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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 15 2016 EPC Minutes ApproveAPPROVED Preservation Commission Page 1 of 6 MEETING MINUTES EVANSTON PRESERVATION COMMISSION Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Room 2404 7:00 P.M. Members Present: Robert Bady, Elliott Dudnik, Julie Hacker, Ken Itle, Amy Riseborough, Jack Weiss, and Diane Williams. Members Absent: Sally Riessen Hunt, Tim Schmitt, and Karl Vogel Staff Present: Carlos Ruiz Presiding: Diane Williams 1. CALL TO ORDER / DECLARATION OF QUORUM With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. OLD BUSINESS No old business 3. NEW BUSINESS A. 1011 Hull Terrace Apt. 1-2 (L) – George Kalantzis, applicant. Replace 12 second floor double hung wood windows in kind. Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9. George Kalantzis presented the application. G. Kalantzis said he proposes replacing 12 original wood windows with exact replica of true divided double hung wood windows with operational sashes. The apartment is on the southwest corner of the building with direct sun light. As a consequence the existing wood windows are dry rot. The existing storm windows will remain. Elliott Dudnik asked if the proposed windows are a precedent or standard for the remaining windows on the condo building. G. Kalantzis said he is in conversation with the condo board to replace some windows. The board would like to recommend the proposed windows to the residents. The storm windows are a collective decision. APPROVED Preservation Commission Page 2 of 6 It was motioned (J. Hacker) and seconded (R. Bady) to approve a COA for the replacement of 12 second floor double hung wood windows at 1011 Hull Terrace, Apt. 1-2 and the applicable standards for alteration1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9, with the suggestion that the condo board accepts as a standard these particular wood windows. Also with the recommendation that the condo board submits a letter to the condo members indicating that these windows are the precedent for future window replacements. The motion passed unanimously. Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays. B. 1322 Lake Street (RHD) – David Roberts, applicant. Restore 4 wood windows, replace 4 storm windows. Demolish open wood porch; construct new roofed wood porch. Demolish and replace basement hatch doors; concrete areaway; concrete exterior stair to basement. Demolish existing garage and construct new one-car detached garage. Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1, 2, 3, 5 - 10; [Construction] 1 - 5, 7, 8, 10 - 15, and 16; [Demolition] 1 – 5. David Roberts presented the application. D. Roberts said the project includes restoring four windows, on the south façade build a roofed porch over the back door, building concrete stairway to the basement, demolish the existing garage that straddles on two properties, and construct a one-car garage. The garage wood windows are with simulated divided lights. It was motioned (E. Dudnik) and seconded (K. Itle) to issue a COA for alteration for 1322 Lake Street for restoring four windows, replacing four storm windows in that standards 1, 2, 3, 5 – 10 apply. The motion passed unanimously. Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays. It was motioned (E. Dudnik) and seconded (R. Bady) to issue a COA for construction of the new roofed porch, construction of the exterior stair to the basement, and construction of the one-car garage at 1322 Lake Street in accordance to standards for construction 1 - 5, 7, 8, 10 - 15, and 16. The motion passed unanimously. Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays. It was motioned (E. Dudnik) and seconded (A. Riseborough) to issue a COA for the demolition of the existing open wood porch, the basement hatch doors and garage, under standards 1-5 for demolition. The motion passed unanimously. Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays. C. 704 Judson Avenue (LSHD) – Nathan Kipnis, applicant. Two and a half story addition to the rear (west) of house, replacement of six existing vinyl windows with wood windows, replace existing 5' high wood fence in kind. Addition of solar panels on south side of house. Applicable standards: [Alteration] 1 – 7 and 9; [Construction] 1- 5, 7, 8, and 10 – 15. George DeMet, owner, and Nate Kipnis presented the application. N. Kipnis said this is a 2.5-story Prairie home with a proposed addition to the west. Concrete work is being removed for compliance with the impervious surface. Solar panels are added APPROVED Preservation Commission Page 3 of 6 on the south side. The first floor of the addition has a family room, powder room, and a mudroom in the back and a deck. The second floor has four bedrooms, and two bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has been taken out for a master bedroom wing. The attic is being enlarged for storage. The roof plan shows the solar panels as originally proposed and an alternate proposal. The original plan has the solar panels on the south on the existing, and on the addition over a stairwell. A 5.7 kilowatt system, it produces 8,300 kilowatt hours in a year, a typical house requires about 10,000 kilowatt hours. The alternate where the existing is not affected the power output is 4.5 kilowatts or 26% less panels; there is also a shading problem in the morning as demonstrated on a 3D model. Commissioners asked questions about the color of the new roof (40 year asphalt shingle) and the color of the panels (black). Nate Kipnis said the new color of trim will be a dark grey. George DeMet said the detailing in the trim is pulled out in a way that is period appropriate (stain). J. Hacker said she would like to see the new colors on the façade to evaluate with the panels. Diane Williams asked about the changes to the dormer. G. DeMet said the non- original dormer has a sliding window, not original and without safety mechanism. The dormer will not be so horizontal, but similar to the dormer on the house next door which has the same design. Carlos Ruiz asked if panels could be moved from the original house roof to the addition’s roof. N. Kipnis and G. DeMet said they are interested in maximum power. G. DeMet said they love the house and want to Preserve the house as much as possible, but bring it to the 21st century and