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Facade Committee Minutes 2007 10-17-07 APPROVED 01/06/08 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE FAQADE COMMITTEE COMMISSION CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007 - 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Chairperson Scheffrahn; Committeemen Ament, Byram and Smith ABSENT: Committeeman Burks ALSO PRESENT: Liaison Bill Dettmer; Petitioner Susan Kritzberg Chairperson Scheffrahn called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. in the Conference Room of City Hall. MINUTES: Committeeman Ament motioned to approve the minutes of September 19, 2007. Committeeman Smith seconded the motion. Upon voice vote, MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 101 E. Center Street (Continued Discussion) The petitioner, Susan Kritzberg, was present and stated the following when addressing the Committee: • She submitted a revised list of costs related to the renovation that were appropriate for consideration for reimbursement and included color photos of the completed project. She feels that each item is pertinent to the improvement of the building/business. Copies of the receipts for these items were included in the original packet. • She was unsure if the Committee would consider the demolition of the garage as a reimbursable item, therefore it was listed separately. • The landscaping costs include improvements around the building itself, not the items that she was required to install at the property line as a buffer to the neighboring residential property. Chairperson Scheffrahn asked the Committeemen discuss each item separately. Discussion took place as follows: Repair of existing porch — Committeeman Smith felt this was an improvement from what was there before. Replacement of concrete steps, railings and addition of ADA entrance ramp - Committeeman Byram felt the step replacement was essential. Chairperson Scheffrahn felt it was attractively done. Committeeman Smith felt the railing and porch blend well together. Installation of decorative awnings — Chairperson Scheffrahn stated that others should be encouraged to add decorative awnings. Removal/replacement of stockade fence — Chairperson Scheffrahn and Committeeman Smith felt this item made the property more attractive. Removal of above-ground Com Ed service lines — Chairperson Scheffrahn stated the property was grand fathered in, therefore, she was not required to bury the Com Ed lines, however, by doing so she made the property more attractive. Petitioner Kritzberg stated the lines tended to droop and that the original connection to the home was in the same area that the new front entrance was installed. Electrical work — Chairperson Scheffrahn stated that the Committee normally does not contribute to signage, but these costs are for additional electrical. Petitioner Kritzberg added that the cost was for the porch light and wiring. Misc. costs for brick paver walkway and landscaping — Petitioner Kritzberg explained that the original sidewalk was cracked and broken and that it was installed on a diagonal to the corner leading nowhere. The new sidewalk is made of brick pavers and is connected to the City sidewalk. Committeeman Smith stated the old sidewalk was fairly run down and that the petitioner did a nice job. Demolition/removal of garage — Committeeman Byram stated that she felt the petitioner needed to demolish the old garage in order to make this commercial property and in order to install a parking lot. Committeeman Smith added that the old garage was not attractive. Petitioner Kritzberg stated that the building materials did not match those on the house and she feels that by demolishing it, the property has a more professional appearance. Discussion took place regarding the year that the home was built, which is believed to be around the turn of the century. Discussion took place regarding the Committee's current remaining budget balance. The current balance is $11,575.50. The petitioner is eligible for reimbursement of $12,983.13. At this time, the Committee can only recommend reimbursement of $11,575.50, however, they will request additional funds in order to process the remaining reimbursement. MOTION: Committeeman Ament motioned to recommend reimbursement to the petitioner in the amount of$11,575.50 (which is the current remaining budget balance for this Committee). Committeeman Smith seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Committeemen Ament, Byram and Smith, Chairperson Scheffrahn NAYS: None ABSENT: Committeeman Burks MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Dettmer asked for direction from the Committee regarding a request for additional funding. MOTION: Committeeman Smith motioned to direct Mr. Dettmer to request additional funding in the amount of$5000.00 for this current fiscal year in order to reimburse Mrs. Kritzberg the additional $1407.63 and have funds available for any additional requests for reimbursement. Committeeman Byram seconded the motion. Upon voice vote, MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Mrs. Kritzberg thanked the Committee for their support and stated that she felt it was great to be able to recover some of the costs to renovate the property. She stated that she was very appreciative. Chairperson Scheffrahn stated that the building blends well in the neighborhood and it feels like home. Committeeman Byram added that it's nice to see that an old building can be renovated and made livable and accessible without the need to tear it down. ADJOURNMENT OF THE FACADE COMMITTEE MEETING: Commissioner Smith motioned to adjourn the Facade Committee Meeting. Commissioner Byram seconded the motion. Upon voice vote, the motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Margaret M. Hartigan.