HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-15 - approved 06-09-15Design Review Subcommittee
of the Elgin Heritage Commission
May 26, 2015
Minutes
The meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers (Located on the 2nd floor of City Hall) by Chairman Wiedmeyer.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rebecca Hunter, Bill Ristow, John Roberson (6:04 p.m.), Dennis Roxworthy, Scott Savel and John
Wiedmeyer
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Christen Sundquist, Historic Preservation
RECOGNIZE OTHER PERSONS PRESENT:
Dan Miller
PROPERTIES ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION:
Old Business
1. 278 Villa Pl — Corrective Action: Keep front handrails and rear porch that was recently built
without a COA
New Business
1. 359 Park St —new garage, removal of existing driveway and providing new driveway at
different location
2. 457 E. Chicago St — Construction of new garage and fencing
3. 525 E. Chicago St — Construction of new garage
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion made by Committee Member Ristow to approve the minutes of April 28, 2015, as
amended on page 11 (change "Lee" to "Alexander" and list "Will and Maureen Alexander
(owner) as "not present' ).
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Roxworthy.
The motion passed unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Motion made by Committee Member Savel to un -table items H1 for discussion (representative
for the properties in attendance for tonight's meeting).
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Hunter.
The motion passed unanimously.
278 Villa Pl — Corrective Action: Keep front handrails and rear porch that was recently built
without a COA.
This item was tabled at the March 12, 2015 DRSC meeting due to the absence of the property owner.
The applicant has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to keep
front handrails and rear porch that was recently built without a COA. The COA application ha <_
been filed as a corrective action to the following violations:
1. Front and rear porch installation without a COA.
The existing porches constructed at both the front and rear of the building, do not conform
to the Guidelines. Staff has advised applicant that the existing front and rear porch will need
to be replaced with a simple porch design that conforms to the Guidelines.
Elgin Design Guideline Manual Specifications:
Porches
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 be screened only if the structural framework for the screen panels is minimal
and the open appearance of the porch is maintained. Screen panels should be
placed behind the original features such as columns or railings and should not hide
decorative details or result in the removal of original porch materials.
D. 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)
E. Should have poured concrete steps if the porch, patio or terrace floor is made of
concrete (see section on Porch Steps).
F. Should have wood tongue and groove flooring running perpendicular to the fa4ade,
if the porch floor is made of wood.
G. Should have trellises made of wood, if trellises are appropriate.
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.
Porch Columns and Railing
A. Should be preserved and maintained. Where repair is required, use materials to
match the original in dimensions and detailing.
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B. Should be rebuilt in historic designs if the original columns and railings have been
removed or replaced
C. Should have new balusters for the railing, if required. Porch balusters (also called
spindles) should be appropriate for the building's style and period. The height of the
railing should be in line with the window sill level, if present, and no greater than 30
inches in height.
Porch Staircases and Steps
A. Should be retained in their original location and configuration, if original to the
property. Wood and concrete steps should be repaired with materials to match the
original.
B. Should be replaced with wood rather than brick or concrete, if the porch floor is
made of wood.
C. Should have their tread constructed in either 5/4x12 or 2x12 lumber. The ends of
the treads should be bull -nosed and overhang the riser by no less than 1 inch.
D. Should have newel posts and balusters, treads and risers, to match original porch
construction.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness with the following conditions:
1. The handrail shall have a 2x6, ripped down to 4 %" with beveled top rail; %" cove
molding at each side of balusters; 3x3 (2'/: x 2'/: actual size) square, decorative
balusters, with a maximum of 3" on center. That the bottom rail is a 2x6, ripped
down to 4'/:" with chamfered edges, installed 2" AFF.
2. That the handrail height is no more than 30" maximum AFF.
3. That the stair treads shall be 5/4" x 12 (recommended) or 2 x 12 and bull -nosed on 3
sides and overhang the risers a minimum of 1 ". Douglas fir, pressure treated wood
or composite material is acceptable.
4. That the newel posts are located on and attached to the bottom stair tread.
5. That the newel posts shall be 6x6 with newel post cap.
6. The flooring shall be 1x4 tongue and groove and installed perpendicular to the
house. Pressure treated wood or composite material (recommended) is acceptable.
