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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 20 2011 MinutesAPPROVED MEETING MINUTES PRESERVATION COMMISSION Tuesday, September 20, 2011 7:00 p.m. Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 2200 Members Present: Suzanne Farrand, Kris Hartzell, Thomas Hagensick, Dian Keehan, Andres Lombana, Anne McGuire, Amy Riseborough, Garry Shumaker, Scott Utter, and Jack Weiss Members Absent: Staff Present: Carlos Ruiz Presiding Member: Garry Shumaker, Chair DECLARATION OF QUORUM With a quorum present, Chairman Shumaker called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - May 17, 2011 This item was deferred until later in the meeting. It was then moved (J. Weiss) and seconded (A. McGuire) the approval of the May 17, 2011 minutes as submitted. The motion passed. Vote: 10 ayes, 0 nays. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. 1045 Sherman Avenue (L) - Construction of a second story addition on the south side. Requires major zoning variance for front yard setback of 9.8’ where 27’ is required, a street side yard setback of 8.5’ where 15’ required, and a 3.5’ setback from the south interior property line where 5’ is required. [Construction/Zoning Variance] Susan Randhava, owner and Jeffery Heaney, architect presented the project. J. Heaney said he lowered the height of the addition by 2.5’ from the original proposal, re-did the eaves for the garage. The Review and Technical Assistance Committee recommended standards for review of construction 1-12 and 14-16 as applicable. It was moved (A. McGuire) and seconded (J. Weiss) to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 1045 Sherman Avenue, for the addition to the house and the garage in that, standards for review of construction 1-12 and 14-16 have been met. The motion passed. Vote: 8 ayes, 2 nays. Page 1 of 4 Preservation Commission APPROVED It was moved (J. Weiss) and seconded (K. Hartzell) to ratify the previously adopted recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for approval of the major zoning variance(s) for the front yard setback of 9.8’ where 27’ is required, the street side yard setback of 8.5’ where 15’ required, and the 3.5’ setback from the south interior property line where 5’ is required in that, standards A and C are met. The motion passed. Vote: 9 ayes, 1 abstention. NEW BUSINESS A. 730 Judson Avenue (L/LSHD) – South elevation – first floor: Construct a new window opening and install new window. Raise existing window opening to 3’-4”and replace existing window. West elevation - first floor: Replace one window inside porch; reusing trim. New windows are wood double hung Marvin windows. [Alteration] Emily Guthrie, owner presented the project. E. Guthrie said an earlier version of the project had been previously approved. She would like to add a new window over the kitchen sink. The two kitchen windows will be raised 3.5’ from the bottom to put kitchen counters. The window opening will be sided with aluminum siding to match the existing aluminum siding. Also at the rear elevation there is a window inside a back porch will be replaced. The new windows are two over two all wood double hung windows to match existing. The Review and Technical Assistance Committee recommended standards for review of alteration 1-7, 9 and 10 as applicable. It was moved (S. Utter) and seconded (D. Keehan) to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 730 Judson Avenue for the replacement of one south window, one west window and the installation of one new window on the south (wood double hung windows) based on standards 1-7, 9 and 10. The motion passed. Vote: 10 ayes, 0 nays. The Commission requested the applicant the size of the proposed new windows to be submitted to staff to be included as part of the record. B. 2749 Euclid Park Place (L) – Remove and replace deteriorating front concrete stoop, steps, walk and piers. New stoop material is Indiana limestone; the stoop inlay and walk are clay brick pavers (matching bricks at chimney). New stoop dimensions to match existing. Add two 24” high piers on either side of stoop. In between the two piers, a 20” high low garden wall of Indiana limestone is proposed. Construct a walkway connection from front stoop to existing driveway to the south. [Alteration] Ryan Kettlekamp, landscape architect presented the project. R. Kettlekamp said the project is for rebuilding the existing front stoop. The owners redid the concrete driveway. The Tallmadge and Watson masonry house was moved from its location fronting the lake and then again to its current location. During the course of the move there were some modifications to the original front façade. The main entries Page 2 of 4 Preservation Commission APPROVED were originally on the sides. When the house was moved a classical limestone façade was installed, thus changing the character of the front entry (1950s). The front stoop is 1920s concrete, the existing urns will sit on panels, and two garden walls will be built. The new entry will be in Indiana limestone with inlaid tapestry brick and classic banding. The existing piers will be rebuilt with the garden walls that read as a curb. The entire base of the house is stucco. The Indiana limestone is rock face with a 45 degree bevel. The garden wall is 28” high and 12” wide. The new piers are 4’ wide. The Review and Technical Assistance Committee recommended standards for review of construction 1, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 16. The Commission added standard 14 as applicable. It was moved (D. Keehan) and seconded (J. Weiss) to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 2749 Euclid Park Place to rebuild the front entry stoop, the steps, the low garden wall, piers and walkway under the standards for review of construction 1, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 16. The motion passed. Vote: 10 ayes, 0 nays. COMMITTEE REPORTS Proposed Requirements for Window Replacement and New Windows Installation. Anne McGuire said she received two comments about the window requirements, one from Scott Utter about the type of glass and from Dian Keehan about window materials that would be allowed when replacing non-original windows and for non-historic windows. Also, the Building Division has information that is confusing about whether a permit is required for window replacement. It needs to be clarified that a Certificate of Appropriateness is required for window replacement on landmarks and buildings within historic districts. It needs to be clarified what needs a permit and what or how a Certificate of Appropriateness is triggered. Dian Keehan suggested adding language for cases where there are no original windows left. Also, would replica windows meet the criteria for the ‘U’ factor? G. Shumaker said the Commission should not be enforcing the building code. Window Workshop Scott Utter said 66 people signed up for the October 1, 2011 window workshop. STAFF REPORTS 1106 Oak Avenue – Installation of solar panels. Page 3 of 4 Preservation Commission APPROVED Carlos Ruiz said he approved the re-roofing of 1106 Oak. The owner is asking for the installation of mounts over the new roof for future install of solar panels at the rear of the house (facing south). The owner understands that approval of the mounts does not necessarily mean that the solar panels would be approved. The Commission felt that they did not have enough information to make a decision on the installation of the mounts or the solar panels. Historic District Survey Carlos Ruiz had sent the Commission an update from Lara Ramsey of Granacki Historic Consultants. Also, the timesheets from the volunteers need to be filled out. All cash expenses, copies made on the volunteers’ own copy machine, ink, submission of receipts, paper, etc should be included. Anne Earle and Mary McWilliams asked for clarification on the minimum wage and the professional rate per hour. Evanston History Center Volunteer Kris Hartzell introduced Matthew Marchione a volunteer with the Evanston History Center. M. Marchione said he would like to volunteer for the Preservation Commission as well. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was moved and seconded to adjourn. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved at 8:30p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Carlos D. Ruiz Senior Planner/Preservation Coordinator, Community & Economic Development Department – Planning and Zoning Page 4 of 4 Preservation Commission