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Joint Meeting of the Landmarks & District Designation and Public Outreach Subcommittees
Record of Minutes Date: August 2, 2018 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Commissioner Hagen called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Roll call was taken: Commissioners
Derrick, Hagen, Hendricksen, Schmidt, and Chairman Bortel were present. Commissioners Barvian,
Olsen, Lucas, and Rapp were absent. Also in Attendance: Jon Proulx, Director of Planning; and Kendra Kuehlem, Associate Planner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The LDDC and Public Outreach Joint Meeting minutes dated July 5, 2018 were approved.
OLD BUSINESS Historic Guidelines Manual Mr. Proulx stated that the Village was able to get additional reimbursement for CAMP and the additional
reimbursement will be set aside for the printing of the manual. Preservation Watch List
Commissioner Hendericksen asked how a house gets added to the watch list. Mr. Proulx stated they just need to send staff the address. Commissioner Schmidt asked if the Building Department has a copy of the watch list. Chairman Bortel stated no, that Building should be contacting staff when something comes in
for the older part of town. Commissioner Derrick indicated that the watch list shows that the HPC is watching the property and not just being reactionary. The commission discussed the purpose of the watch
list. The commission inquired how a request for demolition is handled. Mr. Proulx explained the
Village’s process for demolition applications.
Updates on Sanctuary Restaurant at Trolley Barn
Commissioner Schmidt stated there was a wedding there over the weekend and provided a brief update on the mezzanine. Mr. Proulx indicated the Village granted a onetime temp occupancy permit for this
wedding. Baci's
Mr. Proulx indicated there may be a new interest from someone for a bed and breakfast. R. Baker Project at Dillman/Joliet Rd.
Commissioner Schmidt provided an update on the project. Sprinkler Grant Proposal
Mr. Proulx gave a brief description of the grant being proposed.
Revisit BTD in November
Chairman Bortel suggested hosting another BTD Event this fall and explained why. Chairman Bortel suggested having the event certified for Continued Education Credits for realtors. Commissioner Derrick
suggested on how to attract residents to the event.
NEW BUSINESS
Plainfield Grain Elevator Concept
Commissioner Schmidt provided an update.
24120-24122 W. Chicago St. - Tour in September
Chairman Bortel stated this home is a possible demolition and the HPC will need to tour the house to make their determination. Commissioner Schmidt stated he toured the house a few weeks ago and
described what he saw.
Joint LDDC & Public Outreach Minutes July 5, 2018
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2018 Driehaus Award from Landmarks Illinois - Opera House
Chairman Bortel advised the commission that on Saturday, September 15th at Venue SIX10 in Chicago the Opera Hose will be presented an award.
DISCUSSION
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary