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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRSC 06-14-16 APPROVED 06-28-14Design Review Subcommittee of the Elgin Heritage Commission June 14, 2016 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 2 °d floor of City Hall) by Chairman Wiedmeyer. MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Diamond, Rebecca Hunter, John Roberson, Dennis Roxworthy, Scott Savel, and John Wiedmeyer MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Ristow CITY STAFF PRESENT: Christen Sundquist, Historic Preservation; and Cindy Walden, DRSC Secretary RECOGNIZE OTHER PERSONS PRESENT: None PROPERTIES ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION: Old Business None New Business 625 N Spring Street — Reconstruction of front porch 18 N Chapel Street — Installation of pergola in rear yard to cover existing deck 125 Hilton Place — Installation of shed at rear yard APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Committee Member Hunter to approve the minutes of April 26, 2016, as amended (pg. 15 balustrade style fence with closed pickets, setback 1' from building plane). The motion was seconded by Committee Member Roxworthy. The motion passed unanimously. Motion made by Committee Member Roberson to approve the minutes of May 24, 2016, as amended (headers: May 24; pg. 5 should be done with sash replacement window, saving existing trim; and spelling of "stiles "). The motion was seconded by Committee Member Hunter. The motion passed 5 -0 -1. (Abstain: Weidmeyer) ITEMS TABLED: None Design Review Subcommittee — June 14, 2016 Page 2 of 8 NEW BUSINESS: 625 N Spring Street — Reconstruction of front porch The property owner has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness application to reconstruct the front porch with historically appropriate elements including new columns with brackets, skirting and porch stairs. The applicant received approval by the Design Review Subcommittee at their regular scheduled meeting on September 24, 2013 to remove the existing, non- historic front porch with intentions to construct a porch that is more historically appropriate to the home. 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 facade, 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. 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. Design Review Subcommittee — June 14, 2016 Page 3 of 8 B. Should be replaced with wood rather than brick or concrete, if the porch floor is made of wood. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted and with the following conditions: Porch 1. The porch deck shall be rebuilt in the same footprint as currently constructed. 2. The porch skirting may be constructed as proposed (1x4 vertical boards spaced 1 inch a part with a top rimboard as a 1x6 or 1x8 and a bottom rimboard as a 1x4) with care taken to ensure that the porch floor overhangs the skirting frame board by no less than 1 inch. 3. That the stair treads shall 5/4" x 12 (recommended) or 2x12 and bull -nosed on 3 sides and overhang the risers a minimum of 1 ". Pressure treated wood or composite material is acceptable. When using pressure treated wood for the stair treads, paint every side to deter any future cupping of the board. Use 3 -4 deck screws (ceramic coated preferable) to adhere board to framing. 4. The flooring shall be 1x4 tongue and groove and installed perpendicular to the house. Pressure treated wood or composite materials (recommended) is acceptable. 5. All other details shall match the attached drawing. 6. All porch details shall be primed and painted. Abraham Miller (owner) was present for tonight's COA discussion: Illustration of north elevation indicated a window, which homeowner and staff acknowledge is not located there. Flat roof with mansard edge. Examples can be seen at 514 Douglas & 205 N Gifford. Bracket and corbel elements will be installed. Under the roofline, fascia with crown molding. Bed molding from soffit to header and around the corbels. If gutters are installed, they should be %: round design. Skirting is low to the ground. Recommend 1x6 top board and 1x4 bottom board with 1x6 sides and post coverings. Tongue and groove decking length will require more than one joist. Stop chamfers on corners. Motion made by Committee Member Roxworthy to approve concept with staff and committee comments. Porch details to be brought back for final approval by committee. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Savel. The motion passed unanimously. 18 N Chapel Street — Installation of pergola in rear yard to cover existing deck The property owner has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the following: 1. Remove existing decking at front porch and install Aeratis (PVC decking) tongue and groove; 2. Remove existing decking at rear patio and install Composite Trex decking 3. Wrap existing posts with LP Smartside to match existing details Design Review Subcommittee — June 14, 2016 Page 4 of 8 4. Construction of pergola to cover rear patio a. Pergola will be built with cedar b. 3 columns will install to support pergola and will have details to match front porch columns c. All porch elements will be painted by homeowner The decking at the front porch is noted to be in fair to poor condition. The Owner has requested to install a PVC tongue and groove material at this location. The pergola will be installed over the existing rear patio that abuts the rear addition of the home. The pergola will be minimally visible from the street. The applicant specified that the existing newel posts and balustrade will remain. 