The Chicago Landmarks Commission met June 2 to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.
The nine members of the commission are responsible for recommending which buildings, sites, objects or districts should be designated as Chicago Landmarks by the city council.
The commission heard an update on the extent of repair and replacement work to the marquee at Wrigley Field.
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Here's the meeting agenda, as provided by the commission:
COMMISSION ON CHICAGO LANDMARKS
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
The Commission on Chicago Landmarks will hold its regular
meeting on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 12:45 p.m. in City Hall,
121 North LaSalle Street, Room 201-A, 2nd Floor.
The Permit Review Committee will hold its regular meeting in City
Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, in Room 201-A on Thursday, June
2 at 1:15 p.m.
Attached is a copy of the agendas for the Commission meetings.
David Reifman
Secretary
AGENDA
COMMISSION ON CHICAGO LANDMARKS
Regular Meeting – Thursday, June 2, 2016
City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 201-A
12:45 p.m.
1. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting
Regular Meeting of May 5, 2016
2. Preliminary Landmark Recommendation
PLYMOUTH BUILDING WARD 4
417 South Dearborn Street
3. Report from the Department of Planning and Development
ESSEX INN WARD 4
800 South Michigan Avenue
4. Report from the Department of Planning and Development
JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY SCHOOL WARD 27
739 North Ada Street
5. Permit Review Committee Reports
Report on Projects Reviewed at the May 5, 2016, Permit Review Committee Meeting
Report on Permit Decisions by the Commission Staff for the Month of May 2016
6. Program Committee Report
Recommendations to the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council on Nominations to the
National Register of Historic Places:
THIRD CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST / METROPOLITAN MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
2151 West Washington Boulevard WARD 27
EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
4501 South Vincennes Avenue WARD 3
CONGRESS THEATER
2117-2139 North Milwaukee Avenue WARD 1
ANTHONY OVERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
221 East 49th Street WARD 3
UNITED STATES CUSTOM HOUSE
610 South Canal Street WARD 25
Report on Suggestions Received from the Public for Possible Chicago Landmark
Designations (Deadline for submissions was May 11, 2016)
7. Adjournment
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
PERMIT REVIEW COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, June 2, 2016
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 201-A
1:15 p.m.*
*This time is approximate; the Permit Review Committee of the Commission on Chicago
Landmarks will meet immediately after the conclusion of the Commission’s 12:45 p.m. meeting.
AGENDA:
1. 300 N. State 42nd Ward
Marina City
Proposed building standards for exterior alterations of residential units including balcony
door replacement, window glazing replacement, balcony floor coverings, and balcony
dividers.
2. 600 W. Chicago 27th Ward
Montgomery Ward & Co. Catalog House
Proposed two new face-lit signs (30’-10” in length and 5’ in height) on the east and west
parapets.
3. 417 S. Dearborn 4th Ward
Proposed Landmark: Plymouth Building
Proposed rehabilitation of building for residential use including reconstruction of the exterior
wall for the top floor of the Plymouth Couth façade, replacement windows, and a new 1-story
rooftop addition and rooftop deck.
4. 189 E. Lake Shore Drive 2nd Ward
East Lake Shore Drive District
Proposed “reglazing” of deteriorated terra cotta on floors 2 through 5.
5. 3300 S. Federal 3rd Ward
Main Building of the Illinois Institute of Technology
Proposed rehabilitation of building for residential use including new window openings,
skylights, masonry work and reconstruction of portions of existing boiler house.
6. 6758 S. Bennett 5th Ward
Jackson Park Highlands District
Violation: Proposed replacement of clay tile roof with asphalt shingle roofing.
