Minutes - June 22 2009
City of Janesville Historic Commission Minutes
June 22, 2009
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Community Development Conference Room 3 Floor
18 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI
Members Present:
Dan Atwood, Bruce Dennis, Rich Fletcher, Tim Maahs, Janine Peterson, Susan Thompson,
Kenneth Wolf, and Staff: Brad Cantrell, Randy Zweig.
Others Present:
1) Call to Order:
Rich Fletcher, commission chair, called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
2) Comments from Public:
None.
3) Minutes of the June 8, 2009 regular meeting. “C”:
Janine Peterson apologized to the commission regarding the
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misplacement of the June 8 minutes. She stated she would continue to search and bring to the next Commission
meeting.
4) Review of Determination of Adverse Affect 2009-CDA-04, 455 North Chatham Street (Wolf/Atwood):
James
Allen and Robert Waldman, owners of the property presented the proposed plan to replace the windows of the
residence. The plan includes replacing the double hung windows with vinyl windows that will look the same and
replace the bay window on the side of the home because of rotting material. Commission members discussed the
options for window replacements as well as installation of a double hung window in the front. Members agreed that
significant adjustments had already been made that reduced the architectural significance of the property. A motion
was made by Bruce Dennis and seconded by Ken Wolf that the changes do not comply with the standards but if
specific conditions were met they approve the project. Conditions include: no changes to existing widow openings;
placement of double hung windows not to exceed existing original header opening if it is still there. The motion was
approved.
5) Review of Certificate of Appropriateness 2009-03, 503 East Holmes Street, Front Porch Roof
(Maahs/Thompson):
Susan and Tim reviewed the project and noted water damage was significant to the front porch
and walls around the area. Both agreed the plans submitted were acceptable and would work the best. Susan stated
the posts would match the style of the home. A motion was made to approve the certificate of appropriateness by Rich
Fletcher and Dan Atwood. The motion carried.
Preview of Downtown Projects:
6) None.
Matters Not on the Agenda:
7)
a. Downtown Guidelines are completed with minor changes and addition of the range dates for the architectural
styles. A draft of the book will be forwarded to get a cost of printing and layout.
b. Handouts were distributed to the commission.
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c. Rich reminded everyone of the July 11 walking tour at Columbus Circle. Tim Maahs and Dan Atwood will
fill in for Rich Fletcher.
Next Meeting – Monday, July 13, 2009.
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Adjournment:
9) A motion to adjourn was made by Bruce Dennis and seconded by Janine Peterson. Motion carried.