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Village of Plainfield Joint Meeting of the Landmarks & District Designation and Public Outreach Subcommittees
Record of Minutes
Date: March 1, 2018 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
Commissioner Hagen called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. Roll call was taken: Commissioners
Hagen, Olsen, Rapp, Schmidt and Chairman Bortel were present. Commissioners Barvian, Derrick, Hendericksen and Lucas were absent. Also in Attendance: Kendra Kuehlem, Associate Planner; and
Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Rapp made a motion to approve the February 1, 2018 LDDC minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Olsen. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS Route 59 Business Transition District (BTD) Property Owners Chairman Bortel stated that the commission needs to decide if they want to have a meeting.
Commissioner Hagen asked how many property owners are in the BTD. Chairman Bortel stated roughly
20 along Route 59. Mr. Proulx stated that Comprehensive Plan does have Main Street included in the BTD. Chairman Bortel asked if they want to include property owners on Route 59 from Main Street
south to the cemetery. Commissioner Olsen asked if the businesses on Route 30 will be included.
Commissioner Schmidt asked what purpose of the meeting. Chairman Bortel explained the meeting is to provide owners information about the BTD. Mr. Proulx stated that May is Preservation Month and this
would be a good time to have it. Mr. Proulx suggested inviting Real Estate Brokers to explain to them what Historic Preservation is. Commissioners were discussing possible dates, times and site locations, such as Buci, Masonic Block Building, Flanders house and Halfway house or a home available in BTD.
Mr. Proulx stated the staff will work on a plan. 2018 Preservation Awards
Chairman Bortel reviewed the three nominations Commissioner Olsen submitted. Commissioner Olsen suggested the Chairman should send an email to the commission to remind them to submit their nominations. 24120-24122 W. Lockport St.
Mr. Proulx stated he does not have an updated at this time. Chairman Bortel stated that the current owner
has an agreement to buy with the potential new owner.
Preservation Watch List
Mr. Proulx stated any updates should be sent to him.
Historic Guidelines Manual Chairman Bortel stated the HPC might want to apply for a Landmarks Illinois Grant to help fund the manual. Chairman Bortel stated there are pictures and samples for architectural components are still
needed. Committee discussed having an HPC Workshop to discuss changes to the manual.
HPC Youth Preservation
Chairman Bortel stated he was going to call the School District to coordinate. Mr. Proulx suggested having students work on the historical kiosk.
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Rehabilitation Grant Program
Mr. Proulx provided an update regarding the budget for the grant program and next step is setting up a meeting with the Village Administrator.
Historical Kiosk No Update
NEW BUSINESS 24029 (506) W. Lockport Street
Chairman Bortel provided the history and architecture of the building. Commissioner Schmidt stated he provided the owner a proposal and the owner wants to take the building back to the original look.
24205 W. Lockport St. – Sovereign No Update
24038 (503) W. Main Street – Plainfield (Halfway) House Landmark Nomination Chairman Bortel stated that he has been granted a tour and he would like to invite the Trustees and Plan
Commissioners. Chairman Bortel stated he has the history completed and Commissioner Hendericksen is
still working on the architecture. Mr. Bortel stated they have the Nation Register Nomination paperwork for a local landmark for architecture because the house was moved. Chairman Bortel provided a history
on the home. DISCUSSION
Mr. Proulx stated he was reminded at the Kendall County presentation to advocate for preservation bills
pending in Springfield. Mr. Proulx stated that this is something the HPC could send a letter supporting the bills. Chairman Bortel agreed. Ms. Kuehlem provided information on the Route 66 Pontiac visit with
State Representative Batinick. Chairman Bortel suggested speaking with the owners of the properties between Chicago Street and
Ottawa on westside of Route 59 about local and nation register.
Commissioners discussed several homes in the downtown area that could be landmarked or added to the
Preservation Watch List. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary