Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting City Hall - Council Chambers December 11, 2025 6:30 PM Agenda PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Statutes of the State of Illinois and the Ordinances of the City of Highland Park, the next regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Highland Park is scheduled to be held at the hour of 6:30 pm on December 11, 2025 at City Hall - Council Chambers, 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois, during which meeting it is anticipated that there will be a discussion of the following items. The Historic Preservation Commission has elected to conduct the meeting entirely in- person, and without opportunity for virtual viewing or participation. Please contact the Department of Community Development – Planning Division at (847) 432-0867 for up-to- date information on the conduct of the hearing. Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item may email the Staff Liaison Maddy Markle at mmarkle@cityhpil.com. Comments and emails received prior to the Thursday before the scheduled meeting will be included in the meeting packet. Public comments received by 4:30 PM the day of the meeting will be read under Business from the Public. Any comments received during the meeting will be held until the end of the meeting. Individuals who wish to have their comments read into the public record are limited to 200 words or less. Public comments should be emailed and contain the following information: • In the subject line, identify, “HPC (Date of Meeting)” • Name • Address (optional) • City • Phone (optional) • Organization, agency representing, if applicable • Topic or agenda item number of interest All emails received will be acknowledged. Individuals with no access to email may leave a voice message with Maddy Markle at 847.926.1856. The City, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this hearing, or who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, email the City’s ADA coordinator Emily Taub or call at 847.926.1005. Page 1 of 149 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes A. November 13, 2025, Regular Meeting IV. Scheduled Business A. 3135 Priscilla Avenue — Preliminary Consideration of Landmark Nomination B. 1373 Oakwood Avenue—Determination of Historic Significance V. Discussion Items A. Continued Discussion — Encouraging Historic Preservation B. Introduction to 2026 Historic Preservation Awards VI. Business from the Public (Individuals wishing to be heard regarding items not listed on this agenda) VII. Other Business A. Next Regular Meeting Scheduled for January 8, 2026 VIII. Staff Report IX. Adjournment Page 2 of 149  1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 3 OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 4 5 6 MEETING DATE: Monday, November 13, 2025 7 8 MEETING LOCATION: Council Chambers, City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 9 10 CALL TO ORDER 11 At 6:31 p.m., Chairperson Pines called the meeting to order. This Commission meeting takes place on-site. 12 Staff was asked to call the roll. 13 14 ROLL CALL 15 Commissioners Present: Chairperson Pines; Commissioners Ehrlich, Gonka, Greenbaum, Hartinger, 16 Portman, & Weeder 17 18 Councilmember Absent: Blumberg 19 20 Student Council Absent: Koslow 21 22 Staff declared that a quorum was present. 23 24 Staff Present: Mayor Rotering, City Manager Neukirch, Director Fontane, Senior Planner 25 Coleman, & Planner Markle 26 27 Others Present: Hart Passman, Corporation Counsel/Elrod Friedman LLP 28 Gale Cerabona, Recorder 29 30 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 31 Special Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission – September 29, 2025 32 33 Commissioner Gonka moved to approve the special meeting minutes of September 29, 2025. Commissioner 34 Weeder seconded the motion. 35 36 On a voice vote 37 Voting Yea Chairperson Pines; Commissioners Gonka, Greenbaum, Hartinger, Portman, & 38 Weeder 39 Voting Nay: None 40 41 Staff declared that the motion passed unanimously. 42 43 SCHEDULED BUSINESS 44 1. Certificate of Appropriateness/COA – 242 Linden Park Place 45 Planner Markle offered a presentation: 46 • Summary 47 o Non-Contributing Structure – NC rating in the local Historic District 48 o built in 1959 (formerly Ranch type in the Plain style) Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 13, 2025 - Page 1 Page 3 of 149  1 o no current home style 2 o architect is unknown 3 • Location of Proposed Changes 4 o rear of house; not visible 5 • Proposed Changes 6 o expand windows and door openings vertically by 10” 7 o install sliding-glass door 8 • Standards for COA were reviewed 9 • Recommendation 10 11 Some HPC comments are….. 12 • Commissioner Portman said replacements are consistent with existing structure and meets the 13 standards. 14 • Commissioner Weeder concurred, and said nothing is visible from the street. She has no issue. 15 16 Commissioner Gonka moved to approve the COA. Commissioner Weeder seconded the motion. 17 18 On a roll call vote 19 Voting Yea Chairperson Pines; Commissioners Gonka, Greenbaum, Hartinger, Portman, & 20 Weeder 21 Voting Nay: None 22 23 Staff declared that the motion passed unanimously. 24 25 Commissioner Ehrlich arrived at 6:43 p.m. 26 27 DISCUSSION ITEMS 28 1. Encouraging Historic Preservation 29 Planner Markle offered a presentation (including benefits and challenges): 30 • Historic Rehabilitation Grants 31 • Local Property Tax Abatement 32 • Land Use Incentives 33 • Permit Fee Waivers 34 • Reduce Historic District Property Minimums 35 • Recommendation 36 • Next Steps 37 o feedback from HPC and Staff will be presented to City Council 38 39 Some HPC comments are: 40 • Commissioner Greenbaum clarified, and Planner Markle verified a fee could be assessed to the 41 homeowner to apply to remove a historic landmark designation (if the home no longer meets 42 criteria, etc.). 43 • Chairperson Pines asked, and Planner Markle confirmed the Fee Resolution is noted in the code. 44 Senior Planner Coleman stated this fee (for landmark designation removal) is $500. 45 46 Mr. Hart Passman, Corporation Counsel, arrived at 7:03 p.m. 47 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 13, 2025 - Page 2 Page 4 of 149  1 Director Fontane suggested the HPC follow the discussion on encouraging/preserving historic presentation. 2 He explained fees, taxes, etc. 3 4 More HPC comments are: 5 • Commissioner Portman asked if all incentives are for existing homes and if this discussion is to 6 encourage others to landmark their homes. Planner Markle said the HPC could decide which homes 7 could/should be eligible for any potential preservation incentive. 8 • Commissioner Ehrlich thanked Staff as this information is very helpful. He would like to hear from 9 Mayor Rotering and City Manager Neukirch. 10 11 Mayor Rotering said she cannot speak on behalf of City Council. She shares the HPC’s concerns and looks 12 forward to incentivizing homeowners to preserve historic gems in Highland Park. Every idea is open and a 13 starting point. 14 15 Continued HPC comments are: 16 • Commissioner Gonka said he is interested in taxing people who are not interested in preserving 17 historic homes. Properties are hurt due to high property tax rates. Mayor Rotering said this could be 18 prioritized. 19 • Commissioner Weeder suggested taxing teardowns. Mayor Rotering said this happens with the 20 demolition tax. She recommended that these issues be presented to City Council. 21 • Commissioner Greenbaum asked, and Mayor Rotering shared that her home is not landmarked. She 22 explained the windows are not great, and it may be landmarked in the future. 23 24 City Manager Neukirch discussed the process, and said City Council is looking for the HPC’s feedback. She 25 suggested forming a list of supported recommendations – and complimented Planner Markle and Senior 26 Planner Coleman on the excellent presentation. 27 28 Commissioner Ehrlich asked, and Mayor Rotering advised if the code is being changed, a vote by City Council 29 is required. City Manager Neukirch stated corporate authorities can enact laws. 30 31 It was decided the HPC could review each category in the presentation and offer feedback. 32 33 Historic Rehabilitation Grants 34 • Commissioner Gonka believes it is not a good use of public funds. He would like to de-incentivize 35 people from tearing down houses. 36 • Commissioner Greenbaum stated the amount needs to be significant. 37 • Commissioner Gonka believes the demolition tax should be a six-figure fine or 20% of the sale 38 price. 39 • Commissioner Greenbaum identified that sometimes the HPC enacts a demolition delay, then City 40 Council removes it. 41 Mayor Rotering asked to differentiate between teardowns. 42 43 (continued) 44 • Commissioner Weeder said the whole City isn’t surveyed yet. 45 • Commissioner Portman reminded that City Council is looking for feedback on incentives. 46 • Commissioner Ehrlich identified that incentives are layered in other cities/villages. He noted a best 47 approach could be to mirror other cities/villages (Hinsdale, etc.). Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 13, 2025 - Page 3 Page 5 of 149  1 • Commissioner Portman would like to decide which incentives are appropriate or not. 2 3 Director Fontane asked the HPC to look at the scope of the program; prioritize; how to encourage people to 4 landmark their homes; public good of private preservation. He noted there are 77 landmarked 5 homes in Highland Park. Director Fontane stressed that the HPC not delve into the surveys, as they aren’t all 6 completed. 7 8 (continued) 9 • Commissioner Greenbaum asked Mayor Rotering what it would take for her to landmark her home. 10 Mayor Rotering said she doesn’t know, and wonders what’s to be gained. She stated education is 11 key. Her home has been in the family and is a Tudor Eclectic style. 