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City of Evanston Preservation Commission met July 14

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City of Evanston Preservation Commission met July 14.

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

1. CALL TO ORDER / DECLARATION OF QUORUM

2. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: Members participating electronically or by telephone

3. NEW BUSINESS

A. 1204 Sherman Ave – Landmark Case # 19PRES-0245

Judy Ashworth & Achim Steup apply for a certificate of appropriateness for replacing all wood double hung windows with Pella aluminum-clad wood windows (pocket replacement). The trim could be covered in aluminum or ‘stop- cap’ where the existing wood remains exposed. Also, replacing the basement windows with fix and sliding windows. Applicable standards: [Alteration 1-10]

B. 2030 Maple Ave - Landmark Case # 20PRES-0137

Denny Burke applies for a certificate of appropriateness to remove the shed roof volume on the rear west down to the first floor sub floor, adding 4'-0" to the west. Add a 1-1/2 story gabled volume, with roof slope matching the east main façade, with a solar array on the south portion of new roof. New Marvin doors/windows for the addition; all existing windows after demolition shall remain. An additional casement window will be added to the south second floor facade at a new bathroom. Remove and replace south deck. Applicable standards: [Construction 1-5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15]; Demolition [1-6]

C. 1207 Judson Ave - Landmark/LSHD Case # 20PRES-0139

Mark Marinacci applies for a certificate of appropriateness and proposes removing the wood siding and the hail damaged aluminum siding on top (4-inch exposure) from the house and replace them with 4-inch exposure James Hardi smooth siding, 4.5-inch trim around windows and corners, 10-inch fascia board, and 3.25-inch crown fascia rake. Re-roof the house roof with asphalt shingles to match existing asphalt roof shingles. Applicable standards: Alteration [1-10]; Demolition [1-6]

D. 1404 Forest Ave - Landmark/LSHD Case # 20PRES-0138

Scott Walker applies for a certificate of appropriateness and proposes on the rear southwest corner of the house, replacing the existing single glazed wood in- swing casement windows and aluminum storms, with Marvin wood windows, matching all design details, but be out-swing and with insulated glass. Applicable standards: Alteration [1-10]; Demolition [1-6]

E. 747 Michigan Ave - LSHD Case # 20PRES-0142

Garry Shumaker applies for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove from the rear east/north and south elevations the existing double-hung windows, lap siding, and asphalt shingle roof of existing second floor enclosed sleeping porch to be replaced with new casement windows, shiplap siding, and copper sheet metal roof. Also, two new doors where there are existing windows to allow access from the existing sleeping porch to adjacent roof-top deck. Applicable standards: Alteration [1-10]; Demolition [1-6]

F. 1127 Forest Ave - LSHD Case # 20PRES-0140

Julie Fisher applies for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish existing detached garage and build a new detached garage with fireplace, at rear east add a new raised deck and add a new patio door opening. replace existing vinyl windows along the back of the house with wood-clad windows matching the existing home's windows. Applicable standards: Alteration [1-10]; Construction [1-5, 7, 8 and 10-15]; Demolition [1-6]

4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES of June 9, 2020

5. STAFF REPORTS

A. Preservation and Sustainability Collaboration - Update

B. Alderman Robin Rue Simmons, 5th Ward, referral to EPC to work on the 1995 initiative: “Preserving Integrity Through Culture and History” (PITCH) for cultural landmarking, honoring some businesses and other historically significant sites in the 5th Ward – Resolution ‘African American Heritage Sites’ - Update

6. DISCUSSION (No vote will be taken)

A. 2020 Preservation Commission Retreat – Update and discussion

7. ADJOURNMENT

https://www.cityofevanston.org/home/showdocument?id=58215

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