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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHCDR 04-14-15 - approved 04-28-15 (2)Design Review Subcommittee of the Elgin Heritage Commission April 14, 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, Dennis Roxworthy, Scott Savel (6:03), and John Wiedmeyer MEMBERS ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Christen Sundquist, Historic Preservation; Sarosh Saher, Senior Planner; and Cindy Walden, DRSC Secretary RECOGNIZE OTHER PERSONS PRESENT: Dan Miller and Pat Miller PROPERTIES ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION: Old Business None New Business 211 -213 Michigan Ave — replace all windows 151 S Channing St — Installation of chicken coop 414 S Liberty St — Installation of chicken coop APPROVAL OF MINUTES: No minutes were presented for review. ITEMS TABLED: None Design Review Subcommittee — April 14, 2015 Page 3 of 7 E. Vinyl extruded windows are not permitted for use in historic districts. F. Which are new should not have snap -on or flush muntins. True divided muntins are preferred over these types of muntins which do not have the same appearance as historic windows. New muntins which are an integral part of the window sash and installed on both sides of the glass are preferable to snap -on simple grilles. G. screens and /or storms should be wood or baked -on or anodized aluminum and fit within the window frames. that are approved for replacement may be fitted with new double -paned Low -E glass that will improve the energy conservation on the interior. Only low -e glass that does not contain a tint should be used. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the application with the following conditions: Based upon the recent site inspection and the deteriorated condition of the windows, Staff would recommend approval for window replacement of all windows. Should the Design Review Subcommittee concur that the overall consistency of the window profiles would be best served by the replacement of all of the windows, then staff would recommend that the arched windows within the bays be replaced with windows that match such configuration. At this time, however, staff is unable to fully recommend the replacement without the applicant's submittal of the project repair /replacement cost estimates. Tim Ramseyer (owner) was present for tonight's COA discussion: Total of 30 windows on the building; of which 20 have arched design. Side windows are rectangular /squared corners with an upper "wood" arch. Costs of repair vs replacement was provided verbally to committee. Owner is requesting to replace all windows in the wood with aluminum clad material; rectangular/ squared corner design. Screens would also be added. This would be done by installing the windows into the existing jambs, thereby reducing the amount of glass area. Committee reference window projects on Hill Avenue (owner Paul Bednar) and 485 E Chicago St (Habitat for Humanity) which also had an upper arch designed windows. Of those projects 485 E Chicago St, two arched wood panels were installed on the windows to mimic the previous arch design (one against the outside of the window and one against the inside of the window). Windows will need to be installed from the inside of building. Motion made by Committee Member Savel to approve replacement wood windows full size of the original window opening aluminum clad exterior; amended to include the upper arched sash. Must be the same profile /reveal as existing sash. Additionally, staff must give final Design Review Subcommittee — April 14, 2015 Page 5 of 7 Staff Recommendation: Since there are no specific guidelines for chicken coops, Staff has evaluated the proposal agains t the guidelines for sheds. Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted with the following conditions: 1. The exterior material shall be clapboard and painted to match the associated dwelling. 2. To the greatest extent possible, the roof slope matches the slope of the house. Gary & Anne Belcher (owners) were present for tonight's COA discussion: Pen will only be 6'x9' (63 sf) instead of 10'x10' (100sf). Main roof of the coop will be entirely constructed of translucent corrugated material. Structure is not a kit. Will use %:" by 6" clapboard siding (profile will be less than 6 "). Nesting box to be on the side of the structure (different than illustration provided in packet), with hinged access to eggs. Want to install either a skylight or full translucent corrugated roof. Committee acknowledged that tonight's meeting will be setting the precedence for this type of accessory structure (chicken coop) within the historic districts. Discussion of structure design including siding, trim, roofing material, nesting box, pen /enclosure material and location was discussed. Motion made by Committee Member Savel to approve this chicken coop per staff comments in additional to the following requirements: 1) Structure details: a) clapboard siding; b) corrugated translucent roof panel (1 full piece) trimmed on front and sides only with 1x4 in either wood or PVC, to look like a soffit. This will allow rain /snow to run off the rear of the roof; c) 1x4 corner boards; d) 1x3 window trim and e) 1x4 door trim 2) Nesting box details: a) outside corners of 1x3 (true %" x 2.5 "); b) 1 %" x 1' /<" board to abut inner corners of clapboard siding; c) roof to be made of rubber roofing material or shingled to match house; and d) no water table board top and bottom 3) All wood must be primed and painted to compliment the house. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Ristow. The motion passed 5 -0 -1. (Abstain: Roxworthy) 414 S Liberty St — Installation of chicken coop The applicant has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a wood chicken coop with attached wood and wire chicken pen. The wooden chicken coop will be 5'x6'x7'6" and will be attached to a 5'x6' wood and wire chicken pen. Height of chicken pen will be 5'6 ". Design Review Subcommittee —April 14, 2015 Page 7 of 7 the garage). Window will be orientated to the south, to allow more light in. Committee discussed this application and the comments previously noted in the earlier application for a chicken coop. Motion made by Committee Member Ristow to approve this chicken coop per staff comments with the additional following requirements: 1) Structure details: a) clapboard siding; b) shingled roofing; c) 1x4 corner boards; d) scaled window trim (1x3 or 1x4) and e) 1x4 door trim 2) Roof pitch similar to garage pitch 3) Framed glass window 4) All wood must be primed and painted to compliment the house The motion was seconded by Committee Member Ristow. The motion passed 5 -0 -1. (Abstain: Roxworthy) ADDITIONAL STAFF COMMENTS: Mayor's Awards Ceremony on May 5th. Location: Elgin Art Showcase (164 Division St) Reception at 6:OOpm, Awards at 7:OOpm CORRESPONDENCE: None ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Committee Member Savel. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Hunter. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee was adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Respectfu�ubmitted, Cindy A. S Approved: �O /S/ Design Review eview Subcommittee Secretary