Historic Preservation Commission

400 S. Eagle Street City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540 Meeting Minutes Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, September 26, 2019 7:00 PM Meeting Room A A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: Present: Doyle, Garrison, Vice Chairman Jacks, Fessler, Eveslage, Chairman Peterson, Urda, Howard (non-voting), Councilman Kelly (non-voting) Absent: Ory C. PUBLIC FORUM: D. OLD BUSINESS: E. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. Consider the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) request for the property located at 5 N. Sleight Street- COA 19-3324 The petitioners, David Donaldson and Kathrina Donaldson provided a brief overview of the request. Public Testimony: None Chairman Peterson finds the proposal to be in line with the architectural style of the home and is in support. Commissioner Urda is in favor of the request. Vice Chair Jacks asked if any variances were being requested. Staff clarified no variances were being requested. Vice Chair Jacks inquired about the height of the proposed garage. Staff clarified that detached garages are exempt from review by the HPC. Commissioner Doyle asked if the garage was detached. The petitioners clarified it was detached. City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 10/25/2019 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 26, 2019 A motion was made by Commissioner Garrison and seconded by Commissioner Urda to approve COA 19-3324 to allow for an addition for the property located at 5 N. Sleight Street. Aye: Doyle, Garrison, Vice Chairman Jacks, Fessler, Eveslage, Chairman Peterson, Urda Nays: None F. REPORTS 1. Approve the minutes of the May 23, 2019 Historic Preservation Commission meeting A motion was made by Commissioner Jacks and seconded by Commissioner Urda to approve the meeting minutes of the May 23, 2019 Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Aye: Doyle, Garrison, Vice Chairman Jacks, Fessler, Eveslage, Chairman Peterson, Urda Nays: None G. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Urda raised concern regarding the current appeal process for COA applications questioning whether the decision made by the HPC is being heard by the City Council during a request for appeal. Commission Urda discussed the idea of amending the current Ordinance to allow an HPC representative to attend the City Council meeting and provide an opening statement and rebuttal during discussion of any appeal request of a COA. Commissioner Urda also raised concern with a recently approved text amendment to Chapter 11 (Historic Preservation - requirements for a COA application for demolition), stating that an additional amendment should be made to the Code that requires the historical and architectural analysis be performed by an independent contractor versus by the applicant as currently required. Chairman Peterson agreed with Commissioner Urda, but also clarified that the City Council is provided with the Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes. Staff clarified that in addition to the meeting minutes, the Commission's responses to the Factors for Consideration of the COA are included for any appeal request to the City Council. Howard stated the City Council representative present at the HPC meetings is the spokesperson for the HPC at the City Council meetings. Commissioner Fessler stated the Commission has the ability to discuss any concerns with the City Council directly. City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 10/25/2019 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 26, 2019 H. ADJOURNMENT: 7:34 P.M. City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 10/25/2019