| 9/15/2015 | 0 |
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
| ADOPTED
Minutes note: Mr. Doerrfeld went through the proposed changes, which involve removal of current in-fill in the windows. The arched windows will be repaired and the green house removed. The doors on the portico will be retained and the transom restored and retained. On the east elevation a central window will be removed and replaced with a door due to emergency egress requirements. The current aluminum windows will be replaced with wood windows. The library was constructed in 1941 and the transom over the door will be retained. The stairs will be restored to their original appearance.
The new connector will be two stories in height and will house the interior access with an elevator. Staff recommends approval of the old connector between the two structures and the new construction is compatible and houses required mechanicals and keeps the historic structure intact. The stair replacement is also compatible. Staff does not support metal-clad wood windows or simulated divided light windows in the library. Staff also asks that details on the roof and stairs be provided at a later time.
Minimal area of the property is visible from the public right of way.
Alison Nemec - 3112 W. Highland Blvd. - architect
Ms. Nemec provided a sheet with an overview of the property and pictures of specific buildings, which is contained in the file.
The applicants provided window samples of what is being proposed to use in Albrecht and in the library. Ms. Nemec has been using this type of window for 30 years and is not aware of any issues with poor quality. A concern with these wood windows is that there is asbestos in the caulk, resulting in a hazardous situation when working with these windows.
John Kramer - Crossey Historic Advisors in Chicago - the National Park Service will review the windows as well. Simulated divided light windows are not unusual in National Park Service buildings.
Ms. Nemec noted that these changes will also be subject to tribal review.
An all-wood window might require larger window frames, so that was a concern.
RECESS: 5:57 P.M.
RECONVENE: 6:01 P.M.
Mr. Williams said it's important that these buildings are basically not visible from the public right of way. Mr. Williams has no issues with the metal windows as they do meet National Park Service standards in this instance.
The Commisson had no issue with the new connector.
Mr. Doerrfeld is concerned about any precedent that would be set with metal clad windows.
Mr. Williams moved for approval of Marvin windows for the institutional use with extremely limited public visibility and when a required increased wood window size is required if replaced and if proof is provided that the windows cannot feasibly be removed and repaired as determined by staff and the architect for both buildings, seconded by Ald. Bauman. There were no objections.
Charles Offermeier, architect, said that with the asbestos the windows must be re-built, which won't be a long-lasting as the Marvin windows or be as energy-efficient, which is very important to the Potawatomi community.
Staff will review what windows are salvagable and will come before the Commission on this issue if the two parties cannot reconcile.
All other requested items were approved. Only the windows had conditions set on them.
| Pass | 5:0 |
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