Commission on Chicago Landmarks met March 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
PHYSICALLY PRESENT:
Jim Houlihan, Vice Chairman
Juan Moreno
Carmen Rossi
Mary Ann Smith
Ernest Wong
ABSENT:
Rafael Leon, Chairman
Gabriel Dziekiewicz
Eleanor Gorski (Designee of Commissioner David Reifman, Secretary)
Bureau Chief, Bureau of Planning, Historic Preservation and Sustainability,
Department of Planning and Development
Richard Tolliver
ALSO PHYSICALLY PRESENT:
Dijana Cuvalo, Architect IV, Department of Planning and Development
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 Historic Preservation Division offices of the Department of Planning and Development and is part of the public record of the regular meeting of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Vice Chairman Houlihan called the meeting to order.
1. Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meeting
Regular Meeting of February 7, 2019
Motioned by Wong, seconded by Smith. Approved unanimously (5-0).
Vice Chairman Houlihan announced that Item 11 of the agenda would be considered next by the Commission.
11. Report from Informal Conference and Recommended Reconsideration of Preliminary Decision
MILWAUKEE AVENUE DISTRICT 1418 North Milwaukee Avenue - WARD 1
Proposed installation of 24’x18’, vinyl advertising sign on south elevation
WICKER PARK DISTRICT 1537 North Damen Avenue - WARD 1
Proposed installation of 34’x17’, vinyl advertising sign on south elevation
Vice Chairman Houlihan reported on the informal conference, held on February 13, 2019, and recommended the Commission reconsider the preliminary decision of the Permit Review Committee. Nick Ftikas, attorney for the applicants, summarized the procedural history of the applications and additional information submitted. Motion to reconsider the preliminary decision by the Permit Review Committee and approve the applications for proposed installation of a 24’ x 18’, vinyl advertising sign on the south elevation of 1418 North Milwaukee Avenue and the proposed installation of a 34’ x 17’, vinyl advertising sign on the south elevation of 1537 North Damen Avenue.
Motioned by Houlihan, seconded by Rossi. Approved 4-1.
2. Preliminary Landmark Recommendation
CLAREMONT COTTAGE DISTRICT 1000-block of South Claremont Avenue between West Taylor and West Grenshaw - WARD 28
Streets, and 2342 West Grenshaw Street
Matt Crawford presented the report. Motion to adopt the preliminary landmark recommendation to City Council for the Claremont Cottage District.
Motioned by Smith, seconded by Rossi. Approved unanimously (5-0).
3. Preliminary Landmark Recommendation
Juan Moreno left the meeting
Lisa Misher, Department of Law, Real Estate and Land Use Division, joined the meeting.
Eleanor Gorski joined the meeting.
JOHN NUVEEN HOUSE 3916 North Tripp Avenue - WARD 45
Matt Crawford presented the report. Motion to adopt the preliminary landmark recommendation to City Council for the John Nuveen House.
Motioned by Wong, seconded by Smith. Approved unanimously (5-0).
4. Context Statement
COMMUNITY STREETSCAPE MARKERS
CONTEXT STATEMENT - VARIOUS WARDS
Matt Crawford presented the report. Vote to approve resolution to adopt the Community Streetscape Markers Context Statement.
Motioned by Smith, seconded by Wong. Approved unanimously (5-0).
5. Preliminary Landmark Recommendation
RAINBOW PYLONS AND THE LEGACY WALK Halsted Street between Melrose Street and Bradley Place - WARDS 44/46
Matt Crawford presented the report. Motion to adopt the preliminary landmark recommendation to City Council for the Rainbow Pylons and The Legacy Walk.
Motioned by Houlihan, seconded by Wong. Approved unanimously (5-0).
6. Preliminary Landmark Recommendation
NEAR NORTH SIDE MULTIPLE PROPERTY DISTRICT 642 North Dearborn Street - WARD 42
14 West Erie Street
17 East Erie Street
110 West Grand Avenue
1 East Huron Street
9 East Huron Street
10 East Huron Street
16 West Ontario Street
18 West Ontario Street
212 East Ontario Street
222 East Ontario Street
716 North Rush Street
671 North State Street
42 East Superior Street
44-46 East Superior Street
Matt Crawford presented the report. Motion to adopt the preliminary landmark recommendation to City Council for the Near North Side Multiple Property District.
Motioned by Rossi, seconded by Smith. Approved 4-0 with one Commission member voting “Present.”
7. Preliminary Decision on Permit Application for Demolition Pursuant to §2-120-740 through §2-120-825 of the Municipal Code
NEAR NORTH SIDE MULTIPLE PROPERTY DISTRICT 42 East Superior Street - WARD 42
Kandalyn Hahn presented the staff’s recommendation that the Commission: (A) Preliminarily find that, pursuant to Article III, Section G.1. of the Rules and Regulations of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks (the "Rules and Regulations"), the significant historical or architectural features of the proposed Near North Side Multiple Property District are all exterior elevations, including rooflines, of all buildings; (B) Preliminarily find that the subject building, a raised, three-story, single-family home for which a permit was issued June 12, 1883, contributes to the character of the proposed Near North Side Multiple Property District which consists of architecturally significant single-family houses, attached houses, and small-scale flats buildings built in the 1870s through 1890s which tell the history of the development of a high-quality residential neighborhood in one of Chicago’s oldest neighborhoods, the Near North Side; (C) Preliminarily find that the demolition of a contributing building or structure within a landmark district is a per se adverse effect on the significant historical and architectural features of the district, pursuant to Article III, Section G.3.b., of the Rules and Regulations; (D) Pursuant to Section 2-120-780 of the Landmarks Ordinance, preliminarily find that demolition of the subject property will adversely affect and destroy significant historical and architectural features of the property and the proposed district; and (E) Issue a preliminary decision disapproving the demolition application.
Kandalyn Hahn informed the Commission that a preliminary decision disapproving the demolition application would trigger an expedited consideration of the designation of the proposed landmark district and the permit. Pursuant to Section 2-120-820, the Commission must schedule and conduct a public hearing on both the proposed district designation and the application for a demolition permit and must notify the City Council of its recommendation within 90 days.
Motion to approve the staff recommendation.
Motioned by Wong, seconded by Smith. Approved unanimously (5-0).
NEAR NORTH SIDE MULTIPLE PROPERTY DISTRICT 44-46 East Superior Street - WARD 42
Commissioner Houlihan asked for a motion to approve the staff recommendation that the Commission: (A) Preliminarily find that, pursuant to Article III, Section G.1. of the Rules and Regulations of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks (the "Rules and Regulations"), the significant historical or architectural features of the proposed Near North Side Multiple Property District are all exterior elevations, including rooflines, of all buildings; (B) Preliminarily find that the subject building, a raised, two-story, attached, double house built in 1872 which is visible on the 1886 Robinson’s Atlas of the City of Chicago, contributes to the character of the proposed Near North Side Multiple Property District which consists of architecturally significant single-family houses, attached houses, and small-scale flats buildings built in the 1870s through 1890s which tell the history of the development of a high-quality residential neighborhood in one of Chicago’s oldest neighborhoods, the Near North Side; (C) Preliminarily find that the demolition of a contributing building or structure within a landmark district is a per se adverse effect on the significant historical and architectural features of the district, pursuant to Article III, Section G.3.b., of the Rules and Regulations; (D) Pursuant to Section 2-120-780 of the Landmarks Ordinance, preliminarily find that demolition of the subject property will adversely affect and destroy significant historical and architectural features of the property and the proposed district; and (E) Issue a preliminary decision disapproving the demolition application.
Commissioner Houlihan summarized the process a preliminary decision disapproving the demolition application would trigger, said process being an expedited consideration of the designation of the proposed landmark district and the permit. Pursuant to Section 2-120-820, the Commission must schedule and conduct a public hearing on both the proposed district designation and the application for a demolition permit and must notify the City Council of its recommendation within 90 days.
Commissioner Houlihan briefly recessed and then called back into session the Commission meeting.
8. Recommendation to City Council for Approval of Class L Property Tax Incentive
FULTON-RANDOLPH MARKET DISTRICT 216-220 North Peoria Street - WARD 27
Dijana Cuvalo presented the report. Motion to approve the recommendation to City Council for the Class L Property Tax Incentive for 216-220 North Peoria Street.
Motioned by Rossi, seconded by Smith. Approved unanimously (5-0).
9. Class L Property Tax Incentive – Final Certification.
FULTON-RANDOLPH MARKET DISTRICT 1113-1115 West Fulton Market - WARD 27
Dijana Cuvalo presented the report. Motion 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 1113-1115 West Fulton Market.
Motioned by Rossi, seconded by Smith. Approved unanimously (5-0).
Commissioner Houlihan welcomed Daniel Klaiber as a new staff member to the Historic Preservation Division.
10. Preliminary Decision on Permit Application for Demolition Pursuant to §2-120-740 through §2-120-825 of the Municipal Code
PILSEN DISTRICT 1730 West 18th Street - WARD 25
PILSEN DISTRICT 1732 West 18th Street - WARD 25
PILSEN DISTRICT 1734 West 18th Street - WARD 25
Emily Barton presented the staff’s recommendation for 1730 West 18th Street that the Commission: A. Find that, pursuant to Article III, Section G.1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Commission (the “Rules and Regulations”), the significant historical or architectural features of the proposed district are preliminarily identified as all exterior elevations, including rooflines, of the buildings visible from the public rights-of-way; and B. Preliminarily find that the subject building, a two-story, masonry, mixed-use building constructed around 1920. No permit information was found to document the date of construction, however Sanborn maps show that a portion of the building existed in 1914 and that a front addition was added after 1914. The material and design of the front facade are consistent with 1920s construction methods and styling. Therefore the building contributes to the character of the proposed Pilsen District which includes excellent examples of historic commercial and mixed-use buildings along the 18th St. corridor; and, C. Preliminarily find that the demolition of a contributing building or structure within a landmark district is a per se adverse effect on the significant historical and architectural features, pursuant to Article III, Section G.3.b., of the Rules and Regulations; and D. Pursuant to Section 2-120-780 of the Landmarks Ordinance, preliminarily find that the demolition of the subject property will adversely affect and destroy significant historical and architectural features of the property and the proposed district; and, E. Issue a preliminary decision disapproving the demolition application.
