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Home My WebLink About2006 Image Commission • NOTICE or SPECIAL MEETING Notice is he¢by gIvon char the Elgin linage Advisory Commisxiun will eondiet aspeeial meeting on SamNay, January 14, 200b at 9:00 a.m. at The Cenlm, W cSt confeance Room 100 Symphony W are, Elgin, TlImeIS, I he IN39I of this meeting is to macass tire matters Set fordo in the agenda btdow_ OATFD: January 10. 2006 Meredith Hannah Stall Liantin ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION The Centre West Confema;c Roont Special Meeting January14, 2006 1) 00 a In A. Call to Orta [i. 2005 Image Award Nominations C Adjownment • AGENDA • ❑IAGEADVISo lnr COMMISSION MOADA}', .IANUARI23. 2006 SCCON'D F LOOR CONFRRENI:F. ROO.\1, NORTII WING C11 HALL I. CALLTOORDER II. APPROVAL OFNOVEAHIERAND DECEMBER NIINU'ITS III. DISCUSSION OF INIAGE AWARD CEREMONY Assignmentuflltdles uvdam nn Pragram IN . OTHER BUSINESS Image Avnrds 2007 V. DAIS FOR NEXT MEET'ING: Ihbruun 27, 2006 • VI. ADJOURN Image AdA icon Commissiuu Jtissiun Statemanl: "Puvide the City Council and gall with reaummendulionn rennrding iniliaGvx that impact Elgin's rnacue, oudd work to improve that image both nSthin, and outsidy the commuttv." • • F.IGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2006 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE: ROOM, NORTH WING ELGIN CITY HALL '1:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER: I lie meeting was called W order at 7:07 p.m. by Chair Sue Moylan. present were Matt Iverson, Mohammad Iqbal, Benjamin Bernal, Joe Greitur, John Atkins, Fran Weiser, 'I'ricia Dieringer. City of Elgin Staff Liaison Meredith Hannah, Judy Steffen was excuse. IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Greincr moved to approve the minutes front both me November 28'" and December 12a meetings. Atkins second the motion. The motion came. III. OLD BUSINESS: image Award Ceremony: Chairman Maylan slated that the committee had met to select the winners of the 2005 Image Awards. She stated that the committee would now have to determine the assignments of duties for the Awards Ceremony. The following ere the break out of the assigned duties by committee numbers. • A. Food & BeveragesrRoom LayouuTeclutical Reyuiremerm: Greiner B. FluweNDecorations/Banners: Weiser, Dieringer C. Room Display: Moylan D. PowerPoint Presentation: Iqbal E. Programllovitations: Hannah F. Greeters: Bernal, Weiser G. Ente¢airmene Atkins H. Set Up: Steffen, Weiser, Iverson I. Introductions of Winners: (See attached) J. Presenting of Awards: Moylan K Write-ups: (Due by next meeting) Hannah stated that the program agenda would be sent with the next committee packets. She state that the City Sul would be included on the certificates. IV. ACCEPTANCE: OF RESIGNATION: Chair Moylan stated that Lilia Feliciano tendered her resignation Gom me Elgin Image Advisory Commission with regrets. She directed members to the resignation letter presented. Dieringer made the motion to accept the resignation. The motion was eccomded by Iqbal. The motion carried. V. IMAGE AWARDS CEREMONY (2007): The committee agreed that the • number of nominees for the curri year was very light and the timing for Elgin Image Advisory Commission Minutes of January 23, 2006 O Page 2 submission for nominees may beaproblem. Hannahsuggested that January 6'" be the deadline for submissions as the holidays at end of December theember and fire beginning of Jmmary make the submission deadline harder to meet She sfa ccl that Murch 22nd could be the date the Awards Ceremony. The committee agreed thurthere needs to be bigger push next year for nominees. V. OTHER BUSINESS: CITIZENSHIP AWARD: lgbal suggested that a Citizenship Award be presented to Doug Johnson. He stated that his family would be invited to attend to receive the award. The committee members agreed Char this item should be added to the agenda for the Febmary meeting. Moylan asked Iqbal to bnng infomration conrcming this awmd to the next meeting Iqbal made a motion to forward the letter to the Council for action. The motion xas seconded by Greitzer. The motion passed. SNOWPLOWING: Dieringer addressed the recent snowfall and fire lack of adequate snowplowing in the downtown mea. She stated that the lack of snow removal from the downtown area was not a good image fur the City. She stated that this does not help the downtown businesses especially the macaroons; mid bars. Hatmah stated that the Public Works supervisor would have an article in The Courier News the following day (24 January 2006) to discuss the snow plow efforts. • S'PREET LIGHTS: Greitzer stated the vapor lights usM at vannas intersections are not bright enough. He specially identified the immraection at Route 31 and Walnut. Moylan asked members to check the various street lights in the City and identify areas where there is a problem. VII. ABJOURNMEN'f: The menutg oJuomed m 750 p.m. The next meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission is scheduled for February 27, 2006 at 7:W p.m. Respectfully submiugl, �hicm L Dreringer � Adhoc Recording Seminary Elea Image Advisory Commission • AGENDA • IMAGE Aft fSORY COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2l, 2004 ]:00 P.M. SECOND MOOR CONFERENCE ROOM. NORTH WING CITY 11ALL L CALL 10 ORDER 11. APPROVAL OF JANIZARY \11..NI1TES IIL DISCUSSION OF IMAGE AWARD CEREMONY a) ROiewprogram Id ReOco m"emittions CI Finalize details, tinles, ete. IV. COMMISSION BYLAW'S UPDATE • a) Change number of members from 12 to bI Discuss changing da} and or time for munthiv meeting Y. OTHER BUSINESS a) Update from staff on street lighting projects for 201tt VL DATE FOR NEXT NEErING: Mm'ch 27, 2004 VII. ADJOURN Image Advisory Commission Missinn Statement: "Pruaede the City Cbaaal l and staff with recommendations regardme indiativcS that impact Eight's image, and work to impruvc that image both onium, and outside, the community" • m a-- . ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2006 trio FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, NORTH WING ELGIN CITY HALL 7PM I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7 0 by Chairman Sue Moylan. Present were Judy Steffen, Jahn Atkins, Mad Iverson, Benjamin Bernal, Joe Greitzer, True Derringer and City of Elgin Staff Liaison Meredith Hannah. (Fran Weiser and Mohammad Iqbal were excused) IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Iverson made the motion to accept the minutes from the January 23rd meeting as written. Greitzer seconded the motion. The motion passed III. OLD BUSINESS: Elgin Image Awards Program: Wd0en Program'. Staff Liaison Hannah directed the members to the program included in the packets. Steffen stated that she had concerns with the award for Doug Johnson, which appeared on page 7 of the program. She stated that he had not been submitted for an award and she felt that this would set a bad precedent. Chairman Moylan explained that Iqbal had made a motion concerning this matter at the January meeting and that the motion passed. Diennger Stated that sometimes the untimely death of an individual calls for irregular actions. Moylan stated that • posthumous awards are not the norm. Steffen stated that there had been other potential posthumous award recipients. Moylan questioned the entry on page 9 of the program. She stated that the entry should reference Peter Duffy as the recipient and not just the SL Vincent De Paul Organization of SL Mary s Church. The committee members agreed and City of Elgin Staff Liaison Hannah stated that she would make the changes. Individual Awar Write upg Chairman Moylan opened the floor to each member to present their write-ups for the award recipients. Diennger on Kirk Lawler and Mike Sullivan. Bernal on AI's Creamery. Greitzer on Rebecca Hunter. Iverson on Grand Viproda Foundation. Atkins of Christine Byers. Chairman Moylan on Pmvena-to Joseph's Hospital. Steffen stated that she would have hers ready for urclusion in the presenters' book. Members creeped those presentations made with suggestions for changes where rasped. Menu: The consensus of the committee members was to continue with the menu from the previous year's program. Power Point Presenta(on Chairman Moylan stated that Iqbal had completed the power point presentation complete win accompanying music. She stated that he had included pictures. Entertainment Greitzer asked what entertainment would be needed. Chairman Moylan stated that in the past musical groups had performed but that the conversations prior to the program overshadowed the performers. She stated that Mayor Schock would be leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Steffen stated that several people had complained about the Sign in table outside fine room and requested that this table be moved Inside the room. Chairman • Moylan stated that the committee members would take turns spring as greeters. She asked if the podium would be placed In the center again. Hannah stated that the same set up would be used for the presenterstable. Chairman Moylan • asked that committee members be available at S.00pm on 09 March 2036 in order to assist with the final preparations and to act as greeters_ IV. NEW BUSINESS'. Number of Commission Members. Chairman Moylan directed the commission members to the request from the City Council and the City Clerk to determine the number of members required for the Image Advisory Commission. She stated that currently with 12 members It is the largest commission. She stated that with 12 members a quorum of 7 members at a meeting is required to conduct business. She stated that if the number of members was reduced to Its current 9 members only 5 members present would be needed for a quorum, Chairman Moylan stated that during the summer months it is easier to meet the 5 member quorum. Steffen made the motion to set the number of members for the Image Advisory Commission at 9. The motion was seconded by Iverson. The motion carried unanimously. TImei for Meetings' City of Elgin Staff Liaison Hannah stated that she would not be able to make the 40 Monday of the month. Chairman Moylan asked members for input for a different meeting day or lame. Dieringer made the motion to table discussion of the day and time for the meetings until the March 27'" meeting. The motion was seconded by Atkins. The motion carried. Street Defic Street Improvements'. Groner stated that in the newspaper the topic of street light improvements was covered Chairman Moylan asked that members check the neighborhoods and areas where street lighting and street improvements are needed. City of Elgin Staff Liaison Hannah stated that she would compile the list from the March meeting and then provide the list to Jahn • Loete, the Public Works Director, and invite him to attend the April meeting. Elgin Chamber of Commerce Chairman Moylan stated that Iqbal is representing the Image Advisory Commission at the Elgin Chamber as part of the enhancing Elgin s Image program. Chairman Moylan was asked by Iqbal to canvass the commission members as to whether they thought that making a statement regarding the Sam's and Wal-Mart development was under their dural The consensus of the commission members was that this did not fall under the commission's purview. NO further action was taken. VI. OTHER BUSINESS: No other business was brought before the commission members. VII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 6:30pm. The next meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission is scheduled for March 27, 2006 at rpm. Respectfully submitted Trina L. Dieringer Adhocd ervi Secretary Elgin Image Advisory Commission • Elgin Ilerilacc Commisaiun • 5060 Crant Review Subcommittee Monday, February 27, 2006 6:00 p.m. Figin Cut CmlllCll Chambers 150 Desist Court Elgin. IL 00120 ACcnda A. Call Meeting to Omer W flection of Chairman C. Rall Call D. Re•ieu of 50/50 Grant Applications • G. Otber Business 1 . Review of ineligible applications 2. Review ofapprovalprocess L Adjournment • • Elgin Fire Fighters Pension Fund Please be advised that the reeularly scheduled mectine of the Elgin Fire Fighleis Pension Fund Board previously scheduled Cor Tucsday, March 28, 2006, has been canceled. The nest scheduled mectina for the Hoard is April 25. 2006, at 8:30an, Conference Room A, Elgin City Hall. Antho iv Bialek Secretary Elgin Firefighter's Pension Board • March 28, 2006 DI B01DR.1bDUM 'IIT. Cbalmmn and Maubrix of the l lunturt Rdmions Commission PHOA: Dorothy Brendon, Human Resources SUBJECT: Cancellation of [lie A In 14, 2006 Rugular Meeting • '1lie Human Relations Commissiuo reenlar mee n4, ul April J. 2006 bur been cancelled by Chairman Dr. Web Sron. The next revulm meeting of the Humwi Rclatianz Commission is vcheduled for Teadav, Marc 2. 2006 at 6:10 p.m. Should you ha,c any question, or concenu, pinsc feel Ree In mntad Hnnian Relations Ci nmussion at (8J]) 951-5618. I'Pism • • ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 2006 1cT FLOOR STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM ELGIN CITY HALL 7PM L CALL TO ORDER: Essence the rneeting location had to no. changed jos: prior to the fleeting, bre meeting was called to order at .14pm by Chairman Sue Moylan. Present were Joan Atkins, Joe Charter, Trips Dlaringer and City of EI-yin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson, who R tampcmrty sareding in for Mere:IN annah. (Mall Iverson, Benjamin Bernal, Judy Steffen, Fran Weiser ane Aluhammed Iqbal were not present) There was no quorum- II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The approval of the minutes from me 27 Fe]ruary meeting was milt WI the April 24n mecting due to a lack of grorna III. OLD BUSINESS: Slain Image Awards Program Orltlgue: Rngm_ aouUy < Prwmgi_ Ctanaman:Moylan gage espies of a v.dean cdtlque foul l ghat, vole was unable tc ce e¢d'.ihis mce!ing.He wrote inhis suggestions for the 2007 Award coamony, the;ppeart llry-of shaving, Isle stage and podium to the north eml area. He also suggaten that the wmmlsslonar reading too speech should also hand out the award to the Mann Indicated In the speech. He suggested that a greeting table be again set up. He stressed the lmpOurni of me r ineee. owing present at iF awards ceremony. In this regard he sugges d that City stab • ar ,0mm ssote houldb as g ed to rn tun t t mace yrs t the W Emory. Charnfan Neylah4taled that a latter had been reported fl]m Kirk Laeler [[ranking the Coramissirin for he awam' and anologi ng for nor being available :o attend the awardscerrinnarry. Chairmen Moylan stated that Iqbal questioned whatherthe Mayoia AwaNe ceremony was duvlioatng the Imagn Avvms c lni Staff Llalan Olafson stated that the Mayors Avams ceremony in May was for structural Improvements made to buildings, wnlch hDri the esthetic appearance. She stated that the Imago Awarda wore largely for indlvfdnal n peel That h tonal two coroner, du enhanced the Crys Image. Olafson aid not feel Itol the two ceremonies recognize Jtelr efforts. Moylan afe-.ed thaw ell net e indadual for City to Tecoghiae both the Uulldten Imp g l 3 p as well a- the irft Ofual contributions.seinary hod are the written topical a rough rougl rd aft of h l proposede ceremony mar planes For er dsc providede a mugs draft of s the tube sbggeedt reserved tables for talk mGiara near the staled to t moving g t tlrit9 reatle W tl 10! the ngmillae5 to walk. pr me podium. Ids eg for that mdviny the table to !M1s north wall gyred would provide befFer rovi g0 be for ma tc flow to mrs suggested sutler at eacd side a' the sacs to prvAdez better he tai ed stage eh stt lade e[ all _=uggeste3 :hat the ag uarue be p ental on thio raised st g TN aatten the[ all if shn esheuldbe uuinat it RSVP and if thity ,aeus a-ir tread, t d, H to attend Rs sent sal ulnme g th t e deuclusied of eirienn n in ;Fair stead. rr also seceded a draping acthe 3r& the written of the reason for the sed rough draft of tiger theelormo los. earCitAllan.) are the written report and a proposed rough draft of his ceremony Iloor plan.) GreiNinralso stated but the coverage in the h nthe nperwas edkicle,i bir. :hal to he yawn fCgiven o D life f pieta and then the rest Of the article at there was .o the lytta given to mug JoMson. Chairman Moylan stated that more w very late that could be done as to how and what due newspopem print, She sated that over all the -postage ca the wool Vas very good. Debaser slated that the flays (Nneoral and City colors) should be placed at the rear of the staye or even with the p0.ium a: Ilse front of the stale, so that people would not 'cri the demur by walking between ibe fags. Doringer also suggested that in the ionise toaster,n namil ersdleuld be advised that the nominee or a designated representative will be raeuired to attend the Awards ceremony, Dleringer also boar he D cbresah mal i ai slid the lld be nice to o the then and untlbme so est D mote the d are able entity would be nice to have at th yreChei table so that rommlreal the are able ld y good gntl properly seat them- e, Site st Moylan ore p mut of food was very plea arc the Powers were lovely. She sated Chit the power taloa program was also very;weli done. Chairman Moylan sated Ilial she fel:that all awards even those gives posthumously, ll o be voletl halle by the wmmiving On hu sus day that the year visa are being voted On. She Slated that giving posthumous ir laNs every year fort not ab ea idea, but va eon Shestate ewaNh aha: the scheduled d date forolfactionedlon was notNe beatltlar. sirly reg stated tr Ilial the fter t e Dallyulod s n had Y.6cr. acing an in floe :III tie regular mrcre h after the scheduled se!c. orl t meeting e al not all the Oe suni4ielLre fish been present A Velgh I! n tory voteonnu She give aortae mei the d :line eton date had Lean changed till No one of dethey , to give nonlivatnre lure pa kers b Im in t Dleringer suggested that a errs for ad dead. She packets be mode in the Octoberiterrrillustrates b allow people more lead orep She d. CBlot No November december timeframe is busy thio holidayt ruche packets tsfrChairman Moylan esker that the written sugges[ioru be mailed with mIm a e pa for%A_ pol meeting. - • theorematic emetic in the a Commission Mamag eA visors o Moylan stated that the decrease In the nember of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission f:oni telt tentatively approved by the Council and a rasoluEan to [his erect wu ould be voltd on at as lex'. Cory Council mashies. IV. NEW BUSINESS. Day in Na Lf fAmrlca: Charman Mcylan turned the !fear over a all Feliciano, who Is reading up this project. Feliciano stated instant May 2s. 2006 for 1440 minutes, over 260 photographers will be laking pictures deplc:ing the coseence of life In Elan. He all that photographers will be sbotfng from dun up to sun doom. He ndled that the Dairy Herald is very excited beauh this al He shed that the lentil will be in August, but the exact date baa not yet been determined He asked Ihaf commissloners get tee word out to - -pholoymphars. He s; -rid Net hundreds of pictures pall be needed for the exhlblt. He stated Lhat a Hvorwill be sent Out on the following WeWlesday. He staled that the cholla submitted should denote the subject mater In the phNn and the Lure lite photo was taken on far Los The consensus of the dannr was vary pmMlve toward the project .' I coal Pronrammil/Public Ass: City of Elginn-temporary Staff Sue-Olafson sated that the City Counch had been discussing the progrannnlag or. Channel 17, wnich is currently only the govenlment access channel for fire City of Elgin. She sued that the Coi she looking to enhance the prd6mmming and creating public access as wall as government access s. Olafson stated that be; chaied cha noel could become a 9s looking eufto set lup hipublle ec meetings ngs and She stated i that this Council was looking to sen up bi-She say meetings and had otlglnallt caught to sate a separate cenunieslon. She stemd that the Council agmed to ask Cle image Advisory Ccmmfsslon'whelha trey Bf, trAs soul tall ander their uurvide. Olafshh slated that staff liaison from [he Legal Derailment wruld help the cammR_sion deterrnlne whether or not a specific progrm would meat the citerla for erring on this channel under public or educas0nal ac bell Olafson stated that code initia!ivea and possible Spanish omgramming 'could be Incorporated Into the overall programminry The va.nmfssioners m ald..cnnw had numerous que-9ons concerning the hotaoillry, _ o: such ah undertaking to Include possible problems word poiiti Ll and religious ices or ymr.. graming pi t could be requested by mmunity. Cht a comirian Jloylan etated that due Ia the lack cf Gudnun, this should be placed on the agenda for the past reeling. Sha also asked that copies of the Public Ac.^ess oulfne hn provided in Ilse packets for comillsslonere not In adendince. I after from. Star. Liaison Hanti Chalrmsir Moylan directed the commissioners n the letter from Staff Liaison Handed, which staled that ehe would not be _veilablc for meolints po=st aper August 1006. Chairman Moylen asked oor-mosioners present what days aswould be possible for reenlist. - Ilie oords-Intus was mat the third ofo month would be possible. ChairmM an oyasked ked Ibat Thisbe be added m edd Ic the next agenda. _atter from Co the litter Steri , CM1alrllSomalia o IJgylen directed the rpmmisslon ors to the letter tha of ceparmse from Com action her Judy elto be Che6mon Mnext liana for llonu ce of the resignation would have to be addM to the next agenda for action. VI. OTHER BUSINESS: Elsa Rel Easketaail Hide: Staff Lienor. Olafson pawed out III in the oommisutoners agaming fie Elgin Racers eosketbell Nlla to ho • .bold at Judson College on 28 Mardi 2006 from 630prn to 10:OOpm. _met-ton en Chairmen Moylan discussed the posslhllly of Otiosely, 24 June 2506 as the date far the cc: (against. She stated thatthio would be added to IM1e agenda for the hour meeting. VII. ADJOURNMENT: Due to e lock of gaerum, the informational meotmg ended at a Kral, The nets, maatinn Ortho Elglrr. buses Advfs'ory Commit-ion Is edreduied for Arlt 24, 2006 at 70111.. Jr—poobAy dabmiacd. Tricia L Dieringor office Re-ordmli Secmmiy - Elgin Ease Advisory Cammissiar • mein linage Advmry Commission a:ama Moadav, Apid Ll Second Floor Con urrnce Room Ciiv Hall i pm. 1. all IoOrdcL ❑- Approval of biLmlac From Fabm _] uad March 23 HL OldPFFHI6t Sl�ia hnnee 3nmd= Pi omu:u l'ririaue IV. Nem llniinaty L. b'Yreei Liehting Vmgami -John Lrm 1, Davin lho G@oCAnmrica c. Lucal Pmc:zmmin-Pubhu Accevcoroidnmiion \'. Othau Bsine:.v VI. Adjcurumoul ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION • MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 2006 1st FLOOR STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM r . . ELGIN CITY HALL TPM I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7'.06put by Chairman Sue Moylan. Present were Jahn Atkins, Joe Grocer, Malt Iverson, Modarcured Iqbal, Fran Wieser, Tdda Dlednger, City of Elgin Staff Llelson Sue Olafson and John M. Loete, CIry of Elgin Public Works Director (Beneri Berral and Judy Steffen were not present.) A quorum was present Ii. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Greilzer made the motionto approve the minutes from the 9 February 2006 meeting and fire 28 Murch 2006 meeting a_ written Atkins seconded the motion. The lunation earned III. OLD BUSINESS: Elgin Image Awards Program Crithur ; Room baseball Ceramaty Chaimran Moylan referred to copies of a wntlen critique from Iqbal cath suggestions for the 2007 Awards ceremony, the possibility of moving the stage and podium to the north wall area. Gmlizer slated that with file stage at this location, the reader would not nave to look a full 180% to speak to the _ audience. He stated that the audience would be directly in front of the reader He also suggested reserved tables for 0'.e nominees near the podium to reduce me - Gme required for the nominees to walk to the sodium. He stated that moving the • ' table to the north wall area would provide better lighting for the speakers- He suggested brains at cacti side of the sage to provide a better traffic To to the stage- He further suggested that the awards be.presented on the raised stage. He stated that all nominees should de required to RSVP and It they were not able to attend the event should provide a designated representative In their stead. Moylan slated that it was disturbing that one Of the winners was not present to omeive me award, especially with the entire family of one of the non winners In attendance at the awards ceremony. She also directed the members to the pictures from the awards ceremony, which were brought to the meeting by City of Elgin Jalisco, Sue Olafson. Chairman Moylan stated that she all that all awards even those given posthumously should be voted on by the commission on the some day that fire hour are being voted on She stated that giving posthumous awards every year was not a bad Idea, but voting or additional awards after the scheduled date for selection Was not the beat idea. Elgin Image Advisory Commission members: Chairman Moylan stated that the decrease in the mousers of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission from 12 to 9 was approved by the Cry Council IV. NEW BUSINESS: StreetLiyq City of Elgin Public Works Director John Lente was Invited to attend the meeting and gave an overview on the blare for street lighting. Chairman Moylan stated that there are neighborhoods that arc not as lichted as they should be. Loete gave a summary of the progress. He stated that there are 5600 street lights and that a complete Inventory was conducted of tie" lights. He stated that the Clry of Elgin Is responsible for 3400 stmun lights andpampon Ishresponsible evels0sheetlights emenation theCity, Hegstathat s • wmpadsgn of the lighting levels and implementation of me lighting standards was tion. He stated that the lighting standards will apply to the new developments. He stated that the concern was with the lighting standards in the existing nelghbomoods. He stated that a lot of the study conducted Impacts Commed lighting, which are lights hung on wooden power poles. He stated that the City would be meeting with Commed to discuss the findings of the study. He s'add Utat a mid block light program has been discussed. The cost is 525.000.00 to 540,00000 to hook into existing Commed service. He stated that they Vivo add 25 to 30 lights per year on an as asked basis. He fudher5ated that once the recommendations have been approved by the City Council, Implementation will begin. He stated that $150.000.00 is requested for over the next five years. He stated that art Annual Street Light Program has been in existence since 2000 for actual streets. He explained that the all for the lighting at Summit Stmet and Route 25 Is IDOT and they wanted the approaches to this intersection to improve to have lighting from 200 Net in each direction to the inlade tion. The result will be better visibility and a decrease In accidents. Greaser asked if them as IDOT funding available. Loeb stated that most funds are federal He stated hat the City of Elgin has received some federal funding. He .steed mat the Widening of the streets at Dundee Ave and Sumndt falls under CMAO funding to help defray costs. He stated that the widening of south Mclean is assisted through funding from &later mel Tax (MPr) funding. He slates that the widening of Congdon Is being done by the Cook County Highway Department, but added. that the street lighting would be the responsibility of the City of Elgin. Chairman Moylan asked about widening Hitting ng Avenue in relation to the Tuscany Woods dervaleprnent Lose stated that this protect will be been moved up cuickly, if federal funding requests come through, notably In 2008. He statad that preliminary Indications are that this funding will be available In 2009 and nations are currently being drawn He stated that the problem with the south Mclean project was due to the fact that the right of way needed to be negoUsed. He stated that relocation of funds was based on to ability to Implement the protect and complete the project He stated that senior staff and the City Manager determine protects and men the City Council approves the 5-year plan for implementation. He stated that Big Timber was selected as a high oriombe protect because 11 was easier t0 Complete. GrellRt Slated that the areas or higher Gime actively require better lighting Loete stated that the Mid Block Lighting wzs based on Police Department recommendations. He stated that some redommeadarms me front residents requesting Increased lighting to decrease crime In their neiyhberhoodx Lnete stated that be would provide the committee members with a copy of the study conducted. He stated that the study color cooed mew findings dark green denoted the areae requiring the most bele and the lighter colors denoting those areas which needed less help_ local asked what tee need as based on, actual need or lighting level. Leta stated that the study was based on need_ He stated that older lights may be of lesser wattage (Mercury Vapor lights), will when they begin to go dim, but do not go out intmediaaiy. He stated that the City uses Afetal H310 highs. vNim provide higher wattage (170 - 250), but they go out Immediately. He stated that Commed to In the middle of a mercer and are reorganizing so that there will be no drastic cuts In service In local areas. He stated that the City will maintain the Halo lights and Commed will mall the Vapor light. Loete sandy that Commed had been asked what the oat would be In change lights entl was advised that the cost of dislodging ve the '• cost of current bulbs was pretty equal. He sealed that the cost would be In actually putting in the now lamps. Greeer asked If the cost of hnibs and lights r comes out of the $150.000,00 budgeted Lose stated that the cost of bulbs and • lighting same out of the lighting budget He full stated that he tries to budget for 5 years of bulbs. He stated that the liyhls In Lords Park area aro 50 watts. He slated that these Mattis ere for decoration- He stated that they are now looking to change these bulbs is tluaresoent bulbs with a five year Iae. Gre L era asked tips average cost of lights Loele explained that tire wooden power pole lights cost SONS; and those that meet the City standard Past $2 000 00. He stated the: the annual lighting cost is about $35,00000. He stated (het new developers will oe resporsi for putting in the metal halo lights (75 welts) Iqbal asked If be was also responsible for stop signs. label staled that there aric Several areas requiring signage Chairman Moylan stated that eastweststreets are heavily traveled. Loeto stated that as signs are neoded that letters should be directed to Futh Ann Hall, the Chairman. Da in n the_L'felihe 1440 Pro of Staff Liaison Sue Olafson sti that there leve been news reacted promoting this project. She stated that project organizer Gil Felicleno had set up Je guidelines for the pictures taken. She further stated that this project will cover midnight to midnight on May 2'a. She stated that the pictures taken and submitted must be no smaller that B X X II and no larger hien 11 X 14 and must he on white card stock. She stated that the pictures must be submitted NLT Monday May 1S and must be sumart(ed to City - Hell attention Gil Folders She stated that students, oduG, professional and amateur photographers are all mated to submit pictures taken that day. meal PronremminorPublic Ananias. Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated Na( this program could Increase the purview of the Image Commission. She stated that :he Council requested that the Imago Commission consider laking this- program - on instead of creating a new commission. She stated that members on this commission would be limited to three year terms. She stated first interested response would like to came on board. She suggested that she, Diurnal Moylan and the Chairman of the Public Access meet with Doorsill Gilliam to discuss the scope and perianinre of this program and than report back to tho commitee. Chairman Mohan stored that the Public Access could be a subcommittee of the Imago Advisory Committee. She further stated that the day to day operations should be the responsibility of the City staff. After asking committee members, Chairman Moylan stated that the consensus was to pursue this program. Letter from Staff Iia son Hannah: Chairman Moylan directed pie commiesloners to the letter from Sbe Liaison Hannah, welch stated that he would not be vailable for fnia lags until after August 20116. Chairman Moylan asked ommirenonere present what days would be possible for meetings. The consensus was that the third Thursday of the month would be possible. Chairman Moylan asked that this be added to the next agendl. Leder from Commissioner Steffen: Chairman Moylan closed the onstr eaoners lathe letter of resignation from Commissioner Judy Steffen Iqbal made the resign to accept the resignation with regrets. Weiser seconded the notion. The motion carrvgd. City Liaison Sue Olafson staled that she would send a latter to Judy SteRen. - V. OLD BUSINESS: Committed Get Martin n Chairman Moylan stated that there was an annual get together, ganerally held at her home. She reauested members to determine what date would be acceptable. Members tenmtively seletedbEII)b oS� 190 for the gel together V Flain Racers. Atkins stated that he had attended this event and slated that Itwes moderately crowded. LetterGreitzer slated that he had received a thank you later from Image Award umnner Rebecca Hunter. VI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8.10pm_ The next meeting of the Elgin linage Advisory Commission Is scheduled for May 22, 2006 at ]pm. Respectfully submitted, Tried L. Drednger Ail Recording Secretary Elgin Image Advisory Commission • • Elio Il anlage Commission Design Ih•sier. Subcommillee is Monday, April 24, 2006 6:00 p.m. Elgin lits Council C li ambers 150 Dexter C'.om'f Clein, IL 611120 Agenda A. (fall }leming to Order It. (toll Call C. Apprural of Minutes L Sosembcr 19. Mu.a 2. March 27,2006 3. April 10. 2006 • D. Old Dusinra I . 9R E I. hieaeo SL— Hoplace enelused porch (TaLlod iam) E. \css business I. 344 SI. Charles SI_— Replace foul F rear porch malin¢s 178 Villa SI.—Rcplane 2v° llwe door isilh nor n'indme. e. 123 Hill Ave. —Reelnre from pmreh. C. 011ier Hminess H. Correapundence 1. COA Lou _. Complxim Keilon I. A(HOarnmenf • Jlinnles • Design Revie« Subcommittee of the Elgin Henlaee Conmosion April 24, 20116 The mttlinu ul'the Desimh Review Subcohuullrcec was tilled m order ul6'.00 p.m. in the 2"a Fluor Soalh Conference Room. by Chairman Stroud. Location eat changed from die Cin Council Chambers due to muimnlmmc unit hcinp done in the City Contact Ch:unben, MEMBERS PRESENT: Sla llev Barnett (6:051. Hill Birka, Peal Darrell Rick Krocaa, ShliC Siltald end 9'Im A alkup p) 03) \I EMBERS ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Sarnsh Sean,, urban uesiaa &. pre er,anon Spic ialin: mId Cindy Walden. DRS Sewtiary PROPERTIES ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION: 92 E. Chicago et_ — Replace at it porch— Kulhrvn & Don el Skaggs l(w-nuc) 344 Sr. Clmdes SI. —Replace bunt Scar porch miliues—( ml Holtz Cancer) 17S Villa Sc — Replace 2"0 Floor door with new window—Rtiv, perm (Owner) 123HillAvo. —Resmre front punch —Sharon & BIIIDov%i n5 (Onrcrc)_ and Cline Freeman (Client 0 ME:RS PRESENT: Dan Muller APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MmuI were not diaeuseul. OLD BUSINESS: Si2 E. fhinuet St eel — Replace enclosed parch • l'In a prnccnra, original p, cluedulad for the Apo l 10. '-006 Clol inec meuhiee but It as tabled it he reyucil aflhc Prvpmya rnu c. Design Rev low Subcommittee — April 21. 2006 page 2 of The property owners hese submitted a certificate of appro miamtos applicm ion to demolish lard rebuild • the enclosed porch on the nortb+red comer of the building. the porch is locate) in the rear of the bvildingbut :.s visible from POnmSwcf. The porch foundation is sinking and causing some swewral darl where the porch is connected to the louse. The npplican is are the rccip+erri of a Historic. 9tchitectuml 50+50 plant to replace this porch. The appbcano, are proposing m remove the Toctinc porch_rebuild the t'oupdation pmycrl v. and eonaViCL '.w porch that will porch me dcdgn of the existing porch. 'the doer and windows will match the style of the cxistinv lie mres. The porch is not onglnfll in the building. II does nut appear m+ the uri alp at bullring fooy+ri[Iron the chv e Sunbnm map. III III Goo ide lne.LLmual Spec7lradnus: Porches • On 6ont mud side Iundes should he maintained in Ilei eonell nI design a of with original noIci a s uW detailing. • Sbould trot he rcnmvM ifnnginaIto Ilia dwelling. • Should beivpalred sit eplaccd I match III con glnal In desial, mmeria6• mule, and plcolonel It, Staff recommendation: I'hc porch is not Alt original tea W6 of the building 'rhe porch foundation is sinking And musing datnaac o the buildine. The Applicants are propasing to ranowe Oce finned, rebuild the foundation i,mperl,, aid _ anstmm oro porch in a deeign tont maKh4 the [Alfie¢purei+. 'l ire mato is c will also baa: the x¢ting porch malpiak.The Applicants hate provided detailed drawings dial the proposal. Based on the information provided here, it is staff's recommendation that the cenifenle of Appropriateness to replan the"closed porch be approecd. 11*11 Strood: Enclosed porch is nut ontairel to muse. Enzlasurc was probably built in the 1920 s. Scher: 'fheTotch has gained its own ourdiiwice and would be appmpri'aIr to be relollt. Jforinn made by Commissioner Krooze to approve as submitted. no option wm secundel by Comn+issiwn¢ I mrru:berger. - 'I he motion passed nnanimuualy(1 0)- NEWBUSINESS: IJJ St. Charle. Street — Replace from and rear poreL ratings 'Phe paspaxy comer has summoned a cionfieate of appropnntmess application to tcaroff0w existing shimGles on the fmnl porch root old re-root'it with new pan a esof the sepw t pqw TLc ipplication also states that the applicant is reynesing approval to remove the milingx muhe trial and rear porch and replace them with new tailings that parch. The cNufine mihms are miigsc neral balusters. The ail'mia� are dweaord"I and nm caunected well o the brick posts. 'rhe section tLcing St. CLarles Sawt dies lam hove avyznppon blocks nvJcr tha milin3 and is xanginp badly. The stairy nn fac liont porch do vel ourently have railings Audit, applicant is proposing to add railinu and nescel posts thatnll match IlbosMeofthe@ant porch. The current perch roiling mrouts of l¢ 2 Slant resile,, srthcotmmhee— Ap iI 24. 200G ruse 3 of i soplAw bnluvers with n top and hmtotn mil. lie mslins for the Bunt saes could match the porch • nailings and the towel Punta would be dmple 6 a 6 square pasta with a cup. The rear porch is built in a common rear deck style. The applicant a pmposin- to nouns the railings from [lits deck and replace them with new railings and balusters that match tire style of the from porch. The stairs tar the rear porch would dsw be replaced,Iah new noir, and appropriate tailings, baluster.,, Laid newel poau. cy;in Derv,[ caiaeurre.varmalspeciass v porches On Runt and side f code,should be intuitional in their orwinal design and w Or original materials and dclailine. • Should he repalral or rcploeed nt march the original in design, amtanale, scale, and placemen[_ • Parch Tailings should he premis ad and maintained. N'hcm repair is squired, hire ab inls to match the oriuinal 'm dimensions and dealllne. • On hom primes In ay mqn ire new an lusters for the ailing. Porch baluster, should be appropnam for webWldin sralemolperiod - • Porch stair railings added to a dodliug, shouldhe%c newel poau and bedtimes, Inca& and Lasers, to match original porch construction. Staff recommendation: The current porch bulugrt de is deaetiorated and has a nanbw ofmissing piece,. 'l'be appllcnnt'.s proposal nldrupl d tddumhdbalustrade -itha new our that matches the Lorimar design d is iththe samenatal. 'IM1f tporcht dd thetpad that aI _t -_ retuned be ( de to have railings Tic applicant 11 uLmetioe approaal To add rel tto : nd m.wcl posts tothe ran stain to meet these requirements and to do or in a Je,am that nohdd comphinent the porch talismanic and baildine &LIV h. 'fhc railings and stairs on the mw parch we not natural and do not comply won the guidcine requiranaurs for dugisrl Tire I nop vial submiuul by the applicant would relnove the inappropriate balustrade and Jain and replace them I%do an appropriate design. Bared ,it the ronin nation tareided hue, it is attffa recommendation that ale applivaoo for a cenifhcatc if appmptbnenas to replace the front rush balustrade, add railings and newel Ws¢ to the mint Wrch, and replace the balusb Je and n the rear porch be approved as submitted. sober: Front railings are currently lover than CODE orbit aments, and the rear railings are currently at Lie required ( ODE Leight Doth railings march in dcdgn. Stroud: T)pically this Rom ent ance.could lire had a vnall Wrch and a stoop. T he columns and lags porch was probably installed around 1915-1920',_ 1lie porch has Limited its own significance Owner: Plamtin6 to repaiireplace skiving as readied with same Lisle conclude on the front porch. Matdhina starting to be completed nn tile Linn porch . Ki isla: Asked questions regarding Run newel post dimensions, post cap and cosier). Saber: A6"s6" column for the part is rnvrnmenJeJ. Ocrnm : With no hundrnils Carl existip, wmtmog to be one the Poore are scrota for Use of hnndraiL.snfety Chaos_ Strood: A sod one could be Installed from the back piers to rho bass ulstair s. Espliand how the black pipe uppers less rotatable to eye_yet quite owing for a loa dmil system. Owner: Would pil the front and rear Parch to his a mmciing woad bandmik. Design ReVlfw Subcor mhoe- April 24, 2006 Page) of T 6riska: The furled should be installed to the minor portion of the bock fists: to a wood base on the • bottom slap. Post should not be anchored to concrete. Motion made by Commissioner briska to affirm a., sieduar ted with wood handrail installcvl as deralwal above. The n Orin win semndc l by Commissioner td'nnva. The motion passed unaoinnmsN. 198 Villa S(. - Replace 21a floor door with nese tandem, 'Ihe pruVenv ow ler his subnhiucd a certificate ufnpOrapiiatcness application to remove a door from the cord floor cad replace it with a new window. The prof clvv is innards in the Ch'V'x mind-family sour ersiou actprol The door in question It turned in the kitchat of the acmnl floor npartmem. an. room is being con.egad from a kitchen to a bedmam as pun oRhe grant pmgrnm. 'Ihe uppliuvrts world like le remove Ibis door and mplacu it vith allow wood u-indae. I no door has lanmioncd as n second aware of egress linin the sucond fluor apartment 'Ihe door leads ht the inch or back nation of the building ahem it then oomened to mmlher eaalnr staircase that Iraq been mmryced, 'IIlls blast is not requited by uodeso thus would be no code i,vte in rauo.ing it. 'I he official is proposing it, replace it with a window that is similar to the Villa windows in Ihe building. It would be mquhed to be of enc over one do;iga. • Ogin De,iyn Cuidellno.11ammf.QardJ]ttrliunv \r'below s and Uoan • Punta color door lconucs such as surmmuls, sideights, rad tumorous should not be onus ofor ahcred. Should not he added at locations wbues thew did no( nriuitmliv truth If needcd to nice( ,Italy lairs Or (u cnbase the use ulI properi Arora ahuuld be added at thcauu or sides ofderlione where they .could not he readily visible. • Wi udowa which on nu( ori nluould not be added to primary facadoor to svwnda}' feodes where newhiv visible windows should w rghaired rather fan feplaced, bin if reVtaterent is neceyvurv, the recammemeal n}gasman should be in-kind to mach ala onionu6 in material and de,ipn_ Stan i eeovhmcndmton: The property is brine cmncoad back ism a single burns house. Tho huntress In quev(ion does nor appear to bo onginul to the property. It was probably added nI the time the second hoar docility unit was nsablishM w dare mould be a snvnd rotor, of mess. 'Ihe dour is located in the two of the build'me on (he second uonr and is not readily visible from the sheet. rimed on the infomtatlon Vosu ed here, it is staff a ocan airrab(iuu that dao apphafliou for a sc tititae of appropnaa ow be upproved as submitted. 111.1 Wood: ( Onavttul about blauding existing siding with aren helow and or above repWcanent window. • Snhrn: \Iatenal should be added brow, the window to mainiam a enifomt recall window ophacemen( should be a one o%of onu" to lithe e9dlh of the door Opening. I )Irnor: Indicated interest in replacine siding in (he Poore. Drsiga Review Snbccnnnince—Aptl24, 3006 Page 5 of J Scher: Informed owner of grants to waist with runmwml of substitute siding; whidi reduires the • renonIran of the orfenul solace. Substitute siding is not typical)y allowed by We gaidelincs Omer: Asked about liosslbifity of removing the dounvry and per arecallinu a window at all. lit'alden: dpplicanindicahJdsduonvavia Ruprobathropm. CODE requires w tairlation inn limlononi. Scher: Windmv ouzo he romtmned ul stand. Esorrlorofetudov could be with aluminon dolmans. Ostler: Asked ummissonmamsidcr vllnwlnp the replatment of that windmv a a next it, the door tun. Satter: ash the ; trig pct oft nor"onalpearitl Saber, both the window tuts dao doorway" mor m he swats width. Rcylncing the windox- wbh madJgronc mwr nate xlndnw xvuld give core ayamtiarymthe upper elesmion. nlarirr road by Commissimicr Krov.a to nppw>o as eubntimvl with amendment to includagllusion addicatml onaltrw iedisensced. 'Ihc motion was ecwnded by Commiesc n a terkap. The union passed unminjua ah•. Iwo Hill Atmore — Restore front porch. The properly nwnedtas mblinued e cieti ieote of appropeatencea application to culture the front porch on the hon a The applicants are the recipieitp of a 2006 7S0 historic Architectural 1 Gant The current pordt 'w seriously deteriorated said So UCtnmlly un,maW. 'I he porch has inappropriate and nom original meal railings and Munw. The applicants are a not pmrWrrd any photographic evidence of t6c oriental porch. • The applicants are proposing to remove the central porch and crash net a new porch whist w ill be appropriaw for the hove The work will include new supports, deckin, toboms,railing,.balusters, doping, brackets, spindled Riee. and other desist features copied Ikon the gabled poniom of the building liltumsofthudcsien lLialmeshasvbcolt ineluhdwith this repot. /;lain Ill CuiAelLre 3lnival Sperl/Ecatiom: Patches • On front mid side facade, Should be Martha own its dieli original design wad with oris;nal mamrink and dclailing. • Shnnld coo bca owed it nn'ginal babe dwallinp_ • SlanhA be gni and orrµdacedw presets ed land maintained. Where scale, nndgWce , nt Patch tut to roar d he orient11should be presers and demaintained. where repair is required, use nmeenla m mamL the orient ip dimcnsims owl dmnlliun. • On Runt parches stupid be rebuilt in historic designs if the original eolunms and mill ova hart been Traloved or eplaced • On boar powho nosy require new bihraers for the railing Porch batistes should he appropriate be the huila inG c tale wit period. • Stairs added to e dwelling should have new el posts and balinters, hmdi and damn to match central lurch cop auction. • staff recunrmendetiun: 'I he top porch Issedorroly ddedpmded and the metol oldingS pad Comma ore not eppmpriate I'pt the Luildin;a mdiitecmrul style. Theapplicants havembmitedapinposal inoculate ducesktlpepoich and Demark Rm'ice 8nbci n[oihec—Apd124. 