Preservation Commission

Regular Meeting

Rock Island, IL · February 26, 2025

Minutes

Rock Island Historic Preservation Commission Minutes City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor 1528 3rd Avenue February 26,2025 5:30 PM Voting Members Present Diane Oestreich Alan Carmen Zach Campbell Jeff Dismer Bruce Peterson Estlin Fiegley Addison Kimmel Voting Members Absent Mark Schwiebert Staff Present Eunice Amissah-Mensah Call to Order and Roll Call Chair Oestreich called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM and read the roll call. Public Comment None Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes Carmen moved to approve the meeting minutes for November 21, 2024 with an amendment. Kimmel seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 7 to 0. Other Business/ New Business Review of Old Chicago Neighborhood Resources Survey Anney Grish from AltusWorksInc provided some insight into the data and information collection process for the survey. She stated that the survey aims to identify properties needing immediate attention and provide documentation on the history, present state, and future preservation of these houses. Commissioners asked for clarification on the tiers for the identified historic structures. Anney Grish explained the tier system used in the survey, which ranks properties from tier one (most significant) to tier four (conditional potential) based on architectural and historical value with tier one properties being strong candidates for local landmark designation or national register listing. Commissioners requested that a list of addresses and specific recommendations for the properties identified in the survey be provided. Commissioners also discussed identifying historic worker housing, referencing a 1999 survey. Anney stated that while some examples exist, a continuous district with high integrity was not apparent. Other Business Commissioner Carmen provided the commission with an update on the Centennial Bridge. “Commissioner Carmen reported that he attended the February 18 Davenport City Council Management Report / Mayor / Council Discussion where Illinois and Iowa Department of Transportation and Parsons staff provided an overview of the Centennial Bridge Study. Parsons is the primary engineering contractor. They have extensive and long-time experience with bridges projects. Illinois DOT is the lead public agency. They are currently in Phase 1 of 3 phases. The study area is from Government (railroad) Bridge to Lock & Dam 15. They are now looking at existing conditions and alternatives. The process will include setting up Community Advisory Group, Technical Advisory Group, four public meetings (the 1st is scheduled for 4/17 @ Rock Island Holiday Inn, 1 - 6 p.m.), and a public hearing. A website will also be created. The study's objective is to improve vehicular travel and non-motorized transport across the Mississippi River given the age and condition of Centennial Bridge. Phase 1 includes analyzing existing conditions, including the Section 106 historic preservation review and Section 4f review of impact on public parks and resources. Timing of the entire study is: Phase 1 - 30 months; Phase 2 - 24+ months (this is design phase for new bridge or rehabbing existing bridge and acquiring additional right- of-way, if needed); and Phase 3 - Construction (2 - 4 years). The entire process could take 10 years. There were four possible options that were discussed at a separate public meeting is as follows: renovate the existing bridge, new bridge aligned from 20th Street Rock Island to Brady Street Davenport, New bridge aligned from 11th Street to Marquette Street Davenport and demolish existing Centennial Bridge and build new bridge at same location. Davenport Council members asked general questions about timing and process. Council member Marion McGinnis stated her concern about impact on historic resources (the Bridge and buildings in downtown Davenport & Rock Island). Mayor Matson recognized and thanked Doug House, retired ILDOT Deputy Director, for having raised concern about the bridge. After the meeting, Mr. Carmen spoke with retired Rock Island Mayor Mark Schwiebert and Kyle Carter of the Downtown Davenport Partnership. Both expressed concern about how this would / could adversely affect both downtowns and the potential negative impact of any new bridge alignment. The same update was to be given to Rock Island City Council at its February 24 Study Session, but the meeting was canceled due to the Jakarta Jackson shooting protest.” Commissioner Oestreich noted that Broadway is planning a home tour for Mother's Day, May 11th, featuring historic houses in Rock Island. Adjournment Chair Oestreich called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Carmen moved to adjourn the meeting. Campbell seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 PM. Minutes submitted by Eunice Amissah-Mensah.

Agenda

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Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda February 26, 2025 - 5:30 PM City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3rd Floor, 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Commissioners: Jeff Dismer, Addison Kimmel, Diane Oestreich, Bruce Peterson, Mark Schwiebert, Alan Carmen, Zach Campbell, Estlin Feigley 3. Public Comment 4. Minutes a. Approval of the November 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes Motion Move to approve the November 21,2024 Meeting Minutes VV Voice vote is needed. 5. Other Business/New Business a. Review of the Old Chicago Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey 6. Adjourn This agenda may be obtained in accessible formats by qualified persons with a disability by making appropriate arrangements from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (309) 732-2010 or visiting in person at: 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201. Page 1 of 3 Rock Island Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Lower Level Conference Room (Basement), City Hall 1528 3rd Avenue November 21, 2024 5:30 PM Voting Members Diane Oestreich Present Alan Carmen Zach Campbell Jeff Dismer Bruce Peterson Estlin Fiegley Voting Members Mark Schwiebert Absent Addison Kimmel Staff Present Eunice Amissah-Mensah Tanner Osing Call to Order and Roll Call Chair Oestreich called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM and read the roll call. Public Comment None Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes Dismer moved to approve the meeting minutes for October 30, 2024 with an amendment. Campbell seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 5 to 0. Other Business/ New Business Case 2024-06: Certificate of Appropriateness for 1203 45th Street Applicant, Angela Lynch was present for the meeting. Commissioner Fiegley asked if there was no door on the side of the property. The applicant responded that she has no knowledge of ever having a door. Commissioner Oestreich added that there was no railing in an original submission for the landmark. Campbell moved to approve Certificate of Appropriateness for the railing replacement as described in the application. Fiegley seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6 to 0. (Oestreich, Carmen, Campbell, Dismer, Peterson and Fiegley) Case 2024-10: Certificate of Appropriateness for 1620 22nd Street Amissah-Mensah presented the staff report noting staff’s recommendation of approval of the described scope of work. Applicants and homeowners, Sue and Jay Swords, were present for the meeting. The applicants reiterated that the windows were bent and warped and added that the wood windows will be replaced with exact same dimensions and material. Page 2 of 3 Commissioners noted that the windows were not original but have been up long enough that they are considered historic. Commissioners also commended the applicants on working on replicating the original look and material of the windows. Fiegley moved to approve Certificate of Appropriateness for the window replacements with or without the mullions. Dismer seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6 to 0. (Oestreich, Carmen, Campbell, Dismer, Peterson and Fiegley) Approval of the 2025 Historic Preservation Meeting Schedule Dismer moved to approve the 2025 HPC Meeting Schedule as outlined. Carmen seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 6 to 0. (Oestreich, Carmen, Campbell, Dismer, Peterson and Fiegley) Other Business Commissioners asked if there was any update on the CLG grant and the Old Chicago Survey. Osing stated an application for the grant has been put in and hopefully staff should receive some feedback in the next couple of months. He also stated that he is hoping to hear from the consultant regarding the Old Chicago Survey. Commissioner Dismer offered some insight into the work of the Downtown Alliance. He stated that the Downtown Alliance is prioritizing work on 18th Street and have work completed by the end of the year. He added that other components such as lighting have also been prioritized. Commissioners asked if there is any information on the replacement of the Centennial Bridge. Osing stated that the resolution has been passed on to the City Council and Commissioners will have to go before the City Council to make their case. Commissioner Dismer added that during a discussion on the I-80 bridge, a comment was made on making the Centennial Bridge a feature bridge. Adjournment Chair Oestreich called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dismer moved to adjourn the meeting. Carmen seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM. Minutes submitted by Eunice Amissah-Mensah. Page 3 of 3