Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingGeneva, IL · April 15, 2014
Minutes
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES
109 James Street - Council Chambers
Geneva, Illinois 60134
April 15, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
Chairman Roy called the April 15, 2014 meeting of the Geneva Historic Preservation
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call followed:
2. Roll Call
Present HPC: Chairman Roy, Commissioners Andersson, Hiller, Ploppert, Schock-
Soderberg, Zinke
Staff Present: Preservation Planner Michael Lambert
Others Present: Pietro Verone, 416 Hamilton St.; Paul Zellmer, 418 S. Sixth St., Linsey De
Los Santos, 30 W. State St.; Joe Stanton, 524 W. State St.; Liz Safanda,
1013 Dunstan; Recording Secretary Celeste Weilandt
3. Approval of the March 18, 2014 Minutes
The March 18, 2014 minutes were approved, as presented, on motion by Commissioner
Zinke, seconded by Commissioner Schock-Soderberg. Motion carried by voice vote of 4-2
(Abstain: Ploppert, Andersson)
4. HPC Review of Building Permit Applications
A. 515 Hamilton Street (Case No. 2014-007); New Free-standing Front Yard Sign;
Applicant: Joe Stanton - Applicant, Mr. Joe Stanton, 524 W. State Street, Geneva confirmed that
the sign’s wood backing would remain the same with composite aluminum bolted on and removed
as tenants changed. The sign would be white with a black vinyl border around it. Mr. Stanton
stated he would confirm the location of the sign and note it on the permit. Positive comments
followed regarding Mr. Stanton’s renovation of the building. Motion by Ploppert, seconded by
Andersson to accept the proposal for a new free-standing front yard sign. Roll call:
Aye: Andersson, Hiller, Ploppert, Schock-Soderberg, Zinke, Roy
Nay: None MOTION CARRIED. VOTE: 6-0
B. 107 S. Second Street (Case No. 2014-009): New Front Yard Fence; Applicant: Villa
Verone Ristorante Italiano, Mr. Pietro Verone - Mr. Lambert noted the application was part of a
liquor permit request and because the building was a contributing building in the historic district,
the fence had to come before this commission.
Mr. Pietro Verone, owner of the restaurant, confirmed the 4-foot fence will be a black
wrought iron fence with footings. The fence will be permanently located since it will be located on
uneven dirt, with landscaping to be planted by the driveway side. The existing hedge will remain
on the outside of the fence. For clarification, Mr. Verone stated no gate will be provided even
though his drawings reflected a gate; just an opening. Mr. Lambert believed a gate was required
by code but stated that zoning staff would have to confirm the need for a gate. Mr. Verone stated
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that if a gate were required, that it have no latch. The current arch would remain. Commissioner
Andersson moved to accept the application for a new front yard fence with either a gate, if
required, or not, if the owner preferred. Seconded by Commissioner Ploppert. Roll call:
Aye: Andersson, Hiller, Ploppert, Schock-Soderberg, Zinke, Roy
Nay: None MOTION CARRIED. VOTE: 6-0
C. 30 W. State Street (Case No. 2014-010); New Awnings/Fabric Structures at Existing
Patio; PF Zellmer Architects; Lindsey De Los Santos - Historic Planner Lambert clarified that he
reviewed this request as a fabric structure and not as an awning. He explained the deck will be
covered with a three-piece fabric structure. Architect, Mr. Paul Zellmer, explained the removable
(with bolts) one-steel frame structure will be painted black with a stretched awning over the top of
the frame, similar to the structure that was approved prior for the lower deck He clarified that the
working drawings were correct but the color renderings were inaccurate, noting the awning would
be one sail and one color (cappuccino). Current posts and lights would be removed. Concern was
raised that water would drain off the shade towards the brick building; however, Mr. Zellmer
indicated that, per fire code, the structure had to be located 4-feet away from the building and it
should not be an issue. Commissioner Zinke made a motion to approve the proposal with the
canopy, as depicted in the working drawings (one long rectangle), and that the sail color be
cappuccino, as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Ploppert. Roll call:
Aye: Andersson, Hiller, Ploppert, Schock-Soderberg, Zinke, Roy
Nay: None MOTION CARRIED. VOTE: 6-0
5. Secretary’s Report (Staff Update)
Mr. Lambert referenced his permit review report on the dais. He discussed he was
finalizing items for Preservation Month and has decided that a jury will be awarding projects on one
day only (Friday, April 26th) versus two days, as he cannot get individuals to commit to a Saturday.
As a general comment, Lambert said he has been spending much staff time with applicants who
want to live in the historic district, fielding their questions, discussing permits, etc.
6. New Business
A. From the Commission - Updates followed on Mr. Lambert’s efforts in contacting
Mary Kaiser from Geneva High School regarding the video project; the fact that no appointees
have been chosen for the HPC; and an status update regarding the Mill Race Inn. Commissioner
Andersson mentioned her recent continuing education class for architects, presented by Wood
Works, on the preservation and the assessment of wood structures and asked if the class counted
towards her commissioner training. Staff asked that she provide her training certificate.
Commissioner Hiller updated the commissioners about the Then and Now poster walking
tour, noting that the posters have been located at various locations and each poster will have a QR
code on it which the public can access from their digital/wireless device to get additional
information about the historic building they are standing in front of. Benefits of the QR technology
followed. Additional comments followed that this event needed to be publicized in the press, on
the city’s web site, and on the Preservation Partners web site.
B. From the Public - Ms. Liz Safanda, member of Preservation Partners, shared some
of the projects she has planned for Preservation Month and the importance of awareness.
Planned is a walking tour on May 29th, 7:00 p.m. following the Then and Now posters, starting at
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Dodson Place and walking up Third Street. Newsletters of the planned activities will be mailed to
the commissioners on May 1st. Ms. Safanda pointed out that Adams Gibbons will also be holding a
walking tour on the east side of Geneva (south side of State Street), followed by a mid-June tour of
the north side of State Street. Lastly, in May-June, Preservation Partners has planned a “This
Place Matters” campaign” (similar to the National Trust campaign whereby individuals submit
photos of buildings that matter to them), where Preservation Partners will select two dozen
buildings in the Tri-Cities and in the Village of Wayne that are located “off the beaten path” and
lesser known. The public can vote for their three favorites out of the 24 structures. Details followed
with Ms. Safanda sharing some historic building photographs with the commissioners.
Returning to the “Then and Now” walking tour, Commissioner Hiller presented 6 of 15
posters that will be placed around town for the tour. Closing the dialog, Commissioner Zinke
commented about a meeting she attended recently discussing social media and historic
preservation, mentioning there is a Facebook site called “You know you live in Geneva, Illinois
when …” and encouraged commissioners to join.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on motion by Commissioner Ploppert, seconded
by Commissioner Andersson. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 6-0.
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Agenda
Meeting Agenda
CITY OF GENEVA, HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING LOCATION &
HPC INFORMATION TUESDAY, April 15, 2014 MEETING
Location: 1. Call to Order
Geneva City Hall 2. Roll Call
Council Chambers
109 James Street 3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
March 18, 2014
Geneva, IL 60134
4. HPC Review of Building Permit Applications
Time: A. 515 Hamilton Street CASE 2014-007
7:00 p.m. Applicant: Joe Stanton
Application for: New free-standing, front yard sign
Commissioners: B. 107 S. Second Street CASE 2014-009
Scott Roy, Chairman Applicant: Pietro Verone /
Nanette Andersson Villa Verone Ristorante Italiano
Application for: New front yard fence
Al Hiller
Zachary Ploppert C. 30 W. State Street CASE 2014-010
Geri Schock-Soderberg Applicant: Lindsey DeLosSantos
Carolyn Zinke PF Zellmer Architects
Application for: New awnings / fabric structures at existing
patio
Staff Liaison:
Michael A. Lambert 5. Secretary’s Report (Staff Update)
Preservation Planner 6. New Business
630/938.4541
preservation@geneva.il.us A. From the Commission
B. From the Public
7. Adjournment
Next HPC meeting: May 20, 2014
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting is audio-recorded and summary minutes are taken
by a recording secretary.
The City of Geneva complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting who require accommodations in order
to allow them to observe and or participate in this meeting are required to contact the Planning
Division at 630/232.0818 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to allow the City of Geneva to
make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES
109 James Street - Council Chambers
Geneva, Illinois 60134
March 18, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
Chairman Roy called the March 18, 2014 meeting of the Geneva Historic Preservation
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call followed:
2. Roll Call
Present HPC: Chairman Roy, Commissioners Hiller, Schock-Soderberg, Zinke
Absent: Andersson, Ploppert
Staff Present: Preservation Planner Michael Lambert; Community Development Dir. Dick
Untch
Others Present: Tad Hemming, 1224 Brigham Way, Geneva; Stephanie Krivus,
545 Blackhawk Dr., Batavia; Liz Safanda, 1013 Dunstan, Geneva;
Architects Dave Myszka with K. Peterson Associates, Ken Overstreet
(Avondale Custom Homes); Jim Bishop, 228 S 5th St., Geneva; and
Recording Secretary Celeste Weilandt
3. Approval of the February 18, 2014 Minutes
The February 18, 2014 minutes were approved on motion by Commissioner Hiller,
seconded by Commissioner Schock-Soderberg. Motion carried by voice vote of 4-0.
