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EVANSTON PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 7:00 P.M.
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 2404
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER / DECLARATION OF QUORUM
2. OLD BUSINESS
A. 917 Edgemere Court (LSHD) – Elliot Flaws, applicant. Construction of a new 2-story, brick and
stucco single-family residence with an attached 1-story, 3-car garage in front. Applicable
standards: [Construction] 1- 13, and 16 [To be tabled to February 21, 2016]
B. 1045 Sherman Av. (L) – Greg Borkowski, applicant. Raising a portion of the existing south side
addition to allow for more habitable area on the home’s second level. The addition will be
recessed from the front of the house, not protruding past the existing second floor structure and
thus maintaining the original farm house character. Applicable standards: [Construction] 1- 5, 7-
10, 12, 14 and 15; [Demolition] 1-5.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. 1865 Sherman Av. (Landmark lot of record) – Dan Weese, applicant. New masonry addition
at east side of building; new masonry accessible ramp and stairs at the main entrance of the
building from grade to 1st floor at southeast corner of building; reworked and expanded
doorway at fire exit at north elevation of courtyard; taller windows at west elevation of cou rtyard;
new masonry exterior entry stairs to first floor apartment and basement apartment. Reworked
door and window location at west elevation; new lannon stone area wells at various locations to
replace existing; and new aluminum windows to replace existing glass block at basement.
Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1-7, 9 and 10; [Construction] 1, 2, 6- 8, 10, and 12-16;
[Demolition] 1-5.
B. 2350 Orrington Av. (NEHD) – North Shore Builders, Inc., applicant. Construction of single
family dwelling with attached 2-car garage. Applicable standards: [Construction] 1-13 and 16.
C. 640 Lincoln St. /640 Colfax St. (L/NEHD) – Amy Gauen, applicant. Exterior restoration of
facade, including: (a) repair and repainting of stucco (b) repair or replace in -kind wood half-
timbering, moldings, frieze boards and paint (c) paint removal from brick at first story (d)
masonry repairs and repointing (e) restore wood windows and install replica sash at openings
that have been modified with a/c units or non-matching replacement windows and paint (f)
install new aluminum framed window screens at all openings (g) underpin and stabilize
southeast corner of porch foundation walls. Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1- 7, 9 and 10;
[Demolition] 1-5.
D. 1900 Orrington Av. (NEHD) – Kaufman O’Neil Architecture, applicant. Window restoration on
primary facades, window replacement on secondary facades, select modifications to existing
masonry openings and masonry repair. New accessible ramp on the West side of the building,
and a new enclosed vertical platform in the rear court. The existing wood exterior and decks in
the rear court will be demolished and rebuilt in new configuration to accommodate the platform
Order & Agenda Items are subject to change. Information about the Preservation Commission is available at:
http://www.cityofevanston.org/government/boards-commissions/preservation-commission/index.php. Questions can be directed to Carlos
Ruiz at 847-448-8687 or at cruiz@cityofevanston.org
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the Planning and Zoning Division at (847-448-8687) 48 hours in advance so that arrangements can be made for the accommodation if
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lift. Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1-7, 9 and 10; [Construction] 1, 7, 8, 10, and 12-15;
[Demolition] 1-5.
E. 2135 Orrington Av. (L/NEHD) – Celeste Robbins, applicant. Replace the existing aluminum
replacement windows with wood double-hung windows. Modify a few of the window sizes on
the sides of the house and add new windows facing the backyard from the Dining Room.
Restore the existing wood windows and doors of the Sunroom. Replace the basement
windows with awning windows. Add an egress window well from the basement. Build a new
four-car garage off the alley. New walkways, patio and landscaping. Applicable standards:
[Alteration] 1-7, 9 and 10; [Construction] 1-5; 7, 8, 10-13, and 16; [Demolition] 1-5.
F. Lot 1 - 919 Edgemere Ct. (L/LSHD) & Lot 2 - 917 Edgemere Ct. (LSHD) – Harry Lowrance
and Adam and Adam & Sue Sabow, applicants. Plat of re-subdivision of 919 Edgemere Ct.
(existing SFR) and 917 Edgemere Ct. (vacant lot). Moving lot line between properties
approximately 10’ to the north. Applicable standards: 2-8-12 (B) 1. (a) – (e).
G. 115 Dempster St. (L/LSHD) - Paul Janicki, applicant. Replace roof dormers on front and rear
roofs, add to existing garage footprint, add new room above existing garage, add new 2nd story
passageway, add new breakfast bay, remove miscellaneous windows and replace with new
windows expand light wells. Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1-7, 9 and 10; [Construction] 1-
16; [Demolition] 1-5. Major Variance: 6-8-2-8-A-4; 6-8-2-8-A-3; 6-8-1-8-C; max peak height of
all dormers shall not exceed 35’ measured from established grade (average at front property
line). Applicable standards 6-15-11-15: A, B and C.
H. 470 Sheridan Rd. Unit E (L) - Joe DiNatale, applicant. Replace ten 2nd-story double hung
wood windows (6/1 divided lights) - four at rear court facing west and garage; and six at rear
south facing cemetery, with double hung vinyl clad wood windows (6/1 divided lights) grids
between panes of glass. Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1-7, 9 and 10.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES of November 29, 2016.
5. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Working Groups)
A. Preservation Ordinance Review Subcommittee - Update.
6. VOLUNTEER REPORTS
A. Design Guidelines Volunteers - Update
7. STAFF REPORTS
A. Adoption of 2017 schedule of EPC meetings
8. DISCUSSION (No vote will be taken)
A. Discussion on nomination of 2017 Preservation Commission Officers
9. ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: TUESDAY, January 17, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. (Subject to change)