3006 Page 6pfl replace it with a now porch (liar is mum appropriate to the ineffectual style of tile building. The • prepared porch wi 11 iocutporate uall Inher olfeatures that are commonly lound on Queen Anne Style I ouree. Rail fogs and navel poste need to be included for the porch pain. It is staffs recommendation that the milliuJian for u ear ificate of appropriateness to elplace the bear porch he appmrN or the condition it racer the will dmign Find includes appmpd ate Far Ilips and liberal pnrtn on mu porch staIIx_ t ontruean letters, frernteuy. fapbaincd the curious photos submittal to cnmmissimn for cease The plums indicated e here calorie daaIIr were found on the house. Stroud: Simpler design can be found pit Warwick & Chwutiog; and also on 5516 Pole of Centraerm' Tie proposal submitted incorporated the all found on the house, to bung harmony Omugh me exnapsive Perch recunaruction. Csitp dere tulip design found in the gable, the dksnraI would he in tile Aieine 'There was only 6 collators on [he porch; recnmmendiny to install 7 for stability. Entire piatfono It be reconstructed. Stairs would remain in Oe sante locution, but nov need it, be w1pandol a maximum of 6" 1[r support requirements. Owner land requested to use seek & boll" demgli if possible for spildleraidunns, imrcl posts to match rommaa or port as required. Miller: Councilor is highly recunnmcnded. Like the any the clememp lam rbc hoax have be,t) incorporated into other area, of the porde. Deliccup the stink le hall" world be [note appropriate that the c of turned spindle,. en OUd: Rune County has aoonL of mat homes from the 19at1's; which may show the dl ofthc cable. CbniraWIa Rack pollb needs to be mnLeed and rebuilt ducIF) .aafep'issues. • StrumS b - 1 " a l l numcdle T ther. I rch ' ll n added later, Owner (Bill I)ow nene, CODE IuCo est' Ecr ioar porch, lfllpmalltoh[ r e. 01 cd reedy strau l: Requested all to whin a COA for demolition and temporary rear porch. CUA should iodicam whcu the ponder would be billy re,mtM. Motion unlike be ConunAcianer banner if, uppmve 'as submitted. 'I be motion was scrubbed by Commissioner R'alkup. The motion Pursed unuUl aruca uusrvr:aS: Ise S. (afford St. — Replacement Durr Owner Itad submitted In COA and phones of the rm[tenldw , Inebriety o pbon, ofwhen a Innsnm Ind Fare cow need lap hearten the exterior and take lot Mr. Saha indicated the owner land req[oted to Install a set of double doors that were appropriate la the home, to replace the eclsdng n rack door wailer sidelights. Staff (5nmem reminded ownrnn em It all COA requests prises, to etriing any exterior pn�lcae. Owacr must submit COA and drawings for porch uoowrucd[n. Barnett: Although 6m dendo mtrvbe appropriate. staff should not des late from requlrentent w submit or changes to die unnmismou. Such anions cu[Id he yeecfved us faveremial IWILMOa. Stroud: Door sbown is appropriate for the home_ Darnmt Stiaugly noted that demolition cid cbc replacement of donddoorways should not des ark, from • u .uew by the mmmlasdon. oesiyl Review Hubemwntac—April M. $006 Page ] of J Prior TABLED itviw • Conunisxiunrr Hreka inquired mi irems brought o We commission for review and various imus tabled I'orfuifieneview. Ask for stafim give update ufthe following dews'. 127 Hill Avenue—Dent door replacement 479 Park Street — 11midrail inslallc u9omnl aFpro%nl9 140 N Cleaning Street (Nov. (6)—Driveway 309 St. Chad,, Sweet (Oct Oi)— Replace doors 315 V Spring Street (Mac 05)— windmvc 400 Dunglas .berme (Sept 0l- Glvec Canopy 437/4,19 fultmt Street (July. 0£) —Gar pc CORRESPONDENCE: COA Log: Nn discrosion. Complaint Log: No discussiolr ADJOURNMENT Mai is, adjourn x'ac made by Conanknoner walkup. I he motion cis escorted by Cre wo gnavue Km¢u. "Itie mmion passed trial into mly. 'Clic mceling of theDecigm RcvicuSuboummittee wax adioumed at ]:13 p.m. Ropectfully suhmated, Cindy wakf4 URS Stec are • • AGENDA IMAGE ADVISORY COMA] ISSION MONDAI'; MAY 22, 2UWi 2:00 P.N. SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, NORTH WING CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER H. APPROVAL OF APRIL 24 MINUTES III. OLD BUSINESS a.) Elgin 1440 — A Due in the Life. of Elgin b.) Public Access Consideration —Next Step • Sean Stegall, Ass'I Cis Manager IY. NFIA BUSINESS V. DAL E FOR NEST MEE'T'ING: June 26. 2006 \'1. ADJOURN Image Adviser y Cummiesim Miscion Statement "Prnvide the City Council and staff with recunmtendations regarding initiatives that impact Elgin's imagc, and work to impose hat image bath within, and OUIShe, the commm111ty" • • ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2006 dor FLOOR STAFF CONFERENCE ROOM ELGIN CITY HALL TPM I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was celled to order a 7 13p by Chairman Sue Moylan. Present were John Atkins, Triple Oiadnger, and City of Elgin Sten Nelsen Sue Olafson, flow Grenceq Man Nampo, Mohammed Iqbal, Fren Weiii and Benjamin Bernal were net present) A quorum was not present II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval M the minutes from the 24 Apnl 2006 meeting was cabled till the June 25m meeting due to B lack of quorum. III. OLD BUSINESS: Day in the Opera 1640 Project' Step Liaison Sue Olafson stffied had there had been 200 photos submitted of which 150 were omitted. She ambit that 40 different ppmogmphers had submitted pllatoe and the majority of pharogrephan ware pm ari.m. She suede Ma the phaographs would be toombited at the Gail Borden Library on June 17r after the nomral Library hours Chairman Moylan suggested that pholographere be sent letters gating that their photos had been nocidved. Ewe Advianry AwhM Ceremony' Staff Lialscn Sue Oppose staled MC. she would have the photos selected by the committee Memphis mailed wodnasday. Pubic Access; Staff Jolson Sue Olafson all that the Council was now • ki for a more formal mai to discuss the Public Access and Me role of the Elgin Image AEvmory Commose. She hated thin Councilman Gullllam Is in charge of the Public Access Commitee, Chairman MOyum elated that the Public Across committee could be a sub committee of the Elgin Image Advisory Commitee. She stored that COmncei Guilliem Is asking for two members of Me Elgin Image AEvisary Committee to join the Pubic Arcess Commit ". Chairman Moylan stated Mat she would be one of Me mpresontatves. Orsini euggenod that John Atkins be the Most ropreaentetiva, since no had expressed a genote imarea. Atkins accepted the posihan and stated Man he had techincel background. Staff Liaison Sue Option asked what would be a good dare for this meeting• Chairman Moylan slated Mat Me 210 would be Me best data for her. Atkins seared that he could make that datei tr era Reen r Cheinran Matter staled Mat South Slash was in need of repair. Dioni also added Met Stuff City Blvd a Me Route 25 exit off By-pass 20 has huge holes and Ie di fcult to reliable, N. NEW BUSINESS: Becomes Mare was no quorum, no new business was discussed, V. OTHER BUSINESS: Defrost reminded Me members present of Me Methanol Day ceremonies to be held in Egin. She sls:ed that she Is the Secretary- Treaaurer of Me Elgin Pathetic Methanol Asstention (EPMA), which is Ne planning body for these ceremonies. She ahead Mal EPMA Is comprised of Vmeren and Civic crgzaactaons. She encouraged the members to spreud Me word and errand O possible. • vi. ADJOURNMENT: The meeLng odjoumed a TtAOpm. The next meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Commission is sentineled for June 26, 2006 M Spm. Respxlfullr submitted. Trela L. Dieringer Adhx Recording Secretary Elgin Image Advisory Commission • Eight Ilerilage commission Desi;m Recierc SpbenOtmit(nv Mondar, dldc 22, 2006 6:00 p.m. Elgin Cil, Canard Chambers 150 Dexter Court Elgin, 11, 60120 Agenda A. Coll fleeting to Order B. Roll Call C. Altpt'm'al ul' )linntet I_ %Ja, 3, 3111111 D. Old Rusiieea 1. puuc • E. New Buoine.r 1. 271) Villa St.—room stain'asm mllings. 5111 Rmnn nd Sr— Comutmt nese side porch. 191 N. Porter Sc — RCplace windows. a. AILS. Llhany St. — Roldace woduwc and ¢mora aoms. 567 Park St. Repldcc 3 doors. 6_ 133 N_ Charming Sr —Replucc Jec .emnd floor windmae. G. Other Rusiness IL Correspondence I CO\ Log __ Comphrrit Report 1. adjournment • Elgin Ileritage Commission I lesion Reiio% Subcommittee Monduc, August 28, 2006 6:na P.M. Clain Citi C'o uneil C It a mben 150 Deuer Con rt Elgin. IL 60120 Aeeadn A. Call Aluting to order R. Boll Call C. Appro%al of Minmes J. bile 13. 3006 u. Old l inass I. AWE. Chicago St. - Replacement of eindons and doorc c. 124 St. Churlca et. - Rcpacx dn%eoay t n] Alae SL- Cnnstmut rams bouse A. 09N. Spt big St.-Concwano• font porch 5. ADN. Sprang St - Itcldaccnsentof Windms E. Sen Umiaess I . 1015 N. Spring St.-Replum Gentand rtat donne 116 N, Cbannina St,- Install nco, lame, u cInaure 139-151 Tenny>oo Ct. - Replaces ficticc in tear lard 1. 373 N. Spnng Sr - Replace %,biotic s in LIO front of the oousc 5. 313 Di,n,o:n 9t. -Mumunr rat sign 6. 356 8. Chicago St.- Replacetnum of buldinS facades C. Other Business 11. Correspondence 1, Cod Lou 2, Complaint Ripon 1. Adluunnnent • Minutes Design Review Subcommittee of the Flom I It rita^_e Connni.eion August 28, 20116 The running of the Desivn Re%to%v Sabcommihce uas .alled to order at 6:00 p.m, in rile City C'anco Chnnbers (I Octave on the 27d floor of Cev PAI) by C1 Amoco Sound. .NIE:IIBERS PRESENT: Bill Bnsko, Belsv Cou uro, Paul Durrenbegnr(exoased a[ 650), Dr10 Pepa,Tim Walkup and Steve Suontl MEMBERS ABSENT: None Ct9'Y STAFF PRESENT: finrosn Saher, Urban Dodgn e Preaer.a[Inn Scrinkt; and Cindy Walden, Des Scimmary PROPERTIES ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION: • Old Bush cse I. 305 E_ Cnicax' SC -Replacemcm of nindmvs and doors (Jeff Blackford) L 418 St_ Charlet St. -Roper e driven av (Carlon C'uellnr-Smt of Amellu Gavina) 377 Muy 51.-Cmatn¢[ flea home J. [39F- Sprine St. - Coiutmct nov from porch (Rudnlfo C.uca) . 473N Spnop So - Rndvice[ncn[ of W iudown \ere Business 1. i t(, N.Chloride SL-Rgdace rum and mar loose (Dun ➢c[mon I U. S. Chznnine 5[. - - Rep nee' P.e[ice enclosne 3. 172 N. ming St Replace- ace win fracinrevyard 5. -2 N. SpdnS S[. - aurjuindow, in the fmm ofihu house 5. 378 Division Sc-S4mmmevl siy[ 6. 256 G ChiexS) St.