7. 1060 W. Addison 44th Ward
Wrigley Field
Informational Only: Update on the extent of repair and replacement work to the marquee
Dijana Cuvalo, AIA
Planning, Design & Historic Preservation
Bureau of Zoning and Land Use
Department of Planning and Development
PERMIT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Summary of projects and staff recommendations, June 2, 2016
1. 300 N. State 42nd Ward
Marina City
Proposed building standards for exterior alterations of residential units including balcony
door replacement, window glazing replacement, balcony floor coverings, and balcony
dividers
Applicant: Shannon Grealy, Marina Towers Condominium Association
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee find that the project, with
the following conditions, meets the criteria set forth in the
Commission’s Rules and Regulations, the Commission’s
Guidelines for Alterations to Historic Buildings and New
Construction, and Standards 2 and 5 of the U.S. Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and
therefore, the project will not have an adverse effect on the
significant historical and architectural features of the landmark
property and approve the Building Standards with the following
conditions:
1. The “Common Exterior Remodeling Requirements” is
approved for the Building Standard with the following
clarifications:
• The Series 250 “Narrow Stile Aluminum Doors”
manufactured by CRL US Aluminum, with no
horizontal bar spanning in front of the glazing, is
approved. A different manufacturer/model may be
approved that matches the exterior appearance of the
building standard, to be confirmed with details/cutsheet
as part of the permit application;
• Any replacement glazing shall be clear to match the
existing glazing; and,
• Any new balcony dividers shall match the original
balcony divider in height, shape, and color/finish with
drawings submitted as part of the permit application.
2. 600 W. Chicago 27th Ward
Montgomery Ward & Co. Catalog House
Proposed two new face-lit signs (30’-10” in length and 5’ in height) on the east and west
parapets
Applicant: Groupon, owner
Daniel Kraiss, Box Studios, architect
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee find that the project, with
the following conditions, meets the criteria set forth in the
Commission’s Rules and Regulations, the Commission’s
Guidelines for Alterations to Historic Buildings and New
Construction, and Standards 9 and 10 of the U.S. Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and
therefore, the project will not have an adverse effect on the
significant historical and architectural features of the landmark
property and approve the project with the following conditions:
1. Signage attachments are to be made at mortar joints wherever
possible, and as proposed, there will not be any visible conduit
installed on the exterior of the building.
3. 417 S. Dearborn 4th Ward
Proposed Landmark: Plymouth Building
Proposed rehabilitation of building for residential use including reconstruction of the exterior
wall for the top floor of the Plymouth Couth façade, replacement windows, and a new 1-story
rooftop addition and rooftop deck
Applicant: Gabriel Leahu, LG Development, owner
Paul Moore, NORR, architect
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee find that the project, with
the following conditions, meets the criteria set forth in the
Commission’s Rules and Regulations, the Commission’s
Guidelines for Alterations to Historic Buildings and New
Construction, and Standards 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10 of the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic
Buildings and therefore, the project will not have an adverse effect
on the significant historical and architectural features of the
proposed landmark property and approve the project with the
following conditions:
1. The one-story rooftop addition and glass railings as shown on
drawings dated 5/23/16 are approved as proposed;
2. Enlarged existing and proposed details of the clad-wood
double-hung windows to ensure that the exterior profiles of the
brick molds, frames and sashes will match as much as possible
to the historic profiles shall be submitted with the permit
applications;
3. The deteriorated 11th floor façade of the Plymouth Court side,
built c. 1920s with structural clay tile, may be reconstructed to
match the window configuration and brick cladding of the
original 10th floor. As proposed, the parapet will be increased
in height to reduce the visibility of the railings and should
incorporate some corbelled detailing and coping profile.
Revised drawing details to be submitted with permit plans;
4. An enlarged detail of the new louvers behind the storefront
transoms facing Plymouth Court shall be included in the permit
plans. The louvers shall be painted a dark grey in a matte
finish; and,
5. Samples of the replacement brick, mortar, fiber cement panels,
and cooling tower metal screening shall be submitted for
review and approval by Historic Preservation staff prior to
order and installation.
4. 189 E. Lake Shore Drive 2nd Ward
East Lake Shore Drive District
Proposed “reglazing” of deteriorated terra cotta on floors 2 through 5
Applicant: The Mayfair Condominium Association, owner
Ron Psenka, Gemini Associates, architect
Staff Recommendation: Staff that the Committee find that the project, with the following
conditions, meets the criteria set forth in the Commission’s Rules
and Regulations, the Commission’s Guidelines for Alterations to
Historic Buildings and New Construction, and Standards 5 and 7
of the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
of Historic Buildings and therefore, the project will not have an
adverse effect on the significant historical and architectural
features of the landmark property and district and approve the
project with the following condition:
1. Terra cotta units on floors 2 through 5 may be coated with the
proposed elastomeric coatings, “Aquathane UA-210, Type E,
and the 350-Series” of waterborne breathable coatings
produced by Edison Coatings Inc. in a color and finish to
match the existing terra cotta units. All products are to be
applied per the manufacturer’s specifications. Historic
Preservation staff shall be notified to review and approve insitu
sample mock-up(s) prior to proceeding with the full scope
of work.
