Minutes: Historic Preservation: Evansville: April 2009

Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
Minutes
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 7:00 P.M.
3rd Floor, City Hall

Present: Rick Schuch, Dennis Wessels, Rich Modaff, Steve Christens, Betsy Ahner, Steve Culbertson (Steve arrived at end of Applications)

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by chair Rich Modaff. Motion by Rick Schuch, second by Steve Christens to waive the reading of the March 18, 2009 minutes and approve them as read. Motion carried.

Applications – Appearances:

a. 53 N. Second Street – Motion by Wessels to remove this item from the table, Second by Christens. Motion carried. Carrie Lissner explained that she would like to replace the second story windows with vinyl windows, the trim will remain the same. The home also needs insulating and she would remove the aluminum siding, insulate the exterior and install vinyl siding. She intends to maintain the historical character of the home. The original motion to approve the application passed 4 – 1.
b. 21 S. Madison Street – Application by United Methodist Church for an addition to house an ADA lift. Commission members discussed the work to be done with church representatives. The addition will be on the north side of the church and reach from basement to sanctuary. Motion to approve the application by Ahner, second by Wessels. Motion carried unanimously.
c. 256 W. Main Street – Application by Gilbert and Ann Wiedenhoeft to reshingle the roof on their home. Gil Wiedenhoeft explained the new shingles will be three tab because the old interlocking shingles are no longer available, but they will resemble the old roof as closely as possible. Motion by Schuch to approve the application, second by Wessels. Motion carried unanimously.
d. 335 W. Main Street – Application by Tim and Erica La Bonne to reshingle their roof with architectural shingles and to remove an old non-functioning chimney. The chimney is causing some leaking and was braced to hold it up by a previous owner. Motion to approve the application by Christens, second by Schuch. Motion carried unanimously.
e. 129 W. Church Street – Application by Doug & Amy Tessman for a new roof on their garage and new siding. The Tessmans explained the work to be done. The roof is currently leaking and they would like to remove the clapboard and install wood grain vinyl siding to match the house. Motion to approve the application by Christens, second by Wessels. Motion carried.
f. Others – Ann Selnow and Ayn Steinlewin appeared before the commission to request permission to put a sign above the door at 5 Maple Street (below the Night Owl). They are starting a dog grooming business. The sign will not overlap the current molding and they displayed samples of the type style. Action could not be taken because the item was not on the agenda.
g. Jason Ekstrom was in attendance to learn more about the Commission. He lives on Almeron Street and is a historical architect for the Architecture Network in Madison. He does a lot of work on individual homes doing work like restoring original porches and also does interior restoration work. His company did the Associated Bank restoration in Madison.

Old Business: there was no Old Business.

Administrative:
a. Grove Society – Culbertson and Ahner reported the drywall will be mudded at the end of the following week and the insulation will be installed. Vic Johnson and Gwen Walker will be hosting the next Old Home Group meeting on the last Thursday of May.
b. Management of HPC Documents – nothing new to report.
c. Landmark and Historic District Discussions. There may be a pool of 4-6 consultants interested in submitting bids.
d. Remembrance Day – John Decker was not present to report.

Other Business: there was no other business.

Motion by Culbertson to adjourn. Second by Schuch. Motion carried.


The minutes of the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission are not official until approved by the Commission.