Historic Preservation Commission

400 S. Eagle Street City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540 Meeting Minutes Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, June 25, 2020 7:00 PM Held on Zoom due to COVID-19 SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE: On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and allows public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency, subject to certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent. On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Mayor Chirico issued an executive order determining that in-person meetings of the City Council and the City’s boards and commissions are not currently practical or prudent due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for June 25, 2020 will be conducted remotely. The means by which the public may watch, listen, and/or participate in the meeting are described below. TO JOIN A MEETING: The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom Video Conferencing. You do not need to download any software or create an account to participate. To login on your computer or iPad: Click the link to join the webinar, the password is provided on this agenda. Once connected, if you choose to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button at the bottom of Zoom screen and wait for the Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record and speak clearly. To login on your phone: For iPhones, use the iPhone one-tap number provided on this agenda. For telephones, dial one of the numbers provided and join the meeting by using meeting ID and password provided on this agenda. Once connected to the meeting, press *9 to “raise your hand” and wait for the Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record and speak clearly. City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 9/15/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 25, 2020 PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: All viewpoints are welcome. Positive comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal attacks at Commissioners, staff, other speakers or members of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION: Any individual who may require an accommodation to participate in the meeting or to view materials for the Historic Preservation Commission meeting, should contact the City Clerk at (630) 305-5300 by Wednesday, June 24th, 2020. ZOOM MEETING LOG IN: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89129312848?pwd=V0lmK0wwakQ5WlZSOFhHVzF3TXZqUT09 Password: 741023 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,89129312848#,,,,0#,,741023# or +13017158592,,89129312848#,,,,0#,,741023# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 Webinar ID: 891 2931 2848 Password: 741023 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbZJ5pj5uh A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: Present: Doyle, Garrison, Vice Chair Jacks, Ory, Chairman Peterson, Urda, Councilman Kelly (non-voting), Howard (non-voting) Absent: Fessler, Franczyk and Eveslage C. PUBLIC FORUM: There was not any discussion for the public forum. D. OLD BUSINESS: E. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Consider the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) 209 North Brainard Street - COA City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 9/15/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 25, 2020 20-1569 Brian Ledebuhr, homeowner, summarized the chimney and fireplace addition to the rear of the home. Public Testimony: None Vice Chair Jacks asked if there was staff recommendation. Kathleen Russell, Planning Services Team, described the transition from previous memos including staff recommendation to now where staff requires the applicant respond to the factors of consideration and staff adds comments on the applicant’s responses. Chairman Peterson explained the changes with the process focusing on the evaluating the factors of consideration. Commissioner Urda noted he was well served with the guidance of staff. Vice Chair Jacks asked if there were any other examples of the two chimneys in the area. Commissioner Urda noted he could not think of anything like it, but the two chimneys would not be out of place. Chairman Peterson commented that two or more chimneys is appropriate for the style of the home. Commissioner Urda noted the side view of the home, visible from the street, has minimal impact with the chimney. Vice Chair Jacks agreed. Public Testimony: None A motion was made by Commissioner Urda and seconded by Commissioner Ory to approve COA 20-1569 to add an outdoor fireplace and chimney to the existing sunroom on the west side at 209 N. Brainard Street. Aye: Doyle, Garrison, Vice Chair Jacks, Ory, Chairman Peterson, and Urda Nays: None Nays: None City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 9/15/2020 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes June 25, 2020 F. REPORTS Approve the minutes of the May 28, 2020, Historic Preservation Commission meeting A motion was made by Commissioner Garrison a seconded by Commissioner Ory to approve the meeting minutes of the May 28, 2020, Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Aye: Doyle, Garrison, Vice Chair Jacks, Ory, Chairman Peterson, and Urda Nays: None G. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Urda requested staff add an agenda item to the next Historic Preservation Commission meeting concerning the application process, approval multiple buildings with one COA and using a design guidelines to evaluate applications. Commissioner Garrison, Doyle, Chairman Peterson and Ory agreed that would be a productive conversation. H. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Commissioner Doyle, seconded by Commissioner Urda to adjourn the June 25, 2020, Historic Preservation Commission meeting at 7:23 pm. Aye: Doyle, Garrison, Vice Chair Jacks, Ory, Chairman Peterson, and Urda Nays: None City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 9/15/2020