-Replaucmen[ 'f building meadu ITE NIS NOT DISCUSSED: due to nun-reprrs;fldl fon 377 Nlav S[. -Cominmt new house 116 N. Channing S. -hmall lice lattice enclosure 119-131 Clmvwn C[. - Replace fence in rear yanl • OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Nldlcr Dairn Rcvlow Sabcmantiire— IuIV 24, 2006 Page 2 of 9 . APPROVAL Or MINUTES: .Worinn nmAe by Commissioner repo I n appro.c tlie I It Of ad v 24, 2006, wl m the k,Mwmg con pionunder election.charge appoint for Vice Chairman font Paper to Hrislal 'I Imotion was secwrded by Control ssm,oConnor o. Ilie motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: 30i F. Ch ice pn St. — Rotissenwnt of windewc and encs Thep ceramic owner has submitted a cern treat, of appropriateness application to obtain approval for the replacement o evcral windowsnal I wo front doors, 'l ]its am "Is on ginall y Ill aced or thea ally 111, do1Kr 4euer but rote tabled because them teas no npresrntation from the applicant. The window and door replacement, stere done still an approved COA. The city recently comoned ?4. Black lord m initial hint list the boo Bant doors and The it ind cis had been rep laced .ctheir approval. ,Alt. Blackford contacted the city to discuss the nation, An application for a COA was subsproatk scanned for the work. The work teas c'onduelyd in August?d0Y At O,a1 rima, a C'UA was Irnod to evxapo and Puim the audience but the Historic Presenation staff was not tet are of any window or door replacements. the applicant states that ho contacted the city and was htlbl'med that because he was not clam ing the window' and door opening eines. he did not need a permit for the avark He also roams tharteel doors were • installed to replace the previous ticol doors. I he new vinyl wiail s 1%ere inztalled to tcplace existing vlrvl windmes. A COA was issued in September. Ito6 to remove adoor from the lions targets and replace it with windows_ Photos indicate that We calling had vinyl is arrows aid steel dopa in thus time. Elfin Latvian GniAeline Jlonun(5'prr�rnrimrs: Marrs • Andlordoorfailures such as sun hands, amilighu, and teal build not be removed or altered. Tho critical six r the door opening should not he erdareed, reduced, or shortened in height. • Sc% dom designs should not replies original doors at front emnmce or at our emmrcos which arc coddv visible from (tic street. • Of...It weod ,I steel dceiiu should be used only at real call ances or fide entrances which are not readily visihle from the street 'These Jona should be of traditional d.sivns appropriate for die III \\'indwvs • Which are ori ginal should he preserved in Weir original location, sive. and dcsi¢n and wall their oriental materials and numbers of plum:. • Which ire not original shored not be added to primary' fucndes or to snvnndary fucedes is by e readily ti Mc. Should he repalmd rather Wan replac,dl. but ifmp Insentient is necessmv, the cominn revel replacement should be ill-kind to match the originals in material and data pal. • WLlch it a new should not have soup on or flush m untiru which do nor huge the same appearance as historic window.. • S m IT reconunendutiar: The do a s and itindowa roue Icplacwl in 2004 Clty appmvnI for We new wnundo,c and doors wu, not obtained at that time. The coo windows arid doors do not meet the requn corona of Desi Pr Grrideliuc Manual. The existing dams and windows that were locus ad also did not meet thuguideGna- Desivn Recias Subrommitic e—tiny 24. 2000 Pale ' of • however, the gnidalliars ncnmmund that ifs non Original feamm is rept aced, it should be rep Ineed aid uric that is appliance and recommended by the document. The gnfdelims slate that replacement doors should be wood and wplaceme a windows should ba wood orohnninwn clad ocod windon s. Basel on the D0001 Guideline Manual and the facts as presented here. stop cannot rcmmmend appmval of the COA application_ The windows Lord doors should he rtvtm ed slid tap l aced with npptnyo lle windows nod doors. Durrcnbengar Does the plan nice? the r con area by Zinser, rcgairements? Sharon ]'os.based on the me of the soorGunit) Retaining wall is just ater the gamee. Abwcry to expand perking beyond We area itidicnted on the plan. Owner 9lus is not a soared drlvoway. .Nurlon nmJe by C0mmisfriner Briskn to appnnve as submined, The motion eras seconded hg CVminit5lVYCf walkup. I'Ile mttlw passed onanimuusly. 428 St. I, tarles St. — Repave drirewap The propern oilnedrrs submitted a certificate of aisfula aenesa application to pave a _w'evil drivaway Mill uepl w h. This limn w'as onismally scheduled on the July 111, 2006 agenda bat "as tabled because • there was no representation from the apPlicanu. Ilie applicant is prupoFing to re-surface the or or dmeway and a portion of the rear Parking area war asphalt. The applicant o ill Leonia a pnnion of he currant gravel parking arca and rental it e a ymd. 'Ilie applicant has reamedd-coning apprmat for the proposed work. Thule will our be an expmtrion of [lie existing Pall area or dri assay. The drivewav is a single Car width of approximately 10 feet. All of the parking area is at the hack ofthe dmeway and behind the Ions or in the earl 'I he arra being ral is alongside the south side of Lila gpragc. Slain Ill Gwilell Manual Spefifoarimrs: Dri s. Parking Lot, and Pat in • Dd.vg ways and their original designs matetiale, and plaaanent should be pavarvad. • Ddvoways in the front or side yards should be diarists, emcree, or concrete racks. Asphalt or Lextuad concrete designed In look like it ick paters arc also opprGal mvtalala. • Drivewa vs ,uhould hire their hatkiing areas locut=d in nor valid novalid wean the allel' Ihan the It Iningg and screns,it w it It hedges, all or fomes where noticeable Gom the street, Staff reamntnvndallme Based on the intbmmtion plot aced bed the applicant and a site Nish on the properly, it is stafrQ rat mtcr dunes that the applicudoa Or a wutifica¢ of appropriateness be approved oh the following conditions, • Ilie work mast Coal Or to 0ic approved plao-nn survey. The area of gravel alo guide the gamee u Ill be retuned to ears'. A building Retail it will be oilslash before woo k is Inlhaod. Dessau Review S111)e01FOUTEw—JWy24.200h Page J of 9 (par nara, (law SSahed • Nation-,n a de by Ccntmin�iuncr Walk up to apposeb IS suntld. pe The muton wa seconded be Commissioner priski. The motion seaseal unanimously. 639 N. Spring SI. — Couslnict nen front porch 'pbisp is,I has boo disc ssal by the commutate on smod occasions. Anbc Interior on March 27. 2006. the consionce, wof drmvima .ubnmtad by the applicant aid found that they •• sufficient. The ,Sol pa. talawd and the applicant was asked to submit plans that were properly data III I to show in prod porch. Ar pan of Ili,: naparsonun ofthe newporch, the current mchged porch • Ill be partially ferreted to the frau I an buldme line of the hans,, he xi, l be progady aided and In appropriate door a 11 lie installed at this 1 new location. Thr Be, porch will thin be ewnaocted m mend nems= the full width of the house to go, the inlpmmh..I of 0 ami, around porch that has been rlomd off on in,side. Than rmc of the porch all an tad In to lbs costive porch cur oit winds across the front of the building and around the south side Ellin De.•ien Guideline Manual fyeoo,unions: rnrthes • On robe and yde facades should be maintained anmeg rnpinal design and whh ongiaat maten'rvl. and ling. • Should nm be nnmeed if original to the dwelling. • Should be repaired or replaced inch the plemnal in Is IM, n>ewrinls. undo and placemow • OIL the fromnufduclImp• should am be enaluse Iwith word, glass or ulber Selenola a Inch IN....Id ah¢mo • porch a open appea if the nalnor chin missing. a nowpwmh should he Corral Is led based upon Pbppoll he o_ plical .idol e. If such evidence due; not cma, the all should h Teased own [Rasing purches of similar duidlirn from Ilre sanx liwm period and Trehimewml style. Stall ret mumeudaI on: The applicant be, submined a drawing 1'or the north and smlr baldmiL The design of The porch p„a6, new ] lasts. re bachill 1, and 4bfmg is corolla Late for Ilse archigisono[ Style n de house, SNtTrecammends apt..mcl of the c rnficate ofoeallate to build the new hour porch vah the foh,,me mndlimms: • Ilemilnl OR ml or"Lugs ( tmnmg plan, eto) must be ubnialcal not arthropod by the Cale Admtmstmtinn Derailment before any work i. sinned. The propasul 11 out door m the house Iw of a simple design with a onlllc light and Iwo panels ham• inner than he oval deatgn as pimmoam • All renoi,e,l pipette ma be plan daedbetbtn work is started Ownnet h ling on run of home is 6 ccar lap. eriska: Coco mned lite on front door. T}9icndly ria his or % lite. Saler: Would rccommend 'h lite. Papa: Front I'aSade Told porch arc to ho rcpbecCil? Cash al style around dooff O»nesr: Caning non Id he done to match smmmre. Satins: Siding Iborh vinyl ri allnlinwnJ was taken off font the eatahno. Porch was probably added in the IT_RS. J'epa: Mmcrial to be used for siding and turner hands! • Schur snmml dear eedarsiding on truth and side, with a J" lap profile. Rack will remain as is leader it lap). Inswll 6eR" red radar for pushy_ Stroud: Samford? Seaightposts will he loo plain. Sm,ath mmac will break up lhcnhmmmny. Feld: A therewith a cap would be best Dusign lcevicw Suboonmiueu — hdy 24, 1006 Page b of Scher: Rase should be I it hit weep holes to allow mater to coal off the porch. V ni plied posts are • shown in illustration. Bo ska. Agree. Base .rtill u cap is best_ sahee Voted to owner 0rot the fell" need to be ii c alvd/flnishod soon. Posts have boon c,pmul for a eery long fimu. Ower: Cache edhoWt Ito usal4 Snher. Adjust window to be slightly oncreide the frame; within the hinl. dfmiwr nuWe buCmmnieaioner Peps to Uppno a as mbmTted.. 'fire mw lnn wus Swnnded by C'rmmissinna Ba iska. The vtntion passed unanimously. d�d .�. Sorin, ct. — atnlatentent nr KSmlms This stent ryas oiorp the I scheriv o;% ; !r thaluly 2a, 2006 umeting bre was %blot heeausc thole Pas ale apresenmtion firm the pmpeny owner. The prop cry mora has Submitted a cen,I of appropriateness application to request asocial al for recent IN in,lotIed vinyl windoc" the ciI, aacinformed III atran, vinyl w isdoms hull been recon I installed on the budding. An inspection enntimmd this report. The propenyowncrwas cvmmaed beernne the wmE was completed without an approved ecilificme of appropriateness at bus Ichat pemtil. • 'I he corner slated (list she w-m told by the contractor that 'oil permit issues had boon taken sate of, A ccrb bole of uppmpriaeuens was anbmitted and mhedulal for the co rr iacds JuIv 2c a meeting. Ellin Doifn Guideline dVmuml.%pecificnrions: Kin docs • Which um angi all should be prevorNA in their orieinul location, size and design and with their • Wbfinal materials and numbers of panes. lch arc mol crier nil should not Ito added it, primary facades or to saondary fee Lid us %hem muddy eihle. • Should be repaired rmhcr than replaced. our ifloplac'ment is naraaary, the reconmrcnled top Iacemua should bo in-kind to catch Oe originals in in color and design. Vibia los ofzrtodized alummum or linked on Anminum are acceptable at the scar or side, of dwellings )%Moir are not madlly -siblc foal the street. • Which are new should not Td%o snap on or flush mumins. 'fine divided muntime are prefmM mer th co tvpes of mtmtins which du not have rhe same appearance as histone windows Sreff recommendation: The original windows were removed before staff Tad an oppomrnity to irnpect Wun. The no windows are Vinyl and do nut comply with the Design Guideline Manuel. Dined on those facts, swif cannot raicand approval of(he ceniLaate of appropriateness. The vinyl winduws zhould be removed and r.placeted with eppropnam wood window, • Ol r is son: Window mmpmry is willing to r eVlace w till wood wvindis" lot he couuniodon. Saba: Style to be installed^ One over One I or Two over Once? Q%% : Ifca an contractn /wr Idvo mpanywill not install wood windows, m% mrwill find pro%or ider to install %% w coal Out a%%er One indup. I Design Rh,view Subcommittee— duly2a, 2006 Page 6 of 9 Bible: Converted about window tc'sapping. • owlsen i Lon Erin rouse to be changed to R'Uost erisk+: South side windmv should be prnhablr be one large winders. Sober Needs to be to I col not I with a teen its Applltdut requested COA to be amended to install wood windows. Ilorinu made by Commissioner Peps to replace all vinyl windows cri th wood One of or One wii s (max. 01''1Is0 as I'w-s)- Tho mon ion ties seconded by' rommiss rel r Walk lip. The contest onward undidnmusly NEW RUSIN F.SS: 1015 S. Spring at. — Replace b'oni aad rear dam's The property oN'ne[ Les ollart cd o ceniticatc of apprupnntcnees application to replace the front and rear doors un the home 'fhe door Ielvarcii aro pun of a real dion flavor for the front slid back I Cas nr. The slip tical is limpet Lig to replace the P.uhll rig doors with neap wood doors per the designs EL and descriptiuns pointed wills the Application. Ltin,pection ties not been conducted to shares the condition of List calving ski The from door is actually on Thewall faverle of the building slid has a small porch with aroofthat makes the door not very • visible from the public right nf-may. 