Historic Preservation Commission

Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission April, 2017 Minutes DATE: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, City Hall 118 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025 I. Call to Order A. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Casey Weeks II. Roll Call Present: Kurt Ackerman, Debbie Caulk, Joe Hutton, Bob Nickrent, Tom May, Casey Weeks, and Kathryn Biarkis Absent: Jennifer Wilkins, Cindy Reinhart, Cheryl Jett, Andrew Payne Also Present: Walter Williams, Will Krause, III. Design Review (COA) A. COA #1 Location: 821 Holyoake Applicant: Edward Sly Project: Add 4” vinyl siding, Azek trim, and vinyl scallops or shakes to front gables District: Leclaire National Historic District Motion to approve – Debbie Caulk, seconded by Tom May. Aye – Joe Hutton, Debbie Caulk, Tom May, Bob Nickrent Nay – Kurt Ackerman Motion Passed B. COA #2 Location: 837 Ruskin Avenue Applicant: Bruce and Nadine Pfieffer Project: Rear Addition District: Leclaire National Historic District Discussion: The commission found the design acceptable but had questions about the dimensions and material of the existing siding, and how the new siding was to be incorporated into it. As the applicants were not present Mr. Williams offered to contact them to obtain further information. The application was referred to the committee of four pending receipt of that information. C. COA #3 Location: 511 Franklin Ave Application: Krause Properties, LLC District: Leclaire National Historic District Project: Replace gravel driveway with concrete from rear garage north to alley Motion to approve – Debbie Caulk, seconded by Joe Hutton. Aye – Kurt Ackerman, Joe Hutton, Debbie Caulk, Tom May, Bob Nickrent Nay - Motion passed D. COA #4 Location: 400 – 410 N. Main Street – Public Safety Building Application: City of Edwardsville Project: Demolition District: Main Street Historic District Discussion: The commission expressed concern about the mosaic mural on the front façade, and its desire that the murals be saved. Joe Hutton volunteered to visit the site and access whether the mural could be removed intact. Mr. Hutton also suggested that should it be impossible to remove the murals the city should set aside funds to professionally photo document them in prior to demolition. Motion to approve – Debbie Caulk made a motion to approve the application with the stipulation that the mural is to be removed to a mutually agreeable location if  said removal is determined to be feasible upon Mr. Hutton’s inspection. The motion was seconded by Joe Hutton. Aye – Kurt Ackerman, Joe Hutton, Debbie Caulk, Tom May, Bob Nickrent Nay - Motion passed IV. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS HPC A: Landau Properties (?) presented drawings of a proposed 3-unit apartment building to be located at North Main and Philippine St.. HPC offered suggestions on window and door design (craftsman-type) and foundation material (brick). This was strictly a preliminary discussion – a formal COA for the project will be submitted at a later date. B: The commission discussed the local landmark application for the home at 430 Jefferson. Casey noted that as the property is located in the Leclaire National Historic District it is already considered to have landmark status. HPC has never issued landmark status to a single property already located within a historic district. Will Krause restated the requirements for landmark status and questioned whether the property would qualify as a single entity. Casey agreed to contact the applicant and discuss. C: Walter Williams presented a COA for 101 N Main. The owner is requesting permission to demolish the drive-thru structure at what was formerly the U.S. Bank office. Members of the commission expressed a desire that the colonnade along Main Street be retained, and Mr. Williams agreed to contact the applicant for more detail. Pending information from Mr. Williams the COA will be presented to the committee of four for approval. D: Walter Williams presented a COA for 813 N Main. Vintage 71 is requesting that they be allowed to add new plastic insert bearing the business name, description and phone number within the existing metal frame. Mr. Mr Williams stated he would be submitting the application to the committee of four on the following business day. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Joe Hutton made a motion to accept the March minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Tom May and passed unanimously. VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. OLD BUSINESS A: Casey Weeks described her discussion with the president of the Goshen Preservation Alliance expressing HPC’s desire that GPA start maintaining the Nickel Plate station. HPC had rescinded the building’s landmark status a number  of years ago in order to allow the building to be moved, but GPA has done very little to maintain the structure since that time. Ms. Weeks stated that Dr. Chapman at Lewis and Clark Community College has some ideas regarding adaptive re-use of the building, and is willing to meet with HPC and/or GPA to explore available grants and funding options, but he hasn’t indicated that LCCC is interested in taking ownership of the building. VIII. DESIGN REVIEW A: Joe Hutton and Kurt Ackerman presented their recommendations for new design standards and samples of standards in use by other communities. Members are to review these documents for discussion at the next meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT A: Bob Nickrent made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Tom May. Meeting was adjourned at 9:35. The next meeting of the Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled for May 10, 2017 at 7:00 in the council chambers. 118 Hillsboro Avenue P.O. Box 407 Edwardsville, Illinois 62025-0407 Tel 618.692.7500 www.cityofedwardsville.com