HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-24-22 Special HPC Agenda PacketSpecial Historic Preservation Commission
Thursday, March 24, 2022
7:00 PM
Village Boardroom
24401 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission held on December 9,
2021 and February 10, 2022.
12-09-2021 HPC Minutes.pdf
02-10-2022 HPC Minutes.pdf
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per topic)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A.WINE AND CHEESE COMPANY (CASE 1961-031022.COA)
A.1.Seeking a motion to recommend approval of the requested Certificate of
Appropriateness for a covered pergola structure adjacent to 24104 W. Lockport Street,
subject to execution of a Letter of Agreement with the HPC, applicant, and Village staff
to accept the conditions of approval.
Wine & Cheese Staff Report Packet.pdf
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B.UPTOWN TAP (CASE 1963-032222.COA)
B.1.Seeking a motion to recommend approval of the requested Certificate of
Appropriateness for façade improvements at 24035-24037 W. Lockport Street, subject
to execution of a Letter of Agreement with the HPC, applicant, and Village staff to
accept the conditions of approval.
Uptown Tap Staff Report Packet.pdf
C.BIG SAMMY'S (CASE 1964-032222.COA)
C.1.Seeking a motion to recommend approval of the requested Certificate of
Appropriateness for a replacement window with pass-thru opening at 24036 W.
Lockport Street, subject to execution of a Letter of Agreement with the HPC, applicant,
and Village staff to accept the conditions of approval.
Big Sammy's Staff Report Packet.pdf
DISCUSSION
ADJOURN
REMINDERS -
April 4th - Village Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
April 5th - Plan Commission at 7:00 p.m.
April 14th - Next Historic Preservation Commission at 7:00 p.m.
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Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
Record of Minutes
Date: December 9, 2021 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call: Commissioners Hagen, Hendricksen, Olsen, Rapp, Schmidt, and Chairman Bortel were present.
Commissioners Barvian and Derrick were absent.
Also, in attendance: Yuchen Ding, Associate Planner
Chairman Bortel led the pledge to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Rapp.
Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 6-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Schmidt made a motion to approve the Historic Preservation Commission minutes dated
October 14, 2021, as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Olsen. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0
opposed. Motion carried 6-0.
CHAIR’S COMMENTS
Mr. Bortel provided an update on the landmark plaque for the Drew-Sennitt House.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
No Commissioner Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comments.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
1952-112721.COA 24044 W. MAIN ST. CRISA BARRIBALL
Mr. Ding stated the applicants wishes to propose a number of building exterior modifications for her
upcoming spa business. Because the property is located in the proximity of the Downtown Historic
District, and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this work requires approval of
a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA).
Mr. Ding summarized the staff report and addressed the main changes proposed to the building on all
elevations. Ms. Gal concluded in advance of any discussion by the Historic Preservation Commission,
staff supports the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Chairman Bortel swore in Criss Barriball, applicant. Ms. Barriball explained she would like to replace
the gutter and downspouts. Chairman Bortel stated when he originally met with the applicant, she
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proposed copper downspout and aluminum gutters and advised the applicant that the two different metals
will just cause problems. Commissioner Hendricksen indicated the different metals will cause erosion.
Ms. Barriball indicated she understands that now and she is now proposing aluminum gutters and
downspouts. Chairman Bortel stated the gutters on the Main St. façade are steel with a half-round
downspout and he proposes that they keep the same look but can use whatever material is appropriate.
Chairman Bortel thinks when the house was originally built it had a shake roof and not downspouts or
gutters. Commissioner Hendricksen asked the applicant to keep as many items as original as possible.
Chairman Bortel polled the commissioners, and they were in agreement for aluminum or steel, half-round
with downspouts.
Chairman Bortel suggested discussing the shutters. Ms. Barriball explained the exterior work they have
done already which includes painting the exterior, and treatment for carpenter ants. Ms. Barriball stated
the shutters have been removed and she would like to replace the shutters with vinyl shutters but are open
to using wood, and she kept the hardware from the original shutters to reuse. Commissioner
Hendericksen stated he would rather no shutters then vinyl shutters. Commissioner Schmidt asked if the
shutters that were removed were original. Chairman Bortel confirmed the shutters were original.
