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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary2016PlanComPacket OLD BUSINESS 321 Lake Street (LSHD) – Mike Hauser, applicant. Add second story master bedroom over existing one-story addition on the east side yard at rear of house. Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1 – 5, 9 and 10; [Construction] 1 - 5, 7, 8, and 10 – 15. COMMENTS Good afternoon Carlos: We have received the notice of preservation commission meeting pertaining to the proposed addition to the property at 321 Lake Street. As we will be unable to attend, I would like to voice my concerns regarding the proposed construction. As this home is in the Lake Shore Historic District, it appears that given the addition will be visible from Lake Street, there is concern that the architectural character of the street may be impacted, even more than it did when the 1987 addition was added. Additionally, the proposed new structure will be visible by all surrounding neighbors . The addition's approval could set an undesirable precedent for other homes with one - story porches/sunrooms by adding a second story to an existing footprint. We rely on the first standard of review of the Preservation Ordinance which states; "Every reasonable effort shall be made to adapt the property, structure...in a manner that requires minimal alteration of the property. I know there is a full attic on the structure - has consideration been made to adapting that space to accommodate the owners needs vs. building an addition over the existing one story section? We are not opposed to 321 Lake being adapted to meet our neighbors' needs, however we think there are possible adaptations which are sensitive to balancing all neighbors' needs. Thank you Carlos for your consideration. Randy Zwik & Chuck Hizer 1510 Forest Avenue Evanston, IL To: Evanston Preservation Commission Members c/o Mr. Carlos Ruiz, Senior Planner/Preservation Coordinator From: Dr. Richard Lin, Jr. 1432 Forest Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Date: December 14, 2015 Re: 321 Lake Street, Certificate of Appropriateness Dear Mr. Ruiz, I am Dr. Richard Lin, Jr., an Evanston resident of 19 years, and a resident at 1432 Forest Avenue. I received a letter from the Community Development Department in reference to a neighbor within 250 of our house requesting an addition be allowed to be constructed to their existing structure. I will not be able to attend the meeting of the Preservation Commission on December 15, 2015, therefore, I am submitting this email to Mr. Carlos Ruiz as my statement against the proposed addition. After looking at the streetscape of our block, there are many houses, including ours, that have one story components (porches/garages/sun rooms/family rooms, etc.) jutting out from the main body of the houses, giving the houses a more diverse and interesting shape than a total two- storied box-like look. If the people at 321 Lake Street are allowed to construct the proposed addition to their one story addition, it would give this house a straight-up box-like look which will be inconsistent with the rest of the block of houses. I feel that if the addition is allowed, it would disrupt the charm and character of the 300 block of Lake Street. Therefore, I am opposed to this addition. Sent from my iPad I am a neighbor on Judson Avenue and received the notice for an addition on the house at 321 Lake. This is a beautiful neighborhood and I ask that the commission be helpful in achieving an addition that meets their needs and continues as it has in the past to honor this tradition of care.. Thank you for the work you do, it is very appreciated. Sincerely Nancy Bruggeman Hello Carlos, Will you please pass the following comment to the members of the Preservation Commission for their Tuesday evening discussion of the 321 Lake Street application. Thank you, David Reynolds While we are not immediate neighbors of 321 Lake Street we do understand the concern of neighbors whose views and light will be affected. We understand that, while very important, those attributes are not covered in the standards. For many years we and one of our neighbors have been affected by considerable losses of light and view due to an addition allowed on a neighboring house. Though the addition met the code it has had a lasting effect on its neighbors. We hope you will consider the neighbors’ concerns when deciding whether or not this addition is appropriate. Thank you, Holly and David Reynolds 204 Davis Street Dear Mr. Ruiz, We received notice that the Preservation Commission will be discussing a Certificate of Appropriateness for 321 Lake Street at the 7 PM meeting this evening. While we do not oppose the proposed addition to the Roccas’ home, we are always concerned about changes to existing structures in our neighborhood. We purchased a home in a historic district of Evanston because we believe in maintaining and preserving these historic structures. We would not wish to see any variance granted that may open the door for other homeowners in our neighborhood to radically change existing structures. We would only ask that the Preservation Commission carefully review the Roccas’ proposal to make certain the addition to their home will also be a positive addition to the historic character of our neighborhood. Knowing that they are longtime Evanston residents, we would like to believe that their plans have been made with the spirit of preservation in mind. Thank you for your time and careful consideration. We appreciate the Preservation Commission’s hard work in our city. Jeanine & Tom Breen 1515 Judson Avenue (847) 424-0547 jbreen@att.net just a reminder to all: one is not legally entitled to a view or air. the only way to protect those is to buy the air rights from the owner. mary brugliea Letter of Support for the Construction and Appropriateness of 321 Lake Street, Evanston Dear Mr. Ruiz and the Preservation Committee: We have reviewed the revised plans for 321 Lake Street and would like to support the proposed changes, which are in keeping with the existing style, design, and materials of the original house. It is obvious that attention has been given to maintaining continuity in appearance and materials. The proposed changes do not exceed the existing height or footprint of the house. The newly proposed gable roof produces continuity of roofline and the parapet draws the eye from old construction to new. The roofline will “square off” the roofline eliminating a mismatch of flat roof and porch-like 2nd floor gallery window. The cornice work on the corners of the new addition will match the old producing a frame to the external appearance. Each new window is a replica of the old. Somehow in the past, a first floor family room addition was allowed to be constructed on the back of the house (north side) and on the east side of the street side view. This addition, built by the previous owners, is wholly inconsistent with the style of the house. The plans propose changes to existing first floor windows and cornice, including removal of a sliding glass door, will be a marked improvement over the existing structure. The cornice work will frame the street-side of the house eliminating the inconsistency of the existing family room addition. This reconstruction is not unprecedented. In the 22 years of our residence, most of the homes on the block have undergone construction and revision with the arrival of new neighbors. 325 Lake added a 2nd story room and bedroom 320 Davis built a large 2nd store deck and expanded his 2nd story living room 1510 Forest built a small 2nd story deck and added a first floor patio 303 Lake joined the house and garage with a two story addition and built a large fence 311 Lake built a deck on their 2nd floor over their flat garage. 1525 Judson squared off their home with a 2nd story addition And we added a 2nd story bedroom, bathroom and family room in an architecturally consistent fashion. The previous owner of 1512 Forest, our home, was allowed to subdivide and build a 2 story house next door on an empty lot that had held a BBQ pit. That is now 1520 Forest. The homes on this block lie in close proximity to one another. On one hand, this encourages neighborhood children to share toys and enjoy their backyards. IT also means that any construction will cause noise. Construction noise should not be a deciding factor in this project. We have tolerated thoughtful construction revisions in the past. The ordinary noise of construction, tree trimming, landscapers, and dogs is a part of life. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Linda and Clark Federer – 1512 Forest Avenue 2/7/16 OLD BUSINESS 2418 Lincoln Street (L) – Jeff Hurting, applicant. New addition to the existing masonry residence to occupy the east side yard and rear (south) side yard without encroaching into existing setbacks. Design (including materials, proportion, etc.) shall seamlessly match existing. Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1 - -5, 9 and 10; [Construction] 1 – 5, and 7- 15; [Demolition] 1-5. NEW BUSINESS 1045 Hinman Avenue (LSHD) – Thomas Findlay, applicant. Install AC condensing unit in back of house (east rear yard), 2' from property line. Zoning variance required; required setback is 3' from all property lines. Applicable standards: [Zoning Variations] A, B and C. 1045 Hinman City of Evanston User drawn polygons Tax Parcels February 3, 2016 0 0.004 0.0080.002 mi 0 0.0065 0.0130.00325 km 1:250 This map is not a plat of survey. This map is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. See www.cityofevanston.org/mapdisclaimers.html for more information.Copyright 2016 City of Evanston NEW BUSINESS 1560 Oak Avenue (RHD) – Dino Mustafic, applicant. Already installed 8' high metal fence. Requires minor (fence) zoning variation, maximum allowed height is 6'. Applicable standards: [Construction] 1, 5, 7, 9, 12, and 13; [Zoning Variations] A and C. NEW BUSINESS 1200 Judson Avenue (LSHD) – Jeanie Petrick, applicant. West rear elevation: 2-story addition with new covered back entry, new casement windows with transoms on the first floor and double hung windows on the second floor, relocation of leaded glass window, remove existing second story window and infill opening, new rear wood deck. South elevation: 1st floor, new casement window with transom. Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1-10; [Construction] 1, 3, 7, 8, 10 and 12 – 15; [Demolition] 1 – 5.