Historic Preservation Commission — Naperville, IL
Date: 2021-07-22

400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540



 Meeting Agenda

 Historic Preservation Commission

Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:00 PM Meeting Room B



To provide live public comment, members of the public must be in attendance in Meeting Room
B during the meeting.

In keeping with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Illinois
Department of Public Health guidelines, fully vaccinated individuals will not be required to wear a
face covering in Meeting Room B. Those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must
wear a face covering if they cannot socially distance from other individuals.

You may submit written comments to planning@naperville.il.us in advance of the meeting:
• Written comments received by 5:00 p.m. the Thursday before the meeting, will be included in
the meeting packet sent to the HPC. This meeting packet is also posted on the City’s website.
• Written comments received after 5:00 p.m. the Thursday before the meeting, through 5:00 p.m.
the day before the meeting, will be emailed directly to the HPC, but will not be included in the
HPC packet or posted online.
• Written comments received after 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting, will be added to the
case file.

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting
should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 as soon as possible, but
no later than by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

D. OLD BUSINESS:

1. 21-0929 Commissioner request to discuss postcard notification of Historic District
 properties

E. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS

1. 21-0928 Consider the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for 120 Center Street-
 COA 21-1721


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F. REPORTS
1. 21-0927 Approve the minutes of the May 27, 2021 Historic Preservation
 Commission meeting

G. NEW BUSINESS:
1. 21-0930 Commissioner request to discuss City Council authorizing funding and
 returning the Historic District banners to light posts and Historic
 Preservation Commission or City of Naperville presentation of annual
 awards for best rehab in the Historic District as an incentive and other
 possible incentives

H. ADJOURNMENT:




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400 S. Eagle Street
 City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540



 Meeting Minutes

 Historic Preservation Commission


Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:00 PM Meeting Room B


To provide live public comment, members of the public must be in attendance in Meeting Room B
during the meeting.

In keeping with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Illinois
Department of Public Health guidelines, fully vaccinated individuals will not be required to wear a
face covering in Meeting Room B. Those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must
wear a face covering if they cannot socially distance from other individuals.

You may submit written comments to planning@naperville.il.us in advance of the meeting:
• Written comments received by 5:00 p.m. the Thursday before the meeting, will be included in the
meeting packet sent to the HPC. This meeting packet is also posted on the City’s website.
• Written comments received after 5:00 p.m. the Thursday before the meeting, through 5:00 p.m.
the day before the meeting, will be emailed directly to the HPC, but will not be included in the
HPC packet or posted online.
• Written comments received after 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting, will be added to the
case file.

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION:
Any individual who may require an accommodation to listen to or participate in the meeting
should contact the Community Services Department at (630) 305-5300 as soon as possible, but
no later than by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

A. CALL TO ORDER:

B. ROLL CALL:

 Present: Eveslage, Fessler, Garrison, Chairman Jacks, Urda, and Sack (non-voting)
 Absent: Franczyk, Kelly (non-voting) and Ory


 A motion was made by Chairman Jacks and seconded by Commissioner Urda to
 allow Commissioner Eveslage to participate remotely during the meeting while
 out of the state on business.

 Aye: Eveslage, Fessler, Garrison, Chairman Jacks, and Urda
 Nayes: None

C. PUBLIC FORUM:

 Jane Burke, Naperville Preservation, requested a motion be made

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 on the informational mailing. Jane spoke in support of mailing the
 information annually and to realtors.


D. OLD BUSINESS:


1. Commissioner request to discuss postcard notification of Historic District properties

 Commissioner Urda discussed disclosures or notification to real
 estate agents of listings within the Historic District.


 Commissioner Fessler noted the onus should fall on the property
 owners and that disclosures are already required for all properties,
 not just ones in Naperville.


 Commissioner Urda noted he would look into identifying realtors
 and return with more information at the next HPC meeting.


 Kathleen Russell, Planning Services Team, said extra postcards
 could be given to Commission members to distribute to realtors
 when they see new listings in the District.