make it as energy efficient as possible. They are making the house much larger; the proposed system offsets the need of additional energy as much as possible. J. Hacker asked for the material pallet, are the solar panels in full view, where to place them, the color rendition. Elliott Dudnik wanted to see other configuration of array of panels away from the original house and more part of the addition. N. Kipnis said 285 watts is a very efficient panel. K. Itle said it’s a color and texture question. D. Williams said are not the panels but how everything fits together and what is going to look like. K. Itle asked is there is a way to tweak the design of the roof. Look at the massing of the house with a new function with another design element. A. Riseborough said she would accept the panels much easily on the addition, and the integrity of the house will not be compromised. It was motioned (K. Itle) and seconded (A. Riseborough) to table the application for 704 Judson Avenue until April 12, 2016 additional information on the type and color and materials of the solar panel array and the roof, the trim as part of the color pallet, the arrangement and the location of the panels. The motion passed unanimously. Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays. APPROVED Preservation Commission Page 4 of 6 4. PUBLIC COMMENT A. Letter from Cathleen and John Hammerschlag The letter from Cathleen and John Hammerschlag regarding the Commission’s decision on 321 Lake was acknowledged and entered into the record. Diane Williams said the Commission did its job to the best of its abilities. The Commission decision comes down to a question of interpretation of the standards. Ken Itle said, separate from the letter, and as a general thought, the Commission does not always communicate why the Commission is approving or disapproving something, or explain clearly why the Commission thinks a particular change complies with the standards. For that reason, he could see why in the record is not always be clear why something was approved. D. Williams said the Commission should relate the proposed work to the standards that are on the agenda. It was agreed to display the standards on the screen while a decision is made. 5. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES of January 19 and February 16, 2016. No minutes were approved at this time. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Working Groups) No Committee reports were discussed at this time 7. VOLUNTEER REPORTS A. Preservation and Design Awards Julie Hacker announced that Aric Lasher FAIA, Director of Design for HBRA (Hammond Beeby Rupert Ainge); Diana Melichar AIA, President of Melichar Architects; and Anne Sullivan FAIA, John H Bryan Chair in Historic Preservation, SAIC Professor had accepted to volunteer as jurors of the 2016 Preservation and Design Awards. J. Hacker said that Tim Schmitt volunteered to bring a cake for the reception. Preservation year ideas: workshop with case studies to educate the public in a healthy productive way; and a kids program. J. Weiss mentioned Julie Collins who does workshops on architecture for kids. 8. STAFF REPORTS Diane Williams announced the Chicago Suburban Preservation Alliance meeting is on March 19, 2016 in Park Ridge, from 9-11 a.m. The topic is Landmarks Illinois Strategic Plan. APPROVED Preservation Commission Page 5 of 6 Julie Hacker announced Andreas Duani of New Urbanism is speaking on March 15, 2016 at the Pella Showroom in the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. Also, the Traditional Building conference on windows is on April 13, 2016. Diane Williams said on April 29, 2016 is the Politics in Historic Preservation at the Chicago-Kent College of Law. 9. DISCUSSION (No vote will be taken) A. Preservation Ordinance Review Diane Williams said she had compiled all comments she received from most Commissioners and that a sub-committee will be formed to carry on with the task to review and update the Preservation Ordinance. B. COA Application Requirements  Understanding the most common applicant issues in providing checklist items, based upon staff experience. Carlos Ruiz said that it is time consuming to have COA applications completed with all the required materials. Not all applicants have the same resources to submit quality drawings.  Review of the application drawing checklist for additions, new construction, and windows. The Commission considered the participation of one Commissioner to go over COA applications with City staff to ensure COA applications are complete.  Addition of the requirement of a 3-D rendering or model for all new construction and additions into the Application checklist. Julie Hacker proposed asking applicants to submit 3-D drawings or graphic representations for additions and new construction. Carlos Ruiz said the 2016 COA application form includes 3-D drawings as part of the materials for review of COA applications.  Discussion window repair and replacement for individual homeowners and condominium owners, and  Discussion on process requirement for condo owners who want to replace windows. The Commission discussed the issue of window replacement on single family homes and condo buildings. Also, how to convey to condo associations the need APPROVED Preservation Commission Page 6 of 6 to adopt within their rules, the notion that when window replacement is needed and appropriate, that the same replacement window should be used for all units.  Discussion of possible volunteers assisting staff in the preliminary review process to make sure drawings are complete before they get to Preservation Commission. Diane Williams informed the Commission that after consultation with City Staff, the Commission will conduct preliminary and technical assistance reviews with applicants in meetings open to the public. Such meetings will be notified and posted. These meetings will be held only when needed.  Discussion regarding possible follow-up on projects after they are built, including replacing historic windows. The Commission discussed the possibility of establishing a follow up on completed projects. The concern is that projects use the design and materials (particularly replacement windows) as approved. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Respectfully submitted, Carlos D. Ruiz Senior Planner/Preservation Coordinator