HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=FEBRUARY 5, 2008 (3) Elgin Heritage Commission: Minutes page 2
January 15, 2008
Commissioner Chapman also suggested a bronze plaque be installed to commemorate the
station. Commissioner Chapman and Briska agreed to work together to develop a firm plan
with cost estimates for the next meeting.
2. Elgin Design Guideline Manual Updates. Jennifer Fritz-Williams is working with the
formatter to resolve the resolution issue regarding the sketches and images before the
guidelines go to print. Otherwise the document was properly formatted with the infonnation
that the Commission had requested in it. Preliminary copies will be handed out to the design
review subcommittee at the next meeting, February 12, for their reference.
As to the additional text that the Commission had requested to be inserted in the guidelines
document pertaining to the definition of"Aquired Significance" and "Character defining
features" Jennifer Fritz-Williams stated that the proposed wording will go before the
Committee-of-the-Whole at the next available meeting. After council has had time to review
the proposed amendment, the wording will go to city staff for review and comment.
3. Walgreen's Windows: Commissioner Briska reported that the company has finally decided
on the images that can be displayed. They will be printing mock-ups for the commission to
review.
4. Restoration Drawing and Covenant Program: Jennifer Fritz-Williams reported that both
of these programs will be put before the Committee-of-the-Whole at the next meeting for city
councils review and input. Preliminary comments from staff have al I been positive. With
formal direction from City Council, Staff will complete the internal review and revise and
clarify the program as required.
5. Wing Park Golf Course—Landmark Designation: Acting Chairperson Pepa opened up
discussion by asking Dave Buck about the plaque provided in the nomination packet. Mr.
Buck stated that the plaque is located on a rock on the west side of wing st, but wouldn't be
included in the boundaries of the landmark.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ristow to accept the nomination of the Wing Park
Golf Course as a local Elgin landmark.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Krocza and passed unanimously.
E. New Business.
1. Appeal of DRS decision to deny COA for vinyl siding and windows at 364 S Liberty St.:
Commissioner Ristow asked if the petitioner was going to sue the contractor. Staff
mentioned that they have encouraged Mr. Choi to pursue legal action against the contractor
since the signed contract stated that the contractor would pull all necessary permits.
A motion was made by Commissioner Briska to uphold the decision of the Design Review
Subcommittee to deny a COA for the installation of vinyl siding and windows at 364 S
Liberty.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ristow and passed unanimously.
2. Planning for Preservation Month: Jennifer Fritz-Williams stated that many activities have
been set in motion and are in the planning stages. The awards ceremony has been changed to