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City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met January 10. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the commission:

I. Call to Order

     Jen called the meeting to order at 7:00

II. Roll Call

     Present: Andrew, Kurt, Tom, Bob, Jen, Joe, Kathryn, Cindy

     Absent: Debbie, Jeanne, Casey

     Also Present: Dave Sirko

     Walt mentioned that this meeting is being recorded for the use of the city only.

III. Citizens Wishing to Address HPC

     Toni Oplt at 832 Grand Ave. Her question was on the Gori Julian Development. She stated that the                          community wants to know if the new development will receive TIFF funding. She also wants to make                      sure the city does not ignore the historical preservation guidance and if they have a say on the use                          of TIFF money.

IV. COA Design Review

     a. COA #1

          Location: 844 Hale Ave.

           Owner: Craig Bernadot

          Project: New siding and gutters

          This project had some discovery done behind the siding. Walt and a contractor found stucco under the

          aluminum siding. Jennifer and Cindy said that stucco would have been possible in that year. Kurt stated 

          that in his opinion, we should not allow the stucco to be covered unless it is beyond repair. Joe 

          suggested they remove the rest of the siding to determine the quality of the entire house. Tom 

          concurred. Jen asked if we had approved previous COAs. Kurt reminded that we would not be following 

          our guidelines. Joe made a motion to remove all the siding to determine the condition. Tom second.

          Vote: Yes: Joe, Kurt, Andrew, Bob, Tom No: Jen

     b. COA #2

          Location: 105 Plaza Court

          Owner: Gori Julian

          Project: New signage

          It was discussed if the sign is painted aluminum. Tom made a motion to approve the sign as presented.

          Andrew second.

          Vote: Yes: Joe, Kurt, Andrew, Bob, Tom, Jen

     c. COA #3

          Location: 1310 N. Main Street

          Owner: Mannie Jackson Center

          Project: New signage

          Kurt made a motion to approve, Joe second. Kurt updated to reflect that the mount go into the mortar, 

          Bob second.

          Jen asked if we should stipulate that the mounts go into the mortar rather than the brink.

          Vote: Yes: Joe, Kurt, Andrew, Bob, Tom, Jen

     d. COA #4

          Location: 400/410 N. Main Street

          Owner: Gori Properties

          Project: New building

          Architect for the project stated the statistics about the building. He also gave an overview of the building 

          and the design. Jen then read the design guidelines for new construction in a historic district. Jen then 

          pulled up some street view designs she had done and some sketch over drawings to show. She 

          mentioned the aspects of the building that don’t compliment the look and feel of the downtown area. 

          Joe suggested about taking off the top floor and moving it to the plaza area. Kurt stated that the 

           windows in the building do not fit the guidelines. He showed a picture of a building in St. Louis that 

          showed  some examples. It was stated that the more detail the building has, the less grand it would 

          seem. Tom asked if the colors are determined or if the south corner would be so white. Walt reviewed 

          the suggestions and asked the architect how Mr. Gori would like the suggestions. Joe suggested that 

          we have multiple meetings given the importance of this project. The architect summarized some 

          elements that he will try to incorporate into the design. Jen suggested we table the discussion until we 

          see the design changes. Kurt made a motion to table the COA. Joe second. All approved.

     e. COA #5

          Location: 131 Hillsboro

          Owner: Trailhead Church

          Project: New ADA ramp

          A representative from the church presented the project. Kurt made a motion to accept as presented. 

          Tom second.

          Vote: Yes: Joe, Kurt, Andrew, Bob, Tom, Jen

     f. COA #6

          Location: 405 E. Vandalia Street

          Owner: St. Boniface Parish Edwardsville

          Project: Crosswalk

          A representative from the church presented the project and mentioned the demolition of a building to 

          build an additional parking lot. He presented three options for a crosswalk. The preference for the 

          church is to use stamped concrete. Tom made a motion to approve the second option of the stamped 

          concrete. Kurt second.

          Vote: Yes: Joe, Kurt, Andrew, Bob, Tom, Jen

V. Approval of Minutes of HPC Meeting in December

     Will approve minutes in next meeting

VI. Financial Report – N/A

VII. Correspondence – N/A

VIII. Committee Reports

     a. Attaboy letters – N/A

     b. Historic Districts and Landmarks updates – N/A

          i. Stephenson House – N/A

          ii. Brick Streets – N/A

          iii. Downtown – N/A

          iv. Leclaire – N/A

          v. St. Louis Street – N/A

IX. Old Business

     a. Design guidelines review comments – N/A

     b. Public Safety Building Mural – Walt stated the mural will come down at the time of the building demo

X. New Business

     a. Cindy will be writing an article about a building and wanted suggestions for a commercial building

     b.

XI. Adjournment: Next Meeting is Wednesday, February 14, 2017

     Joe made a motion to approve at 8:54. Kurt Second. All approved.

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