Chairman Bortel read comments received from Commissioner Derrick (see attachment) regarding the
shutters, which stated the operating shutters and hardware that were on this house are appropriate and she
would not recommend vinyl shutter and would gather see no shutters then vinyl shutters. Chairman
Bortel provided a suggestion on how to improve the painting that has been done to the house because the
paint is peeling. Ms. Barriball stated she wants shutters and is willing to install wood shutters with the
originally hardware. Chairman Bortel indicated that would be appropriate for the house. Commissioner
Hendricksen stated the shutters need to match the window opening and not overlap the window. Ms.
Barriball indicated her want to have black shatters to make the house more inviting. Commissioner Rapp
stated he remembers the home with shutters and thinks it will look strange without them. Commissioner
Derrick stated the shutters should be louvered and not solid wood. Chairman Bortel stated that the paint
color is completely up to the applicant. Commissioner Hendricksen suggested the shutters need to be
equal in height and half the window opening. Commissioner Hendricken stated the shutters need to be
mounted on the window trims with appropriate hardware.
Chairman Bortel suggested discussing front exterior door and sidelights. Ms. Barriball explained that she
wants to replace the front door because the door does not lock, the door is deteriorating, and is not ADA
compliant. Ms. Barriball explained the door they are proposing a door with complementing sidelights and
transom. Chairman Bortel stated the sidelight and transom are original, but the door is not.
Commissioner Hendricksen stated he is not concerned about the material but wants to see a period
appropriate door, sidelights, and transom. Chairman Bortel read comments from Commissioner Derrick
which she stated if these are original, they should be retained and painted black. Commissioner Schmidt
asked how big the new door. Ms. Barriball stated it is the same size of the current door. Commissioner
Schmidt stated the door needs to be three feet to meet current handicap accessibility. Commissioner
Olsen stated if the door needs to be wider then that affect the sidelights. Commissioner Schmidt stated if
the door needs to be large the sidelights will look silly. Commissioner Hendricksen would like to see
more detail in the transom and three-foot door for ADA compliance. Commissioner Olsen asked if the
applicant would keep the surrounding sidelights and transom if the existing open is three feet. Ms.
Barriball stated the wood is not in good condition. Commissioner Olsen suggested she would be able to
replace the wood and prefers a wood to fiberglass. Chairman Bortel stated there are people who could
rebuild the opening. Ms. Barriball explained this will be a luxury med spa and she feels if they use the
same material, it will not look good. Commissioner Hendricksen stated the house could be delisted from
the National Registry and if that happens the HPC will have no input on her changes. The commission
and applicant discussed what would be appropriate to include in the COA; wood verse fiberglass, keeping
original sidelights and transom. Chairman Bortel indicated that the sidelight must be coexisting with the
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transom and the door material will be whatever is best for the applicant all being period appropriate. Ms.
Barriball asked if she needs to provide an image of the door before she orders. Commissioner
Hendricksen suggested adding the image provided by the applicant of her inspiration door being added to
the COA.
Chairman Bortel stated the house has been moved and explained the history of the front porch in some of
the historic pictures. Chairman Bortel indicated that the proposed front portico changes the look of the
house completely and it will no longer look like a Greek Revival home. Chairman Bortel read comments
from Commissioner Derrick which indicated the proposed portico would again impact the entablature or
intrude upon the bottom of the second-floor window, both are not ideal. Adding a prominent feature like
a portico, while some examples of Greek Revival have such features, it seems the Flanders House did not
so adding such a thing is not consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Commissioner
Hendricksen thinks the porches in the historic picture are not original to the house because they do not fit
the style of the house. Chairman Bortel asked Commissioner Rapp if he remembers a porch being on this
house. Commissioner Rapp remembers a porch on the house that had a little pitch almost flat roof and
was smaller in size. Chairman Bortel stated the applicant wants to install a porch light and that is way she
wants the porch. Ms. Barriball explained she wants the porch to protect her clients from the weather.
Commissioner Hendricksen stated the proposed porch height and columns are too grand for this home.
Commissioner Schmidt indicated that a porch may not look right on this house. Chairman Bortel
suggested bumping out the front of the house to create a small porch so a light could be hung.
Commissioner Schmidt asked if the articulation around the front door original. Chairman Bortel
confirmed. Commissioner Rapp asked the applicant how far the porch will come out. Ms. Barriball
explained the door will still be visible and they were planning on adding columns at the end of the raised
cement. Commissioner Rapp asked if they would have metal or asphalt roof. Ms. Bariball stated she was
planning for metal shingles and stated the roof could be made flatter if that is what they want.
Commissioner Schmidt indicated the drawings do not have dimensions and that from the look for what is
provided it is not ADA compliant because the columns might in the way. Chairman Bortel asked if the
door will be automatic. Ms. Barriball indicated the door will not be automatic. Commissioner Schmidt
explained what the door and porch will need to be ADA compliant. Commissioner Hendricksen indicated
he is not ready to decide on the porch since there is not enough information. Commissioner Schmidt
asked the applicant if they have to have a porch. Ms. Barriball stated they would like to have the porch
because they want a hanging light. Commissioner Schmidt asked the commission if they think it is
appropriate to have a porch or not. Commissioner Hendricksen stated the porch is not appropriate.
Commissioner Rapp confirmed that a porch was on the building before it was moved. Commissioner
Hendricksen suggested that the applicant hold off on the porch until a later date because he is not ready to
take action on the porch and wants there to be more research on the history of the buildings porch and
have applicant find pictures of other similar homes with a porch since he feels the porch is not historically
appropriate. Ms. Barriball asked what she needs to provide to the commission to have them change their
mind about the porch. Chairman Bortel stated there needs to be photos of the home when it was built
with a front porch. Commissioner Schmidt stated a porch will do very little protect the clients from the
weather. Commissioner Hendricksen asked the applicant to provide 3D images of all elevations,
dimensions, the porch to be lowered, and would like the front of the porch to replicate the woodwork
around the front door. Commissioner Schmidt pointed out that the proposed porch image is not an
accurate representation of the view of the front door since her porch will be smaller. Commissioner
Derrick wants the width of the current door as well. Chairman Bortel indicated that he feels the
commission is not in favor of a front porch because it changes the appearance of the house completely.
Commissioner Rapp stated he knew one of the people who was a partner in buying this house and he
believes that had to bring the door into ADA compliance because of the businesses using the building.
Ms. Barriball asked if the photos with the porch are null. Chairman Bortel stated the house was not built
with a porch and the porch the applicant is proposing is not historically appropriate. Ms. Barriball asked
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what is wrong with the drawing for the porch she provided. Commissioner Hendricksen stated the
proposed porch is designed for a modern home. Ms. Barriball indicated the proposed porch was modeled
after the porch in the historical photos during the 1840 era. Commissioner Hendricksen stated the
previous porches on this house were wrong for this house as well. Ms. Barriball asked if her architect can
get some feedback so the porch can be redesigned. Commissioner Hendricksen suggested them finding a
house from the same ear of this house with a front porch. Chairman Bortel suggested the applicant come
back in the spring or summer after she has completed all the other repairs and she may find after she
completes her other updates, she may not need the porch. The commission, staff, and applicant discussed
the details of the COA.
Commissioner Hendricksen made a motion to recommend approval of the requested Certificate of
Appropriateness for 24044 W. Main Street, subject to execution of a Letter of Agreement with the HPC,
applicant, and Village staff to accept the following conditions of approval:
1. Gutters – Shall be either aluminum or steel, half-round with downspouts; and
2. Window shutters – Shall be vane-type, made in wood, equal in height and width of the window
opening, and mounted on the window trims with appropriate hardware; and
3. Front exterior door – Shall be ADA-compliant, with existing transom and sidelight design; and
4. Front portico – Temporarily on hold until spring or summer in 2022 for further COA review by
the HPC with an updated design proposal submitted by the applicant; and
5. Any design changes that deviate from what was presented at the December 9, 2021 meeting of
the HPC and not included as part of the agenda packet must be reviewed by the chair and the staff
of the Planning Office for substantial conformance with the COA approval.
Seconded by Commissioner Schmidt. Vote by roll call: Schmidt, yes; Hagen, yes; Olsen, no; Rapp, yes;
Hendricksen, yes; and Bortel, yes. Motion carried 5-1.
