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Planning staff also asked commissioners to brainstorm dates for a public workshop on window rehabilitation. Commissioners and staff discussed holding the workshop on a Saturday or an evening to increase attendance. Several commissioners suggested early next year, with February named as a likely month. The Geneva History Museum and the public library were mentioned as possible venues.

Staff described the workshop as a practical session intended to help owners weigh options for repairing historic windows versus replacing them, with potential presentations from local contractors and preservation practitioners who have rehabilitated older windows. \"Like, Andersen windows that are 20 years old that are falling apart compared to a new window. I know window that is a 100 years old that can be refurbished,\" a commissioner summarized the practical contrast the workshop might cover. Staff said they will compile commissioner availability and finalize dates with Emily, the preservation staff member.

No formal decisions were made about the workshop date at the meeting. The commission asked members to email available dates for late fall and winter and indicated a preference to avoid October and some busy weekends. Staff will follow up with a proposed date and venue once member availability is collected.

Separately, staff noted an item of public interest: mitigation documentation for an earlier demolition at the former bottling plant had been provided to the State Historic Preservation Office and staff confirmed SHPO released its letter before demolition permits were issued. The commission received that update without further action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Sept. 16, 2025.","oneSentenceSummary","Commission staff reported nine administrative permits, an upcoming court ruling on a code enforcement case and initial planning for a public window‑rehabilitation workshop aimed at property owners; commissioners suggested a February timeframe.","taxTitle","Geneva City, Kane County, Illinois","taxId",56193,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5980184,"Commission approves exterior rehab at 127 S. Second with roof material change",2739,1057000,3796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5794610-bf959f3f2a0ae9a17af4fe67ccb57706&start=1057&end=3796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5794610-bf959f3f2a0ae9a17af4fe67ccb57706/thumbnail_1057000.jpg","/articles/5980184/Geneva-City/Kane-County/Illinois/Commission-approves-exterior-rehab-at-127-S-Second-with-roof-material-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5980184-c747b889d55682c1acdb26391e142e79/orig.mp4?Expires=1775183528&Signature=SOLnEWYCPDvIYimE8J-nQb8pk-9idcRg5uj6zSoA1aOaKlN6zJ-VPaJ7u9ff9WYOW7irUsnfw2jtjMjcc-Cnf66zi6UyS~2td6RkwfAdWCxqFnxNtRTw~Bw7sMqWk~H3w~kTitV-WzPxmTewWeyqV0OooR1oCJP31M6~oG6XMMzxC2pCZxwR9eR6VCQeEoKaR-88VykrsXZY8vI~CpDdu94zFWPwqwD~xU1r-CEuGFui5b3E8i3y3ZEEMzY7Am6G9PpIPIZfuJ3W0EqzJ1S-FjMnyzmzG8jOM8jsZR8lgQZO0SYgfiRZN8vofSqV2bY7xa1JdNWn68xWv2avDd7Flg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Geneva Historic Preservation Commission on Sept. 16 approved a renovation package for 127 South Second Street that covers a rear porch enclosure, partial opening of the front porch, window alterations, a new fence and roof replacement, while requiring the porch roof to be asphalt shingles to match the second‑story roof.

Applicant John Bush said the project will restore the building toward its original appearance after earlier commercial conversions and that some non‑historic doors and windows already had been removed. \"First, let me apologize. We removed a commercial door that was at front entrance,\" Bush told the commission, adding the intent is to return the porch to a more historic wood‑door entry.

The commission reviewed multiple elements in a single application. Staff summarized the property history and prior permit work: the house was constructed in 1916, altered in 1952 and converted to commercial use in 1988; prior permits included reroofing and interior work. The current package included a rear porch enclosure with new windows (Marvin wood or aluminum‑clad), a board‑and‑batten addition painted black to distinguish new work, replacement or relocation of one deteriorated window salvaged from the house, fence installation along the front and side, new exterior lights and a proposal to install a metal porch roof.

Commission discussion focused most heavily on the porch roof material. The applicant argued a metal roof would be consistent with Prairie‑style precedents he cited; several commissioners disagreed, citing the commission's design guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior standards. After discussion, the commission included a condition requiring the porch roof to be asphalt shingles to match the second‑story roof. \"If we're approving something that's asphalt shingle roof, then it would make sense to do the same thing and keep it visually consistent,\" one commissioner said during deliberations.

Other agreed modifications recorded in the motion were that the new windows in the addition shall match the design of the existing windows (the design team clarified the addition windows will be 8‑over‑1 where appropriate), the front‑porch windows would receive upper divided‑light muntins to match second‑story patterns (two vertical divides across the front windows), and the fence along the front and west side would be 42 inches (3½ feet) high and cedar painted black.

Commissioners also requested clearer documentation of non‑historic elements the applicant proposed to remove, including photographs of existing doors and window openings to be replaced. Staff said certain items in the package—driveway repaving and at‑grade patios—had been administratively approved; the commission considered only those items that need HPC review.

The final motion, moved by Commissioner Lisa and seconded from the dais, approved the exterior rehabilitation and rear‑porch enclosure with the roof material changed to asphalt shingles, fence height and window‑mullion clarifications. Roll call was unanimous in favor. The applicant told commissioners the interior will be fully renovated once permits are obtained and estimated exterior work could finish by the following April.

The commission's approval permits the applicant to proceed under the clarified conditions and with the requirement that staff receive any additional photos or specification sheets requested during the hearing.","The Geneva Historic Preservation Commission approved a package of exterior changes for 127 South Second Street, including rear porch enclosure, window modifications, a 42‑inch front/side fence and a requirement that the porch roof be asphalt shingles rather than the metal roof requested by the applicant.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5980189,"Historic church wins approval for exterior security lighting",935,80000,1015000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5794610-bf959f3f2a0ae9a17af4fe67ccb57706&start=80&end=1015","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5794610-bf959f3f2a0ae9a17af4fe67ccb57706/thumbnail_80000.jpg","/articles/5980189/Geneva-City/Kane-County/Illinois/Historic-church-wins-approval-for-exterior-security-lighting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5980189-6425dfa4386612fc2826e3b981acd55c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775183528&Signature=Mj02ZkcYnCBjX6RiH6Zs2L2-jDRaAavTWg82prZodIXbGrxb66o6RF9i22y8hjw2foEaRyf5Zw2Rs9qJcLRtFsHVKGwQjGTmFfxTzYmHNeB3yQr3cbBcZnMXVCq0hWGUPfW4ppOFV5UwJiO99zFoTaFTMgfHroz7WpEqYNl6sfP69hBTFLbYRVtrUGWehDtGXkuAEyOdgk4QHGeQod0I8~xMnHWngUrKdjD4vtGuei0~v7P~-Y8HTrzriBB4DpQ3rhRZeiYoNoDsAjctuSL-UQLrDm6g7W6FvZuLQBWEVQFN6GQy9UD3b~kgVwobLBiUkvIAjGHG9qIrQpSolvbjMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Geneva Historic Preservation Commission on Tuesday approved an application to add security lighting at 102–112 South Second Street, the Unitarian Universalist Society property, after commissioners and the applicant discussed fixture mounting, conduit routing and photometric coverage. The commission voted unanimously to approve the proposal.

The proposal covers ground-mounted uplights aimed at the 1843 sanctuary, new soffit-mounted porch lights, vandal‑resistant wall packs on later additions (circa 1955 and 1989) and conduit to feed the new fixtures. The applicant said the ground fixtures are removable and that conduit will be painted to match the building.

The lighting plan aims to address safety and security in a part of the building the applicant described as dark. \"There is no light back here at the back porch. And, from a safety, and security perspective, it's 1 of our greatest needs,\" said Kevin O'Neil, owner and applicant, representing the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva. O'Neil said the design team selected fixtures that offer spread, dimming and color‑temperature control; the color functions would be used for holidays rather than year‑round.

Commission staff introduced the application and reviewed the building history: the sanctuary was constructed in 1843, a clapboard vestibule was added in 1874, a Pioneer House was constructed in the late 19th century, a west elevation was added in 1955 and later connections and restorations occurred in 1989 and 2004. Staff showed the existing dark conditions and photometric maps of proposed new fixtures.

Commission members asked where wall‑mounted conduit would run, whether exposed conduit would be painted to match the wall and whether the wall packs had adequate cutoff. The applicant said the conduit will be EMT, routed up from near the drip edge and painted to match the wall, and that the wall packs have about a 20‑degree adjustment so the light can be directed away from openings. \"It's regular EMT conduit, and it's you'll write up by by the, the the the drip edge and the soffit,\" the applicant said when describing routing and concealment.

Members also asked whether the proposed downlights on the 1955 addition would meet requirements in the State Historic Preservation Office correspondence. The project team said the downlights would be mounted at mortar joints to minimize visual impact and that the project designer will supply cut sheets and spec details for all fixtures. Emily, a staff member, confirmed she has the lighting designer's specification sheets and will add them to the file.

Commissioners noted the ground‑mounted uplights appear inconsequential to the historic fabric, welcomed the removable nature of the uplights and said painting conduit to match the masonry would reduce visual intrusion. The commission called the roll and approved the application; the applicant agreed to provide fixture cut sheets and to route and paint conduit as described.

The approval authorizes installation as shown in the commission packet, with the understanding that the applicant must submit fixture cut sheets and that conduit and other exposed work be finished to match the building surfaces. The applicant said he will provide the requested specification sheets to staff.

The commission's approval ends the agenda item; the applicant and his project partner left after the motion passed.","The Geneva Historic Preservation Commission approved removable ground-mounted uplights and wall-mounted vandal‑proof fixtures for the Unitarian Universalist Society building at 102–112 S. Second St., with conditions on conduit finish and spec submittal.","actionData","errors"]

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