Glendale Historic Preservation Commission approves multiple property applications, recommends pool permit to council

The Village of Glendale Historic Preservation Commission on its May agenda approved a slate of preservation-related applications and recommended a private-pool conditional-use permit to the Village Council.

At the meeting the commission approved replacement of a deteriorated wooden fence at 10:35 Morse Avenue proposed by Tim Bites, who told commissioners the contractor would remove the old material and the rear property-line fence (SEG 018–073). The motion passed by voice vote.

James Nolton, representing First Presbyterian Church at 155 East Fountain, described plans to install a concrete accessibility ramp and automatic telescoping sliding doors at the church-house entrance, citing older members’ mobility needs. Commissioners urged the applicant to match surrounding historic woodwork and to prefer darker door finishes; staff and the applicant agreed to explore darker bronze or black finishes. The commission approved the application with the condition to pursue sympathetic finishes (SEG 074–275).

Beverly Lunsford presented a proposed aluminum wall sign for Mount Zion Baptist Church; commissioners found the design legible and approved the signage as submitted (SEG 276–331).

At 320 East Sharon homeowner Joseph Wast sought demolition and replacement of a deteriorated garage. He described structural problems and a plan for a deeper Craftsman-style garage; commissioners advised one-over-one windows (rather than multi-pane historic muntins) because the new garage is not visible from the street and suggested smooth siding or higher-grade fiber-cement if the budget allows. The application was approved with those design recommendations (SEG 332–648).

An architect for Michael and Carolyn Bogrand presented plans for removing a mid-20th-century rear addition and constructing a three-car garage below with new living space above at 44 East Sharon. Commissioners discussed drainage, underpinning and window choices; staff noted that code-required building permits and any needed drainage/topographic studies will be handled through regular permitting. The commission approved the design-focused appropriateness review (SEG 654–1031).

The commission recommended a conditional-use permit for a private pool at the Lynen Avenue property of Jeremy and Christina Rabby, finding no expected traffic or neighborhood impact, and forwarded that recommendation to council (SEG 1104–1476). During public comment, resident Jim Templey said earlier excavation activity associated with the project had left a shared private drive and parts of the public circle muddy and littered with gravel and concrete; he asked that the construction company be required to restore the street and provide advance notice about heavy equipment. Staff said the village would follow up on public-street impacts and encouraged neighbors to use private-easement agreements to resolve private-drive issues (SEG 1190–1461).

The meeting closed after the commission began a review of proposed zoning-code amendments and guideline codification (discussed separately) and appointed a small subcommittee to vet the draft prior to the June meeting. A motion to adjourn carried by voice vote (SEG 1477–2001).

The commission’s approvals documented only design/appropriateness decisions; applicants must still obtain any required building permits and satisfy permitting conditions before work begins.