DISCUSSION
No Discussion.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Schmidt made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Olsen seconded the motion.
Motion carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary
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From: Suzanne Derrick
Sent: Thursday, December 9, 2021 4:43 PM
To: MICHAEL BORTEL <mbortel47@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: FW: Certificate of Appropriateness Application - LOVÉLI PROPERTIES
Here are my comments on the application –
Gutters: I am not as concerned about the gutters compared to other actions that more dramatically
affect the integrity of this building. But do not mix copper and aluminum or steel gutters. Copper is a
historic material but it does not play well with other metals. Even if you try to put a barrier at the
interface of the two metals, the runoff from the copper corrodes the aluminum or steel prematurely.
Shutters: the historic functional shutters are what is appropriate for this house. The hardware, including
the hold-back brackets, the mounting pintels, etc. are all what is appropriate to this house. Fixed vinyl
shutters mounted to the exterior of the window frames would be inappropriate and are not
recommended. No shutters is preferred to inappropriate vinyl shutters mounted incorrectly.
Exterior Door and Sidelights: if these are original, they should be retained. They can be painted black
and the threshold should be able to be modified to be ADA compliant (ask David Schmidt maybe). If it is
a width issue, how are the new door and sidelights better than the original? We really should be clear
on what is happening with the front door and sidelights since if those are original, they are character-
defining features. Lock can be repaired and storm door can be removed on original. I think there needs
to be more compelling reasons to lose what appears to be the original door and sidelights. Perhaps Deb
and Leif can weigh in on those types of repairs.
The proposed portico: The Michael Lambert photos from 1990 show a small porch on the façade. I
don’t believe that porch is original, did Michael L indicate whether it was? It looks like the 1990s porch
would have impacted the entablature (see graphic below) of the original doorframe so it is likely that
what exists today is either a recreation of the original or is a stylistically appropriate recreation. Again, is
there anyone on the HPC or has Michael L weighed in? The proposed portico would again impact the
entablature….or intrude upon the bottom of the second floor window, both are not ideal. Adding a
prominent feature like a portico, while some examples of Greek Revival have such features, it seems the
Flanders House did not so adding such a thing is not consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards. If we find that the porch in Michaels 1990’s picture is original/historic in its own right,
recreation of that design could be considered appropriate.
ATTACHMENT
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If the current interior floor plan is original (looks like it could be), it would be appreciated if we could
please document it through photos and the drawings in this COA application because the work that is
proposed will remove important walls and change how that interior space reads. While we do not have
purview over interior spaces, this is one of our earliest buildings and its importance to our history is
related to its architecture and design since it has been moved.
Those are my thoughts.
Best,
Suzanne Derrick
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Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission
Record of Minutes
Date: February 10, 2022 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
Chairman Bortel called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Roll call: Commissioners Barvian, Derrick, Hagen, Olsen, Schmidt, and Chairman Bortel were present.
Commissioner Rapp was absent.
Also, in attendance: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning; and Yuchen Ding, Associate Planner
Chairman Bortel led the pledge to the flag.
CHAIR’S COMMENTS
Chairman Bortel reminded the commission about the Kendall County Historic Preservation meeting on
the 16th of February.
Chairman Bortel announced Yuchen Ding last day at the Village will be Friday and announced the
resignation of Commissioner Hendricksen. Chairman Bortel discussed the current vacancies and what
commissioner are up for reappointment. Chairman Bortel stated staff has suggested taking the HPC to a
7-commissioner committee and asked for the commissioner’s input. Mr. Proulx explained the logic to
reducing the number of commissioners and if there is a reduction in commissioner a text amendment
(ordinance change) would need to be approved by the Village Board. Chairman Bortel stated in the
beginning the HPC was doing more work so that was the reason to have a larger commission but now
there is a lot less happening. Commissioner Hagen asked if there is only one subcommittee. Chairman
Bortel stated there is still two subcommittees but there has not been an activity with the Public Outreach
subcommittee. Commissioner Hagen asked what the process for an ordinance change is. Mr. Proulx
explained the text amendment process. Commissioner Olsen asked what the procedure for new HPC
applicants is. Mr. Proulx explained how the village handles filling vacancies and explained the ex-officio
role. Chairman Bortel asked the commission how they feel about having one ex-officio. Commissioner
Derrick asked if he is suggesting have 7 commissioners and 1 ex-officio. Chairman Bortel confirmed.