7. All porch details shall be primed and painted.
Parthiu Patel (owner) was present for tonight's COA discussion:
A sketch of the proposed handrails of the front porch and of the rear porch were presented to
the Committee. The sketch exhibited details that conformed to the Guidelines.
Staff noted that the building is a non- contributing building in the Elgin Historic Watch Factory
district.
Although the front porch handrail and rear porch do not conform to the Guidelines, the
Committee feels that since the building is non - contributing that the Owner does not need to
remove the recently built handrails and porch.
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The Committee mentioned to applicant that skirting must be installed below rear porch.
However, installation of skirting at the front porch will be at the Owner's discretion as the
concrete landing and stairs are pre- existing elements prior to installation of handrails.
Motion made by Committee Member Roxworthy to approve as amended to keep recently built
front porch handrails and recently built rear porch; installation of skirting at rear porch and
front porch (at Owner's discretion); to paint recently built front porch handrails and rear porch.
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Roberson.
The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
359 Park St. — installation of new retaining wall, exterior landscaping, installation of shed and
fencing.
The applicant has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a new
retaining wall for exterior landscaping, installation of shed, and fencing.
1. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing concrete driveway and garage flooring
and replace with reclaimed brick pavers.
2. Proposed sidewalks and rear patio will also be constructed of reclaimed brick pavers.
3. Applicant is proposing to remove the existing fence and install wrought iron fencing and
gates to run the length of the North and West property lines and will run partially along
the east property line to end approximately 20' -0" past the front of the house. The
fencing is proposed as a round bar fence (9/16" hot - pierced round bar on a 6" spacing
with 9/16" round bar pickets with wrought iron acorn caps, all painted gloss black. 3
inch diameter posts are proposed to be spaced 6 feet on center. The fence is proposed
to be 42 inches high. The existing hedges will be removed.
4. Installation of a solid cedar fence with lattice design will be installed along east end of
the property beginning approximately 20' -0" past the front of the house, where
wrought iron fence stopped. The fence dimensions will be 6'H x 251.
5. Applicant is also proposing to install a steel arbor that will be fabricated to match and
incorporated with the wrought iron fencing. The proposed size will be 6' x 3' x 9' and
shall have design characteristics that match the parade porch. The steel arbor is
proposed to be located in the front yard, on Park Street.
6. The retaining wall is proposed to be constructed in a uni -lock Rivercrest wall system
approximately 15 inches (2 courses plus cap) in height, throughout the property. To
note, the material (cultured limestone) is designed to match a stone wall, and will be
constructed with a cap.
The shed is proposed to be constructed in the southeast corner of the property and will
mimic design elements from the existing house. The shed will be approximately 150
sq.ft with a roof peak height of 19' -0." It will be constructed with cedar clapboards to
match the house in size, profile and design.
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The applicant is also applying for a variance to the property line for the maximum use of
property.
Elgin Design Guideline Manual Specifications:
PERGOLAS, ARBORS, GAZEBOS, FOUNTAINS, TREE HOUSES, PONDS, AND STATUARY
A. Should be sited in rear yards or side yards
B. Should be of wood construction in designs appropriate for pre -1945 dwellings. Yard
features constructed of materials such as glass, metal or brick can be placed in yards if
situated near the rear of the lot and effectively screened by fencing or landscaping.
C. Should not be located in street yards.
Secondary Buildings: Garages, Sheds, Other Outbuildings
A. Should be smaller in scale than the dwelling; clearly secondary in nature.
B. Should be simple in design but reflecting the general character of the associated
dwelling. For example, use gable roof forms if the dwelling has a gable roof, hipped
roof forms if the dwelling has a hipped roof etc.
C. Should be built at traditional locations for outbuildings in the locally designated
districts. These include at rear lot lines, adjacent to alleys, and at the back side of a
dwelling;
D. Should be compatible in design, shape, materials, and roof shape to the associated
dwelling;
E. Should be of an exterior material to match the associated dwelling
such as clapboard, stucco, or brick. However, if not readily visible from the street,
secondary buildings may have exterior substitute siding materials such as cement
fiber board with appropriate trim and exposure and cementitious materials.
