Lockport public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Heritage and Architecture Commission
The Heritage and Architecture Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing 13 second-floor windows at 134 E. 9th Street. Six windows were already replaced without a permit, prompting a stop-work order. The applicant proposes double-hung vinyl windows in soft white.
- Case 2022-H005: Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 134 E. 9th Street
- Six windows already replaced without a building permit; stop-work order issued
- Proposed windows are double-hung vinyl with soft white frame
- Property is in Primary Zone A of the Historic District, classified as 'Dominant'
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole held a special meeting to review the current 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and discuss options for the next 10-year CIP funding mechanism. Officials discussed how various intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) impact the future of the CIP.
- Adjourned meeting at 8:59 p.m. (voice vote)
Heritage and Architecture Commission
The Heritage and Architecture Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new projecting sign and wall sign replacement at 113 E. 9th Street, continued from January 2022. The Commission will also review and seek approval of updates to Chapter 150 (Historic Preservation Code) and a new Historic District Design Guidelines Manual. These items are being decided or discussed at this meeting.
- Case 2022-H001: Certificate of Appropriateness for a new projecting sign and wall sign replacement at 113 E. 9th Street (Amazing Fantasy Comics)
- Adoption of the Historic Preservation Code Update (Chapter 150)
- Adoption of the Historic District Design Guidelines Manual
Heritage and Architecture Commission
The Heritage and Architecture Commission is reviewing a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to perform maintenance and repairs on a building storefront. The proposed work includes patching damaged stucco and painting cornices at 829 S. State Street.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for maintenance and repairs to the storefront at 829 S. State Street
Heritage and Architecture Commission
The Heritage and Architecture Commission is reviewing a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to rehabilitate the building located at 1000 S. State Street. The project involves restoring the exterior to its 1882 appearance, including masonry work, window replacement, and a new rooftop deck.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for restoration of 1000 S. State Street (The Opera House)
- Proposed masonry restoration and replacement at 1000 S. State Street
- Proposed window replacement and storefront improvements at 1000 S. State Street
- Proposed new rooftop deck and brick stairwell tower at 1000 S. State Street
Conventional Site Plan Review Committee
The Conventional Site Plan Review Committee is reviewing engineering materials for proposed single-story building additions at two School District 92 locations. The review covers site work including parking, sewers, lighting, and landscaping.
- Walsh Elementary School addition at 514 MacGregor Road
- Ludwig Elementary School addition at 710 North State Street
- Review of site development, stormwater management, and lighting plans
- Review of site landscaping plans for Walsh Elementary School
Heritage and Architecture Commission
The Heritage and Architecture Commission will review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding window and door replacements. The applicant, MD Properties, LLC, is seeking approval for a storefront renovation and intends to apply for facade grant funds.
- Storefront renovation at 109 E. 9th Street including three dark bronze aluminum windows and one glass door
- $6,200 estimate for window and door replacement provided by Triple GGG
Joint IGA Meeting with Bonnie Brae/Forest Manor, Lockport Heights, City of Lockport
The City of Lockport, Bonnie Brae/Forest Manor Sanitary District, and Lockport Heights Sanitary District are meeting to coordinate infrastructure needs. Discussions include well-house building specifications and cost-sharing for water damage. The body will also review sewer and hydrant maintenance.
- Lockport Heights well-house building siding and metering
- SCADA system and electrical panel upgrades
- Cost-sharing for water damage at well-house building
- Heritage Crossing tap-on fees status
- McDonald Drive sewer and valve/hydrant maintenance
Heritage and Architecture Commission
The Heritage and Architecture Commission will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new projecting sign at 113 E. 9th Street. Staff reports that the proposed sign's sidewalk clearance does not meet current city code.
- Case 2022-H001: Proposed 36” x 24” projecting sign for Amazing Fantasy Comics at 113 E. 9th Street