MINUTES
TOWN OF NORMAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CONFERENCE ROOM C , CITY HALL
100 EAST PHOENIX AVENUE
NORMAL, ILLINOIS
REGULAR MEETING
May 8, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Members Physically Present
Bruce Warloe, Nancy Armstrong, Bob Ward, Anne Matter, Matt Felumlee
Members Absent
Kathy Burgess
Others Present
Lauren Kerestes, Associate Planner, Debbi Feid, Office Associate, Scott Morgan, Thomas & Claire Lamonica, John Shea
Call to Order
Ms. Matter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and noted a quorum was present.
Minutes:
Minutes of the special meeting of February 15, 2007 were approved as submitted.
CA-07-05-07, 1302 Hillcrest, Tuck- point and replace brick wing walls at front entrance
Mr. Morgan spoke saying the wing walls at his residence are in disrepair and need to be replaced. Mr. Morgan has received two bid for this work. The brick would match existing brick. Mr. Morgan has estimates for concrete and limestone caps. Mr. Morgan is wanting to have some tuck-point done on the house also. The commission felt the limestone caps would be more appropriate than the concrete.
Ms. Armstrong moved to approve wing-walls with limestone caps and tuckpointing. Mr. Ward seconded.
Ayes: Ms. Armstrong, Ms. Matter, Mr. Ward, Mr. Warloe, Mr. Felmlee
Nays: None
Motion declared carried.
BG-07-01-01, 1302 Hillcrest, Tuck-point and replace brick wing walls at front entrance
Mr. Morgan said he would like to go with DT Masonry estimate if possible to replace the wing walls. Mr. Morgan said he is also going to replace the steps. Ms. Kerestes said this could be done with an expedited review.
Ms. Kerestes said half of the estimate would be $1228.00. Ms. Armstrong moved to approve this Bone Grant Application in the amount of $1228.00. Mr. Felmlee seconded.
Ayes: Ms. Armstrong, Ms. Matter, Mr. Felmlee, Mr. Ward, Mr. Warloe
Nays: None
Motion declared carried.
CA-07-05-08, 1302 Hillcrest, Window and door awning
Mr. Morgan said he would like to place two awnings on his home. One above the front door and the other 2nd floor window. Mr. Morgan explained that he would like these canopies to shield from the weather and sun. Mr. Morgan said he would like to purchase the striped canopies.
Ms. Armstrong wanted to know how they would be attached. Mr. Morgan they would be mounted in the mortar and wood frame above. Ms. Kerestes spoke saying these would not be considered a permanent fixture.
Mr. Warloe did not care for the awnings and said it wasn’t a part of the original home. Mr. Ward agreed.
Ms. Armstrong moved to approve the awnings for the front door and 2nd story window. Mr. Felmlee seconded.
Ayes: Ms. Armstrong, Mr. Felmlee, Ms.Matter,
Nays: Mr. Ward, Mr. Warloe
Motion declared carried.
CA-07-05-09, 603 Normal, Home Addition
Claire Lamonica spoke saying that they have lived in their home for a long time and would like to put an addition on the back of it. The addition would be used as a master bedroom and bathroom family room and laundry facilities on the lst level.
Mr. Shea brought samples of the siding that would be use. Ms. Lamonica said everything on the addition would match existing materials.
Mr. Warloe did not feel that we should be reviewing this application because it does not show from the street view.
Ms. Armstrong moved to approve this Certificate of
Appropriateness, Mr. Felmlee seconded.
Ayes: Ms. Armstrong, Mr. Felmlee, Ms. Matter
Nays: Mr. Ward, Mr. Warloe
Motion declared carried.
Other Business:
- That which may arise
- APPROVED (Expedited Review):
CA-07-03-04E 705 School Reroof, asphalt with asphalt Approved CA-07-03-05E 705 School Paint Stucco Approved CA-07-04-06E 1308 S. Fell Reroof, asphalt with asphalt (front half) Approved
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8: 05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbi Feid
Office Associate