MINUTES
TOWN OF NORMAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL
100 EAST PHOENIX AVENUE
NORMAL, ILLINOIS
REGULAR MEETING
July 13, 2004
7 p.m.
Members Present
Bruce Warloe, Nancy Armstrong, Bob Ward, Anne Matter, Kathy Smith Whitman
Members Absent
Kathy Burgess
Others Present
Lauren Kerestes, Associate Planner, Debbi Whitehouse, Office Associate, Mark Peterson, City Manager, Geoff Fruin, Administrative Analysis, Mark Comerford, Caleb & Mary Watson (308 Clay St), Tom Gershick and Rebecca (402 W. Virginia)
Call to Order
Ms. Matter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and noted a quorum was present.
Minutes
Mr. Warloe moved to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2004. Mr. Ward seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Certificate of Appropriateness CA-04-07-19, 714 N. School, Exterior Lighting
Caleb & Mary Watson of 308 Clay St., would like to remove the non-working chimney at their home. The commission agreed that the chimney had no significant value to the home and granted the certificate. Mr. Ward moved, Ms. Armstrong seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Certificate of Appropriateness (Expedited) CA-04-07-19-, 714 N. School, exterior lighting
Ms. Kerestes spoke saying this certificate has already been done and approved.
Bone Grant, BG-04-07-03, 714 N. School, New Exterior Lighting
Ms. Matter and Ms. Kerestes discussed this application and agreed it is not applicable.
Other Business
- Certificate of Appropriateness (Expedited) CA-04-07-18 310 W. Virginia
(New Pavilion) has been approved.
- Certificate of Appropriateness (Expedited), CA-04-07-20, 619 Normal
Avenue (New Roof) has been approved with asphalt roofing.
- South Side Submittals:
Ms. Kerestes spoke saying they have received 1 submittal and a second one has been received but not opened. Ms. Kerestes said she would copy that proposal and hand deliver it tomorrow to the commissioners. Ms. Kerestes said she would like to call a special meeting so they could act on the proposals as soon as possible. A tentative date was set for July 22nd, at 12:00 p.m. She said she would call the commissioners to confirm the date of the special meeting.
- New Construction in Highland Historic District:
Mark Comerford, architect for Tom Gershick and Rebecca, was present and had preliminary site plans of the new home at 402 W. Virginia. Mr. Comerford discussed in detail what the new home could look like. The commissioners discussed the new home and gave their comments to Mr. Comerford.
Mr. Gershick spoke saying they will probably not break ground on this project until April of 2005. Mr. Gershick commented that they have come to the commission early with this project and are taking special care to do everything right for their new home.
Ms. Matter asked if Mr. Comerford could bring samples of materials for the next meeting.
Some of the things the commission would like to see in the new house were:
- Chimney-brick
- Home be part brick or stucco
- Flexible cement siding-no grain (flat)
- detailed south evaluation
- Windows on the west side
- Possibility of a steel roof
- 604 N. Broadway:
Ms. Kerestes said she wanted the commissioners to know that Mr. Hafner has plans for his property on Broadway. Ms. Kerestes explained that they would like to move the house at 604 Broadway and relocate it to a lot owned by the Town, to sell it at a later date. Mr. Peterson said the Town would pay for moving the house and incurring cost. The home would later be sold, but will have some zoning restriction with it.
Mr. Warloe spoke asking why the Town wanted to move the house, why not demolish? Ms. Matter said it is thought to be the oldest house in Normal. Ms. Matter also expressed concern to get necessary paper work started for all the necessary needs of this property.
- Newport, Rhode Island Design Review article:
Ms. Kerestes asked the commissioners when they get a chance to read this article.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Ms Armstrong moved that the meeting be adjourned at approximately at 8:10 p.m. Ms.Whitman seconded. The motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbi Whitehouse