12 • Commissioner Ehrlich said the HPC should learn what people are doing to their homes. Incentives 13 should be provided. There are a lot of Contributing Structures that haven’t been landmarked. Mayor 14 Rotering said preserving landscaping is another avenue. 15 • Commissioner Hartinger said the age of a home is a factor. People move here for the school system; 16 may not be able to afford a $2 million home. Homes built in the 1950s could be flagged to be 17 historic homes. 18 • Commissioner Gonka asked, and Planner Markle replied there is no age (of a house noted) in the 19 code to landmark a home. Senior Planner Coleman clarified that the 50 year cut-off is for Highland 20 Park architectural surveys. 21 22 Mayor Rotering mentioned the Boy Built homes should be landmarked. 23 24 (continued) 25 • Commissioner Ehrlich said there are homes built in the 1980s that should be landmarked. He noted 26 a landmarked home could be eligible for a grant. 27 • Commissioner Portman said educating people about a grant program is key. He referred to the 28 model Elgin has for income eligibility, and noted a test of this would be appropriate. 29 • Commissioner Gonka said the burden is on the homeowner to present a COA to the HPC when 30 someone wants to make a change to their house. He suggested a grant threshold could be a home 31 with 85 year-old windows, etc. 32 • Commissioner Weeder said rehabilitation is so costly. 33 • Commissioner Greenbaum suggested seniors with a limited budget who own a landmarked home 34 would be good candidates for a grant. 35 36 Local Property Tax Abatement 37 • Commissioner Gonka said this should be time-based for a property owner, not run with the land. He 38 would like to see the abatement be honored only if funds are put back in the property. 39 • Commissioner Portman asked, and Director Fontane said this is for the local level (what Highland 40 Park would enact) – not an assessment freeze. Property tax could be considered. 41 • Commissioner Hartinger asked, and Director Fontane said City Council would have to approve this. 42 • Commissioner Ehrlich said other taxpayers are paying the difference. He noted this is why a layered 43 approach would work. People’s income could change. Actual home examples (addresses) were 44 discussed on what could have been – other than a teardown. 45 46 Mayor Rotering advised that Highland Park’s portion is 7.7%. She shared her home was not maintained prior 47 to purchasing it. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 13, 2025 - Page 4 Page 6 of 149  1 2 (continued) 3 • Commissioner Gonka said abatements can be given to maintain the house. There could be a sliding 4 scale based on income. 5 • Commissioner Portman said this would be helpful for the preservation tool box. 6 • Commissioner Gonka said money should be given back through preservation. 7 • Commissioner Greenbaum said the HPC wishes to preserve, and homeowners should benefit. She 8 stated those who don’t preserve should be fined. 9 10 Planner Markle advised tax abatement is a way to encourage people to landmark homes. 11 12 • Commissioner Gonka asked why a homeowner wouldn’t go through the state program if they are 13 going through the local program. He shared that his house is not locally landmarked, but he uses the 14 state program. There was no benefit locally, as there was more red tape. 15 16 Director Fontane said the historic preservation program is a benefit. This is voluntary. There is a public good 17 in private preservation; public value. Education on local landmarks is a value for the community. Local 18 landmarks don’t expire. 19 20 Chairperson Pines asked if anyone from the audience wishes to speak. The following came forward: 21 • Tom Hiller advised he lives in a Tudor Revival house. He said they crossed the 25% mark (of the state 22 program) and shared that it was explained (by a representative from the state) that he should 23 obtain a local landmark first. 24 25 Commissioner Gonka said a state landmarking could be attained without local landmarking. 26 27 Mr. Hiller concurs with Director Fontane. 28 29 Back to….. 30 31 Local Property Tax Abatement 32 • Commissioner Hartinger believes all categories/an armory should be provided. The end result is to 33 retain the home; charge as much as is legally possible if someone wants to tear down the house. 34 This would help developers think about homes rather than dollar amounts. No matter the income, 35 most people would take free money. He wonders what the number would be to trigger people. 36 37 Land Use Incentive 38 • Commissioner Hartinger said people may not buy if they cannot add on. Offering options would be 39 amazing. 40 • Commissioner Ehrlich stated other cities/villages already have a footprint. Working off of these is a 41 start. These have worked for at least some villages. Highland Park could make this widely available. 42 43 Director Fontane said there’s been a lot of feedback. 44 45 Chairperson Pines suggested this be studied, absorbed, and this discussion can be continued. It was stated 46 the remaining categories would be discussed at a future meeting. He asked, and Director Fontane advised 47 feedback would be provided to City Council. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 13, 2025 - Page 5 Page 7 of 149  1 2 (continued) 3 • Commissioner Hartinger said if a demolition is granted, the code has to apply for new construction. 4 5 Director Fontane concluded these are incentives for historic properties; to encourage preservation – not to 6 discourage, penalize; a different approach policy-wise. 7 8 Chairperson Pines thanked Planner Markle for the information. 9 10 Mayor Rotering thanked the HPC. 11 12 Commissioner Greenbaum said she would like to discuss the negative approach; change people’s minds to 13 not tear down. 14 15 Commissioner Gonka said neighbors who protest encourage negative behavior. Having a big burden on the 16 homeowner, if demolishing, is an incentive; maintaining current properties benefits the community. He 17 noted City Staff/City Council do not want to discourage development. 18 19 City Manager Neukirch asked for all of the HPC’s ideas. She stated they will be compiled in a report. The 20 dialogue can be continued at the next meeting. Staff and Legal Counsel will present same to City Council. 21 City Manager Neukirch stressed that everything is on the table. 22 23 Everyone thanked the Mayor, City Manager Neukirch, etc. for attending tonight’s meeting. 24 25 BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC 26 There was no Business from the Public. 27 28 Senior Planner Coleman departed the meeting at 8:26 p.m. 29 30 OTHER BUSINESS 31 1. Commissioner/Open Meetings Act Training 32 Mr. Hart Passman, Corporation Counsel, offered a presentation: 33 • Agenda 34 • Statutory & Legal Authority 35 • City Code Provisions 36 • Specific HPC Duties & Responsibilities 37 • Landmark Criteria 38 • What is “Integrity”? 39 • Demolition of Dwellings 40 o New Code Provisions 41 o Common Questions 42 • Establishing a Landmark 43 • Establishing a Historic District 44 • Certificate of Appropriateness 45 • Certificate of Economic Hardship 46 • Burden for Satisfying Standards 47 • Common Questions & Problems Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 13, 2025 - Page 6 Page 8 of 149  1 • Procedure – Open Meetings Act 2 • Open Meetings Act: Email & Online Communication 3 • Public Forums & Social Media 4 • Open Meetings Act 5 o Openness 6 o Enforcement 7 • Commissioner Attendance Requirements 8 • Freedom Of Information Act/FOIA 9 o General Rule 10 o Private Email & Text Messages 11 • Robert’s Rules of Order 12 • Procedure – Robert’s Rules of Order 13 • Motions 14 • Procedure 15 o Public Hearings 16 o Public Comment 17 18 Commissioner Greenbaum departed the meeting at 10:01 p.m. 19 20 (continued) 21 • Ethics 22 o City Guidelines 23 o Guidelines 24 o Enforcement 25 26 2. Next Regular Meeting is Scheduled for December 11, 2025 27 It was noted the next regular HPC Meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025. 28 29 STAFF REPORT 30 Planner Markle advised that an article was written in The Highlander and has generated interest in 31 landmarking homes. 32 33 Planner Markle asked if the date of May 7, 2026, is okay for the Preservation Awards event. 34 35 ADJOURNMENT 36 Commissioner Hartinger moved to adjourn at 10:16 p.m. Commissioner Weeder seconded the motion. 37 38 On a voice vote 39 Voting Yea Chairperson Pines; Commissioners Ehrlich, Gonka, Hartinger, Portman, & Weeder 40 Voting Nay: None 41 42 Staff declared that the motion passed unanimously. 43 44 Respectfully Submitted, 45 46 Gale Cerabona, Recorder 47 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 13, 2025 - Page 7 Page 9 of 149 1 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2025, WERE APPROVED WITHOUT CORRECTIONS. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes November 13, 2025 - Page 8 Page 10 of 149  Memorandum Date: 12.11.25 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Maddy Markle, Planner I Subject: Preliminary Landmark Designation – 3135 Priscilla Avenue Location 3135 Priscilla Avenue Historical Name H.W. KaDell House Historical Status Not Surveyed Structure Style: Contemporary Architect: George Fred Keck Builder: G. W. Lindstrom Built: 1941 Petitioners Donna & Jordon Varichak 3135 Priscilla Avenue, Highland Park Figure 1. West Elevation, 1941 Figure 2. South Elevation, 1941 Figure 3. West Elevation, 2025 Figure 4. South Elevation, 2025 1 Page 11 of 149  Memorandum Summary of the Nomination The owners of 3135 Priscilla Avenue, Donna and Jordon Varichak, have nominated their property for a local landmark designation (see Attachment 1). They appreciate their home’s timeless floorplan and innovative solar design. The Varichak’s have lived in the home since 2018. The applicants believe their home is eligible for landmark nomination because it was designed by notable architect George Fred Keck, exemplifies innovative sustainable design, and has a clean aesthetic that has stood the test of time. The residence at 3135 Priscilla Avenue, designed in 1941 by George Fred Keck, is a Contemporary Style Linear Ranch. It has a front gabled roof and asymmetrical façade. It is characterized by its integrated two-car garage, pitched roof with deep eaves, and large windows concentrated on the south elevation. The home is among the earliest in Highland Park (and the world) to bring together the modern principles of passive solar design. Existing Pictures have been compiled into Attachment 2. George Fred Keck George Fred Keck designed over a thousand homes, 30 of which were in Highland Park. Keck’s homes in Highland Park were built between 1926 and 1968. He was the first American architect to observe the effects of passive solar heating and to apply them to single family residences. He rose to fame at the 1933 Century of Progress International Exposition with his dodecagon all-glass “House of Tomorrow.” 1 In 1933 the Chicago Tribune wrote, “In planning, in shape, in decoration and in furnishing this is a dwelling which presents a radically different face to the house-minded world.” Keck observed that the glass house retained massive amounts of heat, even in the Chicago winter. This observation led him to start designing homes intentionally around the sun. According to some sources Keck was the first American architect to draw shading diagrams based on solar geometry, and the first to calculate a building’s solar heat gain. Keck’s shade plans and window placements could save a client 20% on their winter heating bill. 2 Keck’s design style adapted modernist European aesthetics for an American consumer who would have been more familiar with the Prairie Style. Robert Boyce, architectural historian, describes Keck’s work as: “high-quality solar residences, which combined the aesthetics and engineering of the International Style and organic architecture, and in laying the ground work for their acceptance that he most influenced American architectural design.” 3 Keck’s interpretation of the Contemporary Style is recognizable by its functionalism, horizontality, simplicity, use of light, and open plan. All of these elements are present at 3135 Priscilla Avenue. 1 White, Megan. (2017). He saw the future: George Fred Keck and the House of Tomorrow. National Trust for Historic Preservation. https://savingplaces.org/stories/george-fred-keck-the-mastermind- behind-the-house-of-tomorrow 2 Denzer, A. (2013). The Solar House: Pioneering Sustainable Design. Rizzoli Publications. 3 Boyce, R. (1993). Keck and Keck. 2 Page 12 of 149  Memorandum Keck’s design philosophy still remains relevant today and continues to inform sustainable design best practices. Passive Solar Design Henry KaDell, the original owner of 3135 Priscilla Avenue, told Keck “We like the solar type of construction and prefer south exposure for all main rooms... We are very much interested in automatic radiant floor type of heating...” (see Attachment 3). With these requests in mind, Keck designed a long, linear ranch with all the main rooms oriented south. Large windows line the southern elevation and are shaded by deep eave overhangs. The windows on the home’s other elevations are significantly smaller. This was intended to keep the home shaded in the summer and light-filled in the winter. During the summer, the sun sits at a high angle in the southern sky and cannot reach the southern windows because of the deep overhangs. This reduces cooling costs. Operable casement windows kept the house cool by providing cross ventilation (see Attachment 4 and 5). In the winter, the sun is positioned lower in the southern sky and is able to shine into the house. This traps heat in the house and reduces heating costs. Heat is further retained by thick insulation and double-glazed thermopane windows. Keck specified that the ceiling at 3135 Priscilla Avenue should have 3 inches of rock wool insulation (see Attachment 6), as opposed to the one inch of ceiling insulation that was typical during this time period. 4 Thicker roof insulation and south-oriented double-glazed windows may seem like common sense energy saving measures, but the reason one can recognize these interventions as “common sense” today is because Keck pioneered them in the 1940s. Keck essentially invented the modern framework for sustainable design 30 years before it became popular. 5 Radiant Heat Keck installed a radiant floor heating system at 3135 Priscilla Avenue. Iron heating pipes, through which hot water flowed, were laid beneath the floor, and covered with sand and concrete and reinforced by wire mesh (see Attachment 7). In 1941 radiant floor heat was a rarity in the United States, as it was only used by Frank Lloyd Wright, who adapted the idea from Korean architecture. 6 Two decades after the completion of the KaDell House, radiant heat would become popular. 7 Again, Keck proved to be decades ahead of his time. Materials Historic materials are included in Attachment 6. • Slab concrete foundation, • Fir wood balloon frame with brick veneer 4 Denzer, A. (2013). The Solar House: Pioneering Sustainable Design. Rizzoli Publications. 5 Drueding, Meghan. (2018). Edge of Tomorrow: The Unexpected Path of five “Homes of the Future” from 1933-34 | National Trust for Historic Preservation. https://savingplaces.org/stories/edge-of- tomorrow-the-unexpected-path-of-five-houses-of-the-future-from-the-1933-worlds-fair 6 Boyce, R. (1993). Keck and Keck. 7 Kim, H. (2023). Korean heat radiated: from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian houses to postwar mass- produced houses in America. Architectural Research Quarterly, 27(2), 109–128. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1359135523000167 3 Page 13 of 149  Memorandum • Cement floors 4” thick (3” concrete/1” monolithic) • Floors laid on gravel fill over iron floor heating pipes and reinforced with wire mesh. • Double-glazed themopane windows • Rock wool insulation • Plywood wall coverings (interior) • Weatherwood ceiling tile (interior) Present materials (as stated by applicant in Landmark Nomination, see Attachment 1). • Non-historic Hardy board and stucco exterior • Non-historic rubber modified bitumen roof • Non-historic gutters • Non-historic windows, doors and trim • Non-historic garage doors Alterations Roofing, siding, windows and doors are all replacement material. The roofline was extended over the front porch and a post was added in 2014 (see Attachment 8). The home has largely retained its original footprint, floorplan, massing and foundation. The home’s massing, geometry (roof pitch, fenestration, solid-to-void ratio), and orientation clearly resemble that which was originally designed by Keck in 1941. Ownership The house at 3135 Priscilla Avenue was originally constructed for Harold and Gladys KaDell, who were highly involved in the design process. They asked Keck to build them a “six room house and two car garage… (in the) solar type of construction” (see Attachment 3). Cross breeze ventilation, a southern building orientation and radiant heat were all specific requests from the KaDells. It’s clear the KaDells took an interest in sustainability and were familiar with Keck’s work. Harold KaDell was a founder of the Deringer Metallurgical Corporation, a company that specialized in creating metal components (see Attachment 9). The 1950 Census indicates that Gladys KaDell was a homemaker (see Attachment 10). Chain of Title • 1941 - 1966 Harold and Gladys KaDell • 1966-1968 Harry and Mary Hart • 1968-1987 Jay and Anni Curtice • 1987-~2014 Owen McCall and Harriet Smith • 2018-Present Donna and Jordon Varichak Landmark Criteria The home at 3135 Priscilla Avenue may meet the following Landmark Criteria: 1, 4, 5 and 6. 4 Page 14 of 149  Memorandum Sec. 24.015 Criteria for Landmark Designation. The following is a list of the criteria to be considered in the designation of a Property, Structure, Area, Object, or Landscape of Significance as a Landmark: (1) It demonstrates character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the City, county, state, or country. (2) It is the site of a significant local, county, state, or national event. (3) It is associated with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of the City, County, State, or Country. (4) It embodies distinguishing characteristics of an architectural and/or landscape style valuable for the study of a specific time period, type, method of construction, or use of indigenous materials. (5) It is identifiable as the work of a notable builder, designer, architect, artist, or landscape architect whose individual work has influenced the development of the City, County, State, or Country. (6) It embodies, overall, elements of design, details, materials, and/or craftsmanship that renders it architecturally, visually, aesthetically, and/or culturally significant and/or innovative. (7) It has a unique location or it possesses or exhibits singular physical and/or aesthetic characteristics that make it an established or familiar visual feature. (8) It is a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure or group of such structures, including, but not limited to farmhouses, gas stations or other commercial structures, with a high level of integrity and/or architectural, cultural, historical, and/or community significance. (9) It possesses or exhibits significant historical and/or archaeological qualities. Landmark Nomination Process Outline The landmark process is initiated when a nomination form is submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission. At this point, the property owner has already been sent a letter stating the time, place, and intent of this meeting where the nomination will be considered. The owner has provided consent to the landmark designation, so the next steps are as follows: (1) The Commission should consider and discuss the landmark nomination. If the HPC finds that the property (a) meets two or more Landmark Criteria set forth in Section 24.015 of the City Code, and (b) has sufficient integrity of location, design, materials, and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation, then the Commission should direct Staff to draft a Resolution making a preliminary Landmark Designation recommendation. (2) The Commission should consider the resolution making the preliminary recommendation. Should the HPC adopt the resolution making a preliminary Landmark Designation recommendation, the house becomes a “Regulated Structure” with the associated protections against demolition and alterations. 