Commissioner Derrick asked if ex-officio could speak during the meeting. Mr. Proulx stated the ex-
officio can participate in the meeting but would not be able to vote. The commissioners decide to not
change the number of commissioners and to post the vacancies and see how many applicants apply and
then consider having one ex-officio.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
No Commissioner Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comments.
WORKSHOP
Unfortunately, Mr. Blakemore was not able to attend the meeting, so the HPC will present to him at
upcoming Landmarks and District Designation Subcommittee meeting.
Chairman Bortel did a short presentation on the HPC for the public that was in attendance.
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ADJOURN
Commissioner Derrick made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Barvian seconded the motion.
Motion carried 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary
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HISTORIC URBANIZED CORE SURVEY Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission
ADDRESS
603 W. Lockport St.
PIN/Property Index Number
#06-03-09-403-032-0000
Historic Property Name(s)
Common Name(s)
Wine & Cheese by TCC
Architectural Style
no style
Vernacular Building Type
Gable Front Commercial
Construction Date
c. 1850*
Architect/Builder
Historic Use(s)
Commercial
Present Use(s)
Commercial
History (associated events, people, dates)
See reverse sid e/Continuation She et.
Description
Limestone foundation; clapboard (replacement or fiber cement siding?) walls; asphalt shingle gable front roof. 2 stories,
rectangular shape; 3 facade bays. Single storefront building with slightly angled storefront sash east and west; large 9-light
sash. Tall 6-light sash angled to sin gle large light door with transom. Paneled bulkhead. S torefront with standing seam
metal shed awning with end brackets. Two 1/1 double-hung sash on 2nd story with working shutters. Han ging sign
center. Corner boards and cornice. West elevation with exterior metal straight run staircase. 2nd story concrete block
addition to rear. Side entrance on west into concrete block se ction with standing seam metal she d hood and metal
brackets. Concrete block section blind otherwise on 1st story; 4 small 1/1 double-hung sash on 2nd story. Insul-brick eas t
with narrow wood staircase spanning sligh t side setback betwee n adjacent commercial buildin g to 2nd story entrance.
Integrity/Major Physical ch anges from original construc tion
Building has undergone rehabilitation over the years, but remains in its historic form with a historic-appearing storefront
and upper story of great accuracy.
Subsidiary Building(s)/Site
No setback. 1 concr ete step to entrance. Gravel lot to west now parking for this bu siness. That lot had b een formerly
occupied by a historic residence.
Registration & Eval uation
National Register of Historic Places: Currently Listed: ___yes X no
If not currently listed, recommend: Individually ___yes X no; historic district X yes no
Contributing X or non-contributing
Significance statement: Building is highly signific ant architecturally, reflecting the early era of commercial buildings
which once line W. L ockport Street, but most all of which were de stroyed by significant fires . This building remains as
the oldest commercial building in the Village, and remains with a high degree of integrity. A very obvious can didate for
landmarking. VP, Comm, VG&Comm, AA
Village of Plainfield d esignation: Currently Listed: ___yes X no
If not currently listed, recommend: Historic Landmark X yes no; Historic District X yes no
Contributing X or non-contributing
Form prepared by: ArchiSearch Historic Preservation Consultants (Alice Novak) Date of Field Survey: 11.06.05 - 328
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ADDRESS
603 W. Lockport St.
PIN/Property Index Number
#06-03-09-403-032-0000
History (associated events, people, dates)
Chittenden & Smiley’s Subdivision of Lots 17 & 18. Appears as a 2 story “Tin Shop” on the 1893 Sanborn map, the
earliest version for the Village. The building, 508, without setback, had a full-facade canopy or porch which extended
into the street and a west elevation exterior staircase where the extant staircase is today. A square outbuilding was on the
rear lot. On the 1898 , the square outbu ilding was gone and a very tiny outbu ilding appeared on the rear lot line, with
some sort of open porch or upper story walkway connecting the two buildings. A 1 story full-elevation rear wing had been
added to the building by the 1912 Sanb orn map, and the rear lot changed yet again, this time with a 1 story rectangular
outbuilding occupying the entire rear lot line. The notation of the use of the building is not clear, perhaps reading
“restaurant.” By the 1931 Sanborn, no outbuildings remained on the rear lot and the building was labeled “store.” On
the 1944 San born, the address was changing to 603 and th e building was labeled “meeting,” likely ind icating a lodge hall
space on the upper story. *The April 2000 Historic Urban Core Building Inventory from the Design Manual for the
Lockport Street Business Corridor provides the date of this building, crediting this with being the oldest remaining
commercial building in the Village.
