksen, yes; Hagen, yes; Derrick, yes; and Bortel, yes. Motion carried 7-0. Commissioner Derrick thanked the applicants for proposing an historically appropriate fence and placement. Mr. Aguilar stated they want to be invested in the community and would like to replace the vinyl fence with wood in the future. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 13, 2021 Page 3 of 5 1928-051121.COA 24210 W. LOCKPORT ST. ANDY REMLEY, DNA ACTIVE LIFESTYLE OUTFITTERS Mr. Ding stated The applicant, Andy Remley, who is the business owner of DNA Active Lifestyle Outfitters, has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application to request to install fences in the rear yard to improve privacy and extend the use of the property space. While the building on the property is a new structure that was completed in 2018, because the property is located in the Village’s Downtown Historic District and the National Register of Historic Places, this work requires approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness. The subject property is located on the north side of W. Lockport Street, and east of James Street and the historic trolley barn. As previously mentioned, the property is within the Downtown Historic District and the National Register of Historic Places. The previous building on the property, that was constructed in 1925, was demolished in 2015. The current DNA Athletics store was built in 2018. Mr. Ding reviewed the staff report dated May 13, 2021. Mr. Ding concluded in advance of discussion by the Historic Preservation Commission, staff supports the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness and believes that the proposed fences are appropriate for the fact that the fences are located in the rear yard and the store building is new and not historically contributing. Commissioner Hendericksen indicated the proposed is very simply and clean, so he supports the COA. Commissioner Hagen stated the fence compliments that side of the building and thinks it is appropriate of that location. Commissioner Olsen indicated she likes the style and feels that it compliments the neighbor’s property. Commissioner Derrick asked the applicant if the fence will only be located along the rear lot line and not coming along the westside of the building. Mr. Ding confirmed. Commissioner Derrick indicted that the fence will not be visible from the main public ways associated with the historic district so that gives the commission an opportunity to let the applicant to install a fence of more modern materials. Commissioner Derrick asked if the applicant will be sealing the cedar. Mr. Remley is not certain if he will seal the cedar and really would like a private outdoor space and explained his vision for the outdoor space. Commissioner Derrick indicated that she is not concerned either way with the cedar being sealed. Commissioner Barvian asked if the galvanized part of the fence will be sealed. Mr. Remley indicated that he will sealing the galvanized part of the fence, so it does not get rusty. Commissioner Barvian asked if he will be replacing the fence around the dumpster or is, he just looking for feedback. Mr. Remley stated he would like to replace that fence. Commissioner Barvian stated he would like the applicant to replace the fence around the dumpster to the proposed fence. Commissioner Lucas likes the proposed fence. Commissioner Derrick asked staff to work with the applicant to adjust the line of the plat of survey to include the fence replacement of the dumpster fence, so it is attached to the letter of agreement. Commissioner Derrick recommend approval of the requested Certificate of Appropriateness for 24210 W. Lockport Street, subject to execution of a Letter of Agreement with the HPC, applicant, and Village staff to accept the following conditions of approval: 1. Fences – The fence will be six-foot (6’) high. The fence posts will be four feet (4’) by four feet (4’) and made of treated wood to be installed in the ground with concrete. The center part of the fence will be two feet (2’) high corrugated metal board. The space above and below the corrugated metal board will be two feet (2’) high and will be filled with one foot (1’) by four feet Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 13, 2021 Page 4 of 5 (4’) treated wood panels. The proposed fence will be located along the edge of the lawn in the rear yard and end by the east side of the dumpster screening. The existing three (3) sides of the wooden dumpster screening will be replaced with the proposed fence. The existing dumpster gates will remain. The graphics will be attached to the COA to show the layout as well as the style of the fence. Seconded by Commissioner Lucas. Vote by roll call: Lucas, yes; Barvian, yes; Olsen, yes; Hendricksen, yes; Hagen, yes; Derrick, yes; and Bortel, yes. Motion carried 7-0 HOUSE OF HARVEST, LLC 15009 S. ROUTE 59 Ms. Gal state the applicant is seeking input from the Historic Preservation Commission on an addition to the existing residence located at 15009 S. Route 59. In late 2020, the Board of Trustees approved a special use permit to allow the establishment of a group home on the subject property. The proposed use incorporates the existing residence, constructed circa 1850, but requires an addition in order to accommodate 10-12 residents. The footprint of the existing residence would be used as a living room, kitchen, and dining room for the residents while bedrooms would be located within the new rear building addition. Mr. Scott Shalvis, architect for applicant, explained what materials will be retained from the existing building and what materials will be used on the addition. Ms. Gal explained where the drive to the parking lot will be located. Chairman Bortel stated that he and staff went to the property last week and explained the condition of the existing structure and what will be removed from the existing structure for the addition. Chairman Bortel asked the commission to consider landmarking the original house. Commissioner Barvian asked if the applicant has asked for the house to be landmarked. Chairman Bortel stated the applicant has not and explained why the house could be landmarked. Commissioner Hendericksen stated this is a good use for the Business Tradition District and he feels the applicant should consider keeping the original material and to consider landmarking later. Commissioner Hendrickson indicated that concept and the appearance of the front of the building is compliments the neighborhood. Ms. Gal added the applicant will need to file an applicant for the COA, so the HPC can have an official vote on the plan. Commissioner Olsen asked if the property would qualify historic tax credit if it was landmarked. Chairman Bortel stated a local landmark does not qualify for the tax credits because it is not a national registry property. Commissioner Olsen asked if there will be six (6) over six (6) windows. Chairman Bortel explained the windows on the current structure. Commissioner Olsen stated she thinks it looks good. Commissioner Derrick indicated that it has many characteristics that the commission would look for in an addition to a house. Commissioner Derrick asked that the vinyl siding be removed so the original details are visible, and any historic materials be retained from the existing structure. Commissioner Derrick indicated for the new addition should be subordinate to the original massing of the house. Commissioner Derrick asked if any of the large trees will need to be removed because of the addition, and if yes do they have a landscape plan to screen the large addition from the street. Chairman Bortel indicated that the clapboard under the siding is in good shape. Commissioner Derrick stated the clapboard is usually narrower than siding and the vinyl siding obscures the details. Commissioners Barvian and Lucas did not have any additional questions. Commissioner Hagen indicated he feels this addition is something that the HCP should encourage because they are trying to encourage another applicant to do something similar. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 13, 2021 Page 5 of 5 Ms. Gal asked the Mr. Shalvis if he has any other questions for the commission. Mr. Shalvis indicated that they intend to use the cedar siding on the existing building, and they will try and mimic the existing windows. Ms. Gal stated the applicant will need site plan approval by the Village Board which will require them to prepare a landscaping plan. Historic Preservation 2020-2021 Annual Report Chairman Bortel indicated he shared a couple of corrections with staff and staff has made the corrections. Commissioner Olsen ask what the Heritage Tree Program. Ms Gal explained the Heritage Tree Program. Chairman Bortel suggested a small plaque or marker be place in front of the trees. Commissioner Hendericksen made a motion to recommend approval of the Historic Preservation 2020- 2021 Annual Report. Seconded by Commissioner Olsen. Vote by roll call: Lucas, yes; Barvian, yes; Olsen, yes; Hendricksen, yes; Hagen, yes; Derrick, yes; and Bortel, yes. Motion carried 7-0 DISCUSSION No Discussion. ADJOURN Commissioner Derrick made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Barvian seconded the motion. Voice vote. All in favor; 0 opposed. Motion carried 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Erickson Recording Secretary