4. HPC Review of Building Permit Applications
A. 227 S. Third Street (Case No. 2014-004): Replacement of Door at Street Level;
Applicant: Tad Hemming - Hemming Construction - Preservation Planner Lambert reviewed the
location of the structure on two maps, noting the structure was listed as non-contributing in the 1999
Architectural Survey. The applicant was proposing to replace the wooden doors on the west
elevation due to deterioration and age, as well as the doors on the south side which had the same
issues. Per Mr. Lambert, the applicant is going to replace the doors with the same doors (Therma
True doors) that are located on the second floor of the structure. Applicant, Mr. Hemming was
present to answer questions. None followed. Commissioner Hiller moved to approve the request
for replacement doors for 227 S. Third Street, seconded by Commissioner Zinke. Roll call:
Aye: Hiller, Shock-Soderberg, Zinke, Roy
Nay: None MOTION CARRIED. VOTE: 4-0
B. 212 S. Fifth Street (Case No. 2004-006): Demolition of Non-historic Screened Porch;
Replacement of Historic Cellar Bulkhead with Escape Window. Applicant: Avondale Customer
Homes - Maurice McNally/Dave Myszka - Mr. Lambert recalled there was discussion at the
November 2013 meeting of a concept review for modifications to the former Merritt King home that
included the removal of the second floor screened porch. Since that time, the existing cellar
door/bulkhead has been leaking, causing water running into the basement and the applicant would
like to replace the door/bulkhead with an egress window. Photographs were shown. Per Lambert,
the cellar currently exists at the corner of the original 1850’s house where it intersects with the 1890’s
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house and collects water off the roof systems. The area is visible from the public right-of-way (ROW)
on Campbell Street. Should the plans be approved for the proposed residences along Campbell,
between Fifth and Sixth Streets, the egress window would not be visible from the ROW.
For the petitioner, architect Mr. Myszka, explained that there will be a partial wall built up
underneath, with a metal egress well surround, and built up to code to alleviate some of the flooding
that is occurring. Mr. Myszka explained that the cellar was constructed of rubble stone around the
foundation with a concrete bulkhead on the inside. Mr. Myszka also stated he intends to remove as
much of the rubble stone as possible, since it is already deteriorating and saving whatever stone is
left to use in the garden.
Resident, Mr. Jim Bishop, 228 S. Fifth Street, who resides immediately south of Mr. King’s
house stated he sees the rear side of the screen porch from his home. As to the statements made
that the screen porch is not historic while the garage has been relocated and is being classified as
historic, Mr. Bishop reminded the commissioners that the Secretary of Interior (SOI) standards
addressed how a structure evolves over time, and should be kept that way. To arbitrarily remove
the porch went against the SOI standards. He asked to keep the porch in place since the home had
gained historic value to the community.
Due to the above concerns, dialog followed by Mr. Myszka that he did not know exactly when
the screened porch was added but indicated the garage was relocated in the 1950’s from its original
location along Campbell and the screen porch was added when the garage was moved -- probably
around 1953. The condition of the current porch was open construction underneath and decking. Per
Commissioner Zinke’s question about relocating the garage, which had been mentioned prior,
Mr. Myszka stated he wanted to relocate the garage with the driveway in mind, so that it opened up
the corner lot, but he wanted to speak with Mr. Bishop first about that relocation.
