TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Preservation Commission
DATE: October 3, 2013
SUBJECT: title
Resolution approving a Preservation Grant to John & Melinda Wright in the amount of $1,800 for the property located at 381 Spruce Street, Aurora, Illinois. (John and Melinda Wright - AU21/2-13.364-AG/GR - CW/SP - Ward 6)
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PURPOSE:
The homeowners, John & Melinda Wright, are applying for a Preservation Grant to rebuild the front porch stairs, add railings to the porch stairs, and to re-roof sections of the roof for the property located at 381 Spruce Street in the Tanner Historic District.
BACKGROUND:
This Preservation Grant application was submitted by the homeowner to the Planning & Zoning Division on August 30, 2013.
Legislative History:
Date Review Body Motion Vote
9/26/2013 Preservation Commission Forward Unanimous
9/11/2013 Grant Committee Forward Unanimous
DISCUSSION:
Proposal: The proposal consists of removing the existing deteriorated wood porch stairs and building new wood porch stairs with guardrails. The proposal also calls for the re-shingling of the porch roofs (front & rear) and to re-shingle the 1-story section located at the rear of the main house.
Evaluation: Staff has reviewed the Preservation Grant application and believes that this grant will help the owner stabilize essential elements that have deteriorated and believes that the grant will help improve the overall appearance of this turn of the twentieth century Queen Anne style home.
Public Input: At the September 26, 2013 special meeting of the Preservation Commission, applicants asked general questions about the Preservation Grant Program. A few of the applicants commented on grant applications submitted by others. Comments were positive. One homeowner stated that the Preservation Grants will benefit the entire neighborhood.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division does not anticipate any impact to other City Departments with the ap...
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