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FACADE COMMITTEE AGENDA
Wednesday, January 1t6, 2008
7 :00 PM
City Hall Conference Room
1 , Approval/Correction of Minutes: October 17, 2007
2 , 1901 - 1965 S. Bridge Street — Dean Tomich, Crestlake Holdings
3 . Additional Business
UNITED CITY OF YORK.VILLE
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, M®TI®N
DECLARE, D CARRIED,
OLD BUSINESS :
11 101 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 buildingfbusiness. Copies of the receipts for
these items were included in the original packet..
o 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 Scheffralm 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.
Removalheplacement 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:
AWES: Committeemen Ament, Byram and Smith,
Chairperson Scheffrahn
NAG'S: 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 finding 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 F'AC'ADE COMMITTEE MEETING:
Commissioner Smith motioned to adjourn the Fagade 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.