F. Should be of traditional materials if readily visible. For garages, wood paneled doors
are more appropriate than paneled doors of vinyl, aluminum, or steel. Wood
paneled overhead roll -up doors are widely available and are appropriate for new
garages. For two car garages the use of two single doors instead of one larger double
door is more appropriate for use in a historic district. However, one double is
acceptable for garages of less than twenty -two feet.
G. Should have windows in the garage doors are recommended, but windows may not
be appropriate in every case for garage doors.
H. Should have raised panel steel doors are acceptable and should be painted to match
the house and set off the relief of the panels.
I. Should be in designs that are more appropriate for use with traditionally designed
structures, if prefabricated sheds are proposed to be used.
J. Should not be constructed of rough sawn cedar with knots.
Sidewalks and Walkways
A. Should be preserved, if original to a dwelling or block
B. Should be constructed of smooth concrete poured in detail, dimension, and
placement as that of original or early sidewalks
C. Should not be of aggregate or pebble- surface concrete. Smooth poured concrete,
flagstone pavers, brick pavers, or pavers that replicate brick such as stamped
concrete can be used.
D. Should not be constructed of asphalt, if situated in the front yard, but may be
permitted in less visible areas of the property
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E. Should not abut existing driveways and should be located a minimum distance of
three feet from any existing driveway.
Driveways, Parking Lots, and Paving
Driveways
A. Should always be preserved in their original designs, materials, (cobblestone,
concrete, brick, etc.) and placement
B. Should be of brick, concrete or concrete tracks (narrow strips) if it is a new or
replacement driveway in the front or side yards. Asphalt or textured concrete
designed to look like brick pavers are also appropriate materials. Gravel driveways
are discouraged because gravel migrates and is difficult to maintain. If approved,
gravel driveways should have property edging in brick, stone, concrete, or metal
installed.
C. Should have their parking areas located behind the front building line and be
screened with hedges, shrubs, or fences where noticeable from the street. The
width of driveways in front of the building line should not exceed ten feet. In width,
sidewalks should not be constructed adjacent to the driveway and should be
distinguished by a landscaped barrier.
D. Should not be sited in front yards if of semi - circular or drive -thru design
Retaining walls
A. Should be preserved and maintained, if original to the dwelling (or built before
1945).
B. Should be of poured concrete (not concrete blocks) or in stone designs such as cut
stone, random rubble, coursed rubble, or cobblestones. Retaining walls of brick are
less appropriate but may be constructed. If constructed of artificial or cultured
stone, textures, colors and random designs should replicate natural stone. If located
in front yards, the walls should be constructed using up to two courses and an
additional cap course, not to exceed twenty inches in height.
C. Should not be removed or replaced with new materials, if built before 1945.
D. Should not be built on the fronts of dwellings, if constructed of timbers or railroad
ties.
Fences
A. Should be proportionate to the house and the design should be compatible with the
character of the building and district.
B. Should be painted white or a trim color related to the house, never left to weather or
given a stain finish.
C. Of cast iron or other material of original design should be preserved.
D. Of cast iron may be added to buildings constructed in the late 19th and early 201h
century. Cast iron fences are generally not appropriate for dwellings built after 1920.
E. If placed along common property lines should not be placed against another fence -
double line fencing is not permitted.
F. Should have posts that are set a minimum of 30 inches below grade and no more than
eight feet apart.
G. If wood, be of cedar, redwood or pressure treated pine, cypress or other rot resistant
wood.
H. That has a decorative gate or arbors must be submitted with a drawing complete with
dimensions.
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Fences in Front Yards
I. Should be no higher than 36 inches with the posts being slightly higher and having caps
J. Should have pickets no wider than four inches with spacing between boards a minimum
of one inch up to the width of the board depending on the design of the fence.
K. If applicable to the layout, should have a minimum of corner posts end posts and gate
posts which are slightly taller than the fence and five to ten inches thick with a cap and
finial. Line posts can be visible and decorative to compliment the main posts or be
hidden behind the picket design. Fences which cross a driveway or walkway should
have gate posts. Gates should be designed to swing onto the private walkway or
driveway, not onto the public sidewalk.
