HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 18 2012 EPC AgendaEVANSTON PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 7:00 P.M.
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 2200
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER / DECLARATION OF QUORUM
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES of March 20, May 15 and August 21, 2012
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Survey Sub -Committee - Phase II Update
4. STAFF REPORTS
A. Sustainability and Preservation: Making the Case and Where to Start
Guest — Carla Bruni: Sustainability and Historic Preservation Specialist
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. 1400 Wesley Avenue (L) — Completed improvements seeking approval:
Replaced existing window sashes with new double glazed low-E vinyl
window sashes. Removed existing front porch stairs (not original to home,
refer to Historic city map circa 1910). Revised porch columns. Renovation
of exterior finishes. Replaced existing exterior doors with new paneled
insulated fiberglass doors (front door metal). Removed 1st floor air lock (not
original to home, refer to historic city map circa 1910) and restored the use
to a single family home (assumed to be original use) from a two family
residence [Alteration/Demolition].
B. 908 Sheridan Road (LSHD) — Replace five metal windows and two doors
with new Renewal by Andersen windows and doors [Alteration].
C. 1841 Sheridan Road (Landmark lot of record) — New Northwestern
University Visitor Center plus 435 space parking garage [Construction].
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. 725 Noyes Street (NEHD) - Demolish existing 2-car detached garage ,
remove existing asphalt and establish two required outdoor parking spaces
in the rear yard (400 sq feet towards lot coverage). Remove existing rear
1 of 2
stairs and replace with new deck. Build new cedar fence and 2 gates on the
east interior side yard. Increase in lot coverage from 33.6% to 34.8%.
Maximum allowed building lot coverage is 30%. Minor zoning variance
required [Construction/Demolition/Zoning Variance].
B. 309 Davis Street (LSHD) - Construction of a 1-car attached garage at a 2-
family unit with a 1.6' interior side yard where 5' is required. Increase in lot
coverage from 42% to 43.6%. Maximum allowed building lot coverage is
30%. Major zoning variance required [Construction/Zoning Variance].
C. 1014 Michigan Avenue (LSHD) - Replace all existing first and second floor
aluminum windows, sliding doors and door [Alteration].
D. 2310 Central Park Avenue (L) - Revisions to previously approved plans
include: a) the two small additions to the kitchen are no longer included.
The roof overhang across the west elevation from mudroom to kitchen will
stay; b) the new portion of wood deck (5' x 13') at the new mudroom door is
to be covered with a roof supported by columns; c) The east side double
window at mudroom desk is to be changed to a single window
[Construction].
E. 2335 Sheridan Road (Landmark lot of record) - Build an accessibility ramp
on the east elevation with concrete base and brick to match the building.
Add fire exit and steps in metal on the southwest corner of the building
[Construction].
7. COMMUNICATIONS
A. CLG Matching Grant Fiscal Year 2013 - Application due date: November 5,
2013
8. ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
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