5. 3300 S. Federal 3rd Ward
Main Building of the Illinois Institute of Technology
Proposed rehabilitation of building for residential use including new window openings,
skylights, masonry work and reconstruction of portions of existing boiler house
Applicant: MCM Company Inc. - applicant
Ken DeMuth, Pappageorge Haymes Partners - architect
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee find that the project, with
the following conditions, meets the criteria set forth in the
Commission’s Rules and Regulations, the Commission’s
Guidelines for Alterations to Historic Buildings and New
Construction, and Standards 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 of the U.S. Secretary
of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings
and therefore, the project will not have an adverse effect on the
significant historical and architectural features of the landmark
property and approve the project with the following conditions:
1. The proposed reconstruction of portions of the boiler house due
to its deteriorated condition is approved as shown on plans
dated 5/13/2016. As proposed, the sandstone clad east wall
shall be braced in place, protected during the demolition and
reconstruction work and repaired as needed. Existing brick
shall be salvaged and reused as much as possible;
2. Masonry cleaning specifications, masonry repair and
replacement details shall be included with the permit
application. Samples of any replacement units, patching, and
mortar shall match the historic in size, color, profile and texture
and shall be reviewed for approval by Historic Preservation
staff with the permit application;
3. To accommodate light/ventilation requirements for habitable
space, the new attic window openings matching the historic
attic windows in size and design are approved in locations as
proposed. Existing and proposed window details and door
details shall be submitted for review and approval with the
permit application;
4. As proposed, the existing stained-glass shall be cleaned and the
storm shutters shall be replaced. Details of the proposed storm
shutters and information on the cleaning of the stained-glass
shall be reviewed by Historic Preservation staff with the permit
application;
5. The 4’-0” tall roof extensions on the previously lowered roof,
matching the east and west roof slopes, are approved as
proposed. The extensions will receive asphalt shingle
treatment to match the rest of the roof;
6. The new skylights, considering the photographic and physical
evidence of skylights existing on the building in the past, are
approved. Skylights shall be low profile and the frames shall
be of a color consistent with the color of the roofing shingles;
7. The new mechanical units proposed for the boiler house roof
and the Main Building roof shall be as minimal in size as
possible and located to minimize their visibility. Final
dimensioned drawings and information shall be included with
the permit application; and,
8. New shingles shall be architectural grade and shall match the
color of the historic roofing as closely as possible based on any
physical or other evidence available.
6. 6758 S. Bennett 5th Ward
Jackson Park Highlands District
Violation: Proposed replacement of clay tile roof with asphalt shingle roofing
Applicant: Wells Fargo, owner
John Krysinski, contractor/applicant
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Committee find that the project, with
the following conditions, meets the criteria set forth in the
Commission’s Rules and Regulations, the Commission’s
Guidelines for Alterations to Historic Buildings and New
Construction, and Standards 2 and 6 of the U.S. Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and
therefore, the project will not have an adverse effect on the
significant historical and architectural features of the landmark
property and district and approve the project with the following
conditions to be reviewed for approval by the Historic Preservation
Division staff:
1. As proposed, the historic clay roofing tiles of the house may be
replaced with architectural-grade shingles matching the color
and texture of the historic clay tiles as closely as possible;
2. The historic clay roofing tiles of the garage are to be carefully
removed over portions of the roof needing repair, the roof deck
repaired, and the salvaged clay roofing tiles from the garage
and home reinstalled to match existing conditions; and,
3. Any repair or replacement of the exposed rafter tails and soffit
shall be in kind, matching the material, sizes, and details of the
existing.
Staff further recommends that, moving forward, for clay tile roofs
where a significant portion of the tiles are lost, broken, or
irreparably damaged as confirmed through a staff site visit to
review conditions, Historic Preservation staff may review and
approve permit applications for the removal and replacement of the
clay tiles with alternate roof cladding including architectural-grade
asphalt shingles to match existing as closely as possible without
further review and decision of the Permit Review Committee or
the Commission.
7. 1060 W. Addison 44th Ward
Wrigley Field
Informational Only: Update on the extent of repair and replacement work to the marquee
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