Fences in Rear Yards
L. Built for privacy should not extend beyond the rear yard beginning at the back corner of
the house.
M. Built for privacy should have a minimum of gate post, corner post, and end posts which
are five to ten inches wide and taller than the pickets.
N. Can be constructed in the same low fence design found in the front yard
O. Of wood boards or planks for privacy should be located in rear yards and be no taller
than six feet. Boards should be no more than six inches wide.
P. Privacy fences of flat boards with flat tops in a single row are most appropriate for the
historic districts. Vertical boards topped with lattice or picket are also appropriate as
privacy fences.
Staff Recommendation:
Driveway and Sidewalks
1. Staff recommends approval of the proposed driveway and sidewalks as submitted.
Fencing
1. Staff would recommend approval if the following conditions are met: The wrought iron
fencing shall be no more than 42 inches in height in front and side yards.
2. Staff recommends approval of the cedar fencing if the following conditions are met: The
fencing shall not exceed 6' -0" in height and shall be painted to complement the existing
house colors.
Arbor
1. Staff recommends approval of the proposed arbor as submitted as it is an integral
element with the proposed wrought iron fencing system.
Retaining Wall
1. The retaining wall shall not exceed 20 inches in height in street yards.
Staff notes that a similar system located at 162 College was recently approved by the
Subcommittee.
Shed
1. Staff recommends approval of the proposed shed as submitted.
Tom & Maureen Lee (owners) and Chris Freeman (contractor) were present for tonight's COA
discussion:
This will allow the house owners to maximum use of their property and will contribute to the
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beautification of the neighborhood.
Commissioners preferred a 2 %2 inch diameter ball at intersections of proposed arbor door
design. Design of arbor door handles to be approved by staff. The lattice area in the proposed
solid cedar fence shall be dowels with balls which borrows design elements from the existing
house. The lower, west elevation window in the proposed shed shall be narrowed by 6 inches.
Motion made by Committee Member Savel to approve as amended by staff comments and the
following: 1) 2'/2 inch diameter ball at intersections of proposed arbor door design; 2) Design of
arbor door handles to be approved by staff; 3) the lattice area in the proposed solid cedar fence
shall be dowels with balls which borrows design elements from the existing house; and 4) the
lower, west elevation window in the proposed shed shall be narrowed by 6 inches.
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Roxworthy.
The motion passed unanimously.
457 E. Chicago St — Construction of new garage and new fencing.
The applicant has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a
new garage. Currently, there is no garage on property. The existing concrete driveway will
remain.
The applicant seeks to construct a new garage at the south end of property. Access to the
garage will be through an alley.
The proposed garage will include the following: wood construction, gabled roof to match roof
shape of associated dwelling, carriage style overhead doors, and paneled with single lite service
door. In addition, there will be 1 double hung window, 32" x 54" centered above garage door.
To note, the proposed garage will be minimally visible from public way.
The applicant has also submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to
construct a new fence on the east and west side of the house that will connect with the existing
neighbor's fence. The backyard fence will run along the property line and will have a gate at the
driveway. The applicant has indicated that they will be installing a cedar, privacy fence that will
match the east neighbor's fence.
Elgin Design Guideline Manual Specifications:
Secondary Buildings: Garages, Sheds, Other Outbuildings
A. Should be smaller in scale than the dwelling; clearly secondary in
nature.
B. Should be simple in design but reflecting the general character of
the associated dwelling. For example, use gable roof forms if the
dwelling has a gable roof, hipped roof forms if the dwelling has a
hipped roof etc.
C. Should be built at traditional locations for outbuildings in the locally
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designated districts. These include at rear lot lines, adjacent to
alleys, and at the back side of a dwelling;
D. Should be compatible in design, shape, materials, and roof shape to
the associated dwelling;
E. Should be of an exterior material to match the associated dwelling
such as clapboard, stucco, or brick. However, if not readily visible
from the street, secondary buildings may have exterior substitute
siding materials such as cement fiber board with appropriate trim
and exposure and cementitious materials.
F. Should be of traditional materials if readily visible. For garages,
wood paneled doors are more appropriate than paneled doors of
vinyl, aluminum, or steel. Wood paneled overhead roll -up doors are
widely available and are appropriate for new garages. For two car
garages the use of two single doors instead of one larger double
door is more appropriate for use in a historic district. However, one
double is unacceptable for garages of less than twenty -two feet.
G. Should have windows in the garage doors are recommended, but
windows may not be appropriate in every case for garage doors.
H. Should have raised panel steel doors are acceptable and should be
painted to match the house and set off the relief of the panels.
1. Should be in designs that are more appropriate for use with
traditionally designed structures, if prefabricated sheds are proposed
to be used.
J. Should not be constructed of rough sawn cedar with knots.
Fences
A. Should be proportionate to the house and the design should be compatible with the
character of the building and district.
B. Should be painted white or a trim color related to the house, never left to weather or
given a stain finish.
C. Of cast iron or other material of original design should be preserved.
D. Of cast iron may be added to buildings constructed in the late 19th and early 20`h
century. Cast iron fences are generally not appropriate for dwellings built after 1920.
E. If placed along common property lines should not be placed against another fence -
double line fencing is not permitted.
F. Should have posts that are set a minimum of 30 inches below grade and no more than
eight feet apart.
G. If wood, be of cedar, redwood or pressure treated pine, cypress or other rot resistant
wood.
H. That has a decorative gate or arbors must be submitted with a drawing complete with
dimensions.
Fences in Front Yards
I. Should be no higher than 36 inches with the posts being slightly higher and having caps
J. Should have pickets no wider than four inches with spacing between boards a minimum
of one inch up to the width of the board depending on the design of the fence.
K. If applicable to the layout, should have a minimum of corner posts end posts and gate
posts which are slightly taller than the fence and five to ten inches thick with a cap and
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finial. Line posts can be visible and decorative to compliment the main posts or be
hidden behind the picket design. Fences which cross a driveway or walkway should
have gate posts. Gates should be designed to swing onto the private walkway or
driveway, not onto the public sidewalk.
Fences in Rear Yards
L. Built for privacy should not extend beyond the rear yard beginning at the back corner of
the house.
M. Built for privacy should have a minimum of gate post, corner post, and end posts which
are five to ten inches wide and taller than the pickets.
N. Can be constructed in the same low fence design found in the front yard
O. Of wood boards or planks for privacy should be located in rear yards and be no taller
than six feet. Boards should be no more than six inches wide.
P. Privacy fences of flat boards with flat tops in a single row are most appropriate for the
historic districts. Vertical boards topped with lattice or picket are also appropriate as
privacy fences.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff would recommend approval if the following conditions are met:
1. That the proposed garage siding material will be clear cedar (no knots) and installed
smooth side out in a profile and exposure to match the house's existing wood siding.
Since the structure will not be readily visible from the street, the proposed LP Smart-
Siding will also be acceptable, however, must match existing size, profile and exposure
of existing house clapboard.
2. That the siding and trim is to be painted to match the house.
3. That the brackets not be included on the overhead garage door.
4. That the overhead garage door and service door is to be painted to match the house.
5. That the garage roof matches the house in slope and form.
6. That the eaves shall not be boxed but shall match eaves of existing house.
7. That all other details meet the Design Review Subcommittee's recommendations.
Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness for the fencing with the
following conditions:
1. The fencing shall be a maximum of 6' -0" high.
2. The fencing shall be painted to match the trim of the house
Karen Ordoqui (owner) and Don Spencer (friend) were present for tonight's COA discussion.
The garage will be minimally visible from the public way. No garage exists on property
currently.
Motion made by Committee Member Roberson to approve as amended by staff comments and
the following: 1) Siding shall be cement fiber board with exposure to match existing house; 2)
Garage window shall be trimmed out to match the existing house window trim; and 3) two
different style fences shall be installed to match adjacent neighbor's fence.
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Roxworthy.
The motion passed unanimously.
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525 E Chicago St — Installation of new garage.
The applicant has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a
new garage. Currently, there is no garage on property. The existing concrete driveway will
remain.
The applicant seeks to construct a new garage at the southeast end of property.
The proposed garage will include the following: wood construction, hipped roof to match roof
shape of associated dwelling, carriage style overhead doors, and paneled service door. The
siding shall be LP Smart- siding (engineered wood) as the applicant indicated that stucco is cost
prohibitive.
To note, the proposed garage will be minimally visible from public way as it will be located
behind neighbor's existing garage.
Elgin Design Guideline Manual Specifications:
Secondary Buildings: Garages, Sheds, Other Outbuildings
A. Should be smaller in scale than the dwelling; clearly secondary in nature.
B. Should be simple in design but reflecting the general character of the associated
dwelling. For example, use gable roof forms if the dwelling has a gable roof, hipped roof
forms if the dwelling has a hipped roof etc.
C. Should be built at traditional locations for outbuildings in the locally designated districts.
These include at rear lot lines, adjacent to alleys, and at the back side of a dwelling;
D. Should be compatible in design, shape, materials, and roof shape to the associated
dwelling;
E. Should be of an exterior material to match the associated dwelling
such as clapboard, stucco, or brick. However, if not readily visible
from the street, secondary buildings may have exterior substitute
siding materials such as cement fiber board with appropriate trim
and exposure and cementitious materials.
F. Should be of traditional materials if readily visible. For garages,
wood paneled doors are more appropriate than paneled doors of
vinyl, aluminum, or steel. Wood paneled overhead roll -up doors are
widely available and are appropriate for new garages. For two car
garages the use of two single doors instead of one larger double
door is more appropriate for use in a historic district. However, one
double is unacceptable for garages of less than twenty -two feet.
G. Should have windows in the garage doors are recommended, but
windows may not be appropriate in every case for garage doors.
H. Should have raised panel steel doors are acceptable and should be
painted to match the house and set off the relief of the panels.
I. Should be in designs that are more appropriate for use with
traditionally designed structures, if prefabricated sheds are proposed
to be used.
J. Should not be constructed of rough sawn cedar with knots.
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Staff Recommendation:
Staff would recommend approval if the following conditions are met:
1. That the proposed garage siding material shall be stucco to match the existing house
material. However, since the structure will not be readily visible from the street, the
proposed LP SmartSiding will also be acceptable.
2. That the siding and trim is to be painted to complement the house.
3. That the brackets not be included on the overhead garage door.
4. That the overhead garage door and service door are to be painted to complement the
house.
5. That the service door shall have 4 raised panels.
6. That all other details meet the Design Review Subcommittee's recommendations.
Dan Coolidge (owner) was present for tonight's COA discussion:
The proposed garage will be minimally visible from the public way. No garage exists on property
currently.
Motion made by Committee Member Roxworthy to approve as amended: 1) Siding shall be
cement fiber board with exposure to match existing house; 2) Design of garage brackets to be
approved by staff; and 3) The frieze board shall extend up from the garage door to the
underside of the eave to create a wide frieze board that mimics the frieze board detail of the
existing house. The frieze board shall wrap around the entire garage.
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Hunter.
The motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Commissioner Roberson passed around a photograph of work being completed at 211
Michigan. The photograph showed multi colored brick patterns that were discovered
under the scraped paint off of the front elevation. Commissioner Roberson mentioned
the Owner is interested in scraping the entire elevation but is concerned about cost.
2. Chairman Wiedmeyer proposed a discussion about the Design Review Subcommittee's
Rules of Order. Chairman Wiedmeyer reminded Commissioners that they are not there
to discuss code issues but only are to comment on the proposed design. However, if
there is an alteration of design due to following the code, then it is appropriate to
discuss that item. Chairman Wiedmeyer also suggested a specific time frame of when
the public can be called upon. Chairman Wiedmeyer suggested that after there is no
more discussion amongst the committee members, than the Chairman will call upon the
public to make a comment. After which, the committee has a choice to rebut any
comments made by public and then will vote on the agenda item. The committee
agreed to the Rules of Order suggestions.
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STAFF COMMENTS:
None
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Committee Member Roxworthy.
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Ristow.
The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christen Sundquist Approved:
Historic Preservation Specialist June 9, 2015