Dijana Cuvalo summarized the process that a preliminary decision disapproving the demolition application would trigger, namely an expedited consideration of the designation of the proposed landmark district and the permit. Pursuant to Section 2-120-820, the Commission must schedule and conduct a public hearing on both the proposed district designation and the application for a demolition permit and must notify the City Council of its recommendation within 90 days.
Commissioner Houlihan asked for a motion to approve the staff recommendation for 1730- 1734 West 18th Street, said staff recommendation for 1732 West 18th Street being that the Commission: A. Find that, pursuant to Article III, Section G.1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Commission (the “Rules and Regulations”), the significant historical or architectural features of the proposed district are preliminarily identified as all exterior elevations, including rooflines, of the buildings visible from the public rights-of-way; and B. Preliminarily find that the subject building, a two-story, masonry, mixed-use building constructed in 1913 contributes to the character of the proposed Pilsen District which includes excellent examples of historic commercial and mixed-use buildings along the 18th St. corridor; and C. Preliminarily find that the demolition of a contributing building or structure within a landmark district is a per se adverse effect on the significant historical and architectural features, pursuant to Article III, Section G.3.b., of the Rules and Regulations; and D. Pursuant to Section 2-120-780 of the Landmarks Ordinance, preliminarily find that the demolition of the subject property will adversely affect and destroy significant historical and architectural features of the property and the proposed district; and, E. Issue a preliminary decision disapproving the demolition application; and,
said staff recommendation for 1734 West 18th Street being that the Commission: A. Find that, pursuant to Article III, Section G.1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Commission (the “Rules and Regulations”), the significant historical or architectural features of the proposed district are preliminarily identified as all exterior elevations, including rooflines, of the buildings visible from the public rights-of-way; and B. Preliminarily find that the subject building, a two-story, masonry, mixed-use building constructed prior to 1920 with a front addition constructed in 1920, contributes to the character of the proposed Pilsen District which includes excellent examples of historic commercial and mixed-use buildings along the 18th St. corridor; and C. Preliminarily find that the demolition of a contributing building or structure within a landmark district is a per se adverse effect on the significant historical and architectural features, pursuant to Article III, Section G.3.b., of the Rules and Regulations; and D. Pursuant to Section 2-120-780 of the Landmarks Ordinance, preliminarily find that the demolition of the subject property will adversely affect and destroy significant historical and architectural features of the property and the proposed district; and, E. Issue a preliminary decision disapproving the demolition application.
Motioned by Smith, seconded by Wong. Approved 3-1 with one Commission member voting “Present.”
PILSEN DISTRICT 1822 South Throop Street - WARD 25
Emily Barton presented the staff’s recommendation for 1822 South Throop Street that the Commission: A. Find that, pursuant to Article III, Section G.1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Commission (the “Rules and Regulations”), the significant historical or architectural features of the proposed district are preliminarily identified as all exterior elevations, including rooflines, of the buildings visible from the public rights-of-way; and B. Preliminarily find that the subject building, a two-story, masonry, worker’s cottage constructed c. 1880s contributes to the character of the proposed Pilsen District which includes excellent examples of masonry cottages synonymous with the growing workingclass neighborhood; and C. Preliminarily find that the demolition of a contributing building or structure within a landmark district is a per se adverse effect on the significant historical and architectural features, pursuant to Article III, Section G.3.b., of the Rules and Regulations; and D. Pursuant to Section 2-120-780 of the Landmarks Ordinance, preliminarily find that the demolition of the subject property will adversely affect and destroy significant historical and architectural features of the property and the proposed district; and E. Issue a preliminary decision disapproving the demolition application.
Dijana Cuvalo summarized the process that a preliminary decision disapproving the demolition application would trigger, namely an expedited consideration of the designation of the proposed landmark district and the permit. Pursuant to Section 2-120-820, the Commission must schedule and conduct a public hearing on both the proposed district designation and the application for a demolition permit and must notify the City Council of its recommendation within 90 days of the date the application for permit is received by the Commission.
Motion to approve the staff recommendation.
Motioned by Smith, seconded by Wong. Approved 4-0 with one Commission member voting “present.”
12. Permit Review Committee Reports
Report on Projects Reviewed at the February 7, 2019, Permit Review Committee Meeting
Commissioner Wong presented the report from the Permit Review Committee meeting of February 7, 2019 (see attached).
Report on Permit Decisions by the Commission Staff for the Month of February 2019
Larry Shure presented the staff report for the month of February 2019 (see attached).
13. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Motioned by Rossi, seconded by Wong. Approved unanimously (5-0).
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Historic_Preservation/Minutes/CCL_Mar2019_Minutes.pdf
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