HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-2014M Design Review Design Review Subcommittee
Of the Elgin Heritage Commission
January 14, 2014
MINUTES
The meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee was called to order at 6:04 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers (Located on the 2nd floor of City Hall) by Chairman Stroud.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Stroud, William Briska, Dennis Roxworthy, Scott Savel, and John Wiedmeyer
MEMBERS ABSENT:
John Roberson and Pat Segel
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Amy Munro, Historic Preservation & Grants Planner
RECOGNIZE OTHER PERSONS PRESENT:
Dan Miller
PROPERTIES ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION:
OLD BUSINESS
1. 109 Hill Ave.— Reconstruct Garage (Tabled 12-10-13)
2. 559 Wellington Ave. —Reconstruct front porch (Tabled 12-10-13)
3. 366 May St. —Reconstruct roof and install siding (Tabled 12-10-13)
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
No minutes were submitted for approval.
ITEMS TABLED:
The following items were tabled due to the reasons contained therein:
109 Hill Ave. — The property owner or a representative was not present to discuss or answer
questions of the Subcommittee.
559 Wellington Ave.—The property owner or a representative was not present to discuss or
answer questions of the Subcommittee.
Motion made by Committee Member Savel table the two items. The motion was seconded by
Committee Member Commissioner Roxworthy.
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The motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
366 May St—Reconstruct roof and install siding.
Motion made by Committee Member Wiedmeyer to untable the item. The motion was
seconded by Committee Member Roxworthy.
The motion passed unanimously.
Project Background:
This item was tabled at the December 10, 2013 meeting due to the DRSC's request for additional
information.
The applicant has submitted a COA to reconstruct the house's roof. Due to fire damage,the
roof was destroyed. The applicant has proposed a roofline to match the original roof.
Additionally, a significant amount of siding was destroyed and will require replacement. The
existing siding is aluminum and the applicant has requested the installation of fiber cement
siding. The building's skirt boards will also require replacement. Staff has consulted with the
applicant. The drawings show lattice skirting; however, staff recommended vertical 1x4 boards
and the applicant has agreed to this.
Elgin Design Guideline Manual Specifications:
Roof replacement
A. Should be retained in their original shape and pitch, with original features (such as
cresting, chimneys, finials, cupolas, etc.), and, if possible, with original roof materials.
B. Should be re-roofed with substitute materials such as asphalt or fiberglass shingles if the
original materials are no longer present or if the retention of the original roof material is
not economically feasible.
C. Should be in appropriate colors such as dark grey, black, brown or \shades of dark red; red
or green may also be appropriate for Craftsman/Bungalow period dwellings for new asphalt
or fiberglass shingled roofs.
D. Should have sawn cedar shingles added only after a complete tear-off of the existing roof
materials is completed. This is necessary to provide adequate ventilation and proper drying
of the roof during wet conditions.
E. Should have soldered metal panels added as the surface material, if the roof is flat. If not
readily visible, rolled composition or EPDM (rolled rubber) roofing materials are
acceptable.
F. Should have proper water-tight flashing at junctions between roofs and walls, around
chimneys, skylights, vent pipes, and in valleys and hips where two planes of a roof meet.
Metal flashing should be used instead of the application of caulking material or bituminous
coating, which can deteriorate due to weathering and allow moisture damage.
G. should not have new dormers, roof decks, balconies or other additions introduced on fronts
of dwellings. These types of additions may be added on the rear or sides of dwellings where
not readily visible.
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H. should not have split cedar shakes, in most cases.
Wood Siding(Applicable Guidelines)
A. Should be repaired rather than replaced, if original. If replacement is necessary, wood
siding and shingles should be replaced with new cement board or shingles to match the
original in size, placement, and design. Wood that has been concealed beneath synthetic
sidings such as aluminum, asbestos, or vinyl should be repaired and the synthetic sidings
removed. Following the removal of synthetic sidings,the original siding should be repaired
to match the original, caulked and painted. If the "ghosts" or outlines of decorative missing
features are revealed,these should generally be replicated and reinstalled. If these features
are not replaced, they should be recorded through photographs or drawings for future
replication.
B. Should be insulated if the addition of the insulation does not result in alterations to the
siding. The creation of plugs or holes for blown-in insulation is not acceptable.
C. Should not be concealed beneath synthetic materials such as vinyl, Masonite, or aluminum,
if original. Original siding should also not be concealed beneath wood-based materials such
as particleboard, gyp board, or pressboard. These materials generally do not possess
textures or designs which closely match original wood siding. However, if more than 50% of
the original siding material is damaged beyond repair, or missing, substitute materials may
be applied if the following conditions are met:
• the existing damaged siding materials are removed prior to the installation of
substitute materials;
• Vinyl material is not permissible. Rather, cement board is and should be smooth
without knots and be accented with trim
• Finger jointed board stock is acceptable, however, natural continuous board
stock is preferable for use as siding.
J. Should not be constructed of rough sawn cedar with knots.
Porches (Applicable Guidelines)
A. Should be maintained in their original design with original materials and detailing.
B. Should be repaired or replaced to match the original in design, materials, scale, and
placement.
C. Should have steps of the same material as the porch floor (e.g. porches with wood floors
should also have steps made of wood, not concrete or brick).
F. Should have wood tongue and groove flooring running perpendicular to the facade, if the
porch floor is made of wood.
H. Should be filled in as traditional for the type and style of the house, or with decorative wood
framed skirting, vertical slats, or lattice panels, if open areas in the foundation exist.
I. Should not be removed if original to the dwelling.
J. Should not be enclosed with wood, glass, or other materials which would alter the porch's
open appearance.
Staff Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of the COA as submitted and as per the following conditions:
Roof
1. That the shingles are architectural shingles.
Skirtin
1. That the replacement skirting boards shall be vertical 1 x 4 and installed behind the
frame, 1" spacing.
2. If the skirt frame and trim boards are replaced,that the skirt frame shall be 1 x 6 with a 1
x 4 lower board. The skirting shall have an 8" header.
Siding
1. Due to the fire damage,the siding will require compete replacement. Although smooth
cedar (no knots) in a profile to match the building's existing wood siding and installed
smooth side out is preferred, cement fiber board is acceptable in a profile to match the
existing clapboard profile.
2. Should new cement board siding be installed, proper trim around windows, corner
boards, base boards, fascia boards and soffits under roof overhangs must be installed.
3. Nail holes must be patched with putty, epoxy preferred.
4. Windows may not be wrapped with aluminum.
5. Siding shall be (sanded, if wood replacement) primed and painted.
All other details to follow applicant's submitted drawings and Code requirements.
The property's representative, Karolina Boldyrew was present to address questions of the
Subcommittee. Ms. Boldyrew provided presented the updated drawings which incorporated
the Subcommittee's requested information.
There was no discussion.
Motion made by Commissioner Savel to approve the project as per the revised drawings.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segel.
The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
OTHER:
Chairman Stroud shared historic photographs of Elgin homes. Commissioners commented on
significant details on each property. Staff will create a database as per the Commissioners
comments.
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STAFF COMMENTS:
CORRESPONDENCE:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Roberson.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Roxworthy.
The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
kl 111140Wr—.
Amy Munro Approved: February 11, 2014
Historic Preservation &Grants Planner