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ADDRESS
609 W. Lockport St.
PIN/Property Index Number
#06-03-09-403-030-0000
Historic Property Name(s)
Plainfield Fire Department
Common Name(s)
Plainfield Pet Grooming
Architectural Style
Italianate influence
Vernacular Building Type
Commercial type
Construction Date
c. 1900; rear addition c. 1920
Architect/Builder
Historic Use(s)
Government/Fire Station
Present Use(s)
Commercial
History (associated events, people, dates)
See reverse sid e/Continuation She et.
Description
Foundation not visible; red brick walls in running bond on the facade and in common bond on the side elevations; s teeply
sloped shed roof with tile coping. Tall 1 story, rectangular shape, 2 facade b ays. Left/west entranc e bay under iron beam
with rosettes. Modern door/entrance group consisting of door and sidelights, each with a transom. Barn-like single doors
on right/east and left of group under beam; 8-light vertical wood doors. Single 1/1 east bay with canvas awning; tall jack
arch. Exceptional Italianate metal entablature with end brackets, pyramidal consoles, modillions, and a shaped molded
cornice. West elevation blind. East elevation also blind. Elevation walls pained white. Sanborn maps show that the side
elevations have always been exposed, never having been common with adjacent buildings.
Integrity/Major Physical ch anges from original construc tion
Excellent integrity. The mode rn pedestrian entrance has been set within th e original fire truck door, with the beam
extant. Two swing doors are at least in keeping with the dual-fold pair of doors which appear in a historic photograph in
Then and Now, but do not appear to be original. The right/east bay has always had a single 1/1 double-hung sash.
Subsidiary Building(s)/Site
Large gravel lot to east for an adjacent retail enterprise.
Registration & Eval uation
National Register of Historic Places: Currently Listed: ___yes X no
If not currently listed, recommend: Individually ___yes X no; historic district X yes no
Contributing X or non-contributing
Significance statement: The oldest and apparently only historic government-related building remaining in the Village.
Building is a very late, but v ery good, example of Italianate style and retains a high de gree of integrity. VP, Comm,
VG&Comm, AA.
Village of Plainfield d esignation: Currently Listed: ___yes X no
If not currently listed, recommend: Historic Landmark X yes no; Historic District X yes no
Contributing X or non-contributing
Form prepared by: ArchiSearch Historic Preservation Consultants (Alice Novak) Date of Field Survey: 11.06.05 - 327
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ADDRESS
609 W. Lockport St.
PIN/Property Index Number
#06-03-09-403-030-0000
History (associated events, people, dates)
Chittenden & Smiley’s Subdivision of Lots 17 & 18. The 1893 Sanborn map, the earliest version for the Village, shows a
Town Hall here, then 506, without a setback, rectangular in shape, but much shorter than the extant building, and
without a setback; a small narrow rectangular wing was flush with the facade on the east elevation. A square 1 story
outbuilding was directly behind the Town Hall on the north lot line. The property appears the same on the 1898
Sanborn, then appears substantially different by the 1912 Sanborn: a much longer building, but with the same width, is
shown, although with a setbac k as the extant building. It con tinues to be labeled “Town Hall,” bu t is also indicated as
“Fire Department” and “Jail” at the rear. The outbuilding remained. Another rectangular building of similar proportions
is shown directly across the street, at what was then 532, and it, too, was labeled as “Fire Department,” with a water tank
structure to the rear. The 1931 Sanborn shows the building as the “Fire Department,” with a rear “Jail” wing; the
outbuilding was removed and this building appears to have been expanded either in its place or encompassing the ormer
outbuilding. The former Fire Department across the street was labeled “Village Hall,” but the water tank remained. By
the 1944 Sanborn map, the Village Hall had regained the “District Fire Department” association, and had a new address
of 606 and the other Fire Department in this building had become 609. Otherwise, this building appeared the same.
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ADDRESS
512 W. Lockport St.
PIN/Property Index Number
#06-03-16-210-009-0000
Historic Property Name(s)
Common Name(s)
Gruben’s Uptown Tap
Architectural Style
Classical Revival influence
Vernacular Building Type
Commercial type
Construction Date
c. 1865; 1892; c. 1955-65
Architect/Builder
Historic Use(s)
Commercial
Present Use(s)
Commercial/Tavern
History (associated events, people, dates)
Original Town. Appears as #54 3 on the 1893 Sanborn map, and was then in u se as a confectionary. Shown as the same
on the 1898 San born map. The 1912 Sanborn shows the b uilding in use as a bakery; th e building appeared the same on
the 1931 and 1944 Sanborn maps, although Sanborn maps switch ed to a generic “store” designation on mos t commercial
building. The 1944 Sanborn shows the address changes. The building appears to have been used for food-related
purposes for at least the entire 20th century. *Appendix F: Historic Urban Building Inventory, April 2000 of the Design
Manual, Lockport Street Business Corridor notes that this may be the oldes t commercial building on the south side of
Lockport Street, dating to c. 1865, with 1892 post fire changes.
Description
Foundation not visible; yellow brick fac ade in running bond ; shed or flat composition roof. Tall 1 story, rectangu lar
shape, 2 facade bays. Left/east bay angled to right/west bay door. Left with two storefront sash, limestone lug sill. Entire
storefront angles from east to west. Storefront sign panel clad with diagonal wood which extends over end piers and
transom area. Raised stretcher course at parapet, with alternating raised stretchers. End “brackets” with raised organic
designs. 5 frieze panels with organic designs between modillions with leaf appliques. Molded cornice. Handing sign over
middle anchored to roof and parapet.
Integrity/Major Physical ch anges from original construc tion
Storefront materials altered c. 1955 - 65 with random ashlar limestone added. Diagonal wood over storefront panel added
c. 1980 or later. Windows and door replaced, but importantly the storefront retains a general scale and pattern which is
at least historically correct.
Subsidiary Building(s)/Site
No outbuildings. One of a series of single storefront 1 story buildings which occupy much of this south block.
Registration & Eval uation
National Register of Historic Places: Currently Listed: ___yes X no
If not currently listed, recommend: Individually ___yes X no; historic district X yes no
Contributing X or non-contributing
Significance statement: A good example of what appears to be a late 19th century building which survived the fire;
contributes to the bu ilding pattern along this block of generally 1 story single s torefront buildings. VP, Comm,
VG&Comm, OT.
Village of Plainfield d esignation: Currently Listed: ___yes X no
If not currently listed, recommend: Historic Landmark yes X no; Historic District X yes no
Contributing X or non-contributing
Form prepared by: ArchiSearch Historic Preservation Consultants (Alice Novak) Date of Field Survey: 11.06.05 - 341
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ADDRESS
514 W. Lockport St.
PIN/Property Index Number
#06-03-16-210-008-0000
Historic Property Name(s)
Common Name(s)
Gruben’s Uptown Tap and Grill
Architectural Style
no style
Vernacular Building Type
Commercial type
Construction Date
c. 1900
Architect/Builder
Historic Use(s)
Commercial
Present Use(s)
Commercial/Restaurant
History (associated events, people, dates)
Original Town plat. This building first appears on the 1912 Sanborn map as #542, a meat market. A much smaller
building had been on this lot on the 1893 and 1898 Sanborn maps. The building appears the same on the 1931 and 1944
Sanborn maps.
Description
Foundation not clearly visible; red brick facade wall in running bond; flat or shed composition roof. Tall 1 story,
rectangular shape, 3 facade bays. 2 concrete stairs to central entrance, recessed from facade plane. 2 replacement
storefront sash, tinted d ark as is the door; plain bulkheads and boarded transom area. Thin iron posts frame door with
rosettes in storefront beam. Plain parapet until raise d stretcher cours e below metal cornice. Cornice in s imilar fashion to
adjacent buildings west, but differing with pyramidal/extending block course. Projecting end brackets, fluted with rosettes
and finials. Modillions bene ath molded cornice. Inte rior open to 512 to the east.
