City of Galena Historic Preservation Commission met Aug. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
23HPC-059 - CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Craig Brown called the meeting of the Galena Historic Preservation Commission to order at 6:30 PM on Thursday, Aug 3, 2023.
23HPC-060- ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following members were present: Craig Albaugh, Matt Carroll, Jack Dennerlien, Jeremey White, and Craig Brown
Absent: Judy Jackson, Chuck Horton
23HPC-061 – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
A quorum was declared.
23HPC-062 - PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
23HPC-063 – APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 6, 2023
Motion: Albaugh moved, seconded by White to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission of July 6,2023.
Discussion: None.
Roll Call: Ayes: Carroll, Dennerlien, Horton, Jackson, White, Albaugh, Brown
Nays: None
The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
23HPC-064 – DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON REQUEST BY THE OWNER OF 209 WEST ST TO CONSTRUCT A 24’X24’ DETACHED GABLED GARAGE USING CEMENT BOARD WITH FAUX WOOD GRAIN AS SIDING AND ALUMINUM SOFFIT AND FASCIA. BOTH MATERIALS WILL MATCH HOME ON SITE.
Applicant:
David McKenzie, owner, states that the materials he is requesting are the same materials used on the home he purchased, and he’d like to match the garage with same materials.
Discussion:
The board stated the materials used on existing homes are generally something we do not allow. Unfortunately, this home was permitted and approved prior.
Motion: Albaugh moved, seconded White, to approve to construct a 24’x24’ detached garage using cement board with faux wood grain as siding and aluminum soffit and fascia, to match material on the existing home.
Roll Call: Ayes: Dennerlien, White, Albaugh, Carroll, Brown
Nays: None
Absent: Jackson, Horton
The motion carried.
23HPC-065- DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A REQUEST BY OWNER OF 358 FRANKLIN ST TO REMOVE THE EXISTING SLATE ROOF ON THE FRONT OF THE HOME AND REPLACE WITH ASPHAULT SHINGLES.
Owner/Applicant:
Josh Kostenbader from Midwest Roofing spoke on behalf of homeowners, Donald and Ann Mueller. Kostenbader stated that the slate roof is severely damaged and eventually will be a hazard to pedestrians walking by. The roof needs to be torn off and replaced. The roof has an abundance of algae growth that’s causing it to rot and crumble.
Discussion:
White stated that he believes that the roof is asbestos tile, and the board agreed.
Motion: Albaugh moved, seconded by White, to approve the removal of the existing roof and replace it with architectural shingles.
Roll Call: Ayes: White, Carroll, Dennerlien, Albaugh, Brown
Nays: None
Absent: Jackson, Horton
The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
23HPC-054- DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A REQUEST BY SCOTT TOOT, JO DAVIESS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, AND THE JO DAVIES COUNTY BOARD TO ADD AN ADDITION TO AND RENOVATE THE JO DAVIESS COUNTY COURT HOUSE.
Applicant:
Scott Toot Jo Daviess County Administrator, accompanied by Kevin Turner, Padon Trouse, and Shive Hattery Architects. Toot states they went through several designs. The design presented to you has less glass and more bricks. Toot stated that everybody at the county level is pleased with the design. This design is impressive. With this design we will be able to meet courthouse standards.
The courthouse addition will contain body scanner, private rooms for attorneys and their clients to speak freely, new judges’ chambers, and private bathrooms. Currently the Attorney and their clients are meeting in hallways, which does not comply with the state’s standards.
Discussion:
Brown agreed with Dennerlien that the design is much better. Brown stated that our jurisdiction is very limited and our only concern here is the exterior of the building. The same concerns are whether it detracts from the original building and is it distinguishable. On the most viewed side of the courthouse, approximately 2/3 of the courthouse is completely covered.
Motion: Albaugh motioned, seconded by White to approve as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: White, Carroll, Dennerlien, Albaugh, Horton and Brown
Nays: None
Absent: Jackson, Horton
The motion carried.
Absent: None
22HPC-066: ADJOURMENT
Motion: Albaugh motion and second by White to adjourn carried by voice vote.
Meeting adjourned by voice vote at 7:05 pm
https://www.cityofgalena.org/documents/filelibrary/side_tabs/agendas__minutes/hpc_agenda/2023/9723_HPC_Agenda_9301D7403202E.pdf
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