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 fagade, 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. 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. Design Review Subcommittee — June 14, 2016 Page 5 of 8 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. 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. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted and with the following conditions: Front Porch 1. The porch deck shall be rebuilt in the same footprint as currently constructed. 2. The flooring shall be 1x4 tongue and groove and installed perpendicular to the house. Pressure treated wood or composite materials (recommended) is acceptable. 3. The flooring shall overhang the skirting frame board by no less than 1 inch and shall be bull -nosed 4. All other details shall match the attached specifications. 5. All porch details shall be primed and painted. Rear Patio /Pergola 1. The patio deck shall be installed perpendicular to the house. Pressure treated wood or composite materials (recommended) is acceptable. 2. The flooring shall overhang the frame board by no less than 1 inch 3. The columns shall have brackets to match the submitted specifications/ photographs 4. If the balustrade is to be reconstructed the following shall apply: a. The handrail shall have a 2x4 top rail with chamfered edges, %" cove, 2x2 square, decorative balusters to match existing in style, with a maximum of 3" on center. That the bottom rail is a 2x4 with chamfered edges, installed 2" above finished floor. b. The porch guard rail height should be no greater than 30 inches from the deck. 5. All other details shall match the attached drawings. 6. All patio /pergola details shall be primed and painted. Glena & Mark Preradovic (owner) and Mike Howell & Frank Delongcker were present for tonight's COA discussion: Design Review Subcommittee — June 14, 2016 Page 6 of 8 Rear decking, piers and trellis: Pergola will have Trex 5/4 decking (non- tongue and groove), since it is locate on the rear of the structure and not visible from the street view. Deck will extend about 1' greater in depth from house to allow for new piers to be installed. width of the rear deck will not be increased. Newel posts will be wrapped in smooth smart siding. Total of eight (8) scroll brackets will be installed. Front porch decking: Only the decking will be changed out with texture side up. Stair trends will remain as is. Half round bullnose will be installed on edges of decking. Both decking and edges will be painted. Motion made by Committee Member Roxworthy to approve with staff comments and staff to approve final design of brackets. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Savel The motion passed unanimously. 125 Hilton Place — Installation of shed at rear yard The property owner has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to remove an existing shed located at the rear property and install an E -Z build, 10'x16' frame shed in the similar location as the existing. The existing shed is in fair to poor condition. The proposed shed is to be constructed in the southeast area of the property. The shed will be approximately 160 sq.ft with a roof peak height of 8' -0 ". It will be constructed of wood with a gable roof. The proposed shed will be visible from the public way. 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. Design Review Subcommittee — June 14, 2016 Page 7 of 8 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. Staff Recommendation: Staff would recommend approval for the removal of the existing shed and installation of the proposed shed as it is set far enough back (100' -0 ") from the public way and contains a gable roof and wood construction that is similar in design to the existing home. The following conditions shall apply for approval: 1. The shed shall be primed and painted with colors to complement the existing home's paint scheme. Ebelin Tapia (owner) and Erica Solano were present for tonight's COA discussion: Siding spacing preferred at no greater than 4 ". One or two window openings should be added to break up the large space along the west elevation. Window should be about 20 "x20" with 4" trim on all sides. The window(s) can be operational or "painted" black /dark gray to mimic a window pane. Motion made by Committee Member Savel to approve with staff comments and the following conditions: 1) siding no greater than 4" spacing; and 2) installation of one 20 "x2O" window (real or faux) with 4" wide trim, functioning or none functioning opening to be determined by owner. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Roxworthy. The motion passed unanimously. ADDITIONAL STAFF COMMENTS: Next meeting a representative from LP siding will be providing a presentation to the committee. ADDITIOANAL COMMENTS: Chairman Wiedmeyer acknowledged the house blessing done recently at the Habitat for Humanity house on St. Charles St. Recommends staff and committee to look at the improvement if they happen to be in the area. Praises given to Habitat for a job well done. Design Review Subcommittee —June 14, 2016 Page 8 of 8 CORRESPONDENCE: None ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn was made by Committee Member Roxworthy. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Hunter. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee was adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cindy A. Iden Approved: Design Review Subcommittee Secretary June 28, 2016