MINUTES OF THE MEETING COMMISSION ON CHICAGO LANDMARKS MARCH 7, 2013 The Commission on Chicago Landmarks held a regular meeting on March 7, 2013. The meeting was held at the City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 201-A, Chicago, Illinois. The meeting began at 12:45 p.m. PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Rafael Leon, Chair Victor Ignacio Dziekiewicz Jim Houlihan Ernest Wong Andrew Mooney, Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Economic Development ABSENT: Anita Blanchard Tony Hu Mary Ann Smith ALSO PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Eleanor Gorski, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Housing and Economic Development, Historic Preservation Division Arthur Dolinsky, Department of Law, Real Estate Division Members of the Public (The list of those in attendance is on file at the Commission office.) A recording of this meeting is on file at the Department of Housing and Economic Development, Historic Preservation Division offices and is part of the public record of the regular meeting of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. Commissioner Leon called the meeting to order. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the February 7, 2013, Regular Meeting Motioned by Dziekiewicz, seconded by Wong. Approved unanimously. (5-0) 2. Preliminary Landmark Recommendation, Report from the Department of Housing and Economic Development, and Final Landmark Recommendation to City Council OPPENHEIMER-GOLDBLATT BROTHERS DEPARTMENT STORE WARD 20 4700 S. Ashland Ave. Resolution to adopt the Preliminary Recommendation, accept the Department’s Report, and adopt the Final Recommendation to City Council for Landmark Designation for the OPPENHEIMER-GOLDBLATT BROTHERS DEPARTMENT STORE. Motioned by Wong, seconded by Dziekiewicz. Approved unanimously. (5-0) 3. Report from the Department of Housing and Economic Development STEGER BUILDING WARD 42 28 E. Jackson Blvd. Resolution to accept the Department’s Report for the building and take the next step in the designation process to request the consent from the property owners. Motioned by Mooney, seconded by Dziekiewicz. Approved unanimously. (5-0) 4. Final Landmark Recommendation to City Council PORTAGE PARK THEATRE BUILDING WARD 45 4042-60 N. Milwaukee Avenue, 4905-15 W. Cuyler Ave. Resolution to adopt the final landmark recommendation to City Council for the PORTAGE PARK THEATER. Alderman Arena spoke in support of the designation. Motioned by Wong, seconded by Dziekiewicz. Approved unanimously. (5-0) 5. Class L Property Tax Incentive – Final Certification VASSAR SWISS UNDERWEAR COMPANY BUILDING WARD 32 2545 W. Diversey Ave. Resolution to certify that the project has been substantially completed in accordance with the approved ordinance and meets the eligibility requirements for the Class L incentive for the VASSAR SWISS UNDERWEAR COMPANY BUILDING. Motioned by Wong, seconded by Mooney. Approved unanimously. (5-0) 6. Preliminary Decision on Permit Application for the Demolition of a Building Pursuant to §2-120-760 and to §2-120-825 of the Municipal Code MID-NORTH DISTRICT WARD 43 2347 N. Geneva Terrace ANNOUNCED: The owner has requested that the review of this project be postponed for 30 days. This item will be on the agenda for the April 4th Commission meeting. 7. Schedule for a Public Hearing on Permit Application for the Demolition of a Building Pursuant to §2-120-760 and to §2-120-825 of the Municipal Code - Announcement LONGWOOD DRIVE DISTRICT WARD 19 10353 S. Seeley Ave. ANNOUNCED: The request for an informal conference expired on January 21, 2013. A public hearing is scheduled for: Date: April 8, 2013 Location: City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 201-A Time: 10:30 AM Hearing Officer: James Houlihan As always, this is an open hearing and any Commissioner or member of the public may attend. 8. Permit Review Committee Reports Report on Projects Reviewed at the February 7, 2013 Permit Review Committee Meeting Ernest Wong, Chair of the Permit Review Committee, presented the report from the Permit Review Committee meeting of February 7, 2013 (see attached). Report on Permit Decisions by the Commission Staff for the month of February 2013 Dijana Cuvalo presented the staff report for the month of February 2013 (see attached). 9. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Motioned by Houlihan. Approved unanimously. (5-0) Andrew Mooney, Secretary PERMIT REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT TO COMMISSION ON CHICAGO LANDMARKS April 4, 2013 The Permit Review Committee (PRC) met on March 7, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting was held at 121 N. LaSalle, Room 1103. Present: Ernest Wong, Chair Victor Dziekiewicz James Houlihan Staff: Eleanor Gorski, Assistant Commissioner, Historic Preservation Division, Bureau of Planning and Zoning, Department of Housing and Economic Development Dijana Cuvalo Lawrence Shure The following projects were reviewed by the PRC: 1. 