City of Elgin Design Review Subcommittee met July 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the subcommittee:
The meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (Located on the 2nd floor of City Hall) by Chairman Wiedmeyer.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joey Crist, Rebecca Hunter, Bill Ristow, Dennis Roxworthy, Scott Savel, and John Wiedmeyer
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Christen Sundquist, Historic Preservation
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion made by Committee Member Ristow to approve the Design Review Subcommittee minutes of June 23, 2020, as submitted.
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Crist.
The motion passed unanimously.
Motion made by Committee Member Roxworthy to approve the Historic Rehabilitation Grant Review minutes of June 23, 2020, as amended: The date at the top of the page changed from June 23, 2019 to June 23, 2020.
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Hunter.
The motion passed 5-0-1 (Savel abstained).
RECOGNIZE OTHER PERSONS PRESENT: None
PROPERTIES ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION:
Old Business
None
New Business
171 Franklin Street – Installation of egress window and window well at southeast corner of foundation.
ITEMS TABLED:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
171 Franklin Street – Installation of egress window and window well at southeast corner of foundation.
The applicant has submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install one egress windows at basement at the southeast elevation.
The applicant noted that there has been some structural damage at the southeast corner of their home so they will be repairing that area as well.
Elgin Design Guideline Manual Specifications: Windows
A. Which are original should be preserved in their original location, size, and design and with their original materials and numbers of panes (glass lights).
B. Which are not original should not be added to primary facades or to secondary facades where readily visible.
C. Should be repaired rather than replaced, but if replacement is necessary, the recommended replacement should be in-kind to match the originals in material and design.
Windows clad in aluminum or baked-on aluminum are acceptable as replacement windows for use throughout the structure. Factors to be considered in determining whether the severity of deterioration of windows requires replacement shall include but not be limited to the following factors: damage, excessive weathering, loss of soundness or integrity of the wood, deterioration due to rot or insect attack, and cost to repair. As to the factor of the cost to repair windows, a particular window may be permitted to be replaced rather than repaired if the estimated cost to repair the windows is more than the estimated cost of the purchase and installation of appropriate replacement windows.
D. Which are original of steel or aluminum should be repaired with materials to match the original. If repair is not feasible, replacement should be with new windows to match the original as closely as possible in materials and dimensions. Aluminum extruded windows are an acceptable replacement substitute for original steel sash windows, as long as their size, shape and profile match the original windows.
E. Vinyl extruded windows are not permitted for use in historic districts.
F. Which are new should not have snap-on or flush muntins. True divided muntins are preferred over these types of muntins which do not have the same appearance as historic windows. New muntins which are an integral part of the window sash and installed on both sides of the glass are preferable to snap-on simple grilles.
G. screens and/or storms should be wood or baked-on or anodized aluminum and fit within the window frames.
H. that are approved for replacement may be fitted with new double-paned Low-E glass that will improve the energy conservation on the interior. Only low-e glass that does not contain a tint should be used.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted and with the following conditions:
Window
1. The window shall be aluminum-clad wood window with the following dimensions 2” stiles, 2” top rail, 3” bottom rail, 1” meeting rail (simulated meeting rail installed on the exterior and interior;
a. The window shall have a simulated, horizontal meeting rail to mimic a double hung window as found throughout the home;
2. 2” flat stock for the brick mold shall be installed around the opening
Light Wells
1. One window well to be installed at the location of the proposed egress window;
2. The light well around the proposed basement windows shall be round, corrugated galvanized well;
3. The lip of the window wells are to have a maximum exposure of 2 inches above grade;
4. Must dig out 1’-6” – 2’-0” below bottom of window; area to be filled with pea gravel (for drainage);
If a removable great is proposed to be installed, it shall not be visible and shall be placed below the lip of the window well.
Jesus Corral (contractor) was present for tonight’s COA discussion:
The subcommittee went over the specifications ensuring that the contractor understood what was going to be approved. The contractor stated that he did understand. The subcommittee also clarified to the contractor that the new window cannot be vinyl but must be either wood or aluminum-clad wood and must simulate a double-hung, though it will be a casement window.
Motion made by Committee Member Ristow to approve with staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Crist.
The motion passed unanimously.
ADDITIONAL STAFF COMMENTS:
None
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Committee Member Savel. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Crist. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
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