Historic Preservation Commission

Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission July 8, 2015 Meeting Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER – by Casey Weeks at 7:01 p.m. II. ROLL CALL – Present: Kurt Ackerman, Debbie Caulk, Rusty Hughes, Joe Hutton, Cara Lane, and Casey Weeks Also Present: Walter Williams and Councilman Will Krause Absent: Bob Nickrent, Steve Mudge, Kathy Biarkus, Cindy Reindhardt, and Cheryl Jett III. DESIGN REVIEW A. COA #1 Location: 1244 St. Louis Street – St. Louis Street Historic District Applicant: Tom and Barb Kinsella, owners Project: Build detached garage and wood picket fence Discussion: The applicant showed design drawings and Walter shared plot plans. The applicant plans to build this structure behind an existing carriage house, and only the western portion of the new garage will be visible from the front. The corner boards will be made with a substance similar to AZEK. The wood for the fence will be Cedar (possibly Cyprus). Kurt made a motion to pass the COA, Debbie 2nd. The motion passed. IV. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS HPC A. Mr. Henderson spoke on behalf of his client, Mr. Flock, for the plan for “Taqueria Z”; they have applied for a special use permit (SUP) so that both buildings may be used. 25% outdoor seating is required. The building is located on South Main St. There are plans to renovate the entire interior; they are looking to put up a rain screen (stained Cedar, etc. with a combination of metal and siding). Simple and durable are the main characteristics for this plan, according to Mr. Henderson. Kurt inquired about the purposes of the windows. Mr. Henderson said that they are planning on removing a garage door and replacing it with glass and also including an ordering station. Debbie asked if the owner has considered any greenery/landscaping. Mr. Henderson could only confirm that the gravel lot would be paved. He suspects that the tenants as well as the owner wouldn’t be opposed to doing greenery/garden. Kurt asked about the products used for the siding. Kurt also commented that the plan looks 1950s retro which would be appropriate for the age of the building. The suggestion is to simply be true to the building structure. HPC gave general positive feedback for the plan. Debbie suggested more trees. Casey asked about how much of the principle building would be used. Mr. Henderson said that the entire first floor will be used. Casey also asked about the overhang and Debbie asked about the numbers for outdoor seating. B. Brian Earl discussed his property on Troy Rd. Mr. Earl wants to discuss his plans and get feedback from HPC. The first issue is to work on the windows—the plan is restoration. Also, they would like to remove the garage that is in the back, and make a parking area. Kurt asked about the siding, and Mr. Earl said that he would just be repainting for now. Mr. Earl is also looking to remove the porch that was clearly added after the home was built. HPC suggested alternatives for parking in addition to the garage, but only if it is an original structure. A site plan was suggested for his next move. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF HPC MEETING ON May 13, 2015 and June 10th, 2015 Kurt motioned to approve both months’ minutes, Cara 2nd. Motion passed. VI. FINANCIAL REPORT A. Casey addressed that our expenses have been addressed. VII. CORRESPONDENCE A. Some mail came in about the Route 66 Festival. VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Route 66 B. Archi Room update (There is no program for this in the summer) C. Attaboy letters (215 N. Kansas will get one for their paint job; Rusty will take care of this.) D. Historic walking tours from the farmer's market – next one is July 18th (Casey and Cara reported a fabulous, albeit small tour, experience) E. Historic Districts and Landmarks updates 1. Stephenson House ~ Joe discussed that he has been approached about a project that will need to be approved by HPC in the future regarding doors for the washhouse. 2. Brick Streets 3. Downtown 4. Leclaire 5. St. Louis Street 6. Joe had a question about gutters being realigned on a landmarked house on Grand. The guidelines were consulted. The general consensus was that a COA would not be necessary for this project. IX. OLD BUSINESS A. Will Krause updated HPC about the grant that is being used for the Grandview neighborhood. He also addressed that things are running behind budgetary-wise from the state of Illinois. 1. $4,815 of the HPC budget should remain for the CLG grant. 2. Casey and Bob will be point-people for this project. B. 819 Troy Rd.; Kurt wants to talk to the applicant for the COA so that more information can be acquired before the subcommittee comes back to discuss approval or not for this. X. NEW BUSINESS A. Meeting with Mayor Patton ~ Casey reported some suggestions for improving the COA process. Will also addressed what Evanston does for their application process. He likes this because the checklist process helps to eliminate the ambiguity for both the applicant and the staff. The general application is 4 pages long. Walter also commented that this would help the education of applicants and suggested that a subcommittee be assigned to this project and possibly work on a video for the website. Joe, Kurt, and Cara will work with Walter on this. 1. Checklist for COA applicants 2. Informational brochures on windows, siding, etc. (public education) Kurt had many suggestions for educating the public about this. 3. State Historic Tax Freeze – education 4. Newspaper articles 5. Add restoration resources for our area to IL Landmarks list 6. Add a commission member to subcommittee (Bob will be contacted about being the permanent 4th person) XI. ADJOURNEMENT: Joe motioned for the meeting to adjourn, Kurt 2nd, and it was adjourned at 8:39 p.m. A. NEXT MEETING IS August 12, 2015