Integrity/Major Physical ch anges from original construc tion
Storefront with modern materials, although maintaini ng a somewhat historic pattern of storefront wind ows and a central
recessed door.
Subsidiary Building(s)/Site
No outbuildings. Cornice similar to 522, 520, 518, and 516.
Registration & Eval uation
National Register of Historic Places: Currently Listed: ___yes X no
If not currently listed, recommend: Individually ___yes X no; historic district X yes no
Contributing X or non-contributing
Significance statement: A good example of an early 20th century commercial building, maintaining the consistent
building pattern along this section of Lockport St. VP, Comm, VG&Comm, OT.
Village of Plainfield d esignation: Currently Listed: ___yes X no
If not currently listed, recommend: Historic Landmark yes X no; Historic District X yes no
Contributing X or non-contributing
Form prepared by: ArchiSearch Historic Preservation Consultants (Alice Novak) Date of Field Survey: 11.06.05 - 340
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ADDRESS
513 W. Lockport St.
PIN/Property Index Number
#06-03-09-407-024-0000
Historic Property Name(s)
Common Name(s)
Sweet Pea Children’s Boutique
Architectural Style
no style
Vernacular Building Type
Commercial type
Construction Date
c. 1892
Architect/Builder
Historic Use(s)
Commercial
Present Use(s)
Commercial
History (associated events, people, dates)
See reverse sid e/Continuation She et.
Description
Foundation not visible; brick facade wall in running bond painted white; shed or flat composition roof. 2 stories,
rectangular shape, 2 facade bays. Altered storefront with left/west bay entrance; transom. Angled storefront sash and
large storefront sash at sidewalk/building plane. Stack bond brick bulkhead space with concrete sill. Double transom over
largest storefront sash. Brick pier east corbeled at storefront top. Fluted iron pilaster with scrolled cap only original
storefront material remaining. Canvas awning over all. Narrow tall 1/1 double-hung sash on 2nd story, single at end bays,
paired middle, all with canvas awnings. Deteriorating lug sills; sandstone? Parapet with 3 vertical panels outlines in raised
brick; raised stretcher panels.
Integrity/Major Physical ch anges from original construc tion
Storefront altered in materials.
Subsidiary Building(s)/Site
No outbuildings.
Registration & Eval uation
National Register of Historic Places: Currently Listed: ___yes X no
If not currently listed, recommend: Individually ___yes X no; historic district X yes no
Contributing X or non-contributing
Significance statement: Contributes to the commerce history of the central business district. A good example of the
Commercial type from the late 19th century. VP, Comm, VG&Comm, AA.
Village of Plainfield d esignation: Currently Listed: ___yes X no
If not currently listed, recommend: Historic Landmark yes X no; Historic District X yes no
Contributing X or non-contributing
Form prepared by: ArchiSearch Historic Preservation Consultants (Alice Novak) Date of Field Survey: 11.06.05 - 351
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ADDRESS
513 W. Lockport St.
PIN/Property Index Number
#06-03-09-407-024-0000
History (associated events, people, dates)
Chittenden and Smiley’s Subdivision. Appendix F: Historic Urban Building Inventory, April 2000 of the Design Manual,
Lockport Street Business Corridor notes that the original stone sidewalls may have been re-incorporated in the new building
constructed after the 1891 fire. A building appears here on the 1893 Sanborn map, and was used as a meat market. On
the 1898 Sanborn, the building was being used for agricultural implement sales. On the 1912, the building in this
location is of similar (if not identical) length, but a full rear elev ation 1 story wing has been add ed, along with a small
square 1 story wing beyon d, aligned on the east. Thi s could have been a reconstructed bu ilding after the fire, or it could
indicate additions on the extant building; the building was a saloon at that time. The building appears the same on the
1931 and 1944 Sanborn maps, with the address changing from 517 to 513 on the 1944 map; the building is labeled
generically “store,” as were most commercial buildings on the later Sanborn maps.
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