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City of Evanston Design & Project Review Committee Met July 22

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City of Evanston Design & Project Review Committee met July 22.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Voting Members Present: J. Nyden, S. Mangum, G. Gerdes, E. Cano, L. Biggs, M. Tristan, D. Cueva, I. Eckersberg, J. Hyink, M. Jones, C. Sterling

Staff Present: M. Griffith

Others Present:

Presiding Member: J. Nyden

A quorum being present, J. Leonard called the meeting to order at 2:33 p.m.

Suspension of the Rules

1. Members participate electronically or by telephone.

L. Biggs made a motion to suspend the rules to allow members to participate electronically or by telephone, seconded by S. Mangum.

The Committee voted by roll call, 11-0, to suspend the rules allowing members to participate electronically or by telephone.

Ayes: J. Nyden, S. Mangum, G. Gerdes, E. Cano, L. Biggs, M. Tristan, D. Cueva, I. Eckersberg, J. Hyink, M. Jones, C. Sterling

Nays:

Minutes

1. July 15, 2020, meeting minutes.

S. Mangum made a motion to approve the July 15, 2020, meeting minutes, seconded by G. Gerdes.

The Committee voted by roll call vote, 7-0, to approve the July 15, 2020, meeting minutes, 4 abstentions.

Ayes: J. Nyden, S. Mangum, G. Gerdes, M. Tristan, D. Cueva, M. Jones, C. Sterling

Nays:

Abstentions: E. Cano, L. Biggs, I. Eckersberg, J. Hyink

New Business

1. 1800 Central Street - ZBA recommendation

John Roman, applicant, submits for a major variation to reduce the required rear yard setback from 15’ to 13’, to eliminate the required stepback between 1st and 2nd floors of 10% of lot depth from the required pedestrian area, and to eliminate the required 1 off -street parking space for a 2nd story addition for a 2-bedroom dwelling unit, in the B1a Business District and Central Street Overlay District.

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: John Roman, applicant Matthew Kerouac, architect

DISCUSSION:

● Applicant stated the plan is to construct an addition for a live/work space that includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

● S. Mangum stated the plan shows a rear deck and asked if the applicant considered flipping the plan so that the deck is at the front and the 2nd floor stepback is provided.

● M. Kerouac stated there are no 2nd floor stepbacks on the block. He stated the stepback would alter the building wall along the street.

● S. Mangum pointed out the Central Station building as an example of a building on the block with the stepback.

● Applicant stated he would be willing to revise the plan if that would make the difference.

● C. Sterling stated the proposed addition fits within the context of the existing adjacent building. He asked about the exterior brick proposed.

● M. Kerouac stated the brick at the addition will match the brick on the 1st floor of the building.

L. Biggs made a motion to recommend approval to the ZBA, seconded by G. Gerdes. 

The Committee voted by roll call vote, 11-0, to recommend approval to the ZBA.

Ayes: J. Nyden, S. Mangum, G. Gerdes, E. Cano, L. Biggs, M. Tristan, D. Cueva, I. Eckersberg, J. Hyink, M. Jones, C. Sterling

Nays:

2. 1608 Chicago Avenue - Sidewalk cafe

Jerry Travlos, applicant, submits for a sidewalk cafe, Golden Olympic Restaurant, in the D2 Downtown Retail District.

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: Jerry Travlos, applicant

DISCUSSION:

● Applicant stated three tables are proposed.

● S. Mangum asked for the table size.

● Applicant stated the 4-top tables are 30”x30” and the 2-top tables are 24”x30”.

● S. Mangum reminded the applicant the required 6’ separation is between occupied chairs.

● L. Biggs asked how far the table is from the alley, the table should not creep into the driveway space.

● Applicant stated the table is 6’ from the alley.

L. Biggs made a motion to approve the sidewalk cafe, seconded by S. M angum.

The Committee voted by roll call vote, 11-0, to approve the sidewalk cafe.

Ayes: J. Nyden, S. Mangum, G. Gerdes, E. Cano, L. Biggs, M. Tristan, D. Cueva, I. Eckersberg, J. Hyink, M. Jones, C. Sterling

Nays:

3. 1726 Sherman Avenue - Sidewalk cafe

Lourdes Perez, applicant, submits for a sidewalk cafe, Olive Mediterranean Grill, in the D2 Downtown Retail District.

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: Lourdes Perez, applicant

DISCUSSION:

● Applicant stated they are proposing two 4-top tables, tables are 30”.

● J. Nyden reminded the applicant the required separation is 6’ between occupied chairs.

G. Gerdes made a motion to approve the sidewalk cafe, seconded by J. Hyink. The Committee voted by roll call vote, 11-0, to approve the sidewalk cafe.

Ayes: J. Nyden, S. Mangum, G. Gerdes, E. Cano, L. Biggs, M. Tristan, D. Cueva, I. Eckersberg, J. Hyink, M. Jones, C. Sterling

Nays:

4. 1307 Chicago Avenue - Preliminary/Final Review

Jake Samuels, applicant, submits for permit to alter an existing parking lot for an outdoor dining patio, SPACE, in the B1 Business District.

APPLICATION PRESENTED BY: Applicant not present

DISCUSSION:

● L. Biggs asked where will vehicles parked on the lot currently go?

● J. Nyden stated there are not too many vehicles parking in the lot.

● L. Biggs stated the only access seems to be through the alley, dumpsters narrow the width.

● G. Gerdes stated there is access from Chicago Avenue between the buildings.

● C. Sterling stated this is a temporary use, the parking lot will return.

● S. Mangum stated the parking lot surface is gravel and asked if this meets ADA requirements.

● G. Gerdes stated the last time they put down a matted surface.

● S. Mangum asked if the music would be amplified.

● D. Cueva stated details provided by the applicant note lightly amplified music between 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

● E. Cano stated dumpsters are shown being moved to the alley, the alley needs to remain accessible.

● J. Nyden asked if additional dumpsters will be needed, they will need to figure it out.

L. Biggs made a motion to approve the project subject to: 1) Parking plan submitted and 2) Dumpster locations shown on the site plan, seconded by E. Cano.

The Committee voted by roll call vote, 11-0, to approve the project subject to the conditions noted above.

Ayes: J. Nyden, S. Mangum, G. Gerdes, E. Cano, L. Biggs, M. Tristan, D. Cueva, I. Eckersberg, J. Hyink, M. Jones, C. Sterling

Nays:

Adjournment

L. Biggs made a motion to adjourn, seconded by E. Cano. The Committee voted by roll call, 11-0, to adjourn. The Committee adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

Ayes: J.Nyden,S.Mangum,G.Gerdes,E.Cano,L.Biggs,M.Tristan,D.Cueva, I. Eckersberg, J. Hyink, M. Jones, C. Sterling

Nays:

The next DAPR meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. via a virtual meeting. Additional information will be provided on that meeting agenda.

https://www.cityofevanston.org/home/showdocument?id=58599

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