Historic Preservation Commission - Feb 23 2026- Cancelled

City of Batavia Historic Preservation Commission Cancelled Due for Lack of Quorum Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM 100 N. Island Ave, Batavia, IL 60510 in the City Council Chambers Questions and comments regarding agenda items can be submitted prior to 4 PM the day of the meeting by emailing Zach Ewoldt, Planner at zewoldt@bataviail.gov Page 1. Meeting Call to Order 2. Roll Call Jamie Saam, Chair Tom Connelly, Vice Chair Phil Bus William Mahler Mark Allen Jamie Koc 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1 February 9, 2026 2-4 Minutes 4. Items Removed, Added or Changed 5. Matters from the Public: (For Items NOT on the Agenda) 6. Regular Agenda 6.1 Property Owner Discussion: 30 S Shumway Ave "Old City Hall" 7. Updates 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment Individuals with disabilities should notify the City Administrator’s office at 630-454-2053 if they have a disability which will require special assistance or services and, if so, what services are required. This notification should occur as far as possible before the City-sponsored function, program, or meeting. Page 1 of 4  MINUTES February 9, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission City of Batavia PLEASE NOTE: These minutes are not a word-for-word transcription of the statements made at the meeting, nor intended to be a comprehensive review of all discussions. They are intended to make an official record of the actions taken by the Commission and to include some description of discussion points as understood by the minute-taker. They may not reference some of the individual attendees’ comments, nor the complete comments if referenced. 1. Meeting Called to Order for the Historic Preservation Commission Chair Saam called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. 2. Roll Call: Members Present: Commissioner Koc, Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Bus, Vice Chair Connelly, Chair Saam Members Absent: Commissioner Mahler Also Present: Zach Ewoldt (Planner), Sarah Cowan (Recording Secretary) 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1. January 12, 2026 Motion: To approve the minutes. Maker: Bus Second: Connelly Voice Vote: 5:0 – Motion Carried. 3.2. January 26, 2026 Motion: To approve the minutes. Maker: Connelly Second: Bus Voice Vote: 5:0 – Motion Carried. 4. Items to be Removed, Added or Changed: None. 5. Matters From the Public (Not on the agenda): None. 6. Regular Agenda Items 6.1 Certificate of Appropriateness for Building Façade Modifications at 101 South Batavia Avenue Alex Teipel, Applicant Page 2 of 4 Plan Commission January 21,2026, Page 2 Zach Ewoldt presented the request on behalf of the applicant, requesting authorization to install two new windows on the non-contributing structure. Alex Teipel stated there is no intention of painting the brick underneath the façade, and there are no plans to change to rear of the building at this time. Motion: To approve the COA as submitted Maker: Connelly Second: Allen Roll Call Vote: 5:0 – Motion Carried. 6.2 Discussion: Certificate of Appropriateness Approval Matrix Zach Ewoldt continued the discussion from the previous Historic Preservation Commission meeting on the Certificate of Appropriateness Approval Matrix. Ewoldt stated that staff has no intention of issuing a denial, and that the Historic Preservation Commission would have the role of denial, and this will be added in the wording of the document for clarity. Ewoldt also agreed to modify the wordings of “Community and Economic Development Staff” more specifically to the Community and Economic Development director or designee. Ewoldt confirmed the ability to provide updates on each agenda for items that have been approved. Ewoldt stated that for the record, this matrix was modeled after Geneva and could be reviewed annually. Ewoldt stated this topic will be presented to the Historic Preservation Commission again in February or March. 7. Updates: 7.1 RFP: Exterior Building Condition Assessments for Historic District Properties Zach Ewoldt reviewed the request for proposals for the exterior building assessment which will close February 13, 2026, with an expected well-rounded pool of applicants. Ewoldt stated that each property designated as significant would have an assessment of the condition of windows, doors, roofing, siding etc., documented with photographs. Ewoldt noted there is an option to provide a base estimate for the contributing structures. 7.2 30 South Shumway “Old City Hall” New Property Owner Zach Ewoldt stated that the old City Hall has sold, and the new property owner may attend the next Historic Preservation Commission meeting on February 23, 2026, to discuss several necessary updates including siding replacement, window modifications, and balcony work. Ewoldt confirmed this building is currently occupied by three office tenants and Bird is the Word, and the building is designated as a significant structure. A walk-through of the building will be planned for a future date with the Historic Preservation Commission. 8. Other Business: None Page 3 of 4 Plan Commission January 21,2026, Page 3 9. Adjournment: There being no other business to discuss, Chair Saam asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting; there was a first by Vice Chair Connely and a second by Commissioner Allen. By voice vote the motion was carried and the meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M. The minutes were transcribed and respectfully submitted by Sarah Cowan, Recording Secretary. Page 4 of 4