Chairman Roy clarified and reminded the commissioners of the various projects they had
approved over time and that it was important to let the property evolve over time, but to make sure
it was sympathetic with the surrounding area and to preserve the character of the building. For
further clarification, Lambert discussed one of the SOI standards which referred to additions attaining
significance in their own right and the fact that if the screened porch were to be kept, the question to
ask was had it attained significance to stand on its own? Also, the National Park Service, in their
review of buildings, also suggest that any additions and modifications made on a historic structure
were, ideally, made at the rear of a building, which was where the modifications for this structure are
proposed. It was also brought to the commission’s attention that if the garage/carriage house were
relocated, it would look strange with a second-story porch on pilings. Asked their thoughts on the
historic contribution of the screened porch, Commissioner Hiller did not feel it was consistent with
the character and style of the rest of the house. Chairman Roy was also under the impression that
since the commission did not vote on the relocation of the garage during the last meeting, the
consensus going forward was that it was fine with the commissioners to move it. Lastly, clarification
followed that the garage/carriage barn was original and it was moved twice, as documented. It was
being saved because it was contributing, while the porch was not. Commissioner Zinke moved to
approve the demolition of the screened porch and alteration of the historic bulkhead, as
presented, seconded by Hiller. Roll call:
Aye: Hiller, Shock-Soderberg, Zinke, Roy
Nay: None MOTION CARRIED. VOTE: 4-0
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5. Concept Review
A. SW Corner of Fifth & Campbell Streets - Lot 2 (Case No. 2014-005): Proposed
Infill Residence; Applicant: Avondale Custom Homes - Maurice McNally/ Dave Myszka -
Mr. Lambert presented the elevations and floor plans for the proposed in-fill home on the former
Merritt King property. The residence will be on an open parcel to the north of the former Merritt King
house, at the corner of Fifth and Campbell Streets.
Mr. Dave Myszka with K. Peterson Associates and architect for the project, reviewed the
proposed elevations, noting the home will have a six and one-half feet wide front porch (to the east)
and the home’s material will consist of siding, asphalt shingles, lower base brick, and fenestrations
around the windows. A detached carriage house will incorporate the third car garage with materials
consisting of brick, siding and heavy bracketry on the garage. A backyard will be created. The
garage will be set off the street as much as possible to break up the massing and to avoid a flat look.
The proposed plan does meet the City’s zoning ordinance. The front porch may be constructed wider
based on previous commissioner comments.
Commissioners voiced positive comments overall but there was a concern about the number
of garage doors facing Campbell Street and if the smaller garage could be placed not facing
Campbell Street. Chairman Roy suggested removing some of the brick on the smaller carriage
house to lighten the massing. Per Commissioner Zinke’s question, Mr. Myszka confirmed he was
still working on the four houses with a re-review of the design. As to sharing a driveway, Mr. Myszka
was also looking at other possibilities but also stated he was trying to create a friendly backyard
area. Adding an alley was a concern of his because he did not want the current neighbors looking
at an alley, wherein Commissioner Zinke commented on her recent trip to South Carolina and stated
that many of the homes in the historic district there had alleys but hid them behind hedges. Lastly,
commissioners asked for a streetscape view in future applications.
Resident, Ms. Liz Safanda, 1013 Dunstan Road, Geneva, appreciated the plans for a modest
home that was not overwhelming in size and blended in with the surrounding homes. She believed
it was a good compromise and hoped to see similar plans.
6. Secretary’s Report (Staff Update)
Mr. Lambert announced that 526 S. Fourth Street has received a demolition award and the
demolition is scheduled as early as tomorrow. He announced that commissioners will now be
emailed a link to the Agenda Center for future packets. Commissioners were updated on staff’s
progress for Preservation Month. Discussions still continue on the Mill Race Inn.
7. New Business
A. From the Commission - Commissioner Hiller met with reps from the Geneva History
Museum and Preservation Partners to coordinate their Preservation Week activities. The HPC’s
portion will be about awareness. Hiller shared a sample poster depicting photographs of buildings
“then” and “now” which will be placed in various businesses along Third Street for the public to view.
His goal is to place posts in 12 buildings. Details followed. Lambert also stated there has been no
formal proclamation for Preservation Month for several years and asked the commissioners if they
wanted the process returned. Commissioners supported its return.
B. From the Public - None.
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8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. on motion by Commissioner Schock-Soderberg,
seconded by Commissioner Hiller. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
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Community Development Department Report
CITY OF GENEVA, HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM 4A 515 Hamilton Street
April 15, 2014
New free-standing, front yard sign
Applicant: BACKGROUND
Joe Stanton The structure at 515 Hamilton Street was constructed circa 1900 as a
single family residence.
The 1999 Architectural Survey identifies this house as having been
constructed ca. 1900 and rated the building as “contributing” to the
Request:
Geneva Historic District character.
Permit Review:
New free-standing front yard Although dated to 1900, the house appears to have been built as an
Upright and Wing, circa 1855. Based on Sanborn Fire Insurance Company
sign
maps as well as an 1892 map for the City of Geneva, this lot was vacant
until sometime between 1905 and 1912. Presumably, the house was
moved to this site from another location during that period. Between
HPC Case Number: 1905 and 1912, the present front porch was added to the structure.