'Ilie rear duct is nal visible from the public if-lo-of tav E(9ia Deri;r, Guideflies Manual dpre ferI Doors ,1nd'm door features such ds surrounds, sldelialts, and ha or should List he mooted or altered. 'Ilie On'Hial rise of 111' door opmLiug shu rld cot be udarged. reduced, lir shudoned In ILI go_ Now door dev iEnd should not replace rural deers at the li nm better or at side entrances which Arc Icall v visible Gam the street. Staff reeonrmendation: The applicant ties provided a list of Later for both the &ten and back foyers optic house. 'llie nes door des _ s provided by the applicant am agoOrriee (or the bolding able lie,,ever the glass ILII to car ' door are too nitrate. 'the existing front door has a simple divided lite design. 'the Goin door is tet readily c-i Ahlc from the street and the TIDr door is not visible at all fi rn the street. gated on lbs information procidrrl by the applic'nnl and an exterior inspection of the front door, staff is recommending approval ofthe application for d recificmc of npprop etteness with The folluminv_ creditors. A staff inspection needs to be conducted to determine the condition of the existing doors. A simple deceit similar to the CClsllne front duut should be used for the glass pwbnn of pe new doors- Owner: ATleastul" onpauhetiolioni "i7satbmlomofJour. Existing plate (2.i"x5' ) hs so the lock • has somethinu to held on e. Pi Are the doors apaiddr Stroud: 'Ire side and border would have to be replaced- Could possibly be repaired; but not d good option ran such a Larne area. IDCS2n Prview Subcomntihoe—lilt'].4, 2006 pace of Suher: Savin "mold ba eery dilTmdt to Wild. Stull does my csdgmion of door condition. Previdenec by • the commission his been to ulluo replacement 0fsame mala al and liter: ifmplaced in kind- Daner: Neighbor's hour (same style) has the mine craliman'ntyle, Briska: Whom litcmiloe bwmOo by We Owner. there is murder Style dour that mDON crahaman's than pruldc ervle It would be more apploptiate for his style hoose. Dauer: interior door(solves) is pmpased and will be '/. door with glues (Bulor madap. Stroud: Thu "Repair' would be more apptopnate fur the (rant door. Couture: Had a the nuerior doors be simile m t :e"Relluirwith rbc in l l pends in lite 11001 Rrhka'. The loons Should to closely m.atchvd. Nine cralR man than prairie sryde. '(Commissioner Darrcnbereer was excmxal form but mectin at limo). St'oud: Any way to tell if Ila dors at, ori ein'afl people in the 1020'". were updating" their doom. They could possibly be the oneinal door. Currentdooricamuhi-lite. Owner: wmutsthv proposed door(Terra( , Rid gc) tncomiIInc dwoagh thhau C sc Hying prodeC6M III and Ihnr the home. Briska: Likvmakes Om confutation. Undorsmnd where the owners are askinmv,ening to g0 with flit rcquesr. 110iaw al "mule by Conuniisionct d'alon 10 apprOc replacing [lie from door as submitted. Contingent upon still's determination ofdulefioratinn of the oxising dour. 'fhe mulam w as wrom ed by Commixinner Coolant. That: motion passed J-3. I ear Briska, No alkap land Snood Na.n: Couture mad Papa liaaan 92 made by Commisssunor Pepsi to approv0 mplacing the rear dooms submitted. the motion was seconded br Commissioner Wicknp. The moron passol unmullonsly. 272 N. Sprint¢ tit. — Replace windows in lite. Gant at the home The City of digin is the owner and applicant for this property. The city was ncmnly in front ofthis contmluec with plans to fmtm'ate the building These plana included derrhixhing the tee portion of tile bidding card constructing a new addition, repairing the geage. restoring the front porch. and Several other smalkI projects The City has wbmitted ua applieatian to replace a comber of windows in We foul portion of chat building. c application also requested appro"ml to replaca the radmil; on the final patch and the garnile dour . Since these lust two DI were about dlse'tsaed Ja pan of the overall renovIlion project, still IDIS apprwwed these itwns. 'I he replacement or w'ntdmws I%nS not doCiled in Ibo renovation plans so this item has bcoi brought in front of the committee fur approtat The cid' is regtesting appros al m ova 1)9 (1 ov1) double hunt whtdow and o basemwn window s AS inepearion was condud(d of rho windows in question. There lac been aFeat deal or vnMalwu committed on tips property incluchig damaeine cvmy window in (lie builmne In addition to do vandalism, most of the window sashes are ocerdY deteriorated and toned. • Some of the sashes wits mBsing completely. The basement dndoor dames and sashes are alm damaged and severely detenotatm. Devign Ret ism Subcommiact —huly 24 2006 Page S of 9 The applicant isk to replaceh d s win lie%% aluminum clad wood wini ol tie came 4vle cold '17e The window fines and Jim wiIIL al 'a„wd whinc l _ . 11e ' dtraduced with like n is la rhes necessary. Eight Destk nfrulAelina ,l/mnud SperjJicnHnru. c, in dows • Whit It are onyiaal should lee preserved in Ibdf Original location, size, and dengra and with their onilinal mamAals and members ofpanes- • Which are not od gi nal should not be added to primary facades or to secondary notaries where read i Iv Bible. • Sbnuld bas repaired naherthan ev.placed. lent If rep lLie cment is necessary, th0 Dec on [lie nded rep Iacement should he in-kind to match the ono naris in material and design. windowI of anodized aluminum ase baked oil daminurn I Ore acecptahle as the rear or sides of dwellings which are not srdile I isible Gan the street, Stiff recommendation: Tbo applicant Or provided avert' thmougle plan for dee eestoratiao Of this property. flee cmPlulcd Or eject will be an itbponant upreade for the entire neighborhood. Thr =taffinspertionrvcalddeaubc currcen windows are damaged, deteriorated. Tolled, andsome are mlrsine the sashes cll.,(tiler Based on the condition of Ile "male windows Drill the a%nal I renLO. con plan theme proposed by the applicant. it a staffs recommendation that the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace • l i IN Indoors he approved as eudioncd. .lfunour mace b,Coenmissiuner P'alkup m appowa as subminal. TI a JI mllon %w nudod byCOD All IlMlWr t'Oimuc Ilse motion passed 4-1_ Yom Rniska, Co, IIlc, Welk up and Stroud Says Pepa a)R Division Sb — ..\laminicutsign .tmrion male by C'Oinmissioner to - Thcnmion wvs seconded ler Comtnimioner . lbs motion Passed unanimously. • 256 E. Chicago St. — Replaeenrrat of baildl ng farad" coi _ t I y 24, 2006 Rase 9 of 9 • .Vnrion mode by Commisvioner to . rhe monmt was iCCU usled by, Commissioner . The motion vaszN unanimuuslc. OTHER BUSINESS: Sl, Joseph Recent' update by I)anMlller: Only thing left to do is the doa'nspmna. CuflvlCocr ( I'o11 Brothels) took revre of ell concerns and modifications as We project nces; in process Huilding looks year! Church has a heautif d residtnre said cvervoau should be proud of the lwieh product. CORRESPONDENCE: C'.OALog: nbdl=cuS.ion- complainf 1,00: Add 409 Perk Strecl —viral windm,, ADAOURNMEN"T: Aorion to adjourn was made by Cununisswucr Walkup, re motion was Seconded by CnntmliSlmlpr PCPn. The motion priced unsatimously_ • Poe meeting of the Devin Review Subconuninee xas adJwtmnl at 750 p.ia. kespec%Ilv Submitled, I ks Smremn • N6NOlUNI111M TO: Chairman and Members cfthe linage Advisory Commission MO11: Susan Oration, Public Information Olhccr SUMEt i'_ Cencdlafim of our Aognst Meeting The Imnes Advisory Commission's regular misting ofAugust 28. 2006 hue been cancelled. The next regular mcnllmg of the Planning end Devdopmcut Commission is scheduled Cot Monday, September 25 o006 at ] p.m. Should you have any mostiona or concerns, ple:rou roulemme or (847) 931 5601. • • Agenda • Image A&bury C'omminion i\londay, November 37 J P.M. Scented Floor Conference Roam, Narth Ring City Hall I. eau to order It Approtal of Oct minutes(to be handed out at dre meeline) 111. xcponn a. Gocarnmem Awasa Commidee— tuba Aikirvs IK SewOvemess a hinilationsuboutlmeve Awards b. Applications for lme,c Awards C, Publidcy for lmagc Amardx • V. Holiday>lcctinu Dee lS — .Akwa. • lJ ELGIN IMAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION • MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 2], 2006 2nd FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, NORTH WING ELGIN CITY HALL ]PM I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:07pm by Chairman Sue Moylan. Present were Jahn Atkins, Joe Grander, Mad Iverson, Mohammed Iqbal, Tries Diennger and City of Elgin Staff Liaison Sue Olafson. Fran Wieser was excused (Benjamin Bernal was not present) A creature was present. if. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Iverson made the motion to approve the minutes from the 23 October 2006 meeting as amended Iqbal seconded lite motion. The Motion carried 111. OLD BUSINESS: Public/Government Access: Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she tied left a message for Gary White, who is in charge of the Government Access channel in Wheaton, but had not heard back from him. Atkins stated that he had also left a message with his friend In Addison regarding Government Access channel programming, but has not as yet had contact with him. Atkins stated that 16 January will be the first meeting of the Publi fovernment Access subcommittee. Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that Cable Producbnn Specialist Persky, Tom LeTamnaau and Janice Bennet would be attending this meeting. Atkins stated that he would report beck at the next Image Advisory Commission meeting. Image A sea; Chairman Moylan stated that invitations A all the elected and appointed City of Elgin representatives to include all committees and commissions should be sent out She stated that there should be a dstnbutton list svelable from the previous year's Imago • Awartls. Blatt Liaison Sue Olafson stated that she would have Invitalmn examples for the January meeting. Chairman Moylan referred the members to a list of the previous winners from 2001 to current, who would not be eligible for nomination. She added that anyone who had been won before 2000 would be eligible to be nominated again. Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that this would be her first year scheduling the Image Awards and she requested some direction as to what should be on the invitations and on the website_ She added that the nomination farm would be put on the City of Elgin websfte. She stated that the new logo vould be on the invitations and that She would be putting Ingather a news rouache for the nominations by Thursday the 301 of November. Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that Jeff Meyers would be interviewing Chairman Moylan on Sunday the B° of December and would be re-broadcasted on Monday the 4P of December regarding the Image Awards program. Iverson asked If there would be any hard copy nomination forms available anywhere. Staff Llalson Sue Olafson stated that nomination forms would be _ available at the front desk at City Hall. Iverson_suggested that nomination forms also be made va ailable it the Gail Barden Library. The members concurred with this suggestion. Atkins suggested that ruminator packets be sent to the previous year's winners with a letter asking them to make nominations, Staff Liaison Sue Olafson stated that nomination forms would be given to the Enhancing Elgin Committee at well. She added that Chitlins Byers had been replaced by Rob Philips at the Daily Herald. She stated that Rob Philips had bean with the Nor[hi Herald prlorto being hired at the Daily Herald. She stated that there had been rumors that the Courier News had been bought out by Shaw, but to date the Courier was suit awned by the Sun Times. She stated that she will be sending press releases concerning the Image Awards nominations to the press and will e-mail copies to the Ooamosion members. Diennger suggested that a nomination packet should be sent to • Judson College. The Commission members concurred. The members agreed that the Image Awards Banquet would be scheduled for B March 2007 at the Towne Center and that • the selection of nommerahonners would be conducted at 8 30a on February 3v, 2007, Chairman Moylan stated that she would also be Including an Image Awards nomination art in her newspaper column. IV. NEW BUSINESS'. Fax Fire Fex` Staff Liaison Olafson statetl that Fox Fire Feet is scheduled for August 3° through the 5'". She added that there will be a dedication of Festival Park. She explained that mere will be a soft opening of the park on Memorial Day and a greater dedication during the Fox Fire Fest. She stated that committee and commission members are being asked to assist With the dedication. She stated that there are no Specific requests for assistance at this tlmq, but that they are looking for participation numbers and suggestions. Atkins stated that he get the feeling that they were looking for Ideas at this point. Chairman Moylan stated that one suggestion would be to man an Information booth. Iverson stated that the Image Advisory Commission members had manned the information booth of the 1501A Anniversary of the City of Elgin. Chairman Moyle, stated that the 150^ Anniversary Committee was made a very good group of people to work with. Staff Lialson Olafson stated that the City is trying to drew people from other communities. Chairman Moylan stated that the Image Advisory Commission members are pleased to help. Absent MemberChairman Moylan stated that Commission members from true to time have 10 miss meetings due to sickness or famllylwork responslbinies, but she added that the members call and advise of these absences. She stated that Bernal had been an empty eat since the Image Awards Banquet She added that the Commission had requested that the members be de created from 12 to 9. She stated that currently there had been no fill for rl the pesdbOrl vacated by Judy Steffen. See asked what measures would have to be taken to • request a replacement for Bernal and Steffen. Staff Lialson Olafson stated that she would send a letter to the City Clerk and the Mayor and Beam on behalf of the Image Advisory Commission regarding this request. Street Repais Downtown The members discussed the impact on businesses in downtown Elgin due to the street repairs- Several members stated that the contractors Should be held to higher expectations in completing these repairs on time. VI, OTHER BUSINESS: Christmas Dinner Chairman Moylan stated that the annual Commission Christmas dinner was scheduled for 10 December 2006 at 5:30pm at Akira restaurant at 23 South Greve Avenue, [r)_ewaoaoer Ar[cle. Chairman Moylan read the articie highlighting Dlerin9er'e retirement from the United States Andreilluma Army National guano The Commission members thanked Di .anger for her service to the Nation and to the State. Visitors The two students, who attended the meeting, stated that they were glad that they had attended the meeting and hatl learned o lot. VII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:46pm. The next meeting of the Elgin Image Advisory Comnllssion is scheduled for January 22, 2007 at Ppm. Respectfully submiVed .i �Iruga L Giorgi Added Recording Secretary • Elgin Image Advisory Commission Elgin Ilerilape C'nmmissimt Design Rea love subcommittee • 11ta day. November 27, 2006 6�00 Ran. Elgin Chi Council Chambers 150 Dcamr Court Elgin. IL it 110 Apenda A. Call alecring to Order B. Roll Call C. Appeals] of Minutes I . \mn Il. old Business L 510Douglu Ave. — Replacement of front dour without a COA _. 77 Villa St — RCplace alumiimm.iring on btdlding E. Now musiness I. 489 Division St. —Puinl brick wing xulls on front porch stairs. G. Other Business 11. Cor respordancc. 1. (rot Log Complaint Report I vire is no anon for This unatine, An npdamd report Isdl be complexed Ibi the Dccanbcr II'" n iu^ 1. ,Adinninmenl • Minutes Design Review Subcommittee ofthe F"Isin Herdaee Comr .ion November 27, 2006 me neating of the Design Hedeta Subrnmmiun' was culled to ower at 6:00 pm, in the Coy Coun iI Chamhws (t Stated on (ileum floor of City H411) by Chufrmmn Stroud MEMBERS PRESENT: Bebe ('oumre. Paul Ourni Steve Stroud and Tim Walkup MEMBERS ABSENT: Dill Hriska wtd Eric. Vona CITY STAFF PRESENT: Snmsh Saha, Urban Doign d Prcom onion Specialist • PROPERTIES ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION: Old lludnev 510 Douglas ,be. — Heplacemeol of rout door x'ithow a MA 77 Villa St. — Rophero aluminum riding on building (lalia I Iuga.PMemen. Owned Nen Husil 489 DkistonSt.—Paint brick e ttg walls on 1'111t porch stabs 09"HERS PRESENT: Dili APPROVAL OF MINUTES: No mimae. mere reviewed. ITEMS TABLED: 510 DouJas .Ave — Replacement of hunt dmr eltmut a COA: due m non oEaccentation 4.99 Dirhsiou St— Paint brick winµwally on trout parch stator, due to non-repreecnWdou Decian Review Snhconunlhne— No%umber 27, 2006 Page 2 of 4 OLD BUSINESS: . 5111 Douglas A,l — Replacement of front door nithout a CON 1141* .11l made be Commissioner Walkup to table item: due to non-rcptaaentatimi. Thu a myon %a, %scandal by Commissioner Cocaine. ths e motion passed undmau=ly. n 17 Villa St. — Rep la cc a]umirl siding un lou IIding 11 is item was tabled al the NovetribaI '.2006 meeting_tiro tollmving is ire print of the enters repmn. The P'npeny owner has eulial a cenincat e a l'appmptiatcnas application to ,Seek advice and upon,Val for the river rand replacement ol'the aiding ors Ills building The building rel Iv hound the I iso Boder (lanae school- The applicants mpfcsion 0Vuo¢ who visL to reel the building to Its ommnal use IS a chhmh. 'I Ito bhilding is currently sided w)tlr ouTinum aiding Than Is a small Section on dm Ill frcadw where the duntinum siding has bean renoved a.lroSing asphalt Shingle Siding. The nlnminum Siding on the cast lipale (rear) bas also been removed exposing We Same asplait shingle strong The weal area in question is leas than 40 perl of the total building Siding The Lines when the aluminum aiding firs been unuvd .Show a second layer of substitute sidinu .omposed of a fiber board and shingle emerfal. • The applicant hat indicated that their prernice %sent(] be to replace this missing aluminum siding Bids cidiug no oll the mmaindcr of the building The WA application States that the applicant is seeking advise treat the Distrait Review Sub-Cmmmihwe on what ehmdd be done.to Satisly de sgnimnenns of the llieturio disuicL Tle propcny name elm recti e a condhional mu paufit train tom Ciry to stare the LIS, Ofthis building to a church- I'lie petition for Conditional Use approval will be brought before the Zeal and Surdi%5sion Hearing Board. 1lie Design Review Sabconill will porcine heed to provide its comments on This Proposed nuc and exterior work to Tic /Doing Board prior to their coneidaation. A(Rin DesiFn Gri✓elirrx Jlan ud SBeelncatimu: PreeH+dng Sun-flriginal Siding • Man n-LisaniC and 110o- si&wl fevered of ouldings and theirsies exist within rite city's hlztoric districts Substiete siding no ls- cmcomd or xlterd parch design, decreased winduw size. and chain link fence are snmw of the most Gammen and visible of these alto,Lewis- • I hose alterations oflustrous swueems which Oeorad before the area S decignniet as an historic district and uubscynant warbling of the pr ,vacation ordinance us allay are nmsidered to be preexisting non-ouniffial conditions. • Subsllwte sldine Much is considerd a prcxistineuin-larginal lasditinn can be reunion(] and replaced if Irc damaged area Is Tess than 50% of Wo and Siding area • Stara I econeuendation: In the Section an the retention mf pre-exi,thre Irangdginet feature, and materials, the Po In DC+wgn Cuiddine blamh(l far Lrudurcla and Historic Districts provide gnldance as tallows: fiction Review Subcommittee—November 27, 2006 Page of '1 he purpusr of the Pmsprvatioa ordinance and dwarf guideline manual is to preserve the historic • significance of Jm many buildings located within the pits a hi,amic drajmra. They are part of an co at all rigs Nide el Iran ill proton and innitive the older neiuhborhood., and quality of life. The guidelines are nm vJondad to impose excessive ryuiremcntn un the maintenance and upkeep of buildings. They are Intended to provide guidance w rustle that renin and renovations are done In a way that maintains the ldheto clans at he softbcbuildings pallid laandtheduheco. The ideal goal of the pahommiouOrdinance r, wouldhrm deems-rtheor the mice eand damagtheudwaal wend siTngon Inc.Ibnlldluy hOrvevcr, We mm�ual does allow for the tepincemem of damaged svhslimw siding. The applicant is proposing to replucc nlumimen siding the no; been renal form the building The total arca of missing sldlne is less than J0% of the total area of the an dan4. Based wu the anfomatcan provadul here gold the in Om Design fiaidel me Manual, it is staffs recommendation that the application Rn a certificate of apprupriatenesv to replace due mitoing aluminum sidmi, to notch the remainder of the building with the fallowing IccmnmwuJation • ILe app Iicmat consider the ultimate future nmwal olldIII mu-011011a l fgutmvx and Miami Ii It on We exterior of the band In to restore it to its original dromaer and configuration. NO concern of use. Park l as will be serosa the street and in the Fallon Street parki no dck. Couture: Take 411 dditt off to reveal the asphalt sad ing. Donny AISQUStlon, at wua determined Iris thmr 404% maybe Okay to Icme the aluminum Du rrenberger: \\rill they be able to lint a contractor for this project? • ,llnrionm de b_ C osio \1 IWp to app Thrum of the gid ¢ tired J Ali I 'nue tend [ ill restore I lie heading eNterna backtt i t . i ginal ar l 'teato dm. rural Is amepmblc as a church The motion was seconded ev Cmruna>ianer Cuunra '1'be Mellon pnxsed minnines ucJy. NEWBUSINESS: 489 Dk i con St. — Paint brick ging nalls on front porch stairs ,room nude by Cmnna sooner walkup to ably arum der to con-IMPretrnation. Tlm million wm seconded by Commissioner Cotton. 'I he minion prism Ularmai amly. OTHER BUSINESS: CORRESPONDENCE: • x: CUA Lo C disc oft: saxin Complaint Log: No thea ion Design Review Subcommittee—Yovembet 17, 2006 Pike of ADJOURNMENT: nladmr m ndJmun was mode by cotmmis.sionur Walkup_ ncnnotlon was seconded by Commissioner couture. 'Ilie motion pawscd unanimously. 9 he mcetimµof the Desien Review Subuommittee ams ishoumerl at 691 p.m. Rnspaet ill) subin�i�ned[//1, ild�n / DRS Secretary (hoax n ern pm ided by S. Saha) • • • PI CIN EfIAGE ADVISORY COMMISSION Noticeof Chungc ol'Dam of RCgular Meefing Monday, December 18 5 30 pn. Akina's That Restaurant 23 S. GroveAvc. Eleia IL 60120 NO I ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TINT THE Ducumboi 25, 20061 eeularly seheduletl moctlul.of the 1I Tmale Advisory Commission bas bcm ebenged to Monday, Deccnber 18, 2006 at Akin:+'s 'Mai Rostaurant, 23 S. Ca veAre., Elgin. IL 60120. • CityofEEm By susx Olal'sorl Public lufonnafiou Offlc r •