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Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, February 23, 2017 7:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING Village Boardroom 24401 W.

1 Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, February 23, :00 PM SPECIAL MEETING Village Boardroom W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission dated January 12, HPC Minutes.pdf CHAIR'S COMMENTS COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per topic) OLD BUSINESS Case No.: COA DNA Athletics Request: Certificate of Appropriateness Location: W Lockport Street Applicant: David A. Mitchell W Lockport Staff Report.pdf W Lockport aerial map.pdf 2017 DNA New Elevations NEW BUSINESS Case No.: COA/FA Plainfield Castle LLC 1

2 Historic Preservation Commission Page - 2 DISCUSSION ADJOURN Request: Certificate of Appropriateness Location: W. Lockport Street Applicant: Michael Kelly, Plainfield Castle LLC W Lockport Staff Report.pdf Survey of W Lockport.pdf Project Description.pdf Rehabilitation Plans.pdf Case No.: COA/FA W. Lockport Street Request: Certificate of Appropriateness Location: W. Lockport Street Applicant: Barvian Properties, LLC W Lockport Plan Commission Staff Report.pdf Survey of W Lockport Street.pdf Elevations and Photos.pdf Case No.: HPC/Landmark Request: Landmark (Public Hearing) Location: W. Lockport Street Applicant: Plainfield Historical Society W Lockport Staff Report.pdf Survey of W Lockport.pdf REMINDERS - March 6, Next Village Board Meeting March 9, Next Historic Preservation Commission Meeting W. Lockport Street 2

3 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No Submitted by: Merrilee Trotz Submitting Department: Planning Department Meeting Date: February 23, 2017 SUBJECT Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission dated January 12, 2017 Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS HPC Minutes.pdf 3

4 Village of Plainfield Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Record of Minutes Date: January 12, 2017 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll call was taken; Commissioners Schmidt, Lucas and Barvian, Hendricksen, Hagen, and Chairman Bortel were present. Commissioners Olsen, Derrick and Rapp were absent. Also in attendance: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning and Merrilee Trotz, recording secretary. Chairman Bortel led the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Lucas made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Schmidt. Olsen. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Hagen. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 6-0. CHAIR S COMMENTS: Chairman Bortel mentioned letters were mailed to the owners of the property along Lockport Street with in the Downtown Historic District inviting them to attend the March 9 th meeting to get more information about the 20% rehabilitation tax credit and how Mr. Rubano reviews the interior and exterior of a building and comes to his conclusions; also ed an invitation to the meeting in March to Will County HPC, Joliet HPC, and Oswego HPC. The commissioners are welcome to attend the LDDC meeting at Village Hall February 2 nd at 5:00 to work on the design manual. The application for the grant may be mailed tomorrow. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS: Commissioner Hendricksen mentioned the Public Outreach committee has worked with LDDC regarding meeting with the public. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no response. OLD BUSINESS CASE NO: /COA W Lockport Street Mr. Proulx stated this request was presented in December; the applicant had been working with Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) for a federal tax credit program and proceeded with construction without the certificate of appropriateness (COA) application. Mr. Proulx stated Chairman Bortel reached out to Anthony Rubano (representative of IHPA) for clarification and drafted the letter of agreement for the COA. Mr. Proulx mentioned in December it was determined the exterior siding had been replaced with a composite material; there was a question regarding the material for the dormers, the accent fish scales above the windows in the dormers and the proposed shutters. Chairman Bortel clarified with Mr. Rubano 4

5 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 12, 2017 Page 2 of 3 (IHPA) that there was not support for the fish scales above the windows in the dormers and that more subtle shutters would be more appropriate than one with a tulip cut-out for Plainfield. Staff is not opposed to the use of shutters and staff is willing to work with the applicant to provide some samples of shutters that might be more appropriate to the Lockport Street setting. Mr. Proulx stated there was some previous discussion regarding the proposed railing; landscaping has been removed; the sidewalk was added to provide the accessible entrance; the railing is appropriate due to the grade changes to meet the building code. Mr. Proulx indicated the barge boards have been approved by the Commission. Mr. Proulx indicated the applicant has not submitted any details for the proposed sign; staff would consider the standards of the sign code as well as appropriate historic considerations upon signage permit submittal. Chairman Bortel stated his conversation with Mr. Rubano was that he was happy to hear the applicant was willing to return the east two windows to the carriage look garage door even though this door is taller than it was originally; further indicating that. Mr. Rubano stated the fish scales are not appropriate and the lighthouse sign is not appropriate for Plainfield. Chairman Bortel explained the letter of agreement explains how the siding was approved and that the fish scales on the dormers and the tulip cutouts on the shutters are not approved by Mr. Rubano. Commissioner Lucas asked for clarification of the wording in paragraph number 1. provided it was the same as the original. It was agreed by the Commissioners that this would read provided it was the same reveal as the original. Commissioner Hendricksen suggested the wording in paragraph number 1. they agreed to allow the use of the new siding, should read they agreed to allow the use of the new composition siding,. The Commissioners agreed to this change. Commissioner Schmidt asked if something was proposed in lieu of the fish scales and asked if the handrail is historically appropriate. Chairman Bortel stated the dormers will be sided the same as the house. Chairman Bortel stated Mr. Rubano indicated the handrail should be whatever met code in the Village. Commissioner Hendricksen thought it looked like 2X2 balustrades and the height would have to be by code. Commissioner Hagan mentioned it appears to be a square profile. Chairman Bortel indicated they could add a window box on the stone portion. Commissioner Hendricksen mentioned a louvered shutters or craftsman shutters would be more appropriate. Chairman Bortel liked the craftsman style shutters without the tulip; indicated Mr. Rubano said shutters were appropriate without the tulip cutout. Commissioner Hendricksen asked if the Commission would be notified with the signage permit is filed. Commissioner Hagan made a motion to approve the letter of agreement as outlined for the Certificate of Appropriateness for W Lockport Street. Seconded by Commissioner Lucas Vote by roll call: Schmidt, yes; Lucas, yes; Hendricksen, yes; Barvian, yes; Hagen, yes; Bortel, yes. Motion carried

6 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes January 12, 2017 Page 3 of 3 NEW BUSINESS None DISCUSSION ADJOURN: Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Schmidt seconded the motion. Voice vote. All in favor; 0 opposed. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Merrilee Trotz Recording Secretary 6

7 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No Submitted by: Merrilee Trotz Submitting Department: Planning Department Meeting Date: February 23, 2017 SUBJECT Case No.: COA DNA Athletics Request: Certificate of Appropriateness Location: W Lockport Street Applicant: David A. Mitchell Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS W Lockport Staff Report.pdf W Lockport aerial map.pdf 2017 DNA New Elevations 7

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15 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No Submitted by: Merrilee Trotz Submitting Department: Planning Department Meeting Date: February 23, 2017 SUBJECT Case No.: COA/FA Plainfield Castle LLC Request: Certificate of Appropriateness Location: W. Lockport Street Applicant: Michael Kelly, Plainfield Castle LLC Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS W Lockport Staff Report.pdf Survey of W Lockport.pdf Project Description.pdf Rehabilitation Plans.pdf 15

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19 HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY ADDRESS 521 W. Lockport St. Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission PIN/Property Index Number # Historic Property Name(s) Common Name(s) Prudential Financial, Michael E. Kelly Architectural Style no style Vernacular Building Type Commercial type Construction Date c Architect/Builder Historic Use(s) Commercial Present Use(s) Commercial History (associated events, people, dates) Assessor s Subdivision. Appears as a narrow 1 story jewelry store on the 1893 Sanborn map. The use of the building has changed to a barber shop on the 1898 Sanborn map, which continued as shown on the 1912 Sanborn map. The 1931 Sanborn shows the building generically as store; the same is shown on the 1944 Sanborn map, with the address changing from 513 to 521. Description Foundation not clearly visible; walls clad with vertical wood siding in false board and batten style on 2 nd story, 1 st story clad with limestone; flat or shed composition roof. 2 stories, rectangular shape, 2 facade bays. Single storefront building, among the narrowest on this densely built block. 1 storefront sash set relatively high with limestone base and surrounding wall. Set up to fire-rated door on right/east. Blind 2 nd story with wood cladding. Hanging sign. Integrity/Major Physical changes from original construction Storefront in Bedford limestone a c. 1960s alteration. Upper story parapet not visible with wood cladding. Subsidiary Building(s)/Site No outbuildings. 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 Significance statement: Building has been substantially altered in materials, some of which are likely intact beneath the 2 nd story wood cladding. Nevertheless, the narrow building continues to contribute to the commercial setting along this densely built block. VP, Comm, VG&Comm, AA. Village of Plainfield designation: Currently Listed: yes X no If not currently listed, recommend: Historic Landmark yes X no; Historic District X yes no Contributing X or non-contributing Form prepared by: ArchiSearch Historic Preservation Consultants (Alice Novak) Date of Field Survey:

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24 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No Submitted by: Merrilee Trotz Submitting Department: Planning Department Meeting Date: February 23, 2017 SUBJECT Case No.: COA/FA W. Lockport Street Request: Certificate of Appropriateness Location: W. Lockport Street Applicant: Barvian Properties, LLC Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS W Lockport Plan Commission Staff Report.pdf Survey of W Lockport Street.pdf Elevations and Photos.pdf 24

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HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY ADDRESS 24030 W. Lockport St.

28 HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY ADDRESS W. Lockport St. 505 W. Lockport St. PIN/Property Index Number # Historic Property Name(s) Fraser and Smiley Grocers Common Name(s) Gourmet Junction Architectural Style Italianate influence Vernacular Building Type Commercial type Construction Date c Architect/Builder Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission Historic Use(s) Commercial/Grocery Store Present Use(s) Commercial/Ice Cream and Desserts History (associated events, people, dates) Chittenden and Smiley s Subdivision. Formerly 521. Appears as a drug store on the 1893 and 1898 Sanborn maps, without change. On the 1912 Sanborn map, it is still a drug store, but a 1 story rear wing has been added, flush on the east end, but recessed from the west. Appears the same on the 1931 and 1944 Sanborn maps, continuing to be labeled as a drug store, despite most buildings have only a generic store reference. Given that the adjacent building to the east was the long time Centennial Drug Store, the reference here may have been a mistake. Description Foundation not visible; red brick facade wall in running bond, with ceramic tile added to storefront; shed or flat composition roof. 2 stories, rectangular shape, side walls common/not visible; 4 facade bays. Storefront altered in form and materials with squarish storefront sash framing deeply recessed door. Right/east bay with staircase door, modern replacement. Hanging sign brace above 1 st story without a sign; still anchored. 2 nd story with 3 symmetrical bays with replacement windows, shorter 1/1 double-hung sash with space above bricked flush in different brick Tall raised segmental arches with keystones and brick labels. Keys with S, &, and F. Brick parapet indicates rebuilt/altered, as it is now without any detailing; tile coping. Air conditioning unit mounted into brick on 2 nd story, between 1 st and 2nd bays. Integrity/Major Physical changes from original construction Appendix F: Historic Urban Building Inventory, April 2000 of the Design Manual, Lockport Street Business Corridor notes the tile storefront alteration was done by Krebs Drug Store around Subsidiary Building(s)/Site No outbuildings. 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 Significance statement: Contributes to the concentration of commercial buildings on this block, despite unfortunately materials changes to the storefront. VP, Comm, VG&Comm, AA. Village of Plainfield designation: Currently Listed: yes X no If not currently listed, recommend: Historic Landmark yes X no; Historic District X yes no Contributing X or non-contributing 28 Form prepared by: ArchiSearch Historic Preservation Consultants (Alice Novak) Date of Field Survey:

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41 Historic Preservation Commission Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No Submitted by: Merrilee Trotz Submitting Department: Planning Department Meeting Date: February 23, 2017 SUBJECT Case No.: HPC/Landmark Request: Landmark (Public Hearing) Location: W. Lockport Street Applicant: Plainfield Historical Society W. Lockport Street Recommendation: ATTACHMENTS W Lockport Staff Report.pdf Survey of W Lockport.pdf 41

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HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY ADDRESS @ NE corner N. Eastern Ave. 23718 W. Lockport St.