2014-007 In 2012, the house was sensitively rehabilitated for adaptive use as
commercial / office space based on approvals granted by the HPC.
REQUEST
Staff Liaison:
Michael Lambert The proposed sign is being requested to accommodate tenants in the
rehabbed structure.
Preservation Planner
630/938.4541
mlambert@geneva.il.us
April 15, 2014 515 Hamilton Street, Agenda Item 4A
FINDING OF FACT – STAFF ANALYSIS
COMPLIANCE WITH
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION
1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or The property has been converted for commercial office and/or
be placed in a new use that requires minimal retail use. The conversion is sympathetic to the historic
change to the defining characteristics of the character of the property and neighborhood.
building and its site and environment.
2. The historic character of a property shall be The proposed work will not further diminish the architectural
retained and preserved. The removal of historic integrity of the property.
materials or alteration of features and spaces that
characterize a property shall be avoided.
3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical n/a
record of its time, place, and use. Changes that
create a false sense of historical development,
such as adding conjectural features or architectural
elements from other buildings, shall not be
undertaken.
4. Most properties change over time; those changes n/a
that have acquired historic significance in their
own right shall be retained and preserved.
5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction n/a
techniques or examples of craftsmanship that
characterize a property shall be preserved.
6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired n/a
rather than replaced. Where the severity of
deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive
feature, the new feature shall match the old in
design, color, texture, and other visual qualities
and, where possible, materials. Replacement of
missing features shall be substantiated by
documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as n/a
sandblasting, that cause damage to historic
materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of
structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken
using the gentlest means possible.
8. Significant archeological resources affected by a n/a
project shall be protected and preserved. If such
resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures
shall be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new Historic materials will not be affected by the proposed work.
construction shall not destroy historic materials
that characterize the property. The new work shall
be differentiated from the old and shall be
compatible with the massing, size, scale, and
architectural features to protect the historic
integrity of the property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new n/a
construction shall be undertaken in such a manner
that if removed in the future, the essential form
and integrity of the historic property and its
environment would be unimpaired.
HPC action on the agenda item may be as follows:
1. Adopt Staff’s Finding of Fact as presented.
2. Adopt Staff’s Finding of Fact, with modifications, basing any modifications on the SOI Standards.
3. Create new Finding of Fact, basing it on the SOI Standards.
Community Development Department Report
CITY OF GENEVA, HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM 4B 416 Hamilton Street
April 15, 2014
New front yard fence
Applicant: BACKGROUND
Pietro Verone The structure at 416 Hamilton Street was constructed in 1849 as a single
family residence. Constructed of limestone, the Greek Revival residence
has been adapted for commercial use for many years.
The 1999 Architectural the building as a “significant” structure within the
Request:
Geneva Historic District.
Permit Review:
New front yard fence
REQUEST
The 3 rail, square picket, aluminum fence (black) is being requested to
HPC Case Number: enclose an existing outdoor dining patio.
2014-009
Staff Liaison:
Michael Lambert
Preservation Planner
630/938.4541
mlambert@geneva.il.us
April 15, 2014 416 Hamilton Street, Agenda Item 4C
FINDING OF FACT – STAFF ANALYSIS
COMPLIANCE WITH
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION
1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or The property has been converted for a hospitality / food service
be placed in a new use that requires minimal use. The conversion is sympathetic to the historic character of
change to the defining characteristics of the the property and neighborhood.
building and its site and environment.
2. The historic character of a property shall be The proposed work will not further diminish the architectural
retained and preserved. The removal of historic integrity of the property.
materials or alteration of features and spaces that
characterize a property shall be avoided.
3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical n/a
record of its time, place, and use. Changes that
create a false sense of historical development,
such as adding conjectural features or architectural
elements from other buildings, shall not be
undertaken.
4. Most properties change over time; those changes n/a
that have acquired historic significance in their
own right shall be retained and preserved.
5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction n/a
techniques or examples of craftsmanship that
characterize a property shall be preserved.
6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired n/a
rather than replaced. Where the severity of
deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive
feature, the new feature shall match the old in
design, color, texture, and other visual qualities
and, where possible, materials. Replacement of
missing features shall be substantiated by
documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as n/a
sandblasting, that cause damage to historic
materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of
structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken
using the gentlest means possible.
8. Significant archeological resources affected by a n/a
project shall be protected and preserved. If such
resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures
shall be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new Historic materials will not be affected by the proposed work.
construction shall not destroy historic materials
that characterize the property. The new work shall
be differentiated from the old and shall be
compatible with the massing, size, scale, and
architectural features to protect the historic
integrity of the property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new n/a
construction shall be undertaken in such a manner
that if removed in the future, the essential form
and integrity of the historic property and its
environment would be unimpaired.
HPC action on the agenda item may be as follows:
1. Adopt Staff’s Finding of Fact as presented.
2. Adopt Staff’s Finding of Fact, with modifications, basing any modifications on the SOI Standards.
3. Create new Finding of Fact, basing it on the SOI Standards.
Community Development Department Report
CITY OF GENEVA, HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM 4C 30 W. State Street
April 15, 2014
New fabric structure / awning
Applicant: BACKGROUND
Lindsey DeLosSantos The structure at 30 W. State Street was constructed ca. 1890 as a two-
part commercial building (commercial use on first floor with residential
use at the second floor). Constructed of brick, the building has been
served as restaurant for many years. The raised patio structure,
Request: incorporating precast concrete, steel and brick piers, was constructed
Permit Review: circa 1995 and was approved by the Geneva Historic Preservation
New fabric structure / awning Commission.
The 1999 Architectural the building as a “contributing” structure within
the Geneva Historic District.
HPC Case Number:
2014-010 REQUEST
The Applicant proposes to erect, at the existing raised patio, a steel-
framed structure that will carry tensioned fabric supported by a cable
Staff Liaison: system.
Michael Lambert While awnings are typically approved through the Administrative Review
Preservation Planner process, Staff believes that this request for a fabric structure is
630/938.4541 “architectural” in character rather than a design or functional element for
mlambert@geneva.il.us business signage or for shielding pedestrians and storefronts from sun,
snow or rain. The proposed structure of metal supports with cable-
supported, tensioned fabric will create an architecturally-defined space
adjacent to the historic structure that will be visible to State Street. The
proposed fabric and steel structure does not alter the historic structure
and is entirely supported from the circa 1995 patio structure.
Architectural
Concept
Viewed
From East
Architectural
Concept
Viewed
From
Overhead
Architectural
Concept
From South
Towards
State Street
April 15, 2014 30 W. State Street, Agenda Item 4C
FINDING OF FACT – STAFF ANALYSIS
COMPLIANCE WITH
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION
1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or The historically-commercial / residential property continues to
be placed in a new use that requires minimal be used for its original purpose. The building has been altered
change to the defining characteristics of the over time; the existing deck was constructed in the mid-1990s
building and its site and environment.
with HPC approval.
2. The historic character of a property shall be The proposed work will not further diminish the architectural
retained and preserved. The removal of historic integrity of the property.
materials or alteration of features and spaces that
characterize a property shall be avoided.
3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical n/a
record of its time, place, and use. Changes that
create a false sense of historical development,
such as adding conjectural features or architectural
elements from other buildings, shall not be
undertaken.
4. Most properties change over time; those changes n/a
that have acquired historic significance in their
own right shall be retained and preserved.
5. Distinctive features, finishes, and construction n/a
techniques or examples of craftsmanship that
characterize a property shall be preserved.
6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired n/a
rather than replaced. Where the severity of
deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive
feature, the new feature shall match the old in
design, color, texture, and other visual qualities
and, where possible, materials. Replacement of
missing features shall be substantiated by
documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as n/a
sandblasting, that cause damage to historic
materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of
structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken
using the gentlest means possible.
8. Significant archeological resources affected by a n/a
project shall be protected and preserved. If such
resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures
shall be undertaken.
9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new Historic materials will not be affected by the proposed work.
construction shall not destroy historic materials
that characterize the property. The new work shall
be differentiated from the old and shall be
compatible with the massing, size, scale, and
architectural features to protect the historic
integrity of the property and its environment.
10. New additions and adjacent or related new n/a
construction shall be undertaken in such a manner
that if removed in the future, the essential form
and integrity of the historic property and its
environment would be unimpaired.
HPC action on the agenda item may be as follows:
1. Adopt Staff’s Finding of Fact as presented.
2. Adopt Staff’s Finding of Fact, with modifications, basing any modifications on the SOI Standards.
3. Create new Finding of Fact, basing it on the SOI Standards.