Historic Preservation Commission

Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission 2016 April Meeting Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER ~ Bob Nickrent called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. II. Welcome new HPC member Andrew Payne III. ROLL CALL: Present: Kurt Ackerman, Cara Lane, Tom May, Bob Nickrent, Andrew Payne, Jennifer Wilkins and Cindy Reinhardt. Also Present: Walter Williams and Alderman William Krause. Absent: and Kathryn Biarkis Debbie Caulk, Joe Hutton, Casey Weeks, Cheryl Jett, and Elizabeth Edwards. IV. Bob reminded the members of the parliamentary procedure specifically with calling a motion to approve the COA prior to the discussion and the vote. V. DESIGN REVIEW a. COA #1 Location: 126 North Main Street – Downtown Main Street Historic District Owner: Christopher Byron Project: Installation of side access door and ramp with handrail on the north side of the building. This will be in the newer addition. Comments from the Applicant: Walter Williams is representing the applicant and explained the plans to expand the kitchen on the newly renovated portion which is not a part of the original structure. Motion to Approve COA: Cara, 2nd by Jennifer Discussion: The door will be black metal. The plans show a little view of a window on the door. Kurt is reticent about the design of the door, but it is on the side of the building where there is little to no exposure from the street or the parking lot to this area. This door will be used for emergency exit. Cindy is fine with the door, but she is also concerned about the design of the door. Jennifer inquired about the HPC guidelines for the door design--they are not within our guidelines. Vote: Motion Passed b. COA #2 Location: 839 Madison Ave. Owner: Frank Spohr Project: Installation of two new windows. Comment from the Applicant: After some work on their home, the applicants realized that the home was at 70 degrees, but the Motion to Approve the COA: Cara; 2nd Andrew Discussion: Kurt addressed the applicant regarding HPC’s policy to not approve replacement windows and that restoring windows are the preferred. He discussed that old windows are made of old growth wood and are made to last; however, any new windows have a life-span of 20 years, with vinyl in particular to have 12 year. Kurt also commented about the leaded glass being part of the architectural details of the entire neighborhood. Kurt stressed that the original thermal paned windows will be the best and most efficient route. Vote: Motion to approve is denied VI. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS HPC ~ None at this time. VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF HPC MEETING in March ~ Tom made a motion to approve, Cara 2nd; motion passed VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT – Landmark plaques $1,000 IX. CORRESPONDENCE ~ None at this time X. NOMINATIONS FOR COMMISSION OFFICES a. Chair ~ b. Vice chair ~ Bob Nickrent (Motion by Jennifer; 2nd by Kurt; Motion passed) c. Secretary ~ Cara Lane (Motion by Kurt, 2nd by Tom; Motion passed) d. Treasurer ~ Kurt Ackerman (Motion by Jennifer, 2nd by Cara; Motion passed) XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Route 66 – June 10 and 11. Signup sheet for volunteers to work at booth. Katie Grable of the Parks and Rec Dept. decided not to invite all the historical associations as we have done in the past. There will be one table with historical information on Edwardsville. Bob spoke about how there will be just one table with all organizations and there materials sharing a space. There will be a sign-up sheet for people to work the table. Cindy discussed that this event has been receiving good publicity and that the literature is coming together well. The Blue Carpet Corridor will be the same weekend and the same Passport Center will be set up to help direct people to local businesses and restaurants. b. Archi Room update ~ None at this time c. Attaboy letters ~ Bob is working on this process d. Historic Districts and Landmarks updates i. Stephenson House ~ None at this time ii. Brick Streets ~ None at this time iii. Downtown ~ Jennifer asked about the Goshen Market and we did confirm that walking tours are planned for the upcoming season iv. Leclaire ~ Cindy discussed that the Leclaire Yard Sale is coming up May 14th, FOL is donating a tree for Earth Day, the 26th of June is the Band Concert (which celebrates the 25th anniversary of FOL) v. St. Louis Street ~ None at this time XII. OLD BUSINESS ~ XIII. NEW BUSINESS ~ Walter discussed 303 N. Main St. regarding the porch covering which the owners believe is not original to the house. Cindy advised that the owners submit a COA. Having access to photographs and supporting documentation would be helpful. Walter also discussed 810 Holyoake. The cement apron (which is beyond the sidewalk), the door, the awning, and side window have all been altered without a COA. Walter also commented that there will be another informational post card mailing before our next meeting. Cindy also suggested that Friends of Leclaire start promoting information regarding these HPC guidelines. Walter said that he would bring up our concerns about a lack of consequences for people who work without a COA and the cycle of that violation continuing. Walter also addressed 949 Hale and that the work is within HPC guidelines as all the replacement materials are the same as the items being replaced. The commission emphasized that the “replacement” of materials does require a COA, not the “repair.” Tom asked about an archive/”storage depot” for the architecture for homes within Historic districts in the winter where foliage would not interfere. Alderman Krause gave information from the City Report. This included an update regarding the Grant to do the architectural survey in Grandview. Terry Foley is looking at either May 11th or May 18th in order to do a presentation regarding her final findings. Regarding budget, the city’s fiscal will start next month on May 1st. HPC’s budget is projected to be cut in half for the upcoming year. If the city gets money from the state, then we will get a CLG grant. The deadline is at the end of October to apply for these monies. Cindy commented that many of our. At the Stephenson House, some repairs are being planed, like-for-like. The Children’s Museum will also get some improvements, as well as the Leclaire Ball field sign and maintenance for Leclaire lake. There are also plans to have the clock on Main Street repaired/replaced based on the internal condition. Cindy voiced her concerns about upcoming projects not being budgeted; her suggestion was for a $900 Route 66 banner that could be reused for future years. Kurt also discussed doing a “reveal” for the original structure of a home--almost run as a contest because it would be a promotional opportunity for HPC, restoration, and home guidelines. The costs of the removal of the unoriginal materials would be funded by HPC. Kurt shared that he has a DVD called Blue Vinyl that is informative and he wants to share it with us. XIV. ADJOURNEMENT: Kurt made a motion and Tom 2nd; Motion carried. Called by Bob 8:58. NEXT MEETING IS Wednesday, May 11, 2016