44 HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY NE corner N. Eastern Ave W. Lockport St. 33 W. Lockport St. PIN/Property Index Number # Historic Property Name(s) Centennial House Huling House Common Name(s) Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission Architectural Style Greek Revival influence Vernacular Building Type Four-over-Four Construction Date c Architect/Builder Historic Use(s) Single Family Residential Present Use(s) Single Family Residential History (associated events, people, dates) See reverse side/continuation Sheet Description Limestone foundation; synthetic siding (blue vinyl); asphalt shingle side gabled roof with deep returns. 2 stories, with a rear/north 1-1/2 story wing; rectangular front shape; 3 facade bays and 2 elevation piles. Flat broad central porch, not quite full-facade. Low with two stairs, low cheek pieces, plain wood posts, and angled braces. 3 bay facade with 2 nd story middle window off-set to left/west of door below. Large fixed windows, end bays, 1 st story; one 6/1 double-hung sash appears to be intact on the west bay of the 2 nd story. 2 symmetrical piles west with some 6/6 intact. Lower rear 1-1/2 story wing c. 1864, with frieze window, with 6/6 on 1 st, off-set below. Tiny shed rear 1 story wing, only a door s width; door west. Integrity/Major Physical changes from original construction Wall material. Most windows replaced. Porch materials mostly newer. Subsidiary Building(s)/Site Large front corner lot, open with minimal plantings. Gravel driveway off Eastern Avenue, 2 card wide with secondary side parking. Minimal rear lot. 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 Significance statement: Of great historic significance, with connections to the Underground Railroad. VP; EP; EST. Village of Plainfield designation: Currently Listed: yes X no If not currently listed, recommend: Historic Landmark X yes no; Historic District X yes no Contributing X or non-contributing Form prepared by: ArchiSearch Historic Preservation Consultants (Alice Novak) Date of Field Survey:

45 HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY NE corner N. Eastern Ave W. Lockport St. 33 W. Lockport St. PIN/Property Index Number # Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission History (associated events, people, dates) Included in the 1974 state survey, Inventory of Historic Landmarks in Will County, Interim Report, for the connection to the Underground Railroad, noting that the hiding closet was still intact. According to a remembrance written by Jean Huling (available at the Plainfield Historical Society), this house has 8 rooms (in Four-over-Four vernacular form), and was built around The house was constructed of walnut logs with oak flooring. Huling notes that this may have been Sam Mottinger s farmhouse, but this had not been confirmed at the time of her writing (undated). About 1864, the rear section was added; it consisted of one very large room on the main floor, probably used as a kitchen-dining area (according to Huling), with an upstairs containing three small rooms. Connecting the two levels is a curious stairway, which curves almost at a right angle, with several stair risers of unusual and varying heights. The stairway walls are paneled in dark wood. The downstairs room had a built-in cupboard, the back wall of which appeared to be flush with the outside west wall of the house; however, there was about a foot of space behind it. This space is connected to a small room under the stairway which is wallpapered on both the walls and its ceiling. This small room, and the space behind the cupboard is thought to have been connected to the Underground Railroad, a place to hide slaves who were escaping. The space was accessed by removing a riser on the staircase, one of those which was somewhat oversized. Either the room or the back of the cupboard could have provided hiding spaces. The staircase also has a natural knot-hole in the wood, positioned in a place where it could conveniently be used as a peep-hole by anyone in the staircase room. Jean Huling lived in the house at the time of writing this, but the piece is undated. Whether these significant features of the house remain, is not known as part of this survey. 45

Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, January 12, :00 PM Village Boardroom W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL Agenda

Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, January 12, 2017 7:00 PM Village Boardroom 24401 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA