Appearance Commission

Village Of Homewood Appearance Commission Thursday, September 1, 2022 6:00 p.m. Village Hall Board Room 2020 Chestnut Road Homewood, IL 60430 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Wright called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Hrymak, Preston, Quirke, Zander, and Chairman Wright were present. Member Willis was absent. In attendance from the Village were Village Planner Valerie Berstene and Building Department Secretary Darlene Leonard. Six people were in the audience. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Wright asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes for July 7, 2022. There were no changes or corrections. There being no changes or corrections a motion was made by Member Zander to approve the minutes of July 7, 2022; seconded by Member Hrymak. AYES: Members Hrymak, Preston, Quirke, Zander, and Chairman Wright. NAYES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Member Willis AGENDA ITEMS: Case No. 228-18, Walmart Rebranding Case No. 22-22, Wind Creek Casino Parking Garage, Revised Elevations. Chairman Wright asked Village Planner Berstene to present the case. Chairman Wright asked for a motion, conditioned on the supplementary landscape plan approved by the arborist. Motion was made by Member Zander to recommend approval of Case 22-22 – Wind Creek Casino Parking Garage revised elevations, Seconded by Member Hrymak. AYES: Members Hayes, Hrymak, Zander, and Chairman Wright. NAYES: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Members Preston, Quirke, and Willis. Motion passed. Chairman Wright stated it does not need to go back in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and asked when they anticipate starting. Pat Daly stated September 1, 2022, and added they have to submit every contractor to the State for approval and they just got the okay that day for the landscaper to cut the grass. Meeting Minutes | Page 1 Member Zander asked if a general contractor has been selected. Mr. Daly stated W.E. O’Neil & Bowa Construction. Chairman Wright asked when the groundbreaking is occurring. Mr. Daly stated it was about a couple of weeks ago, in mid-June. Mr. Daly stated the work will start in earnest in September and that the delays are a result of utilities that needed to be redirected on 174th Street and added that the Tollway approved it about a week ago. Mr. Daly stated Homewood did not own the utilities, they had to get it from the Tollway and then Homewood will give it to them. Almost all of the utilities have been resolved and once that it done they will start. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Wright asked the status of Homewood Brewing. Staff Liaison Mesaros stated they were waiting on the Village to get a plat, but they are closing on it and will own in on July 19. Chairman Wright asked when they would start. Staff Liaison Mesaros stated as soon as the plans are reviewed. They are ready to go. Chairman Wright asked if there is anything else. Village Planner Berstene stated the Walmart rebranding, the Kohl’s, and the Sephora signage. Member Hrymak asked the status of the Hartford Building. Staff Liaison Mesaros stated delays were the result of concrete for the flooring and a structural review of the changes. The prefabricated panel walls delivery is anticipated to be the week of July 28, 2022. Chairman Wright asked about the parking lot. Staff Liaison Mesaros stated there is nothing yet. Chairman Wright asked about the old brewing place across the street. Staff Liaison Mesaros stated there has been no interest. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Member Zander to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.; seconded by Member Hayes. All in favor. None opposed. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Angela M. Mesaros Staff Liaison Meeting Minutes | Page 2