2202 N. Cleveland (Mid-North District – 43rd Ward) Proposal: Proposed new rear 2½-story addition to a corner single-family residence Action: Approved unanimously with the following conditions: 1. As proposed, the new siding on the addition shall match the profile and lap exposure of the existing siding, with details to be included in the permit plans; 2. As proposed, the new windows shall match the existing windows in size, glass size, muntin arrangement and muntin profile. Existing and proposed window details shall be submitted with the permit application; and, 3. As proposed, any new masonry shall match the size, color, texture and joint profile of the historic masonry. 2. 2030 N. Orleans (Mid-North District – 43rd Ward) Proposal: Proposed exterior and interior rehabilitation of the 3-unit masonry building including extending the height of the side parapet walls, moving the chimney, masonry repairs, and alterations to existing rooftop addition. Action: Approved unanimously with the following conditions: 1. The new dormer additions are approved as proposed on plans dated February 15, 2013. Exterior cladding of the additions shall be dark painted wood or fiber-cement siding; 2. The height extension of the front portion of the masonry side parapet walls and moving of masonry chimney are approved as proposed on plans dated February 15, 2013; 3. Any brick replacement units shall match the original brick in size, color, texture and finish. New mortar shall match the historic mortar in color, joint profile, and strength/type. Samples shall be reviewed and approved by Historic Preservation staff prior to order and installation; and, 4. Masonry cleaning specifications and material safety data sheets shall be reviewed and approved as part of the permit application. Permit Review Activity March, 2013 Total:176 Report to the Commission on Chicago Date rec'd Correc'd Rev # Address Permit # Landmark/District Ward Summary PRC Date Approval Conditions Approval 3/1/2013 2013-0290 520 S. Michigan 100479690 Historic Michigan Boulevard 2 Mechanical Electrical: Monthly maintenance only. No other work. 3/1/2013 District 3/1/2013 2013-0291 520 N. Michigan 100477290 McGraw-Hill Building 42 Interior Interiors: Provide demising walls at first floor fo tenant, including floor infill 3/1/2013 at second floor per Historic Preservation stamped plans dated 3/1/13. No other work. 3/1/2013 2013-0292 2155 W. Potomac 100479365 Wicker Park District 32 Mechanical Electrical only: New service in coach house and new circuits as needed. 3/1/2013 3/1/2013 2013-0293 2105 W. Concord 100479076 Wicker Park District 0 Mechanical Replacement of hot water heater, no exterior work to occur with this 3/1/2013 approval. 2/28/2013 2013-0294 118 N. Clark 100477456 City Hall - County Building 42 Interior Installation of security cameras as per Landmark stamped plans dated 3/1/2013 03/01/13. New cameras and conduit raceway molding to be painted to match color of stone. NO CHANGE TO PENDANT LIGHTS ALLOWED WITH THIS PERMIT. 3/1/2013 2013-0295 1027 W. Madison 100474469 Holden Block 2 Interior Interior alterations to existing commercial spaces as per Landmark 3/1/2013 stamped plans dated 03/01/13. NO CHANGE TO STOREFRONTS OR FACADES AND SIGNS TO BE PERMITTED SEPARATELY. 2/7/2013 3/1/2013 2013-0296 30 W. Monroe 100474222 Inland Steel Building 42 Interior 2/3/2011 Interiors only: Interior renovations to existing 15th floor office space per 3/1/2013 Historic Preservation stamped plans dated 3/1/13. Soffit details, lighting and partitions per building standard. 3/1/2013 2013-0297 3338 S. Prairie 100479821 Calumet-Giles-Prairie District 3 Interior Interiors only: Work due to water damage- Replace drywall and repair 3/1/2013 water damaged pipes on second floor. No exterior work permitted. 3/5/2013 2013-0298 1060 W. Addison 100479996 Wrigley Field 44 Mechanical Electrical only: Maintenance for the month of march. No other work. 3/5/2013 3/5/2013 2013-0299 159 E. Walton 100479828 Palmolive Building 42 Interior Interiors only: repair/replace plumbing fixtures and create partition wall in 3/5/2013 bathroom. No other work. 3/5/2013 2013-0300 1424 N. Milwaukee 100470267 Milwaukee Avenue District 1 Interior Interiors only: Interior remodel of existing ground floor retail space in 3/5/2013 existing 3-story building and new trash enclosure per Historic Preservation stamped plans dated 3/5/13. No change to existing storefronts. Any signage to be applied for under separate permit. 3/5/2013 2013-0301 1560 N. Milwaukee 100479038 Milwaukee Avenue District 1 Exterior Exteirior: Replace existing rear porch and stairs per Historic Preservation 3/5/2013 stamped plans dated 3/5/13. 3/5/2013 2013-0302 1326 E. Madison Park 100479709 Kenwood District 4 Interior Interiors only: Renovation to a single family residence per Historic 3/5/2013 Preservation stamped plans dated 3/5/13. No change to existing door and windows. 3/5/2013 2013-0303 203 N. Wabash 100480123 Old Dearborn Bank Building 42 Scaffold Scaffolding: Erect 1 SGB cuplock scaffold from 4/3/13 to 4/13/14.