City of Highland Park Historic Preservation Commission met March 16
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
At 6:32 p.m., Chairperson Levy called the meeting to order. This Commission meeting takes place on-site.
Staff was asked to call the roll.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Chairperson Levy; Commissioners Salamasick, Sogin, & Weeder
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Greenbaum, Pierce, & Pines
Councilmember Present: Blumberg
Student Council Absent: Mendelson, Jacobs
Staff declared that a quorum was present.
Staff Present: Coleman
Others Present: Gale Cerabona/Minute Taker
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no minutes to approve.
SCHEDULED BUSINESS
1. 621 N. Lincoln Avenue – Determination of Historic Significance
Planner Coleman explained the proposal:
• C – Contributing rating in the 2006 Bob-O-Link survey
• Built in 1920
• American Foursquare style
• Architect is unknown
• Project location, aerial view, and elevations were shown
• Owner history was provided
• Home history was shared (formerly 433 Lincoln Avenue); no original permit; 1957 garage permit
• Architectural features were described
• Landmark criteria was highlighted
• Impact of Historic Findings was illustrated
Mr. Tomasz Debicki, Interfirst Construction & Development, 7101 N. Cicero Avenue, Suite 200, Lincolnwood, IL, Petitioner, thanked the HPC for calling a special meeting due to a miscommunication. He is under pressure to begin the project. The interior of the home is damaged (flooded, floor is damaged, etc.).
Commissioner Salamasick said it seems like a twin of the house next door which is a better example of Foursquare. She and Commissioner Sogin believe both houses were designed/built by the same architect.
Chairperson Levy believes it’s a charming example of American Foursquare and may meet criteria #4.
Commissioner Sogin said it doesn’t have a centered door like most American Foursquare homes do. Siding was added; may have been an open porch. It didn’t start as a good example of American Foursquare; may have been built by the carpenter who lived there. She explained typical layouts. It doesn’t have a good exterior or interior.
Commissioner Sogin moved that this house does not meet any landmark criteria. Commissioner Salamasick seconded the motion.
On a roll call vote
Voting Yea Chairperson Levy; Commissioners Salamasick, Sogin, & Weeder
Voting Nay: None
Chairperson Levy declared that the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no Discussion Items.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Next Regular HPC Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023.
STAFF REPORT
Planner Coleman said he and Commissioner Sogin did a test run of the bike tour. He noted there will only be one/north scenic route, and he will update everyone via email. The Park District gave clearance to everyone to visit the beach.
Commissioner Sogin said there wouldn’t be enough people to warrant a food truck. The same route could be epeated. She described everything in Moraine Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Salamasick moved to adjourn at 6:47 p.m. Commissioner Weeder seconded the motion.
On a roll call vote
Voting Yea Chairperson Levy; Commissioners Salamasick, Sogin, & Weeder
Voting Nay: None
Chairperson Levy declared that the motion passed unanimously.
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