City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Nov. 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Craig Brown called the meeting of the Galena Historic Preservation
Commission to order at 6:30 PM on Thursday, November 8, 2018.
ROLL CALL & DECLARATION OF QUORUM
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
Craig Brown Present
Carl Johnson Present
Jack Dennerlein Present
Katie Wienen Present
William Gehrts Present
Craig Albaugh Present
Matt Carroll Present
A quorum was declared.
Public Comments: None.
Approval of minutes October 4, 2018:
MOTION: Johnson moved, seconded by Carroll to approve the minutes. Albaugh abstained.
Discussion of the motion: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
18HPC-105: 116A SOUTH BENCH STREET.
Discussion and possible action by Jim an Suzanne Sproule owner and applicant, to replace the exterior doors, add a window to the south wall, and add a French door to the rear wall.
Albaugh recused himself for this agenda item.
Jim and Suzanne Sproule stated:
• That they are requesting to add one or two windows to the south side of the building.
• Replace the front door with a new used door.
• Add a patio door on the rear of the building.
MOTION: Gehrts moved, seconded by Wienen to approve as presented.
Discussion of the motion: None.
Roll call was:
Dennerlein Yes
Wienen Yes
Carroll Yes
Gehrts Yes
Johnson Yes
Brown Yes
The motion passed.
Albaugh is back to hear the rest of the agenda items.
18HPC-106: 525 SOUTH HICKORY STREET.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Kenneth Robb owner and applicant, to build a new guest house on the property.
Chairman Brown stated that:
• Mr. Robb has a very historic home down the street, and he owns seven lots.
• He can easily distinguish and keep the new home away from the historic home.
• There is nothing about the new home that is distracting or problematic.
MOTION: Albaugh moved, seconded by Dennerlein to approve as presented.
Discussion of the motion: None.
Roll call was:
Albaugh Yes
Wienen Yes
Carroll Yes
Gehrts Yes
Johnson Yes
Dennerlein Yes
Brown Yes
The motion passed.
18HPC-107: 219 S HIGH STREET.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Adam Johnson applicant, Don Gereau owner, to build an attached screen porch off the lower rear level of the house.
Adam Johnson stated that:
• The owner is requesting to build an attached screen porch off of the lower rear level on the south side of the house.
The HPC stated that everyone thought that is was going to be on the opposite side. No one looked on the south side of the house.
MOTION: Albaugh moved, seconded by Carroll to table until everyone had a chance to look at the south side of the house.
18HPC-108: 814 FULTON STREET.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Adam Johnson applicant, Todd O’Brien owner, to build an attached garage with master suite on the top floor, replacing the existing metal roof with asphalt shingles, and refurbish the existing sheds, residing them to match the new garage.
Adam Johnson stated that:
• The applicant is requesting to add a garage with a master suite above it.
• The standing seam roof will stay on original house.
The HPC stated that the metal roof keeps the original structure intact but also creates the differential that is really going to help make it obvious what is the new addition and what is not the new addition.
MOTION: Gehrts moved, seconded by Wienen to approve with exception that the existing metal roof on the original structure be maintained as a metal roof. If the roof has a problem then it will have to be replaced with an appropriate standing seam metal roof.
Discussion of the motion: None.
Discussion of the motion: None.
Roll call was:
Carroll Yes
Gehrts Yes
Johnson Yes
Dennerlein Yes
Albaugh Yes
Wienen Yes
Johnson Yes
The motion passed.
18HPC-109: 413 S BENCH STREET.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Adam Johnson applicant, Mark Schlenker owner, to excavate the north playground for new parking, a new ramp, and provide new concrete retaining walls to match existing.
Adam Johnson stated that:
• The Applicant has abandoned the idea of having parking on the North side.
• The applicant is requesting to expand the driveway on the South by six feet,
parking will be available on the top of the driveway, add a new limestone wall.
• The North side will be some sort of recreation area.
• Remove the chain link fence, add a privacy fence.
MOTION: Albaugh moved, seconded by Wienen to approve the parking area and the widening of the driveway up to six more feet.
Discussion of the motion: None.
Discussion of the motion: None.
Roll call was:
Gehrts Yes
Johnson Yes
Dennerlein Yes
Albaugh Yes
Wienen Yes
Carroll Yes
Brown Yes
The motion passed.
18HPC-110: 109 N MAIN STREET.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Arrow Energy Solutions applicant, Jeff Zeal owner, to install solar panels on the roof of the structure.
There was lots of discussion from: Catherin Kouzmanoff, Brett Temperly, and Aaron Abt.
• Accommodate solar panels.
• Time frame needed.
• There are state incendivities for solar that expire at the end of 2018.
The HPC Board stated that this board is requesting time to look into other Historical area’s in the Country and learn how they are reacting to solar panels in the Historic District.
MOTION: Albaugh moved, seconded by Gehrts to deny the request for further criteria and information from the HPC board, and the National Park Service. Request to bring more information about solar panels to the January 3rd, 2019.
18HPC-110: 109 N MAIN STREET.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Arrow Energy Solutions applicant, Jeff Zeal owner, to install solar panels on the roof of the structure.
There was lots of discussion from: Catherin Kouzmanoff, Brett Temperly, and Aaron Abt.
• Accommodate solar panels.
• Time frame needed.
• There are state incendivities for solar that expire at the end of 2018.
The HPC Board stated that this board is requesting time to look into other Historical area’s in the Country and learn how they are reacting to solar panels in the Historic District.
MOTION: Albaugh moved, seconded by Gehrts to deny the request for further criteria and information from the HPC board, and the National Park Service. Request to bring more information about solar panels to the January 3rd, 2019.
• There are state incendivities for solar that expire at the end of 2018.
The HPC Board stated that this board is requesting time to look into other Historical area’s in the Country and learn how they are reacting to solar panels in the Historic District.
MOTION: Albaugh moved, seconded by Gehrts to deny the request for further criteria and information from the HPC board, and the National Park Service. Request to bring more information about solar panels to the January 3rd, 2019 meeting.
18HPC-114: 304 S MAIN STREET.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Arrow Energy Solutions applicant, Sean Loberg owner, to install solar panels on the roof of the structure.
There was lots of discussion from: Catherin Kouzmanoff, Brett Temperly, and Aaron Abt.
• Accommodate solar panels.
• Time frame needed.
• There are state incendivities for solar that expire at the end of 2018.
The HPC Board stated that this board is requesting time to look into other Historical area’s in the Country and learn how they are reacting to solar panels in the Historic District.
MOTION: Albaugh moved, seconded by Gehrts to deny the request for further criteria and information from the HPC board, and the National Park Service. Request to bring more information about solar panels to the January 3rd, 2019 meeting.
18HPC-115: 306 S MAIN STREET.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Arrow Energy Solutions applicant, Joe (Buzz) Springelmeyer owner, to install solar panels on the roof of the structure.
There was lots of discussion from: Catherin Kouzmanoff, Brett Temperly, and Aaron Abt.
• Accommodate solar panels.
• Time frame needed.
• There are state incendivities for solar that expire at the end of 2018.
The HPC Board stated that this board is requesting time to look into other Historical area’s in the Country and learn how they are reacting to solar panels in the Historic District.
MOTION: Albaugh moved, seconded by Gehrts to deny the request for further criteria and information from the HPC board, and the National Park Service. Request to bring more information about solar panels to the January 3rd, 2019 meeting.
18HPC-116: 306 S MAIN STREET.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Arrow Energy Solutions applicant, Michelle (Amy) Shanley owner, to install solar panels on the roof of the structure.
There was lots of discussion from: Catherin Kouzmanoff, Brett Temperly, and Aaron Abt.
• Accommodate solar panels.
• Time frame needed.
• There are state incendivities for solar that expire at the end of 2018.
The HPC Board stated that this board is requesting time to investigate other Historical area’s in the Country and learn how they are reacting to solar panels in the Historic District.
MOTION: Albaugh moved, seconded by Gehrts to deny the request for further criteria and information from the HPC board, and the National Park Service. Request to bring more information about solar panels to the January 3rd, 2019 meeting.
OTHER
1. State Historic Conferences and Publications. Jonathan Miller Building Official, stated:
• There was no conferences or publication information currently. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Albaugh moved to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned by voice vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
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