Historic Preservation Commission

Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission March 8, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER-Jennifer Wilkins called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. II. ROLL CALL-Present: Kurt Ackerman, Joe Hutton, Andrew Payne, Tom May, Jennifer Wilkins. Associate members present: Cindy Reinhardt, Kathryn Biarkis. Members excused: Debbie Caulk, Bob Nickrent associate member Cheryl Jett. Also Present: Walter Williams, David Sirko, Eric Williams. III. COA DESIGN REVIEW A. COA #1 Location: 1013 North Main Street, Corner Tavern- Downtown Historic District Applicants: Greg & Tal Inc., Robert Peo, Ron Bearhurst Project: Removal and partial replacement of windows at rear elevation (west); removal of windows and installation of lapped siding at North elevation. Discussion acknowledged this addition is non-contributing to the main historic building. Joe Hutton made the motion, seconded by Tom May, to accept this COA. Roll call vote was unanimous yes from Ackerman, Hutton, May, Payne and Wilkins. B. COA #2 Location; 112-114 North Main, Geise Building-Downtown Historic District Applicants: LJC Partners Project: Supplementary information on proposed east elevation design and materials for previously approved COA Discussion followed about the description of materials being used. Joe Hutton made the motion, seconded by Andrew Payne to accept the COA update. Roll call vote was unanimous yes from Ackerman, Hutton, May, Payne, and Wilkins. C. COA #3 Location; 246 N. Main, Edwardsville Frozen Food- Downtown Historic District Applicants: Jeff Merkel Project: Window Installation Discussion followed. Joe Hutton suggested that Jeff contact the sellers about looking at their original blueprints of the building to gain a better understanding of the original windows. Andrew Payne made the motion, seconded by Tom May to approve the intent to replace the windows. The motion also included having the specs for the window replacement go thru Walt and the committee of four for approval. Roll call vote was unanimous yes from Ackerman, Hutton, May, Payne and Wilkins. IV. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS HPC A. Mike Sly, home owner of 821 Holyoake, came forward to discuss and obtain information about the best approach to his asbestos siding. Discussion followed. Mike was encouraged to remove the siding and look at the original clapboard. V. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY MINUTES A. Andrew Payne motioned to approve the February 2017 minutes as circulated. Joe Hutton and Kurt Ackerman seconded. All were in favor. B. NEW BUSINESS A. Cindy Reinhardt reported that she will be speaking on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2PM on the Centennial Celebration, 1917-2017, of the present church building of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 409 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville. The public is invited. Comment [kb1]: It shoudl B. Atta- Boy letters- Jen Wilkins suggested that HPC consider awarding homeowners and commercial owners with an award certificate for preserving our past in the present. Discussion followed with many positive ideas about encouraging and thanking citizens for their preservation efforts. Perhaps the HPC could award comp tickets to the recipients to the city’s Wildey Theatre venue as a thank you. We need someone to serve as the awards committee chair. We will discuss next month as old business. Another Idea to promote HPC was to have a children’s historic, hands-on activity tent at the Goshen Market. C. Walt requested the HPC’s acknowledgement concerning the unstable corner of the façade at BIN 51’s new Main Street location. The plans were reviewed, received revised plans, and approved the repair. D. Walt reported that 10 local landmark plaques have been delivered to the HPC closet in the Public Works building. E. Eric Williams reported that he will provide an updated Edwardsville landmarks list at the April meeting. C. OLD BUSINESS F. Walt will continue to monitor the south side of 820 St. Louis Street. Eric will check on the permit /COA. VI.DESIGN GUIDELINES REVIEW A. Discussion was initiated by Co-chair Jen Wilkins to consider suggestions for our design guidelines. The following members will report at the April meeting with their findings. a. Kurt will work on new commercial language for masonry sandblasting. b. Tom will work on updating the COA form with more detail by adding instructions and a checklist. c. Jen will work on clarification of page 51, concerning the city guidelines and COA application for a sign. d. Joe will work on new language dealing with siding, both residential and commercial structures. B. Eric Williams discussed the property maintenance cod. He described how the procedure works and the steps involved with this watchdog approach. a. Eric reported that there is a pre-permit process in place. b. Eric will check to see if we have the design guidelines in an electronic file. HPC would like to create a red line copy of the proposed language changes and forward it to the city attorney. Once approved, the guidelines would go to ACS. Then to council. D. ADJOURNEMENT A. Joe Hutton made the motion, seconded by Tom May to adjourn. All were in favor .Next meeting will be Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Respectfully submitted, secretary pro temp., Kathryn Biarkis