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Record of Minutes
Date: December 13, 2018 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken: Commissioners Lucas, Schmidt, Olsen, Derrick, Hendricksen, Hagen, Rapp and Chairman Bortel were present. Commissioner
Barvian was absent. Also, in attendance: Kendra Kuehlem, Associate Planner. Chairman Bortel led the pledge to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Derrick made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Hendricksen.
Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 8-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to approve the minutes dated October 11, 2018. Seconded by Commissioner Hagen. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 8-0.
CHAIR’S COMMENTS No Comment.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Hendricksen mentioned the memo commissioners received regarding the Illinois Open
Meetings Act.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairman Bortel asked for public comment and there was no response. OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1825-111518.HPC 24022 W. Lockport Street Bill Beagle, Plymouth Congregational Church
Ms. Kuehlem presented the staff report dated December 11, 2018, stating that the case before the
Commission tonight is a landmark nomination for the Plymouth Congregational Church, located at 24022
W. Lockport Street. Ms. Kuehlem review the property ownership, period of significance, and structure analysis. In 1845, a preacher by the name of Daniel Chapman came into the Plainfield to lead
congregational members. He advocated that the congregational members consider building a house of
worship of their own, as they were sharing space with the Methodists. In 1850, Adah Royce sold a half-acre parcel where construction of the Congregational Church started.
The period of significance outlined in the nomination form is from 1850 to 1917. This period reflects the construction of the church in 1850, and the east addition in 1906. Ms. Kuehlem stated that the
Congregational Church was identified by the 2005 Historic Urban Survey as a contributing structure to a
potential local district and landmark.
Ms. Kuehlem reviewed the nomination criteria that are relevant to this case. Those criteria being: the property is identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of the
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community, county, state, or nation; the property embodies distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style valuable for the study of a period, type or method of construction, or use of indigenous
materials; the property embodies elements of design, detailing, materials, or craftsmanship that are of
architectural significance; the property has a unite location or physical characteristics that make it a familiar visual feature of the community; and the property is suitable for preservation or restoration.
Based on the information available prior to the public hearing, staff believes the subject property qualifies for landmark designation.
Chairman Bortel swore in William Beagle, applicant and pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church. Mr. Beagle stated that he is grateful for the church and the site. He appreciates the Historic Preservation
Commission’s help and consideration of this request.
Chairman Bortel stated during his research he found a book about Mr. Chapman and will share a copy
with the Plainfield Historical Society.
Commissioner Hendricksen mentioned that he enjoyed researching this site and believes the upkeep of the
structure has been great.
Chairman Bortel asks for public comments. Chairman Bortel swore in Michael Lambert, resident. Mr. Lambert explains that he has been advocating
to the landmark designation of the property for many years and is happy to see it finally happening. Mr. Lambert points out that there are several errors in the nomination packet that he believes should be corrected before the application is submitted.
Commissioner Derrick asked if the any of the changes will affect the criteria in the nomination. Mr. Lambert stated the changes will not change the criteria of the nomination. Mr. Lambert described the
edits included diction, grammar, image proportion in the document, missing facts of history, and his belief that the period of significance should be expanded to 1988.
Ms. Kuehlem informed the Commission and Mr. Lambert that his proposed edits can be sent to staff for review.
Commissioner Derrick stated we have the right criteria even with edits to criteria d and c, and the removal of criteria i. Commissioner Hagen asked if the period of significance should be changed. Commissioner
Derrick explained why the 1850 period of significance was chosen. Mr. Lambert provided the history on the current steeple of the church. Commissioners discussed expanding the period of significance as 1850 to 1968. The commission agreed to change the period of significance to 1968.
Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Historic Preservation Commission and, furthermore, recommend approval of the landmark
designation to include the suggested edits discussed tonight, for the property known as the Plymouth Congregational Church, located at 24022 W. Lockport Street.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Derrick. Vote by roll call: Lucas, yes; Schmidt, yes; Olsen, yes; Rapp, yes; Derrick, yes; Hendricksen, yes; Bortel, yes. Motion carried 8-0.
DISCUSSION No Discussion.
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Page 3 of 3 ADJOURN Commissioner Derrick made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion.
Voice vote. All in favor; 0 opposed. Motion carried 8-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary
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