City of Elgin Design Review Subcommittee met March 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the subcommittee:
The meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee was called to order at 6:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (Located on the 2nd floor of City Hall) by Chairman Savel.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Michael Burns, Joey Crist, Carly Gorick, Rebecca Hunter, Elissa Ledvort, Krissy Palermo and Scott Savel.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Christen Sundquist, Historic Preservation; and Cindy Walden, DRSC Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion made by Committee Member Burns to approve the minutes of January 11, 2022, as submitted.
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Crist.
The motion passed unanimously.
The motion passed 7-0.
RECOGNIZE OTHER PERSONS PRESENT:
None
PROPERTIES ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION:
Old Business
None
New Business
603 Douglas Ave – Restoration of siding and recreation of missing architectural features
ITEMS TABLED AT TONIGHT’S MEETING:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
603 Douglas Ave – Restoration of siding and recreation of missing architectural features The applicant has submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to restore the original clapboard siding on the house and replace any missing architectural features. The house was formerly clad with aluminum siding.
Staff conducted a site assessment on March 1, 2022. At that time the substitute siding was removed. It was found that the original clapboards were in good condition with select areas in need of replacement. Other missing elements include missing crown molding above windows and doors; missing decorative molding at water table and brackets and molding at the gable.
Elgin Design Guideline Manual Specifications:
Wood Siding
A. Should be repaired rather than replaced, if original. If replacement is necessary, wood siding and shingles should be replaced with new cement board or shingles to match the original in size, placement, and design. Wood that has been concealed beneath synthetic sidings such as aluminum, asbestos, or vinyl should be repaired and the synthetic sidings removed. Following the removal of synthetic sidings the original siding should be repaired to match the original, caulked and painted. If the "ghosts" or outlines of decorative missing features are revealed, these should generally be replicated and reinstalled. If these features are not replaced they should be recorded through photographs or drawings for future replication.
B. Should be insulated if the addition of the insulation does not result in alterations to the siding. The creation of plugs or holes for blown-in insulation is not acceptable.
C. Should have original asbestos shingles kept stained or painted. If asbestos shingle siding is deteriorated or poses a health hazard, it may be removed and replaced with wood or other substitute siding. Removal of asbestos siding should follow hazardous material guidelines.
D. Should not be concealed beneath synthetic materials such as vinyl, masonite, or aluminum, if original. Original siding should also not be concealed beneath wood based materials such as particle board, gyp board, or press board. These materials generally do not possess textures or designs which closely match original wood siding. However, if more than 50% of the original siding material is damaged beyond repair, or missing, substitute materials may be applied if the following conditions are met:
a. the existing damaged siding materials are removed prior to the installation of substitute materials;
b. Vinyl material is not permissible. Rather, cement board is and should be smooth without knots and be accented with trim
c. Finger jointed board stock is acceptable, however, natural continuous board stock is preferable for use as siding.
The application of these materials must not result in the concealment of or removal of original decorative detailing or trim including window and door surrounds. However, if no trim or surrounds exist then new wood trim in the form of fascia, corner boards, base boards, molding and windows should be installed.
Substitute materials should match the dimensions of the original wood siding as closely as possible. The cement board should abut the wood trim and be caulked to prevent moisture damage.
Paint Removal and Surface Preparation
A. Should be performed by manual scraping or by using appropriate chemical removers. A paint shaver may be used, but with caution so as to avoid removal of wood siding. B. Should be performed cautiously when removing paint through heat plates or heat guns to avoid unnecessary damage to the wood through charring or fire.
C. Should not be removed by abrasive techniques such as sand or water blasting since this can damage the wood and introduce moisture into the building.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted and with the following conditions:
Siding and Spot Replacement of Architectural Elements
1. Damaged siding shall be repaired, epoxy preferred
2. Nail holes must be patched with putty, epoxy preferred.
3. New siding shall be installed only as necessary, weaved into existing siding, with replacements-in-kind (no. 1 cedar no knots or finger jointed cedar) to match the original clapboards in profile, size, design and exposure.
4. All deteriorated or missing trim boards, drip edge, sills, crown molding, cornerboards that are beyond repair/missing shall match the existing in kind (size, profile, design) or match the profiles of ghost lines, if missing.
5. The aluminum shall be removed from all windows, soffits and fascia. 6. Entire home shall be prepped, primed and painted.
Additional staff requirements
1. All other specifications shall match call outs in the included photographs. *****
Danielle Worman (owner) and Art & Paul (contractors from Horizon Restoration) were present for tonight’s COA discussion:
Need letter from city indicating historical requirement to install missing architectural features and restoration details.
The aluminum siding that was removed was damaged by a tree. In the future, the homeowner will be requesting a permit/COA for repairs to the porch too.
Committee was happy to see so the existing siding is great condition.
Replacement features are to be constructed of rot resistant materials (cedar, treated lumber, etc.). PVC has been used in the historic district for some molding/edgings too.
The Tyvek on the house right now was put up with contractor “red” tape, so that no additional holes were put into the siding. This tape is removed very easily with no issues to the surfaces.
Motion made by Committee Member Crist to approve with staff recommendations and staff to review and any proposed changes to the illustrations within the agenda packet, prior to ordering of product.
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Hunter.
The motion passed unanimously.
ADDITIONAL STAFF COMMENTS:
1) Updates to the Design Guideline Manual approved by Heritage Commission will be going to city council for consideration this month. Items that were updated include: solar panels, mid-century designs and other miscellaneous text clarifications.
2) Committee members would like to see/have copies of the various booklets from surveys completed in the historic districts.
3) Grant Committee meeting scheduled for 04/12/2022. Open to DRSC and Heritage members; except those members who have a property submitted for consideration as an owner, contractor, or other conflict of interest.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Committee Member Crist.
The motion was seconded by Committee Member Burns.
The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting of the Design Review Subcommittee was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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