VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG HISTORIC BUILDINGS RESTORATION GRANT PROGRAM

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1 VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG HISTORIC BUILDINGS RESTORATION GRANT PROGRAM Program Introduction. The Village of Schaumburg, while considered to be a relatively new town, has several significant historic landmark buildings and contributing structures. The purpose of the Historic Buildings Restoration Grant Program (HBRGP) is to provide a degree of financial assistance to property owners for exterior restoration work on those landmark properties and contributing structures geographically located within the Olde Schaumburg Centre Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district. As structured, the HBRGP is a grant fund which includes $100,000 set aside per year and derived from TIF district revenue. Those funds are set aside specifically for exterior restoration of historic landmark buildings and contributing structures. The program will provide up to a 50% matching grant toward the exterior restoration of any landmark building or contributing structure within the TIF district. Even if the exterior restoration project cost exceeds a total of $200,000, the absolute maximum restoration grant is $100,000 or less. Although requests for funds will generally be processed on a "first come, first serve" basis, the Village retains the right to give priority to projects that will correct structural problems, stabilize a deteriorated landmark, or are considered to be an emergency. The Village retains the sole right to determine what projects should be given priority status. Funds are available for historic landmark buildings throughout the fiscal year (May 1- April 30), and applications for contributing structures will be considered after December 1 st. Geographic Area Affected.

2 Eligible Properties. Historic Landmarks The following historic landmark buildings are eligible for participation in the program: 1. Fenz House at #12 East Schaumburg Road 2. St. Peter s Lutheran Church Complex on East Schaumburg Road, which includes Sarah s Grove School (District 54 School), Old St. Peter Lutheran Church (The Museum), St. Peter Lutheran Church (Chapel), St. Peter Lutheran Church Pre-School and Barn, St. Peter Teacherage, and St. Peter Cemetery

3 3. Panzer House and Barn at #133 East Schaumburg Road 4. Turret House at #17 East Schaumburg Road

4 5. Lengl House at #13 East Quindel Avenue 6. Buttery Building at #105 South Roselle Road Contributing Structures The following contributing structures are eligible for participation in the program: 1. Lou Malnati s at #1 South Roselle Road

5 2. Easy Street Pub at #17 South Roselle Road 3. Hartman House at # 32 East Schaumburg Road 4. Homestead House at #105 East Schaumburg Road

6 5. #11 East Schaumburg Road 6. #34 South Lengl Drive 7. #106 South Lengl Drive

7 8. #110 South Lengl Drive Restoration Guidelines. The Village has established this program in order to provide financial incentives to restore the exterior of historic landmark buildings and contributing structures. Two major works will be used to judge the quality of the proposed restoration project. The guideline documents include; 1. Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation, and 2. Olde Schaumburg Centre Design Manual (as amended). Both of these documents together set the parameters of design and restoration quality which the Village expects. Restoration Details. Historic Landmarks Historic landmarks which are eligible represent a variety of architectural styles and cannot be generalized in terms of one architectural style or period of construction. Original construction of the landmarks span an 83 year period, beginning with the construction of the original St. Peter Lutheran Church (now the museum) in 1847, and finishing up with the Lengl House in By designating these buildings as landmarks, the Village has found there to be distinctive and exceptional features which warrant their preservation. The restoration, maintenance and care of landmark structures must be accomplished using the above listed guideline documents and as such, only the list of materials below shall be used for restoration, repair or maintenance of designated landmark buildings. Restoration, repair and maintenance of a designated landmark building shall be made with like material. Like material means the process of replacing original wood with wood, original copper with copper, original tin with tin, original old brick mortar with chemically similar brick mortar, and original brick with brick. It also means the act of

8 removing more modern materials and replacing those modern materials with the same types of materials used in the structure when originally constructed. Contributing Structures While these structures are important additions to the OSC, many of them have lost architectural detailing or have been significantly altered in a way which has consequently downgraded overall architectural quality. These structures should be preserved in terms of maintaining the character of the OSC. As upgrades are planned to the exteriors of these buildings, those improvements should be made which will bring the design of the building closer to the original look of the building, but those renovations should not be reviewed under the same strict standards as for landmark buildings. Such practices as removal of added-on siding products such as insu-brick, asbestos siding, aluminum or vinyl sidings, or plywood-type siding and replacing with more historically accurate surfaces will enhance both the subject building and add historic legitimacy to the Olde Schaumburg Centre. Acceptable Materials List for Exterior Restoration. Historic Landmarks 1. Like Material. 2. Removal of non-original materials and replacement with like material which replicates the original condition and materials at the time when the building was built. Contributing Structures 1. Painted or stained Wood Siding 2. Painted or stained Treated Wood 3. Brick-full size 4. Natural Stone-full size 5. Slate 6. Copper 7. Metal 8. Like Material which replicates lost or covered-over original features and which were commonly used in Northeastern Illinois during the time of construction of the particular building. Application Process. An applicant for HBRGP funds must accomplish the following; 1. cover letter, 2. submit a restoration plan which meets the above design guideline documents,

9 3. completely file and sign the application form, 4. attach a minimum of three bids. Bids to specify that requirements from the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act will be met, and 5. meet with staff from the Planning Division of the Department of Community Development to discuss the project. After the application process has begun, staff will review the project for adherence with design guidelines. Staff will also present the grant application with recommendation to the Village Board by way of the Planning, Building and Development Committee. If the project essentially involves maintenance and does not modify or alter the exterior façade of the building, a notice to proceed will be issued. If the project is a major restoration which involves changes to the façade, then the project will be referred to the Olde Schaumburg Centre Commission for review and decision. It is of course, extremely important for the restoration project to meet the above design guidelines so the project may be approved quickly, and delays are avoided. An 18-month construction time limit shall be placed on all approved projects, unless a project is of such substantial size as to warrant an extended construction schedule. Reimbursable Grant Program. This is a reimbursable grant program, and as such payment to the grant recipient will only be made after the project is complete, an executed Final Waiver of Lien is submitted, and a certificate of occupancy has been issued. No partial payments will be made and no upfront payments will be made. Information. For further information or assistance please contact; Village of Schaumburg Community Development Department Planning Division 101 Schaumburg Court Schaumburg, Illinois fax