Village of Plainfield Meeting of the Landmarks
Village of Plainfield Meeting of the Landmarks & District Designation Subcommittee Record of Minutes Date: February 1, 2018
Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Commissioner Hagen called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Roll call was taken: Commissioners Hagen, Hendricksen, Olsen, Rapp and Chairman Bortel were present. Commissioners Derrick was absent. Also in Attendance: Kendra Kuehlem, Associate Planner; and Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Olsen made a motion to approve the April 6, 2017; October 5, 2017; November 2, 2017 and January 4, 2018 minutes. Seconded by Chairman Bortel. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS 24210 W. Lockport St. - DNA Athletics Chairman Bortel provided an update on the construction. 14918 S. Eastern Avenue - Landmark Commissioner Olsen stated they are substantially changing the house and described the changes they are making. 14903 S. Eastern Avenue - Box Factory - Landmark Chairman Bortel stated that the Box Factory could still be landmarked and that there are only two homes on Eastern Avenue that could be landmarked. 24216 W. Lockport St. - Trolley Barn Chairman Bortel stated the Historical kiosk is near the Trolley Barn and suggested they put brochures/pictures in it. Chairman Bortel provided the progress of the Trolley Barn. Rehabilitation Grant Program Chairman Bortel provided an update of the Grant Program funding and stated staff would like to have a meeting with Village Administrator and members of the HPC to discuss program. Commissioner Olsen suggested researching what other communities have and bring it to the meeting. Kendall County HPC Presentation Chairman Bortel advised the committee on what will be presented at the meeting on Wednesday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. at Kendall County Courthouse. Preservation Watch List Mr. Proulx stated he will have the list ready for HPC meeting, so they can review and decide what can be removed and added. Commissioner Hendricksen asked when the last time it was updated. Commissioner Olsen stated it has been awhile and there are some properties that could come off. Commissioner Hagen asked the purpose of the watch list. Commissioner Hendricksen explained the purpose of the watch list. Mr. Proulx stated he will have it updated in 2 weeks. 24120-24122 W. Lockport St. Mr. Proulx stated he was contacted by potential new owner about what can be done with the property and explained to the caller what can be done with the property. Commissioner Hendricksen stated the
LDDC Minutes February 1, 2018 Page 2 of 2 building is occupied and has value. Commissioner Olsen asked if there is a public access. Mr. Proulx stated it is on the east side of NAPA. Mr. Proulx asked the commission for their opinion. LDDC suggests that they keep the building appearance close to the original, making sure the space is usable, for example demolishing the wing portion on the structure to allow for a newer building addition. Commissioner Hendericksen stated the wing has had some modifications over the years. Commissioner Olsen stated she would not be opposed to that suggestion. NEW BUSINESS Changing the time of the LDDC Meetings Commissioner Hendericksen suggested combining LDDC and Public Outreach subcommittees. Commissioner Olsen stated she thinks it is a good idea. Commissioner Hendericksen stated it was verbally agreed upon that Public Outreach Subcommittee and LDDC will have a combined meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Route 59 Business Transition District (BTD) Property Owners Chairman Bortel suggested inviting the property owners in the Business Transition District (BTD) to a meeting to discuss what the Business Transition District is. Chairman Bortel suggested inviting commercial realtors, too. Chairman Bortel stated the date of meeting is to be determined. Assisting Downtown Properties Commissioner Olsen stated that it is hard for the Chamber to focus on downtown, since they now cover all of Plainfield. Commissioner Olsen stated that the Planning Department did a restaurant week and that it went well. Mr. Proulx stated that Jake Melrose, Community Development, has been co-hosting with the Chamber the Progressive Dinners. DISCUSSION 15002 S. Des Plaines Street Chairman Bortel stated that the new owners want to landmark the property and provided the committee information on this property (see attached survey). Landmarks Mr. Proulx stated that there were no Landmarks last year and asked that they try and finalize one that is in progress. Chairman Bortel stated there are 8 landmarks to be completed. Preservation Month Commissioner Olsen asked if they are doing anything for the Village Board for Preservation Month besides giving out their awards. Chairman Bortel stated hopefully they will have Halfway House and 15002 S. Des Plaines Street nominations for Landmark and maybe the kiosk by the Trolley Barn will be set up. Baci Building Commissioner Hagen asked if Baci has sold. Mr. Proulx stated that he has been told a number of times that it has been sold and that the person who bought it sells furniture. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary
HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY
Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission
ADDRESS 15002 S. DesPlaines St. 808 N. DesPlaines St. PIN/Property Index Number #06-03–09-403-012-0000 Historic Property Name(s) Common Name(s) Architectural Style Craftsman influence Vernacular Building Type Four Square Construction Date c. 1923 Architect/Builder Historic Use(s) Single Family Residential Present Use(s) Single Family Residential History (associated events, people, dates) Assessor’s Subdivision. House appears on the 1931 Sanborn map; earlier Sanborn maps (1892, 1898, and 1912) show a narrow rectangular 1-1/2 story house with a 1 story wing and rear porch. House was then 217, sharing the triangular shaped lot with the adjacent house to the north, 197. The full-facade porch is shown on this house and a small single car garage is to the SW/rear of the house, in approximately the same location as the current garage. The two houses were readdressed as 808 and 810 respectively on the 1944 Sanborn, with no other changes. Description Rock-faced concrete block; narrow clapboard 1st story walls, with stucco 2 nd story; belt course as continuous still for second story windows; steeply-pitched asphalt shingle hip roof, wide eaves. 2 stories, squarish shape, 3 facade bays. Wide 1/1 double-hung sash left and original large light door under left 2/3 porch. Porch with painted rock-faced concrete block pedestals, Doric columns atop, clapboard solid rail, and plain cornice. Semi-hexagonal bay to right of porch on 1st story. 2nd story with wide 1/1 double-hung sash in end bays and narrower paired 1/1 in center. Hip roof dormer front with three 4-light windows. South side entrance (on driveway side, as is typical with the Four Square house type); no hood, staircase accessed north/south. 3 bay north elevation with triple window set on 1st story at west end. Integrity/Major Physical changes from original construction Windows appears to have been replaced. Subsidiary Building(s)/Site 2 car hip roof garage to SW/rear of house at end of asphalt driveway. Single overhead door, hip roof, c. 1965. Registration & Evaluation National Register of Historic Places: Currently Listed: ___yes X no If not currently listed, recommend: Individually ___yes X no; historic district X yes no Contributing X or non-contributing X (garage) Significance statement: A good example of a Craftsman influence Four Square with a good degree of integrity. VP; AA. Village of Plainfield designation: Currently Listed: ___yes X no If not currently listed, recommend: Historic Landmark ___ yes X no; Historic District X Contributing X or non-contributing X (garage)
yes
no
Form prepared by: ArchiSearch Historic Preservation Consultants (Alice Novak) Date of Field Survey: 12.03.05 - 440
HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY ADDRESS 15002 S. DesPlaines St. 808 N. DesPlaines St. PIN/Property Index Number #06-03–09-403-012-0000
Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission
Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Commissioner Hagen called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Roll call was taken: Commissioners Hagen, Hendricksen, Olsen, Rapp and Chairman Bortel were present. Commissioners Derrick was absent. Also in Attendance: Kendra Kuehlem, Associate Planner; and Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Olsen made a motion to approve the April 6, 2017; October 5, 2017; November 2, 2017 and January 4, 2018 minutes. Seconded by Chairman Bortel. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS 24210 W. Lockport St. - DNA Athletics Chairman Bortel provided an update on the construction. 14918 S. Eastern Avenue - Landmark Commissioner Olsen stated they are substantially changing the house and described the changes they are making. 14903 S. Eastern Avenue - Box Factory - Landmark Chairman Bortel stated that the Box Factory could still be landmarked and that there are only two homes on Eastern Avenue that could be landmarked. 24216 W. Lockport St. - Trolley Barn Chairman Bortel stated the Historical kiosk is near the Trolley Barn and suggested they put brochures/pictures in it. Chairman Bortel provided the progress of the Trolley Barn. Rehabilitation Grant Program Chairman Bortel provided an update of the Grant Program funding and stated staff would like to have a meeting with Village Administrator and members of the HPC to discuss program. Commissioner Olsen suggested researching what other communities have and bring it to the meeting. Kendall County HPC Presentation Chairman Bortel advised the committee on what will be presented at the meeting on Wednesday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. at Kendall County Courthouse. Preservation Watch List Mr. Proulx stated he will have the list ready for HPC meeting, so they can review and decide what can be removed and added. Commissioner Hendricksen asked when the last time it was updated. Commissioner Olsen stated it has been awhile and there are some properties that could come off. Commissioner Hagen asked the purpose of the watch list. Commissioner Hendricksen explained the purpose of the watch list. Mr. Proulx stated he will have it updated in 2 weeks. 24120-24122 W. Lockport St. Mr. Proulx stated he was contacted by potential new owner about what can be done with the property and explained to the caller what can be done with the property. Commissioner Hendricksen stated the
LDDC Minutes February 1, 2018 Page 2 of 2 building is occupied and has value. Commissioner Olsen asked if there is a public access. Mr. Proulx stated it is on the east side of NAPA. Mr. Proulx asked the commission for their opinion. LDDC suggests that they keep the building appearance close to the original, making sure the space is usable, for example demolishing the wing portion on the structure to allow for a newer building addition. Commissioner Hendericksen stated the wing has had some modifications over the years. Commissioner Olsen stated she would not be opposed to that suggestion. NEW BUSINESS Changing the time of the LDDC Meetings Commissioner Hendericksen suggested combining LDDC and Public Outreach subcommittees. Commissioner Olsen stated she thinks it is a good idea. Commissioner Hendericksen stated it was verbally agreed upon that Public Outreach Subcommittee and LDDC will have a combined meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Route 59 Business Transition District (BTD) Property Owners Chairman Bortel suggested inviting the property owners in the Business Transition District (BTD) to a meeting to discuss what the Business Transition District is. Chairman Bortel suggested inviting commercial realtors, too. Chairman Bortel stated the date of meeting is to be determined. Assisting Downtown Properties Commissioner Olsen stated that it is hard for the Chamber to focus on downtown, since they now cover all of Plainfield. Commissioner Olsen stated that the Planning Department did a restaurant week and that it went well. Mr. Proulx stated that Jake Melrose, Community Development, has been co-hosting with the Chamber the Progressive Dinners. DISCUSSION 15002 S. Des Plaines Street Chairman Bortel stated that the new owners want to landmark the property and provided the committee information on this property (see attached survey). Landmarks Mr. Proulx stated that there were no Landmarks last year and asked that they try and finalize one that is in progress. Chairman Bortel stated there are 8 landmarks to be completed. Preservation Month Commissioner Olsen asked if they are doing anything for the Village Board for Preservation Month besides giving out their awards. Chairman Bortel stated hopefully they will have Halfway House and 15002 S. Des Plaines Street nominations for Landmark and maybe the kiosk by the Trolley Barn will be set up. Baci Building Commissioner Hagen asked if Baci has sold. Mr. Proulx stated that he has been told a number of times that it has been sold and that the person who bought it sells furniture. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary
HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY
Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission
ADDRESS 15002 S. DesPlaines St. 808 N. DesPlaines St. PIN/Property Index Number #06-03–09-403-012-0000 Historic Property Name(s) Common Name(s) Architectural Style Craftsman influence Vernacular Building Type Four Square Construction Date c. 1923 Architect/Builder Historic Use(s) Single Family Residential Present Use(s) Single Family Residential History (associated events, people, dates) Assessor’s Subdivision. House appears on the 1931 Sanborn map; earlier Sanborn maps (1892, 1898, and 1912) show a narrow rectangular 1-1/2 story house with a 1 story wing and rear porch. House was then 217, sharing the triangular shaped lot with the adjacent house to the north, 197. The full-facade porch is shown on this house and a small single car garage is to the SW/rear of the house, in approximately the same location as the current garage. The two houses were readdressed as 808 and 810 respectively on the 1944 Sanborn, with no other changes. Description Rock-faced concrete block; narrow clapboard 1st story walls, with stucco 2 nd story; belt course as continuous still for second story windows; steeply-pitched asphalt shingle hip roof, wide eaves. 2 stories, squarish shape, 3 facade bays. Wide 1/1 double-hung sash left and original large light door under left 2/3 porch. Porch with painted rock-faced concrete block pedestals, Doric columns atop, clapboard solid rail, and plain cornice. Semi-hexagonal bay to right of porch on 1st story. 2nd story with wide 1/1 double-hung sash in end bays and narrower paired 1/1 in center. Hip roof dormer front with three 4-light windows. South side entrance (on driveway side, as is typical with the Four Square house type); no hood, staircase accessed north/south. 3 bay north elevation with triple window set on 1st story at west end. Integrity/Major Physical changes from original construction Windows appears to have been replaced. Subsidiary Building(s)/Site 2 car hip roof garage to SW/rear of house at end of asphalt driveway. Single overhead door, hip roof, c. 1965. Registration & Evaluation National Register of Historic Places: Currently Listed: ___yes X no If not currently listed, recommend: Individually ___yes X no; historic district X yes no Contributing X or non-contributing X (garage) Significance statement: A good example of a Craftsman influence Four Square with a good degree of integrity. VP; AA. Village of Plainfield designation: Currently Listed: ___yes X no If not currently listed, recommend: Historic Landmark ___ yes X no; Historic District X Contributing X or non-contributing X (garage)
yes
no
Form prepared by: ArchiSearch Historic Preservation Consultants (Alice Novak) Date of Field Survey: 12.03.05 - 440
HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY ADDRESS 15002 S. DesPlaines St. 808 N. DesPlaines St. PIN/Property Index Number #06-03–09-403-012-0000
Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission
