MINUTES
TOWN OF NORMAL DOWNTOWN DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
CONFERENCE ROOM C CITY HALL
100 E. PHOENIX AVE.
NORMAL, IL
REGULAR MEETING
October 9, 2006 @ 4:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Rick Kentzler, Dennis French, Pam Locsin, Dirk DeWerff, Kathy Wilcox, Rebecca Landau
Members Absent:
Mark Comerford
Others Present:
Lauren Kerestes, Associate Planner, Wayne Aldrich, Downtown
Re-Development
Debbi Feid, Office Associate, Roger Taylor, Geri Koch
Call to Order:
Ms. Landau called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and noted a quorum was present.
Minutes:
The commission approved the minutes of the regular meeting on August 14, 2006. The motion carried 6-0.
117-119 E. Beaufort Redevelopment Grant
Mr. Taylor said he is asking for addition grant funds due to unforeseen costs for the redevelopment project. Some of these items included tuck pointing, relocation of utilities, and the complete (instead of partial) removal of the cinder block garage at the rear of the building. The additional amount requested would be $1,200.27. Ms. Kerestes said staff is in favor of this additional request.
Mr. French moved to approve this addition request for $1,200.27. Mr. DeWerff seconded.
Ayes: Mr. French, Ms. Locsin, Mr. DeWerff, Ms. Wilcox, Mr.
Kentzler, Ms. Landau
Nays: None
Motion carries 6-0.
CC-06-10-16, 114-116 W. North Street, Micheleo’s Building,
Geri Koch, Façade Redevelopment
Ms. Kerestes displayed a poster board rendering of the proposed
restoration of the Micheleo’s building. Below is a list of the
work to be done.
- Demolition of existing façade
- Repair of storefront entryway foundations
- Tuckpoint south façade
- Construction of new storefront, including installation of new doors and windows and signage bands
- Replacement of copper roofs on two, upper-story window bays
- Paint bay window panels and trim work
According to the Koch’s, they will be pursuing signage, awning, and possibly lighting at another time.
Mr. Comerford came in at 4:10 p.m.
Ms. Koch spoke about the copper roofing for the upper story bay windows. Ms. Koch asked for the commissioners’ opinions on the roofing and paint scheme color. The Commission was supportive of the copper roofs and historic color scheme proposed by Ms. Koch. Ms. Koch said that construction would not start until spring 2007.
Mr. French moved to approve the Certificate of Compliance for the project. Mr. DeWerff seconded.
Ayes: Mr. French, Mr. DeWerff, Ms. Locsin, Mr. Comerford, Mr.
Kentzler, Ms. Wilcox, Ms. Landau
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0.
MFIG-06-10-04, 114 -116 W. North Street, Micheleo’s Building
The commission agreed that the Koch’s have done a great job to get this restoration project underway.
Mr. Kentzler expressed concern about providing grant funding for contingencies as listed in the lower of the two contractor’s bids. Ms. Kerestes explained that they could subtract that portion of the grant at this time; however half of the lower bid exceeded the amount the Commission could grant the Kochs, even when the contingencies were subtracted from the total. She said that the grants are based on the linear street frontage of the front façade of the building. In this case, the storefront façade building at 114-116 W. North Street is 44 feet. Thus, the Kochs were eligible for $33,000.00 in Moratz funds. Additional monies to assist in the redevelopment would have to come from another source aside from the Moratz Façade Grant program.
Mr. DeWerff moved to approve the maximum grant funding for this project of $33,000.00. Mr. French seconded.
Ayes: Mr. DeWerff, Mr. French, Ms. Locsin, Mr. Kentzler, Mr.
Comerford, Ms. Wilcox Ms. Landau
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0.
CC-06-10-15, 205 W. North, Coffeehound, Steve & April Fritzen, Storefront Redevelopment
The applicant was not present to answer questions. Ms. Kerestes discussed the color and storefront design. Ms. Kerestes spoke about the scope of work for this project which includes:
- Replacement of existing windows and framing, including re-glazing transoms that had been filled in
- Replacement of existing metal frame door with wood door (similar to original door on Jimmy John’s)
- Painting
- Awnings (matching existing Jimmy John awnings)
- Window signage
The Commission asked about grant funding for this project. Mr. Aldrich explained that funding was available through the Council agreement between the Town and the Fritzens.
Mr. DeWerff moved to approve the Certificate of Compliance for this project. Mr. French seconded.
Ayes: Mr. DeWerff, Mr. French, Mr. Comerford, Ms. Locsin, Ms.
Wilcox, Mr.
Kentzler, Ms. Landau.
Nays: None
Motion carries 7-0.
Other Business:
Wayne Aldrich answered questions relating to the progress of the downtown development.
Adjournment:
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbi Feid
Office Associate