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Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, January 09, 2020 7:00 PM Village Boardroom 24401 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission held on November 14, 2019. 11-14-2019 HPC Minutes.pdf CHAIR'S COMMENTS COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per topic) OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS CASE No: 11834-040519.HPC REQUEST: Landmark designation (Public Hearing) LOCATION: 15134 S. Fox River St. APPLICANT: Paul Jackson 15134 S. Fox River St. Staff Report, Graphics & Nomination.pdf CASE No: 1862-112219.DEMO REQUEST: Demolition (Public Hearing) LOCATION: 15024 S. Des Plaines St. 1 Historic Preservation Commission Page - 2 APPLICANT: Redhead Rentals, LLC / Brian and Michelle Smith 15024 S. Des Plaines St. Staff Report & Graphics.pdf HISTORIC PRESERVATION LOGO Seeking direction regarding updating the current HPC logo and seeking feedback regarding the draft logos. HPC New Logo Draft.pdf DISCUSSION ADJOURN REMINDERS - January 20th - Village Office Closed February 3rd - Village Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. February 13th - Next Historic Preservation Commission Meeting at 7:00 p.m. 2 Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Record of Minutes Date: November 14, 2019 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll call was taken: Commissioners Lucas, Schmidt, Olsen, Derrick, Hendricksen, Hagen, Rapp, and Chairman Bortel were present. Commissioner Barvian was absent. Also, in attendance: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning; Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary Chairman Bortel led the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Derrick made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Lucas. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 8-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Derrick made a motion to approve the Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission held on October 11, 2019 as amended, Seconded by Hendricksen. Vote by roll call: Lucas, yes; Schmidt, yes; Olsen, yes; Hagen, yes; Rapp, yes; Hendricksen, yes; Derrick, yes; Bortel, yes. Motion carried 8-0. CHAIR’S COMMENTS Chairman Bortel provided an update on the February International Building Code Workshop. Commissioner Hendericksen asked if the cost for the workshop including travel, hotel, and food. Chairman Bortel confirmed. Chairman Bortel provided information from his conservation with the Farnsworth Group for the Lockport St. Demolition. Commissioner Derrick asked if it will be a structural assessment. Chairman Bortel confirmed. Commissioner Schmidt asked if the commission can be present during the assessment. Chairman Bortel stated yes. Commissioner Schmidt asked if the Farnsworth Group take into consideration what the applicant is proposing to do with the structure. Chairman Bortel stated all the information that was provided to the Village was sent to the Farnsworth Group. Commissioner Schmidt indicated that he wants to make sure the structure is sound for the use the applicant is proposing, not the current use. Commissioner Derrick described what Farnsworth Group will be doing to complete the structural assessment. Mr. Proulx stated that the analysis will be based on the proposed use, not the current use. Commissioner Schmidt asked if the applicant has agreed to split the cost for the Farnsworth Group assessment. Chairman Bortel stated that has not been confirmed. Commissioner Olsen asked if the commission can direct what the criteria of the assessment will be. Chairman Bortel stated he will confirm what criteria the quoted assessment is. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Hendericksen suggested expediting some of the minor COA request that are straight forward, so the applicant’s do not have to wait weeks for approval. Commissioner Derrick asked if he is asking for them to be reviewed by staff. Commissioner Hendricksen confirmed. Mr. Proulx indicated staff agrees and changes can be made to the code to allow staff review. PUBLIC COMMENT 3 Chairman Bortel asked for public comment and there was no response. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 14, 2019 Page 2 of 3 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1860-110419.COA 24012 W. Commercial St. Debra Olsen Mr. Proulx stated the subject residence was originally constructed circa 1855 and is a locally designated landmark known as the “Pioneer House” (Ordinance No. 2632). The applicant is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) in order to replace the existing roof. The subject request falls into the category of “minor work” and may be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Proulx reviewed the staff report dated November 12, 2019. Mr. Proulx concluded subject to discussion by the Historic Preservation Commission, staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness request. Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to approve the requested Certificate of Appropriateness for a new roof at 24012 W. Commercial Street, subject to the applicant executing a letter of agreement with the Village and Historic Preservation Commission. Second by Commissioner Hagen. Vote by roll call: Lucas, yes; Schmidt, yes; Derrick, yes; Rapp, yes; Hagen, yes; Hendericksen, yes; Bortel, yes. Motion carried 7-0. 1861-110719.COA 14910 S. Bartlett Ave. Richard Krahn, Kurt Krahn Mr. Proulx stated the subject residence was originally constructed in 1855 and is a locally designated landmark (Ordinance No. 3266). The applicant is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) in order to replace the existing roof. The subject request falls into the category of “minor work” and may be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Proulx reviewed the staff report dated November 12, 2019. Mr. Proulx concluded subject to discussion by the Historic Preservation Commission, staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness request. Commissioner Derrick made a motion to approve the requested Certificate of Appropriateness for a new roof at 14910 S. Bartlett Avenue, subject to the applicant executing a letter of agreement with the Village and Historic Preservation Commission with conditions. Second by Commissioner Olsen. Vote by roll call: Lucas, yes; Schmidt, yes; Hendericksen, yes; Hagen, yes; Rapp, yes; Olsen, yes; Derrick, yes; Bortel, yes. Motion carried 8-0. Rehabilitation Grant Program Chairman Bortel stated there has been some changes to the Rehabilitation Grant Program Description based on suggestions from the commission and staff. Chairman Bortel stated that once approved by the commission the Rehabilitation Grant Program will be presented to the Village Board for approval. Commissioner Hendericksen stated that the changes are an improvement to the original program and is hoping the Village Board will approve it. Chairman Bortel stated one of the major changes is that the HPC will be approving the COA for the improvements and the Village Board will only be approving the reimbursement. Commissioner Derrick suggested changing “colors” to a more generic term like “work or project” on page 2 under Application Review Process “…request material samples to gain a better understanding of 4 the proposed colors.” Commissioners Hendericksen and Schmidt agreed it should be changed to “project”. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 14, 2019 Page 3 of 3 Commissioner Derrick made a motion to approve the proposed changes to the Village of Plainfield Rehabilitation Grant Program as outlined in the staff report, the attached redline draft document and the proposed change discussed by commission on Page 2 . Second by Commissioner Hendericksen. Vote by roll call: Lucas, yes; Schmidt, yes; Olsen, yes; Hagen, yes; Rapp, yes; Hendericksen, yes; Derrick, yes; Bortel, yes. Motion carried 8-0. DISCUSSION ADJOURN Commissioner Derrick made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion. Voice vote. All in favor; 0 opposed. Motion carried 8-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracey Erickson Recording Secretary Click on the link to view the video of the November 14, 2019 Historical Preservation Commission Meeting. https://plainfieldil.granicus.com/player/clip/606?view_id=2 5 6 REPORT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Page #2 of 3 CASE NUMBER 1834-040519.HPC 1/9/2020 15134 S. FOX RIVER STREET - MITCHELL-KEEN-JACKSON LANDMARK NOMINATION with his wife and children to the United States in 1848. The Mitchell family would live in the home for seven years before relocating to East Waterloo, Iowa in 1856. The Keen(e) Family (1857-1967): The Keen Family history originally begins in the Northeast, specifically New York. The family of James Clark Keen Sr. moved to Will County, Illinois from Chemung County, New York in July 1842. William Sanford Keen, the oldest child of James Clark Keen Sr., also joined the family after his apprenticeship as a blacksmith. In 1847, William S. Keen purchased the subject home and property with his wife Roxanna. William S. Keen also had a blacksmith workshop in his front yard, likely constructed by Edward Mitchell. The Keen’s would raise three children in this home – Anson, Sarah, and Florence. On April 28, 1905, William S. Keen dies at the age of 83. In his will, the house on Fox River Street is willed to his two daughters, Sarah and Florence. The home and property changes ownership between members of the Keen Family over the years. On February 28, 1967, Roxy May Olive Keen, the granddaughter of