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Joint Meeting of the Landmarks & District Designation and Public Outreach Subcommittees Record of Minutes
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Date: October 3, 2019 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Roll call was taken: Commissioners Derrick, Hagen, Hendricksen, Olsen, Schmidt, and Bortel were
present. Commissioners Barvian, Lucas, and Rapp were absent. Also in Attendance: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning; Yuchen Ding, Associate Planner; and Jessica Gal, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Hagen made a motion to approve the minutes from the Landmark & District Designation
and Public Outreach Subcommittees Joint Meeting held on September 5, 2019 as presented. Second by
Commissioner Hendricksen. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 6-0.
OLD BUSINESS Historic Guidelines Manual Chairman Bortel stated that he and Mr. Ding took some pictures for the manual last month. Mr. Ding stated he is working on his list for line drawings. BTD Informational Brochure Staff and Commission discussed who they will be targeting with the brochure. Mr. Ding asked if the
commission has a timeline for the brochure. The commission wants to have the brochure completed before May of 2020. Demolition by Neglect No update. 15134 S. Fox River St. Chairman Bortel stated he is working on the nomination. Rehabilitation Grant Funding The commission agreed they would like to have the Rehabilitation Grant funding added back into the budget. Chairman Bortel indicated they should meet with the Brian Murphy, Village Administrator, to discuss budget options. The commission agreed they would like to see between $10,000 to $15,000 in the budget for the Rehabilitation Grant. 15017 S. Bartlett Ave. – Landmark Application Chairman Bortel stated he is working on the nomination.
NEW BUSINESS New Historic Preservation Commission Logo
The commission discussed their opinions of new logo and agreed to have a logo that is more unique to Plainfield. Mr. Ding made some suggestions on what could be used for a logo. COA for New Roofs Chairman Bortel suggested some verbiage for the letter of agreement for the replacement roofs. Commissioner Hendericksen stated adding “appropriate to the style and period of the home”. The
commission discussed the terms of the COA Ordinance.
Joint LDDC & Public Outreach Minutes June 6, 2019
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DISCUSSION Mr. Proulx stated that there is a prospective buyer for Herbst Financial building, and they would like to install in elevator. The commission agreed to work with the buyer. The commission discussed the international building code and how to help downtown building owners. Chairman Bortel suggested having someone from IHAP do a workshop to educate the HPC, Planning
Department, and Building Department. The commissioners asked staff to research the letter of agreement for the COA for the house on Joliet Rd., since the applicant did not follow the letter of agreement. The commission agreed if they are in violation of the letter of agreement a notice should be sent to the homeowner and the Building Department. ADJOURN Commissioner Derrick made a motion to adjourn. Second by Commissioner Olson. Voice Vote. All in
favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 6-0 Meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary