Peoria Standard

City of Batavia Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 23.

Here is the minutes provided by the commission:

1. Meeting Called to Order

Chair Hagemann called the meeting to order at 5:31pm.

2. Roll Call

Members Present: Chair Hagemann; Commissioners Sherer, Hohmann and Bus

Members Absent:

Also Present: Jeff Albertson, Building Commissioner; and Jennifer Austin-Smith,

Recording Secretary

3. Approval of Minutes:

4. Items to be Removed, Added or Changed

There were no items to be removed, added or changed.

Motion: To approve the agenda

Maker: Hohmann

Second: Sherer

Voice Vote: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

Motion carried.

5. Matters From the Public (for items not on the agenda)

There were no members from the public to address the Commission.

6. COA Review: 100 Flinn Street- Awning Installation (Batavia Food Pantry, applicant) Mike Hoffer, Aubrey Sign Company, discussed the proposed Sunbrella awning over the dock entrance with the Commission. This building is not designated in the Historic District. It is within the Historic District, which is why it is presented here. Jeff stated to the left of this building is the Wastewater Treatment Plant to give an idea of location. Hoffer stated the purpose of the awning is to keep people dry during deliveries. This is the door in which trucks load and unload.

Motion: To approve the COA as presented

Maker: Hohmann

Second: Sherer

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Hohmann, Hagemann, Sherer, Bus

Nay: None

4-0 Vote, 0 Absent, Motion carried.

7. COA Review: 238 East Wilson Street – Roof Replacement (Platinum Level Restoration, applicant)

This building is designated as contributing. A representative from Platinum Level Restoration addressed the Commission. He stated that Resawn Shake would be the shingle color to be applied to the property at 238 East Wilson. The composition shingles will be removed and installation of the new architectural asphalt shingles will be completed. Chair Hagemann stated that the building continues to look better and better.

Motion: To approve the COA as submitted

Maker: Hohmann

Second: Bus

Roll Call Vote: Aye: Hohmann, Hagemann, Sherer, Bus

Nay: None

4-0 Vote, 0 Absent, Motion carried.

8. Updates:

1. 7 East Wilson Street – Historic Inspection

2. Anderson Block Building – Masonry Maintenance

3. Significant Historic Building Inspection Program

4. 10/12 North River Street – Historic Inspection

5. 227 West Wilson Street – Historic Inspection

6. 129 South Batavia Avenue – Historic Inspection

7. 16 East Wilson Street – Historic Inspection

8. Certified Local Government

Albertson reported that 8 North River Street has been removed from the list. All others are in some level of adjudication at this time.

9. Other Business

Albertson announced that Scott Buening, Director of Community Development, would attend a future Historic Preservation Commission meeting as requested by the Commission. A date has not been set.

10. Adjournment

There being no other business to discuss, Chair Hagemann asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:40pm; Made by Sherer; Seconded by Hohmann. Motion carried.

http://www.cityofbatavia.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09232019-1441