5 Page 15 of 149  Memorandum (3) Staff will draft a Planning Report evaluating the relationship of the proposed designation to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the effect of the proposed designation on the surrounding neighborhood. The Planning Report will be presented to the Commission following the adoption of the Resolution making the preliminary recommendation. (4) At a subsequent meeting, the Commission shall review the Planning Report, Findings of Fact, and make a determination to recommend a landmark designation to City Council. (5) The City Council will consider the findings, recommendations, and official record of the Historical Preservation Commission and may, by an Ordinance duly adopted, designate the subject property as a Local Landmark. Recommended Action The Historic Preservation Commission is asked to discuss and consider the preliminary landmark designation for 3135 Priscilla Avenue. If the nomination is to be given a positive recommendation for approval, the Commission must find that the structure meets two or more of the criteria set forth in Section 24.015 and have sufficient integrity of location, design, materials, and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation or rehabilitation. If the nomination is given a positive recommendation, the Commission is asked to consider A Resolution Making a Preliminary Landmark Designation Recommendation for 3135 Priscilla Avenue. Should the Commission adopt the resolution making a preliminary Landmark Designation recommendation, the house becomes a “Regulated Structure” with the associated protections against demolition and alteration. 6 Page 16 of 149  Memorandum Attachments: 1. Landmark Nomination 2. Current Conditions 3. KaDell Requests for Keck, 1941 4. Elevations and Details, 1941 5. Floor Plan, 1941 6. Material Specifications, 1941 7. Radiant Heat Plan, 1941 8. Approved Porch Alterations, 2014 9. KaDell Business License, 1950 10. Census, 1950 11. 3135 Priscilla Under Construction, 1941 12. Building Permit for New Construction, 1941 13. Chain of Title Documentation 14. Keck’s Hand-Drawn Elevations, 1941 15. Real Estate Listing, 1968 16. Architectural Forum Article, 1942 7 Page 17 of 149 Keck and Keck – 3135 Priscilla Avenue, Highland Park, IL – Current Owners since 2018: Donna & Jordon Varichak Originally built in 1941, the Keck and Keck “H.W. KaDell” home had an original address of 1953 Priscilla Avenue, which was later changed to 3135 Priscilla Avenue. George F. Keck was the first architect to pioneer passive solar house design. This architecturally significant residential mid- century modern ranch home utilized passive solar heating and was built with radiant heated floors installed under the concrete slab. The orientation of the home is to the south, incorporating large windows, angled roof lines and overhangs. With a modern aesthetic, a simplicity in design and an open floor plan, it integrates a connection between the interior and the surrounding natural landscape. “Simplicity in design with,” as William Keck says, a “plain, clean, simple look about it” with sharp, clean edges and lack of ornamentation such as scalloped edges.” Atomic Ranch – August 13, 2025 In 1980, the University of Illinois awarded both brothers its inaugural Illinois Medal in Architecture. Over the course of their career, the Keck & Keck firm designed over 300 homes. While their names may not enjoy the same household recognition as their peers, their legacy continues in having formed a major part of Modernism’s development in the Midwest. They remain an inspiring example of creative and efficient approaches to passive solar design. Although the home has gone through a few owners and interior changes made throughout the years, the overall footprint and integrity of the house has remained the same modernism style, where modern meets timeless. Legal Description: Lot 5 and Lot 6 (except the south ½ thereof) in block 2 in Highland Park Woodlands, a subdivision of the East ½ of the Northwest ¼ of section 15, Township 43 North, Range 12, East of the third principal meridian (except the Northeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of said Section 15) according to the Plat thereof recorded June 22, 1935, as document 414033, in Lake County Illinois The reason our home is eligible for landmark designation: 1) Designed by notable architects, George and William Keck (Keck and Keck). 2) A modern and innovative styled home built in1941, embodies a place-maker in history with distinguishing characteristics including passive solar, large windows and a clean design. 3) The compact footprint is designed to stand the test of time. Original 1941 materials: (see M73-026 client file) Slab concrete foundation, building constructed of frame and brick with attached, 2 car garage. Cement floors 4” thick (3” concrete/1” monolithic) cement finished with a trowel. Floors laid on sand or gravel fill over the floor heating pipes and reinforced with 4” x 4” x12 ga electrically welded wire mesh. All framing lumber #1 common Fir, free from loose or large knots, shakes, excess sap or other defects. Framing lumber shall have no more than 12-15% moisture content. 2014 materials: Retained original foundation, incorporated Hardie board and stucco exterior, rubber modified bitumen roof, gutters, new windows, doors and trim. 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Footing drains, storm water drains. kept on s drains paved arer E de ava connected to required by the Building City of Highland Park storm sewer GA of Highland Park All work shal ble local, st another approved point of discharge rdinanc ordinances and all authorities hav Prese The Ge or discrepar dinance Sec. 171.350 -Plambing Walls For question ARCHITECTS or fisets, any one shall cestof not hess tha Insulations 201 Flosamor EL 60422 and specifications. plumbing trom freezity shall be th Section R402 r. Drilling and Is with the 2009 1HK and 11 SINDLE PUY FOOF MEMBRANE 0162 Fax TO MATCH EXIST'b. DRIP EDG3 d scope o focations shallcomp s. Section 17 ""JOINT WOOD CIDING ode provides penalt TO MATUH EXist4. ON COX PUTWOOD. EXTERIOR LIGHTING comply with Highland Park Smo Shaoo Shall prorude utterd and wit cvel, per Section NEW 1X10 BALK & Downmpoute pe TO BEAM IN BAR. The Gener 2+10,5/19/ (NEAN) 2 FURF. Wi'N 2009 IRC SR-801.334 e heaters w Pour allconer NOINT SIDING Boo Bremage tion wal Ex18tb. CA FNEEWALLS 2+05/10" W/EXT. bTP. BD. GRADI ll conform to the "NATIONAL DESIGN SPECIFI 121x125 of1 modulus of elasticiry "E" = 1,400,000, Hem-Fir #2 or equal. Use sts/rafters to flu Prov EXIST'O, BRIGK (4) 9x12 VENTS EXIST Roof Sheat -NEw Post/919M Wall sheathing shall be edx plywor -NEW Highland Park, Illinois o FURP19 MOISTURE CONTROL "V"NOINT SIDING.) Ettin Residence shield a All exte caulkin Section at Garage/New Porch polysulphide, acrylic, silicone, or butyl. EXIST'. 1x10 Shall meet all applicable Scale: 1"= 1'-0" Roofing shallbe as shown on the plans and details and shallmatch extst FAPTERS19 inances and 6.0 DOORS AND WINDOWS it shall NEW 2X6 LOOkouts cifications ARC be a fixed wood window of the same si door sha TO CREATE OVERRANG. locks,wood silland weatherstrippir TEXTEND INTO HOOSE extent y are in SISTER TO EXIST. RAFTERs) 7.0 FINISHES 3135 Priscilla Illinois Registrat IMATLH EXIST) DARAGE Dae 11.18.4 EXISt. Ext. WALL Eave Detail at Damaged Overhang PROVIDE NEW " Fc. (At Great Room) Scale: 1"= 1'-0" BD ON OLE - NEW 2X1OP THROUBADUT AA Ette EXIST. BEAM TO NEW POFCH -14 12-19 li gam NEW EXTENDED PORCH POS EXIST. HINEENA11 -NEW FIXBD woDNIM 89au BREAT FM. (VIP.) EXIST6. 210 FAPTERS/16" Glazing in haz DONSTrUCT'N. 2009 IRC Section R308 W/FULL CAVITY INSULATION NEW ROOF TO PEMAIN, ExIst PPL. 2x12 HDR. (MEN NEW EXIST, BRI EXTENSIONS/9'v. NEM DOOR 12.4 (V1P.) -Bxistouc Cbecked By: -NEN POST EXISTB. REW FIXED MOONIN TAPER EXPOSED POFTION EXISt TUH 11/18/2014 Issued Fo r Const.: For NEWPost. FOUND. Partial First Floor Plan =1'-0" (At Great Room and Garage) Shall meer al pica ppicate Shall meet all applicable DEW THICKENED SLAB Shall meet all applicab codes, ordinances and CEXPANDED STOOP codes, ordinances and codes, ordinances and Sheet No.: c 1 specifications specifications (x12'4") specifications Partial Front Elevation Partial Right Side Elevation Scale: 4"1'-0" cale: /4" = 1'-0” Page 42 of 149 Page 43 of 149 Page 44 of 149 Page 45 of 149 Page 46 of 149 Page 47 of 149 Page 48 of 149 Page 49 of 149 Page 50 of 149 Page 51 of 149 Page 52 of 149 Page 53 of 149 Page 54 of 149 Page 55 of 149 Page 56 of 149 Page 57 of 149 Page 58 of 149 Page 59 of 149 Page 60 of 149 Page 61 of 149 Page 62 of 149  TALMO K KUNSUL KYESIEL KIMSUL RIMSUL YIMSUL KIMSUL KIMSUL KIMESUL KIMSL KIMSUL KIMSUL VIMSUL KIMSUL KIMSUL KIMSUL KIMSUL KIMSUL VIMSUL KIMSUL KIMSUL KIMSUL Page 63 of 149 Page 64 of 149 Page 65 of 149 Page 66 of 149 Page 67 of 149  Date 0r 14 1930 2228 447 3 0.19530Street RISCI A AVE. W. KADELL garage?. Palhed arepA TWOOD Remodeling.. -EVANSTON, e l FLORENCE aschatict to ContractorFW LINDSTRO Address114 AVE DAVIS to OWNEe INGLE FAMILY DNELRNG 4 Wall going ii Handale 2 HP. Sub'n. MOOPLA 12,000, .Permit 2Raftars 2x10 Ra J.0 3186 5020 Page 68 of 149  KORDICA FLECT.C Address 658GREENBAY. WINN 3456 Issued 2/5/41 $8 #14 PE wlaes Size of b . System.. 