G37-15 Ordinance No. G37-15
AN ORDINANCE
DESIGNATING THE ELGIN BUNGALOW THEMATIC HISTORIC DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the area known as the proposed Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District
depicted as a non-contiguous geographic area was nominated by the Elgin Heritage Commission
as a thematic historic district; and
WHEREAS, the Elgin Heritage Commission conducted a public hearing on July 7, 2015,
to consider the nomination of the proposed Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District; and
WHEREAS, the Elgin Heritage Commission adopted a resolution and report determining
and finding that the proposed Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District meets the criteria for
designation as a thematic historic district; and
WHEREAS, the nomination of properties as thematic historic district properties within
the proposed Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District will be completely voluntary on the part
of the owner of such properties; and
WHEREAS, designation of thematic historic district properties within the proposed Elgin
Bungalow Thematic Historic District shall be associated with the bungalow type and will be
identified by the Elgin Heritage Commission, Illinois, as significant historic structures within the
City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, thematic historic district properties that are eligible to be designated within
the proposed Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District, express changes and views of the
community in the early 20th century, retain their architectural and structural integrity and are
worthy of preservation; and
WHEREAS, the designation of the proposed Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District
provides a mechanism to preserve and protect landmarks, buildings, fixtures, facades, places of
historical and architectural significance; will stabilize and improve the property values within the
city; and encourage civic pride in the accomplishments of the past as demonstrated in the
existing structures and landscapes therein; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to designate properties having special historic, community
or aesthetic interest or value for the purpose of recognizing Elgin's historic, aesthetic,
architectural and cultural heritage, enhancing the City's urban architectural heritage, promoting
civic pride through an awareness of Elgin's unique development and history, and encouraging
conservation of an important segment of the man-made environment of the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise
any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of historic preservation regulations, including regulations
relating to thematic historic districts and the proposed Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic
District, pertain to the government and affairs of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby designates a non-
contiguous area of traditional bungalow type homes as a thematic historic district pursuant to
Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled "Historic Preservation," which
shall be known and referred to as the "Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District."
Section 2. To be included within the Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District a
traditional bungalow home shall include at least sixty (60%) percent of the following
subcategories:
1. Must be 1 to 1 '/2 story residence. A full second floor is not considered a
true bungalow.
2. Low pitched roof.
3. Front or side porch or veranda identifying main entry.
4. Detailing and simple ornamentation.
5. Windows: Predominately double hung sash windows with a single light in
the bottom and multiple lights in the top sash, commonly, 3, 4, 5, or 6
vertical panes over one.
6. Doors: Predominately 1 or 2 wooden panel(s) below 3 or more lights.
7. Cladding materials: Wood, cedar shingle or masonry; sometimes more
than one cladding material.
8. Decorative features: window boxes, balconies, trellises, trellised porch or
pergola.
Section 3. A property nominated for designation within the Elgin Bungalow
Thematic Historic District shall be evaluated pursuant to the following criteria and rankings to
ensure that the Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District includes bungalows that exhibit high
integrity, historical and architectural significance:
Elgin Bungalows
Importance Evaluation Total
Criteria Level(A) Score (B) (AxB)
1. One to One and one-half story residence 3 0 0
2. Low Sloped Roof( 7/12 or lower) 3 0 0
3. Massing Type 3 0 0
4. Overhanging Eaves 3 0 0
5. Exposed Rafters, eaves or knee braces 2 0 0
6. Dormer on Second Floor 2 0 0
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7. Front Porch(Open or Enclosed) 3 0 0
8. Elevated Entrance (High Foundation) 2 0 0
9. Chimney 1 0 0
10. Window Style 3 0 0
11. Original Materials (Clapboard, Brick,
Stucco) 2 0 0
12. Natural Colored Exterior- Earth Tones 2 0 0
13. Current Maintenance 2 0 0
14. Integrity to Original Structure (Intact
features) 2 0 0
15. Unique characteristic or design element 2 0 0
16. Historical Considerations 2 0 0
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Total Points 0
Highest Possible Points 370
Total Percentage (Has to be
60% or greater) 0%
Importance Level
1 Marginally important to the character
of a bungalow style
2 Somewhat important to the character
of a bungalow style
3 Very important to character of a
particular bungalow style
Bungalow Evaluation Scoring Criteria—Guide to evaluating a bungalow
(Average Scores of evaluators to be inserted in the "Evaluation Score" Column on
Previous table)
Does not exhibit any characteristics of the criterion, or is in poor quality, style and/or
2 maintenance; is not associated with any of the historical or cultural conditions found
below
Exhibits some characteristics of criterion, but is deficient in quality, style and/or
4 maintenance; A building which contributes only to a small degree to the larger
historical context of the district
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May be a good example of style, but is lacking in either quality or maintenance; or
6 may be a vernacular element, but of good quality and craftsmanship; A building that
is typical of the era in which it was constructed, or representative of larger
developments; or, a building that was associated with one family for a long period of
time; or a building that has some association with the city's identity
Very good example of criterion. Is easily identified, of good quality and
8 craftsmanship; A building associated with one or more persons who were
representative of Elgin's history but may not merit individual attention in an historical
account; a building which was the site of one or more minor historic events
Best possible example of criterion. High style design element, excellent
10 craftsmanship and in excellent condition; or a building associated with one or more
individuals who played a leading role in Elgin's history; or a building that was the site
of one or more significant historic events
Section 4. That the Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District shall provide for the
voluntary nomination of individual properties that meet the criteria for designation of such
properties as thematic historic district properties.
Section 5. That the significant exterior architectural features of thematic historic
district properties designated within the Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District which shall
be protected shall be those as defined as a Significant Exterior Architectural Feature in Section
20.04.010 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 6. That the City Clerk is hereby directed within seven (7) days of the passage
of this ordinance to send a copy of this ordinance by regular mail to the Elgin Heritage
Commission, the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Community Development Department,
the nominator and/or applicants of the proposed Elgin Bungalow Thematic Historic District.
Section 7. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 8. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
David J. K ain, ayor
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Presented: August 26, 2015
Passed: August 26, 2015 •ti( O f.. 4
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 t , C
Recorded: August 26, 2015 . `y ,` z
. � § :Published: August 28, 2015 _1 : \` ��" ,;fin;Attest: Qr ' �'-0+y
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Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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