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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 8/1/2000 - Landmark Commission LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES .Se.ptember 5, 2QD044." !'•Chairperson Lofgren called the regular meeting of the Landmark Commission to order at 7:16 p.m. Members present were: Dawn Johnson, Hank Nell, Pat Schafer, Shelly Trost, and Ilene Wiedemann. Members absent: Merle Janssen, Gretchen Thomas, Lori Wilhelm Chairperson Lofgren introduced guests Dan and Cindy Kottke, perspective members; Robert Funk and Kevin Plastina, Facade Grant Improvement applicants; Robert Petersen of the Petersen Farm property and City Clerk Pam Althoff. MINUTE APPROVAL Motion by Johnson, seconded by Trost to approve the August 1, 2000 minutes as presented. Voting Aye: Johnson, Lofgren, Nell, Schafer, Trost, and Wiedemann �-' Voting Nay: None Absent: Janssen, Thomas, Wilhelm Motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer's Report was presented and reviewed. Chairperson Lofgren noted a balance of$24,643.06. In response to inquiry, City Clerk Althoff noted the additional $16,500.00 was included to reflect 2000-2001 budgeted revenues. The September monthly expenditures include $361.25 for architectural survey supplies, $21.60 for copies and $125.73 for the Landmark Commission letterhead. Motion by Nell, seconded by Schafer to place the Treasurer's Report on record. Voting Aye: Johnson, Lofgren, Nell, Schafer, Trost, and Wiedemann Voting Nay: None Absent: Janssen, Thomas, Wilhelm Motion carried. Landmark Commission Minutes �-- August 1, 2000 Page Two OLD BUSINESS Chairperson Lofgren noting the presence of Mr. Funk and Mr. Plastina of Old Bridge Tavern regarding their Façade Grant Improvement application requested the Commission consider addressing this agenda item out of order. It was the consensus of the Commission members to proceed with the Façade Grant Improvement agenda item. FACADE GRANT IMPROVEMENT/1334 RIVERSIDE DRIVE Chairperson Lofgren explained both the property owner, Robert Funk and tavern operator, Kevin Plastina were invited to attend this evening's meeting to discuss their grant application, specifically for the replacement of awning fabric for the Old Bridge Tavern located at 1334 Riverside Drive. The Commission approved Mr. Funk's grant subject to the condition the awnings installed match the existing adjacent building awnings in size, color, shape and material. Mr. Plastina, as the operator of the Old Bridge Tavern is requesting the Commission reconsider their approval and permit him to install awnings similar in style, but of a burgundy color. He noted he wished to separate his establishment from the other business entities located within this building and extend his interior color theme to the building's exterior. He also noted the tavern wraps around the northeast corner of the building having a facade on both the north and west side of the building. Mr. Funk and Mr. Plastina were excused at 7:40 p.m. Some discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Commission to approve the façade grant improvement application for burgundy-colored canvas awnings for the storefront located at 1334 Riverside Drive in the amount of$1,200 subject to the condition the awnings installed match the existing adjacent building in shape, size, and material. Motion by Nell, seconded by Wiedemann to approve the façade grant improvement application for 1334 Riverside Drive, the Old Bridge Tavern, in the amount of$1,200.00 subject to the condition the awnings installed match the existing adjacent building in shape, size and material and are burgundy in color. Voting Aye: Johnson, Lofgren, Nell, Schafer, Trost and Wiedemann Voting Nay: None Absent: Janssen, Thomas, Wilhelm Motion carried. Landmark Commissio Minutes Se 00 Page Three DONATION BY ROBERT PETERSEN-Mr. Petersen, living tenant of the Petersen Farm Homestead on McCullom Lake was in attendance. Chairperson Lofgren noted Mr. Petersen had offered, via letter, to donate some personal items, farming equipment and household contents to the Landmark Commission for educational and historic use. Some discussion followed with Mr. Petersen enumerating the items he wished to donate. Chairperson Lofgren noted the Commission had expressed interest in operating the property as a working farm for educational purposes. He also explained the Commission had previously discussed the desirability and feasibility of becoming a depository for City of McHenry artifacts. It became apparent during the investigative process security of the displayed and housed artifacts could not be guaranteed and assured at any level. The donation of the Petersen Farm homestead and property has presented a possible new opportunity. Chairperson Lofgren also suggested an oral history with Mr. Petersen be conducted within the near future. The Commission thanked Mr. Petersen for his most generous offer expressing their interest in receiving these items and pursuing the possibility of developing a living museum site. HICKORY CREEK BARN-Chairperson Lofgren, with the Commissions consent, deferred this agenda item to the next regularly scheduled Landmark Commission meeting. PETERSEN ROOF-Chairperson Lofgren noted the Commission had approved the City's request to reshingle, with cedar, the only the kitchen area roof on the Petersen Farm property home. The City Council has not yet taken formal action. Bid information has not been provided the Commission. NEW BUSINESS DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR MAIN STREET GARAGE-Chairperson Lofgren noted Bruce Klontz who has submitted a demolition request to the City of McHenry owns this structure. The Commission had discussed this request at the both the August 1st and June 6th meeting. Some discussion followed regarding the possibility of dismantling the structure and relocating the structure elsewhere. Landmark Commissio Minutes S Page Four 1. Motion by Nell, seconded by Johnson, not to deny the demolition permit by Bruce Klontz for the garage structure located on Main Street with an address of 3607 Waukegan. Voting Aye: Johnson, Lofgren, Nell, Schafer, Trost, Wiedemann Voting Nay: None Absent: Janssen, Thomads, Wilhelm Motion carried. Chairperson Lofgren will provide written documentation of the Commission's action to Community Development Director Napolitano. LANDMARK PRESERVATION CONFERENCE-Chairperson Lofgren noted any Commission Member interested in attending the conference and/or attending any of the featured tours should make their reservations through the City Clerk's Office. The Commission has approved these types of expenditures. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairperson Lofgren informed the Commission the Joint Council of Historic Groups is conducted their meeting at the Richmond Memorial Hall on Wednesday, September 27th beginning at 7:30 p.m. Ed Collins is the featured speaker. He is currently the project manager of the Nippersink restoration project. Chairperson Lofgren encouraged Commission Members to attend. ANY AND ALL BUSINESS DEMOLITION HISTORIES-Chairperson Lofgren informed the Commission the history has been completed on the Buss Ford property located at 3925 W. Elm Street. Histories need to be completed for the 2212 and 2107 Richmond Road properties. Commission Member Shafer is currently drafting the history for the 801 N. Mill Street property. In addition, Commission Member Trost offered to develop a history on the 4W. Elm Street property. Commission Membe Johnson left the meeting at 8:53 p.m. HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY UPDATE-Chairperson Lofgren noted he was working on the Main Street business area as well as the Riverside Drive business area. Commission Member Trost reported the Green Street business area has been completed. Landmark Commission , flutes �... ! � Page Five 411, Commission Member Trost offered to continue to work on the Main and Waukegan Street residential area. Field work was postponed, as it would conflict with the Landmark Preservation Conference and Tours. Chairperson Lofgren reported the Landmark Commission had conducted a special meeting on Monday, August 21st to conduct oral histories with Bill Weber and Don Wattles, both gentlemen grew up on Main Street within the designated business/commerical area. A court reporter was present and the histories were audio-taped. HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR MAIN STREET-Chairperson Lofgren initiated a discussion regarding the formal presentation before the McHenry City Council to consider the designation of Main and Waukegan Streets, between Crystal Lake Avenue and Green Street between as an historical district. It was the consensus of the Commission to proceed and request placement on one of the City Council Meeting agendas during the month of October. Commission Member Trost requested at some future time the Center Street bungalow area be considered for historic district designation. Commission Member Trost also noted she was still investigating the purchase of hand-held microphones. Commission Member Shafer also reminded the Commission some type of picture board also needs to be developed for future city historic walking tours. Commission Member Nell suggested the Commission also pursue the purchase of a digital camera. Chairperson Lofgren also provided the Commission with a brief status update on the Hickory Creek Barn Presentations. Motion by Nell, seconded by Trost, to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 P.M. Voting Aye: Johnson, Lofgren, Nell, Shafer, Trost and Wiedemann Voting Nay: Janssen, Thomas, Wilhelm