MINUTES
TOWN OF NORMAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL
100 EAST PHOENIX AVENUE
NORMAL, ILLINOIS
REGULAR MEETING
July 12, 2005 @ 7:00 p.m.
Members Present
Bruce Warloe, Kathy Smith Whitman, Anne Matter, Bob Ward, Kathy Burgess
Members Absent
Nancy Armstrong
Others Present
Associate Planner, Lauren Kerestes, Debbi Feid, Office Associate, Laura & John Demicio, Franklin Dodson, Glenn Gordon, Jeanne Howard and Rhondal McKinney.
Call to Order
Ms. Matter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and noted a quorum was present.
Minutes: The minutes of the June 14th 2005 were approved with the correction in CA-05-06-16 of window being 23 inches “deeper.”
CA-05-06-19, 303 W. Virginia, Restoration /rebuilding of brick chimney
Ms. Kerestes explained that the Dargatzs want to remove the old chimney and rebuild the same using like red masonry brick.
Ms. Smith-Whitman moved to approve the rebuilding of the masonry chimney with the condition that the chimney be rebuilt the same as in the photograph provided. Ms. Burgess seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
BG-05-06-06, 303 W. Virginia, Restoration/rebuilding of brick chimney
Ms. Kerestes said the Dargatz’s have two bids for the chimney. 1st bid is from Porzeulius Masonry and the 2nd is from Home Restoration.
The commissioners discussed whether they felt this work was restoration or maintenance. Ms. Smith-Whitman moved to approve the grant not to exceed $300.00, Ms. Burgess seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
CA-05-06-21, 811 N. School, Replace wood front porch floor decking with plastic composite, TenduraPlank and replace underlying wood framing with treated lumber.
Mr. Gordon spoke saying he would like to replace the front porch deck because it is rotting in some areas. Mr. Gordon said he has been patching it up and painting it to keep it looking nice, but it has become a burden.
Mr. Gordon had brought samples of TenduraPlank to show. He said he would like to use this or something similar to it. He said he preferred the primed one, to the battleship grey color. Ms. Matter agreed that this is a nice product.
Ms. Smith-Whitman moved to approve the TenduraPlank replacement with the condition that material used is paintable and that Ms. Matter would have the authority to conduct an expedited review/approval if a similar type of wood composite material, other than TenduraPlank, is chosen. Mr. Warloe seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
CA-05-06-22, 202 W. College, Ecology Action Center, Rebuild front brick stoop, repair stone cap on stoop, tuck-point foundation, tuck-point around west window and install metal guard.
Ms. Kerestes spoke about this property that is owned by the Town of Normal. Ms. Kerestes said the work would be done this fall.
Ms. Smith-Whitman moved to approve the Certificate, Ms. Burgess seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
CA-05-07-25, 1202 S. Fell, Replace window on rear (east) façade to make bathroom accessible
Ms. Howard spoke saying they would like to replace the upstairs window on the east (rear) side of the house to help make the upstairs bathroom accessible. The remodeling plan requires that the tub be moved to the north wall, eliminating the service wall and providing a much larger space in front of the tub for easier access.
Ms. Howard said this window would be vertical instead of horizontal and approximately 20 inches long with the same type of wooden trim around it. Ms Howard said it would be made of wood and be double-hung.
Ms. Burgess moved to approve the new window and vertical orientation with the condition that the window be wood, double-hung with new matching trim and that the replacement siding be the same as the existing cedar siding. Mr. Ward seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Other Business
APPROVED: CA-05-06-20, 5 Clinton Place, replace asphalt shingle roof with like.
APPROVED: CA-05-06-23, 1304 Broadway Place, replace asphalt shingle roof with like.
Franklin Dodson, 702 Normal Ave came before the commission to discuss his fence application that the commission discussed at last month’s meeting.
Ms. Kerestes said that she, along with other members of the Inspections Department had met with Mr. Dodson to look at the property and see what type of fencing would be appropriate.
Mr. Dodson showed a drawing of where the fencing would be placed. He also showed two pictures of other residences with the type and shape of wood fencing he would use. Mr. Dodson said he would like to use a 3 ½ foot picket on front and sides and 6’foot scalloped in the rear. Mr. Dodson said he would construct the fence himself. Also Mr. Dodson said it would be painted white.
Mr. Warloe motioned to approve fence with the perimeters as submitted in the diagram. Mr. Ward seconded.
Ayes: Anne Matter, Kathy Burgess, Bob Ward, Bruce Warloe
Nays: Kathy Smith-Whitman
Motion carried 4-0.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS MOTION IS NULL. IN SPEAKING WITH LEGAL, IT CANNOT BE VOTED UPON BECAUSE IT WAS NOT ON THE AGENDA. THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS WITH BE ON THE AUGUST 9, 2005 AGENDA AND A VOTE WITH BE TAKEN THEN.
Mr. Ward left at 8:30 pm.
Ms. Kerestes spoke about the completion of the South Side Intensive Architectural Survey draft report. The Commission agreed that they would have a special meeting on August 9, 2005 at 12noon in Conference Room C to discuss the draft report and prepare comments for the consultant.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Ms. Smith-Whitman moved that the meeting
be adjourned at approximately 8:45 p.m. Ms.Burgess seconded. The motion
carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbi Feid
Office Associate
Lauren Kerestes
Associate Planner