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2021-03-11 HPB MinutesMayor Crystal Wagar Vice Mayor Alice Burch Vice Mayor Sean Brady Councilman Stephen Loffredo Councilman Jonathan Meltz Tom Benton, Village Manager Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEETING MINUTES DATE: March 11, 2021 TIME: 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1) CALL TO ORDER Chairman Castellanos called the meeting into order. 2) ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Castellanos Mr. Bachay Ms. Bonaduce Ms. Frehling Absent: Ms. Salow Ms. Headley - Excused Absence Also present: Travis Kendall, Planning and Zoning Director Mariana Gracia, Planning and Zoning Board Clerk 3) ACTION ITEM(S) 3.A Approval of the Minutes of January 14, 2021 Motion to approve the Minutes of January 14, 2021 made by Mr. Castellanos, seconded by Ms. Bonaduce and the Motion was approved 3-1 with Mr. Bachay abstaining. HPB Minutes January 14, 2021.pdf 1 3.B Recommendation for a certificate of Appropriateness for 349 NE 93 Street The Board congratulated the owners for the improvements made to the property. Local designation for this property not national designation. The Board asked questions. Architect Hugo Mijares was present and proceeded to present the project. The windows are being changed to impact windows. Mr. Mijares gave more details about the changes to be made. The Board asked about the scope of the changes being made. Garage conversion will require additional parking spaces per Staff. Ordinance stipulates that two parking spaces be provided at the property. It is the Board's opinion that the circular driveway is a good addition. The driveway will be a brick driveway. The Board appreciates the uniqueness of this property. The Board had discussion about the project and the landing on the west elevation. The awnings will be maintained on the property. Motion to approve with condition that the windows will match the existing windows, the driveway be made out of Chicago brick, and there needs to be a door on the side by Ms. Bonaduce, seconded by Bachay and the Motion was approved 4-0. 349 NE 93 ST - Certificate of Appropriateness.pdf 3.0 Tabled Item - None 4) DISCUSSION ITEM(S) Discussion by the Board regarding the packages being submitted needing revision. The Board discussed May being National Historic House month. Ms. Bonaduce discussed her voluntary tours being done by her with the support of the Village Library and to benefit the Library. Historic House of the month will be done in the month of May. There was the proposition of Historic markers (cost of around $2,000.00 each) to recognize the Historic houses. Next meeting will be to discuss the changes on the letter to go to the Historic houses. Staff will work with the Board regarding the Certificate of Appreciation to the Historic homeowners. 5) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned.