City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met Jan. 14
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Barb Stamer at 7:05 PM
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Barb Stamer, Chair, Lisa Schroeder, Vice Chair, Mary Westerhold, Secretary, Joe Hutton, Suzanne Oberholtzer, Kent Weber, Christy Jennings, Kathryn Biarkis, Associate, and Breana Buncher, City Planner
3. Approval of minutes
Kent Weber motioned to approve the minutes ofthe December 10, 2025 meeting as presented. Joe Hutton seconded. Minutes approved.
4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Commission
Karen Brostron from the firm Lashly and Baer inquired about placing the name of the firm on the awning of the 122 N. Main which the firm will be occupying. The previous business had their name on the awning. However, this is no longer permitted and discussion followed to clarify the options.
Chad Morris inquired about window replacements on the Nelson Campus. Discussion followed to clarify the options.
5. Certificates of Appropriateness
a. 1239 Lindenwood Avenue – Addition – Richard Fore, owner- Joe Hutton motioned to open for discussion and Lisa Schroeder seconded. After discussion, Joe Hutton motioned to approve as described with the notation that the roof line extends the current roof plane. Lisa Schroeder seconded. Motion approved.
b. 331 North Buchanan Street – Chimney removal, fascia, trim, soffit, gutters. and downspouts – Patrick and Suzanne Cavreaux, owners — Lisa Schroeder motioned to open for discussion and Kent Weber seconded. After discussion, Kent Weber motioned to deny the removal of the chimney and approve the remainder as described. Joe Hutton seconded. Motion approved.
c. 750 Hale Avenue – Siding – Quinten Thornton, Cardinal Catastrophe Services, Inc. – Joe Hutton motioned to open for discussion and Lisa Schroeder seconded. This COA was originally presented at the June 11, 2025 meeting. After discussion, Joe Hutton motioned to concur with the previous decision of painting of the original wood siding and repair as needed. Suzanne Oberholtzer seconded. Motion approved.
6. Old Business
a. Grandview Subdivision
b. Grant/Goshen Commons
c. HPC Guidelines – Discussion on Solar Panel guidelines that were reviewed at the December 2025 meeting.
d. Project updates
e. Membership
f. Route 66 Festival – Great Rivers & Routes will pay for up to 250 brochures
g. Landmark application- Miriam McKinnie murals
h. ArchiRoom
7. New Business
8. Staff Approved COA Report – None
9. Financial Report
10. Correspondence – None
11. Committee Reports
12. Historic District and Landmark Updates
i. Stephenson House
ji. Brick Streets
iii. Downtown
iv. Leclaire
v. St. Louis Street
Adjournment – Meeting adjourned at 9:26 PM.
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