 Tim Messer, East Central Homeowners Organization, spoke in
 support of the notification and requested more information be
 added to the mailing. Messer also spoke in support of a letter
 format, rather than a postcard.


 Donna Sack noted that when mentioning historic district
 requirements, an alternative word others have used is protections.


 Commissioner Garrison recommended using exist or apply when
 describing the regulations on the postcard.


 Chairman Jacks recommended staying with the postcard notification
 rather than switching to a letter.


 Commissioner Fessler mentioned discussing with the legal team
 the language used on the postcard.


E. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS


1. Consider the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for 120 Center Street- COA 21-1721

 Bill Mitchell, presented the case.


 Public Testimony:

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 There was no public testimony.


 Commissioner Urda asked if the north addition was done by the
 current owner and if the rooflines will be symmetrical.


 Bill Mitchell responded that the north addition was done prior to
 the current ownership. Bill also explained that the roofline
 distances will be aligned when the work is complete.


 Donna Sack noted that the residence is also classified as
 “contributing” in the Federal Historic District.


 A motion was made by Commissioner Urda and seconded by Commissioner
 Garrison to approve COA 21-1721, for consideration of the proposed modification
 to the exterior façade with an addition and removal of the dormer and chimney
 for the property located at 120 Center Street.

 Aye: Eveslage, Fessler, Garrison, Chairman Jacks, and Urda

 Nays: None

F. REPORTS

1. Approve the minutes of the May 27, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission meeting

 A motion was made by Commissioner Garrison seconded by Commissioner Urda
 to approve the meeting minutes of the May 27, 2021, Historic Preservation
 Commission meeting.

 Aye: Eveslage, Fessler, Garrison, Chairman Jacks, and Urda

 Nays: None

G. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Commissioner request to discuss City Council authorizing funding and returning the
 Historic District banners to light posts and Historic Preservation Commission or City of
 Naperville presentation of annual awards for best rehab in the Historic District as an
 incentive and other possible incentives
 Commissioner Urda presented the discussion and mentioned he
 was unsure how to ask City Council to carry out the request for
 banners.


 Tim Messer noted the banners were not in good shape and were
 ripped or missing when they were taken down. Messer believes
 that the banners were primarily privately funded and the brackets
 were preserved. Messer also explained that the replacement could


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 possibly be done through a partnership with another organization.


 Commissioner Urda expressed support for the HPC to show
 commitment and have ongoing maintenance for the banners.
 Commissioner Urda also expressed that the awards could be used to
 show it is a benefit rather than a burden to live in the Historic
 District with plaques for award recipients.


 Commissioner Urda requested staff to research what other
 municipalities do for awards in historic districts.


 Jane Burke noted that this is a two-part issue with the intention of
 raising awareness of what historic preservation brings to the City of
 Naperville. Jane Buke also requested a motion be made on the
 banners and noted Naperville Preservation’s support of restoring
 the banners.


 Commissioner Urda asked staff if the old banners could be re-hung.


 Kathleen Russell, Planning Services Team, explained that she was
 unsure if the banners could be restored.


 Commissioner Urda recommended making a motion to restore the
 banners.


 Donna Sack explained that restoration could have many meanings
 including new banners or using the old banners.


 Commissioner Urda noted that the motion would be advisory and
 would allow for legal and internal staff review of the restoration of
 the banners.

 A motion was made by Chairman Jacks seconded by Commissioner Urda for the
 City to restore the banners that state “Naperville Historic District” to their
 previous location.

 Aye: Eveslage, Fessler, Garrison, Chairman Jacks, and Urda

 Nays: None

H. ADJOURNMENT:
 A motion was made by Commissioner Fessler seconded by Commissioner Urda to
 adjourn the July 22, 2021, Historic Preservation Commission meeting at 7:57 pm.

 Aye: Eveslage, Fessler, Garrison, Chairman Jacks, and Urda

 Nays: None



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