Council approves $15,000 facade grant for 215 East Main Street

The Streator City Council voted to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation and grant $15,000 in façade improvement funds to Brick and Mortar Sugar LLC for renovations at 215 East Main Street. Planning Commission materials and staff noted the building — the former Kase Secret Garden — was purchased by Brick and Mortar Sugar LLC (owners identified as Chris and Sarah Over in the record). The grant is intended to remove metal coverings over the second-story windows, reinstall windows, reintroduce an awning across the front and restore a mosaic tile transom to reflect the building’s mid-20th-century appearance. A motion to accept the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the facade grant passed on a roll-call vote recorded in the minutes with Council member Danko, Council member Gary, Council member Reid and Council member Marybeth voting “Aye.” City staff said the owners have purchased and begun renovating multiple downtown buildings and that the grant supports visible downtown façade improvements.