62 No.FIXTUEE Socket 15 4 Motors No. Ran ΔΟ Addres8 514€.RAILROAD AVE. WILMETTE 03277 Issued 11/0/41 /77 S Toilets... 4 Certificate of Inspection Issued. Downspouts connected to fh demnte cch Heat HoW. G95. - uA ntl goo-N Inspectiot Liphi tack of somwhat diep 00 fut la Manfol 7H H Paprs approbed7a Page 69 of 149 Date. 5 Ο. 4 P Ave Name of Owner. H.W. A DE He FRm To Architect. OWNEN Address. NEN Permit issued to. OWNE to construct a TOOL SHER building on Lot 5 Blk 2 Sub'n H.P WooDLANDS Lot yerified. 9by Gsted Card. Page 70 of 149 Page 71 of 149 Page 72 of 149 Page 73 of 149  NO.810 LEGAL FORMS WARRANTY DEED April, 1980 Joint Tenancy Statutory (ILLINOIS) 2578152 (Individual to Individual) 10882 CAUTION Consult a lam er belore using or acting under thes form. RECORDER y and htness, are excluded LAKE COUNTY . ILLINCIS THE GRANTORS, JAY S. CURTICE and ANNI B. 1987 JUN 12 CURTICE, his wife, in joint tenancy, PH 1: 24 Franknu Bit hueta of the City offtighland Park County of Lake STATE OF ILLINOIS = 091536 U. 049 State of Illinois TEN AND NO/100 (s10.00)---for and in consideration of - DOLLARS. REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX E 「ャ and other good and valuable consideration CONVEY _ and WARRANT _ to in hand paid, GO. co. PB.10591 JUN 12'87 OF71 DEPT. REVENUE 00E SANCELTED J. OWEN MC CALL and HARRIET T. SMITH, his wife 660 ORIOLE COURT GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS 60030 (The Above Space For Recorder's Use Only) (NAMES AND ADDRESS OF GRANTEES) not in Tenancy in Common, but in JOINT TENANCY, the following described Real Estate situated in the County of Lake in the State of Illinois, to wit: QEALESTAL COUNTY OF LAKETAX LOT 5 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 6 IN BLOCK 2 IN HIGHLAND PARK WOODLANDS, A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPT THE NORTH EAST QUATER OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 15) ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED JUNE 22, 1935, REFSNAR AS DOCUMENT 414033, IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER: 16-15-105-003 (LOT 5) 16-15-105-004 (NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 6) STAMPS HER COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3135 PRISCILLA, HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035 R 1REVENUE ST AFFIX "RIDERS" OR SUBJECT тO: General taxes for 1986 and subsequent years; building lines and building ad liquor restrictions of record; zoning and bildire laws and ondinances; public ad utility easements; covenants and restrictions of recond as to use and occupencу: and acts done or suffered by or thorugh Purchaser. hereby releasing and waiving all rights under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption Laws of the State of Illinois. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said premises not in tenancy in common, but in joint tenancy forever. 西 DATED this 10 _ day of JUNE 19 87 PLEASE ue SEAL B Chetice (SEAL) PRINT OR JAY S. CURTICE ANNI B. CURTICE TYPE NAME(S) BELOW (SEAL) _(SEAL) SIGNATURE(S) State of Illinois, County of Lake ss. I, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County, in the State aforesaid, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that JAY S. CURTICE and ANNI B. CURTICE, his wife, in joint C tenancy personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are_ subscribed P to the foregoing instrument, appeared before me this day in person, and acknowl- edged that they signed, sealed and delivered the said instrument as their RE free and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein set forth, including the release and waiver of the right ofhomestead. HIGHWAY. PALATINE, ILLINOIS 60007, WCE CO U S-NORTHWEST Given under my hand and official seal, this 10 江 day of JUNE 19 87 (a12) 991.5401 Commission expires September 27 NOTARY PUBLIC ONU This instrument was prepared by David bkotoff 899 Skokie Seulevard, Northbrook, linois 60062 (NAME AND ADDRESS) LIBERTY 3' FRED RAWLES ADORESS OF PROPERTY: 3135 Priscilla Avenue Highland Park, Illinois 60035 MAIL TO SJITE 461 325 WASHINGTO THE AROVE ADDRESS IS FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A PART OF THIS DEE WAUKELAN 60085 SEND SUBSEQLENT TAX BILLS TO: J. Oven MbCall/Harriet T. Smith OR (Cry. Stace andZc) RECORDER'S OFFICE BOX NO. 3135 Priscilla Avene, Highland Park Pue (Adoress) Page 74 of 149 Page 75 of 149 Page 76 of 149 Page 77 of 149 Page 78 of 149 Page 79 of 149 Page 80 of 149  5 H O U S E IIS H I G H L A N D P A R K , H X I N O I S Designed to intercept and utilize a maxi- mum quantity of winter sun-heaL, this house has most of its rooms facing due south and equipped with generous windows. A por- tion of the living room ceiling slopes up under a shed roof, providing extra height for the windows in this part of the facade. The Hour slab, laid directly on the ground, is heated by hot water circulating through ...,.,;rj ^ LIV-RM- n KLJK'.; wrought-iron pipe coils. The plan, which is extremely orderly and compact, provides a living-dining room, three master bedrooms, CALEINIFFT one with private bath, and an additional 0 5 10 15 20 bedroom which may be used either as a maid > i i x M i i . ^ i i i - s l room or another master bedroom. Since the house is basementless, a generous utility room has been provided be- tween the kitchen and the garage. LIVING ROOM Photos. Hedrtcll-Blesslng 80 T E C T U U M Page 81 of 149  GEORGE FRED K E C K , ARCHITECT I SIDE VIEW Exterior finish is vertical fir boarding, except for the brick sidewall of the garage, alongside the ENTRANCE entrance porch. Interiors are plywood. The greater part of the glass area is fixed in large panes, with the operable sash in wood casements. Lpper pic- ture shows south side of house, picture at right shows entrance side. Below is a plan showing the arrangement of the pipe coils for floor hcatinu. PANEL COILS-J/-I PANEL HEATING PLAN A U G U S T 1 9 4 2 81 Page 82 of 149 K E C K PORTFOLIO — TECHNICAL DATA I Construction photographs show the arrangement of the pipe coils for floor heating in the Highland Park house, and are typical of the method employed in several of the Keck designs. Coils are placed in a gravel fill on top of the floor slab, and covered with concrete reenforced with light wire mesh. CONSTRUCTION OUTLINE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: Range and re- S H E E T METAL WORK: Flashing—copper. HOUSE LAGRANGE frigerator—General Electric Co. Sink — Revere Copper & B r a s s Co. D r a i n s — J o s a m Crane Co. Mfg. C o . STRUCTURE: Balloon construction, fir; i n s i d e — S l i e e t r o c k a n d p l a s t e r , U. S . G y p s u m L A U N D R Y E Q U I P M E N T : Washing machine WINDOWS: Glass — Libbey-Owens-Ford Co. —Bendix Home Appliance Co., Inc. Glass Co. Sash and screens—aluminum, BATHROOM EQUIPMENT: Crane Co. A d a m s Westlake Co. Glass blocks—Owens- I N S U L A T I O N : R o c k w o o l , U. S . G y p s u m C o . P L U M B I N G : Soil pipes (all h o u s e s ) — c a s t Illinois G l a s s C o . SHEET METAL WORK: Flashing—galv. iron. C r a n e C o . W a t e r p i p e s — c o p p e r b e a r - WALL COVERINGS: Main rooms—wall- copper bearing steel. Republic Steel C o r p . ing s t e e l , C r a n e C o . paper, K i m b e r l y - C l a r k Corp. W I N D O W S : Glass—Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. H E A T I N G : Floor panel heating. Boiler — P A I N T S : P r a t t & L a m b e r t , Inc. Triad Mfg. Co., Inc. Panel pipes—A. M. D O O R S : Rezo, Paine L u m b e r Co. P A I N T S : Pittsburgh Plate G l a s s Co. and Byers Co., Circulating pump—Bell & Gos- H A R D W A R E : Sargent & Co. Pratt & Lambert, Inc. sett. Regulator — Minneapolis-Honeywell BATHROOM E Q U I P M E N T : Kohler Co. D O O R S : U. S. Plywood Co. Regulator Co. W a t e r heater—Crane Co. PLUMBING: W a t e r pipes—copper. Revere H A R D W A R E : Sargent & Co. Copper & B r a s s , Inc. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: S i n k — C r a n e Co. BATHROOM E Q U I P M E N T : Crane Co. HOUSE IN COLUMBIA H E A T I N G : Combination panel and radiator PLUMBING: W a t e r pipes—copper bearing system; air conditioning. Carrier Corp. S T R U C T U R E : I n s u l a t e d c e m e n t block, H a y - Radiators — American Radiator-Standard steel. C r a n e Co. dite C o . , s t u c c o o u t s i d e , p l a s t e r i n s i d e . Sanitary Corp. Regulator—Johnson Service H E A T I N G : Forced w a r m air system, win- I N S U L A T I O N : Haydite Co. and U. S . Gyp- Co. ter conditioning. Water heater—Westing- sum Co. h o u s e E l e c t r i c & Mfg. C o . SHEET METAL WORK: Flashing—galv. HOUSE IN HIGHLAND PARK copper bearing steel. Republic Steel C o . HOUSE IN FLOSSMOOR WINDOWS: Glass — Libbey-Owens-Ford S T R U C T U R E : Balloon construction, T . & G . Glass Co. fir, shiplap sheathing; inside—studs and STRUCTURE: Cavity brick and balloon P A I N T S : Pyroxylin Coated F a b r i c s Material plywood. C e i l i n g s — W e a t h e r w o o d t i l e , U. S . construction; inside—fir and brick. Div. and Medusa Products Div., Medusa Gypsum Co. ROOF (all h o u s e s ) : B u i l t - u p or t a r and Portland Cement Co. INSULATION: R e d T o p R o c k w o o l , U. S . gravel, Johns-Manville. D O O R S : Rezo. Paine L u m b e r Co. Gypsum Co. INSULATION: Kimsul, Kimberly-Clark H A R D W A R E : P. & F . C o r b i n . S H E E T M E T A L W O R K : Flashing—Toncan Corp. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: Sink—American iron. Republic Steel C o r p . SHEET METAL WORK: Flashing—galv. Radiator-Standard Sanitary Corp. copper bearing steel. Republic Steel C o r p . WINDOWS: Glass — Libbey-Owens-Ford L A U N D R Y E Q U I P M E N T : Washington ma- D r a i n s — J o s a m Mfg. C o . Glass Co. chine—Bendix Home Appliance Co., Inc. WINDOWS: Glass — Libbey-Owens-Ford W A L L C O V E R I N G S : Main rooms—plywood. B A T H R O O M E Q U I P M E N T : American Radi- Glass Co. Wcatherstripping (all h o u s e s ) — K i t c h e n a n d b a t h r o o m s — p l a s t e r on S h e e t - ator-Standard Sanitary Corp. Monarch Metal W e a t h e r S t r i p C o . r o c k . U. S . G y p s u m C o . PLUMBING: W a t e r pipes—copper, Revere F L O O R C O V E R I N G S (all h o u s e s ) : K i t c h e n P A I N T S : Pratt & L a m b e r t , Inc., Johnson Copper & B r a s s , Inc. and bathrooms—linoleum, Congoleum-Nairn, W a x Co. and A . C . Horn C o . H E A T I N G : Forced w a r m air s y s t e m . Boiler Inc. D O O R S : Rezo, Paine L u m b e r Co. —Mueller Co. Regulator — Minneapolis- PAINTS: Pratt & Lambert, Inc. Floor col- H A R D W A R E : Sargent & Co. Honeywell Regulator Co. W a t e r heater— oring—A. C. Horn Co. K I T C H E N E Q U I P M E N T : Range and refrig- American Radiator-Standard Sanitary Corp. D O O R S : U. S . P l y w o o d C o . G a r a g e d o o r s — erator—General Electric Co. S i n k — C r a n e Co. O v e r h e a d Door C o . B A T H R O O M E Q U I P M E N T : Crane Co. HOUSE IN MENASHA H A R D W A R E : P. & F . C o r b i n . Door c l o s e r s PLUMBING: W a t e r pipes—copper. Revere (all h o u s e s ) — L . C . N . , L a s i e r - N o r t o n Co. STRUCTURE: Balloon construction, fir; Copper & Brass, Inc. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (all houses): rough s h e a t h i n g , building paper; inside— H E A T I N G : Floor panel heating. Boiler — Wiring system—conduit, General Electric lath and plaster. Triad Products Corp. Panel pipes—A. M. Co. Switches—Bakelite Corp. and Hart INSULATION: Kimsul, Kimberly-Clark Byers Co. Thermostat—Minneapolis-Honey- Mfg. C o . F i x t u r e s — V i c t o r P e a r l m a n C o . Corp. well R e g u l a t o r C o . W a t e r h e a t e r — C r a n e C o . 82 A R C H I T E C T U R A F O R U M Page 83 of 149  CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. R001 - 2025 A RESOLUTION MAKING A PRELIMINARY LANDMARK DESIGNATION RECOMMENDATION FOR 3135 PRISCILLA AVENUE WHEREAS, on September 27, 2025, pursuant to Section 24.025(A) of "The Highland Park Code of 1968," as amended ("City Code"), Donna Varichak and Jordon Varichak (collectively, the “Owner”), the record title owners of that certain real property located at the address commonly known as 3135 Priscilla Avenue in Highland Park, Illinois ("Property"), submitted a written nomination to designate the Property as a landmark; and D WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 24.025(B)(1) of the City Code, a public meeting of the Commission to consider preliminary landmark designation of the Structure was held on December 11, 2025 notice of which meeting was delivered on November 12, 2025 to the Owner; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 24.025(B)(2) of the City Code, to make a preliminary landmark designation recommendation for the Structure, the Commission must, by R resolution duly adopted: (i) find that the proposed landmark designation satisfies at least two of the criteria set forth in Section 24.015 of the City Code; and (ii) determine that the Property has sufficient integrity of location, design, materials, and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation; and WHEREAS, the Property demonstrates value as part of the development and cultural character of the City; and AF WHEREAS, the single-family residential structure on the Property was built in the Contemporary style, and includes many of the architectural features of that style; and WHEREAS, the single-family residential structure on the Property and site setting were designed by notable architect, George Fred Keck whose individual work had a strong influence on the development of the country; and WHEREAS, the single-family residential structure on the Property embodies culturally significant and innovative passive solar design; and WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that the proposed landmark designation of the Property satisfies the criteria for landmark designation set forth in the City Code; T NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, as follows: SECTION ONE: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and made a part of, this Resolution as the findings of the Historic Preservation Commission. SECTION TWO: PRELIMINARY LANDMARK DESIGNATION. In accordance with, and pursuant to, Section 24.025(B)(2) of the City Code, the Commission hereby: (a) {00116884.1} Page 84 of 149  CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. R001 - 2025 finds that the Structure satisfies the criteria for landmark designation set forth in Sections 24.015(1), 24.015(4), 24.015(5), and 24.015(6) of the City Code; and (b) determines that the Structure has sufficient integrity of location, design, materials and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation. Pursuant to such finding and determination and Section 24.025(B)(2) of the City Code, the Commission hereby makes a preliminary recommendation to designate the Structure as a landmark. SECTION THREE: EFFECT OF DESIGNATION. In accordance with and D pursuant to Section 24.025(B)(3) of the City Code, upon the effective date of this Resolution, the Structure will be considered a "Regulated Structure," as that term is defined pursuant to Section 24.005 of the City Code. SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. R AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED: AF APPROVED: December 11, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. R001-2025 ____________________________________ Seth Pines, Chairman ATTEST: ___________________________________ Maddy Markle, Commission Secretary T {00116884.1} Page 85 of 149  To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Maddy Markle, Planner I Date: December 11, 2025 Subject: Determination of Historic Significance: 1373 Oakwood Avenue Location: 1373 Oakwood Avenue (Formerly 533 Oakwood) Tomaz Gniedziejko Petitioner: TG Homes Historical Name: None Historical Status: C – Contributing (2006 Bob-O-Link Survey) Year Built: Circ. 1912 Style: Dutch Colonial Revival Architect: Unknown Builder: Unknown Original Owners: Unknown · Historic garage (demolished 2014) - 1918-1924 · Front porch enclosed (historic in its own right) - 1924-1933 · Enclosed back porch - 1947-1974 Alterations: · New garage - 2014 · Shingle siding painted over - 1974-2003 · New shutters on front façade – 1974-1994 Summary of the Petition Tomasz Gneidziejko of TG Homes submitted a demolition application on October 17th, 2025, to the Department of Community Development. Lake County Assessor’s tax data lists the homeowner as Jennifer E. Swofford. This home has a Contributing rating, as identified in the 2006 Bob-O-Link architectural resource survey (Attachment 1). Additionally, the failed 2004 Oakwood Local Historic District nomination included 1373 Oakwood in its boundaries as a contributing structure (Attachment 2). Architectural Analysis 1373 Oakwood Avenue is a two-story, two- bedroom, single-family home with a symmetrical façade and front-facing gambrel roof. A full-width screened in porch with 9- over-1 windows obscures the lower portion of Page 1 of 4 Page 86 of 149 the front façade. The second story is clad in wood shingle siding and has two 4-over-4 double-hung- sash wood windows. A collection of Sanborn maps between 1918 and 1947 show the 1373 Oakwood lot and main house (formerly, 533 Oakwood before 1950 street renumbering) (Attachment 3). Alterations Sanborn maps show the front porch was enclosed between 1924 and 1933. A two car garage was constructed on the back of the property between 1918 and 1924 (Attachment 3). Between 1947 and 1974 a back porch was constructed and enclosed (Attachment 4 & 5). Between 1974 and 1994 shutters were added to the front façade. The 1920s garage was demolished and replaced in 2014. (Attachments 6). The shingle siding, originally raw wood, was painted over between 1974 and 2003 (Attachment 7). 1373 Oakwood retains its significant design features such as its gambrel roof, shingle siding, dormers, 4-over-four wood windows, and 1920s enclosed front porch. Existing pictures have been compiled into Attachment 8. Architectural Style and Type The Bob-O-Link survey identifies the home as a Dutch Colonial Revival Style (a Colonial Revival Style subtype popular between 1910 and 1920 1) and Rectangular Type (Attachment 1). The Dutch Colonial Revival Style is easily recognized by its distinctive gambrel roof. The Style was loosely derived from early Dutch houses in the northeastern United States. The Style takes elements of the Victorian Shingle style and combines them with the gambrel form found in Dutch Colonial homes. In total, there are 9 other Dutch Colonial Revival Style homes in the Bob-O-Link survey area and 75 in the broader Colonial Revival Style, according to the 2006 Survey Report. 1373 Oakwood is representative of turn-of-the century middle-class housing. Modest housing types situated on narrow, linear lots are characteristic of the development along Oakwood Avenue from 1901 to 1925. This pattern of development is distinct from the picturesque development that was taking place concurrently east of Saint John’s Avenue. 1 McAlester, V., & McAlester, A. L. (1984). A Field Guide to American houses. http://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BA0139195X Page 2 of 4 Page 87 of 149 Figure 1. 1373 Oakwood as it was in 1974. 1920s garage (demolished) visible to the right of the main house. Biographical Information Irish immigrants John and Mary Faulkner (married in 1911) 2 are known to have owned the property at 1373 Oakwood between 1912 and 1950 according to the failed Oakwood Historic District nomination, local historic newspapers, census data, tax records, and deed titles (Attachments 9-11). John arrived in the U.S. in 1906 and Mary in 1907. According to 1930 census data, John worked as a construction laborer. The couple had 6 children. Anne Cholewa (daughter of John and Mary) and her husband Theodore Cholewa, took over the title of the house in 1950 after her father’s death (Attachments 9-11). Chain of Title 1. Circ. 1912-1950 John and Mary Faulker 2. Circ. 1950-1974 Anne and Theodore Cholewa 3. 1974-1983 Wilbur and Margret Beaton 4. 1983-1983 Robert Levis 5. 1983-1986 Paul and Wendy Thornycroft 6. 1986-1995 Joel Herm and Bonnie Rose 7. 1995-1999 Beverly and Scott Moss 8. 1999-2010 Stephen and Paulette Swofford 9. 2010-2025 Jennifer Swofford Recommended Action Based on the available information, Staff recommends the Commission review the property at 1373 Oakwood Avenue with regard to any of the landmark criteria that they see fit. Staff recommends that the Commission consider Criteria 1 and 4. If the Commission feels that more historic research may help in a determination of architectural or historical significance for this house, Staff recommends a continuation to the next HPC agenda. Alternatively, if the Commission feels the information provided above is sufficient, a determination can be made on what, if any, landmark criteria in Chapter 24 are satisfied by the subject property. In accordance with Section 170.122 Demolition of Dwellings (E)(1) Historic Preservation Commission Review, the Commission is asked to review the structure per Section 24.015 of the Historic Preservation Regulations. If the Historic Preservation Commission determines that the Structure that is the subject of the Demolition Application satisfies: (1) Four or more of the landmark standards, and has sufficient integrity of location, design, materials, and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation or rehabilitation, then the commission shall impose a 365-day demolition delay period on such structure, commencing on the Application Completion date; (2) two or three of the landmark standards, and has sufficient integrity of location, design, materials, and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation or rehabilitation, then the commission shall impose a 180-day demolition delay period on such structure, commencing on the Application Completion date; (3) one or none of the landmark standards, or does not have sufficient integrity of location, design, materials, or workmanship to make it worthy of preservation or rehabilitation, then the City shall proceed immediately to process the application pursuant to all other applicable provisions of this Code. 2 Record number 086M2287 listed on Lake County Genealogical Research Index. Page 3 of 4 Page 88 of 149  Landmark Criteria Below are the landmark criteria and definition of “integrity” from the City Code (Section 24.015): (1) It demonstrates character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the City, county, state, or country. (2) It is the site of a significant local, county, state, or national event. (3) It is associated with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of the City, County, State, or Country. (4) It embodies distinguishing characteristics of an architectural and/or landscape style valuable for the study of a specific time period, type, method of construction, or use of indigenous materials. (5) It is identifiable as the work of a notable builder, designer, architect, artist, or landscape architect whose individual work has influenced the development of the City, County, State, or Country. (6) It embodies, overall, elements of design, details, materials, and/or craftsmanship that renders it architecturally, visually, aesthetically, and/or culturally significant and/or innovative. (7) It has a unique location or it possesses or exhibits singular physical and/or aesthetic characteristics that make it an established or familiar visual feature. (8) It is a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure or group of such structures, including, but not limited to farmhouses, gas stations or other commercial structures, with a high level of integrity and/or architectural, cultural, historical, and/or community significance. (9) It possesses or exhibits significant historical and/or archaeological qualities. Integrity: The degree of original design and historic material remaining in place on a property, structure, area, object, or landscape of significance. 3 Attachments 1. Attachment 1 – Bob-O-Link Survey Form 2. Attachment 2 –Failed Oakwood Historic District Nomination 3. Attachment 3 – Sanborn Maps, 1918-1947 4. Attachment 4- 1974 Listing - Enclosed Back Porch 5. Attachment 5 – 1988 Plat of Survey 6. Attachment 6 – 2014 Demolition and Construction of New Garage 7. Attachment 7 – 2003 Exterior 8. Attachment 8 – Current Conditions 9. Attachment 9 – Compiled Newspaper Clippings 10. Attachment 10 – Census Data 11. Attachment 11- Evidence of Ownership 1912-1986 3 Integrity refers to original location, materials, workmanship and design. It does not refer to structural integrity. Matters of structural integrity are outside the purview of the Historic Preservation Commission. If a building’s structural integrity is a threat to public safety, the Building Code Official will issue an emergency demolition permit (see Sec. 170.040(F)). Page 4 of 4 Page 89 of 149 Page 90 of 149 Page 91 of 149  Highland Park Historic Preservation Commission 1707 St. Johns Avenue Highland Park, Illinois 60035 Landmark District Nomination Form Date: December 9, 2003 1) Name of District Oakwood Avenue Historic District 2) Street Address: Please see Map of Proposed District 3) Legal description or P.I.N. See List (Permanent Index Number): 4) Name and Address of See List Property Owner(s): 5) Present Use: Residential 6) Past Use: Residential 7) Architect: Various 8) Date of Construction: Various 9) Written statement describing property and setting forth reasons it is eligible for landmark designation: Oakwood Avenue was originally a part of G.L. Wrenn’s Addition, recorded in 1901 from a survey drawn by Emil Rudolph. However, Oakwood was an unrecorded subdivision of the City as early as 1872, appearing on a map created by Frank Hawkins, founding member of the Highland Park Building Company and first mayor of Highland Park. Early residents of Oakwood Avenue included Rev. George Wrenn, the original subdivider of the area. Reverend Wrenn organized the first Protestant church in Highland Park in 1872. His home was located at the northwest corner of Oakwood and Mulberry, although it was demolished and replaced by a multifamily building in 1960. Mayor Warren M. Sweetland also had his residence on Oakwood (since demolished) where he originally owned four lots. The Schauffler family lived at what is now 1508 Oakwood. Mr. Schauffler served on the District 108 Board and on the High School Board. Brothers George and Fred Tucker lived next door to each other in homes which are still standing at 1401 and 1413. Both Tuckers were prominent Highland Park businessmen, and were active in civic organizations. George Tucker’s daughter, Lillian Tucker, later lived in the home at 1401 and served 43 years as the Secretary of the Board of Education of the Township High School District and was active in the Highland Park Historical Society. In 1909 Lincoln School was dedicated on the 100th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The school replaced an earlier shingle-style structure which was no longer adequate to the demands of the area. It has seen a number of renovations and expansions over the years by various local architects. The playground to the south of the school is an integral part of the campus, and both properties had planting plans created by landscape architect Marshall Johnson, son-in-law of Jens Jensen. Oakwood Avenue developed differently from the winding, picturesque streets east of St. Johns Avenue, which were intended to attract seasonal residents to lots with lake and ravine views. Judging from U.S. Census records, the residents of Oakwood were mostly middle class, year-round residents. These include schoolteachers, gardeners, and small business owners. Because of their year-round proximity to the life and development of the City, the area contained many civically active residents. There are a few early homes on Oakwood Avenue but the period of significance for most of those that remain is from 1910 to 1925. There are many modest examples of the Craftsman style, which emphasized natural materials and an informal organization of space. Often Craftsman-style homes expressed their structure through exposed beams and masonry. There are 46 structures included in the proposed historic district, 32 (69%) which can be considered contributing. There are 14 (31%) non- contributing structures, which do not add to the district because of their recent date or lack of architectural integrity. There is one landscape which may be considered significant, depending on additional research. K:\Historic Preservation\Historic Districts\OAKWOOD AVENUE\Oakwood NOMINATION FORM 10_02_03.DOC Page 92 of 149  SOURCES A Field Guide to American Houses, McAlester & McAlester, 1995. Central East Comprehensive Architectural Survey, 1999- on file at the Dept. of Com. Dev. Highland Park Building Division Permit Files Highland Park News and Highland Park Press Obituaries, on microfilm at the Highland Park Library Highland Park: The First Hundred Years, Highland Park Historical Society, 1967. Illinois Historic Structures Survey- accessed through the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency website: http://gis.hpa.state.il.us/hargis/ Lake County Assessor’s Office- accessed through their website at: http://www.co.lake.il.us/assessor/assessments/default.asp Marshall Johnson Landscape Plans- on file at the Dept. of Com. Dev. Pioneer to Commuter: The Story of Highland Park, Marvyn Wittelle, 1958. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1912, 1918, 1924, 1933, 1947- on microfilm at HP Library U.S. Census records accessed through Ancestry.com- 1880, 1920, 1930. 10) These structures are eligible for designation on the basis of 1, 3, 4, 5, 9 the following criteria (see below): 11) Name(s) of Applicant(s): Christine Benuzzi Muessig Address: 1508 Oakwood Avenue Signature(s): Highland Park, IL 60035 Address(es): 12) Affiliation (Commission Member, Highland Park Environmental Commissioner; 2nd Vice Owner, City Council, Preservation President, Highland Park Historical Society; Member- Organization): Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois; Member- National Trust for Historic Preservation Significance Determinations: Contributing Structures Criteria for Contributing Rating Must possess distinction in one of the following areas: (1) It demonstrates character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the community, county, state or country; (2) It is the site of a significant local, county, state or national event; (3) It is identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of the community, county, state or country; (4) It embodies distinguishing characteristics of an architectural and/or landscape style valuable for the study of a period, type, method of construction or use of indigenous materials; (5) It is identifiable as the work of a master builder, designer, architect, artist, or landscape architect whose individual work has influenced the development of the community, county, state or country; (6) It embodies, overall, elements of design, detailing, materials, and/or craftsmanship which renders it architecturally, visually, aesthetically, and/or culturally significant; (7) It embodies, overall, design elements that make it structurally, visually, aesthetically, and/or architecturally innovative; K:\Historic Preservation\Historic Districts\OAKWOOD AVENUE\Oakwood NOMINATION FORM 10_02_03.DOC Page 93 of 149  (8) It has a unique location or it possesses or exhibits singular physical and/or aesthetic characteristics that make it an established or familiar visual feature; (9) It is a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure or group of such structures, including, but not limited to farmhouses, gas stations or other commercial structures, with a high level of integrity and/or architectural, cultural, historical and/or community significance; and/or (10) It possesses or exhibits significant aesthetic, cultural and/or archaeological qualities. Integrity Must have a high degree of integrity: • most architectural detailing in place • no historic materials or details covered up, no modern siding materials • no unsympathetic and/or overpowering additions • only minor porch alterations permitted. or • While not of sufficient historic and/or architectural significance to be designated as an individual landmark, it has the characteristic stylistic design and detail of its period. • It contributes to the overall visual characteristics of the landmarks located within a historic district. • It may possess architectural distinction of a contributing structure, but has been altered. Non-Contributing Structures Criteria for Non-Contributing Rating • Most buildings less than 50 years old • Any building at least 50 years old whose integrity is so poor that most historic materials and details are missing or completely covered up. • A building that has unsympathetic alterations that greatly compromise its historic character. • A structure that does not meet the standards applicable to a landmark or to a contributing structure. An area nominated for designation as a Historic District shall be identifiable by clear and distinct boundaries, and it shall possess a significant concentration of regulated structures united historically, visually, aesthetically, culturally, archaeologically, and/or architecturally by plan or physical development. (Sec.24.025[D]) K:\Historic Preservation\Historic Districts\OAKWOOD AVENUE\Oakwood NOMINATION FORM 10_02_03.DOC Page 94 of 149  Properties Included in the Proposed Historic District PLA_NUMBERPLA_NAME PLA_TYPEBUILT STYLE ARCHITECT RATING OWNER_LAST OWNER_FIRSTOWNER_MI 0 GLENCOE AVE PARK DISTRICT OF HIGHLAND PARK 0 GREEN BAY RD PARK DISTRICT OF HIGHLAND PARK 1357 GREEN BAY RD 1979 Modern James March Goldberg Non-Contributing PATAKY ROBERT R & DONNA M 1371 GREEN BAY RD 1979 Modern James March Goldberg Non-Contributing KAPLAN RICHARD A & SHARON R 1385 GREEN BAY RD 1924 Tudor Revival Unknown Contributing DANIEL RUBIN & RORY DICK 1399 GREEN BAY RD 1963 Modern Morton S. Balaban Non-Contributing ZANE CHAIT, TRUSTEE 1417 GREEN BAY RD 1912 Colonial Revival Unknown Contributing NORMAN SCHUCART, TRUSTEE UTD 08-23-01 711 LINCOLN PL 1909 Classical Revival Unknown Contributing NORTH SHORE SCHOOL DIST #112 622 MULBERRY PL 1927 Colonial Revival Unknown Contributing WILLIAM J CASEY III, TRUSTEE 1365 OAKWOOD AVE 1912 Craftsman Unknown Contributing HEROUX JOHN J & NADINE S 1373 OAKWOOD AVE 1917 Dutch Colonial Revival Unknown Contributing SWOFFORD STEPHEN R & PAULETTE J 1379 OAKWOOD AVE 1925 Craftsman Unknown Contributing BLACK ROBERT M & ELLEN H 1385 OAKWOOD AVE 1925 Dutch Colonial Revival Unknown Contributing NEWLUN WAYNE T 1401 OAKWOOD AVE 1895 Vernacular Unknown Contributing SCOPELLITI ROCCO & GIOVANNA 1413 OAKWOOD AVE c.1890 Italianate Unknown Contributing L GERTZFELD N THORPE 1425 OAKWOOD AVE 1940 Bungalow Unknown Contributing DALE & KRISTINE KELLEY 1426 OAKWOOD AVE 1951 Ranch Unknown Non-Contributing LAMBERTI LIDO & LILIANA 1430 OAKWOOD AVE 1950 Minimal Traditional Ray Houlihan Non-Contributing KRAFT RICHARD E 1435 OAKWOOD AVE 1910 Vernacular Unknown Contributing SERRADIMIGNI BRUNO 1440 OAKWOOD AVE 1953 Minimal Traditional J. Brown Non-Contributing MORDINI RAIMONDO 1443 OAKWOOD AVE 1914 Craftsman Unknown Contributing DUENOW LYNN 1448 OAKWOOD AVE 1962 Minimal Traditional Unknown Non-Contributing 1448 OAKWOOD LLC 1449 OAKWOOD AVE 2002 Neo-Traditional Non-Contributing FARRELL, IV WILLIAM J & LISA A 1456 OAKWOOD AVE 1926 Mission Style Unknown Contributing A ARENAS & L TOLAN 1457 OAKWOOD AVE 1906 Craftsman Unknown Contributing CRAWFORD GARY R 1464 OAKWOOD AVE 1926 Bungalow Unknown Contributing FREED JANET B 1465 OAKWOOD AVE 1914 Craftsman Unknown Contributing MAKKAI ERNEST G & IRINA 1471 OAKWOOD AVE 1921 Craftsman Unknown Contributing FISH JOHN E & MARGARET A 1474 OAKWOOD AVE 1993 Neo-Traditional Non-Contributing SABOL LAURA 1477 OAKWOOD AVE 1914 Craftsman Unknown Contributing NEWCOMB PATRICIA 1478 OAKWOOD AVE 1915 Vernacular Unknown Contributing R SMITH D SMITH A SABOL 1485 OAKWOOD AVE 1920 Craftsman Unknown Contributing PASQUESI CARLO 1486 OAKWOOD AVE c.1915 Craftsman Unknown Contributing W SLOANE S FIELD 1494 OAKWOOD AVE 1920 Craftsman Unknown Contributing COHEN HARVEY J 1495 OAKWOOD AVE 1920 Craftsman Unknown Contributing MARTIN JAMES P 1501 OAKWOOD AVE 1894 Craftsman Unknown Contributing STRAUSS BENTON C & SANDRA K 1508 OAKWOOD AVE 1894 Craftsman Unknown Contributing MUESSIG PAUL & CHRISTINE 1509 OAKWOOD AVE 2001 Neo-Traditional Tom Lindsay Non-Contributing STEIMETZ CHET & DIANE 1519 OAKWOOD AVE 1915 Craftsman Unknown Contributing GIUNTOLI GARY P & SHEREE T 1520 OAKWOOD AVE 2002 Neo-Traditional Tom Lindsay Non-Contributing D.M.C. REALTY, INC. 1529 OAKWOOD AVE 1922 Craftsman Unknown Contributing JOYCE KAMEN TRUST 1530 OAKWOOD AVE 1920 Colonial Revival Unknown Contributing SHANNON GREG J & MARY G 1538 OAKWOOD AVE 1913 American Foursquare Unknown Contributing KLIGERMAN JOEL M & PATRICIA D 1544 OAKWOOD AVE 1986 Modern Non-Contributing BOMMARITO DOMENIC & MARY GRACE 1546 OAKWOOD AVE c.1920 No style Unknown Non-Contributing BOMMARITO DOMENIC & MARY GRACE 1554 OAKWOOD AVE 1912 Craftsman Unknown Contributing KNOX ALAN D & JUDY A 1564 OAKWOOD AVE 1915 American Foursquare Unknown Contributing PAUL & AMALIA GIANNETTI, TRUSTEES 1574-1576 OAKWOOD AVE 1915 American Foursquare Unknown Contributing GRAY STEPHEN J K:\Historic Preservation\Historic Districts\OAKWOOD AVENUE\Oakwood NOMINATION FORM 10_02_03.DOC Page 95 of 149 Page 96 of 149 Proposed Oakwood Historic District 1357 GREEN BAY RD Built: 1979 Architect: James March Goldberg Style: Modern Rating: Non-Contributing History: Built by Wrenn’s Point Limited Partnership. 1371 GREEN BAY RD Built: 1979 Architect: James March Goldberg Style: Modern Rating: Non-Contributing History: Built by Wrenn’s Point Limited Partnership. 1385 GREEN BAY RD Built: 1924 Architect: Unknown Style: Tudor Revival Rating: Contributing Description: Stucco veneer; arched wood front door; English windows with shutters; “eye- brow” entry; History: Formerly 529 S. Green Bay Road. The first owner of this property was S. T. Rebling. Page 97 of 149 1399 GREEN BAY RD Built: 1963 Architect: Morton S. Balaban Style: Modern Rating: Non-Contributing History: This home was built by Joseph Ariano Construction Company. 1417 GREEN BAY RD Built: 1912 Architect: Unknown Style: Classical Revival Rating: Contributing Description: white stucco veneer; pedimented entry with supporting columns; fanlight over door; elaborate masonry chimney History: Formerly 511 S. Green Bay Road 622 MULBERRY PL Built: 1927 Architect: Unknown Style: Colonial Revival Rating: Contributing Description: Red brick veneer; double-hung paired wood windows with 6 over 1 panes; entry porch with supporting wood columns, dentils, and arched canopy; front door with sidelights History: Formerly 504 Sheridan Place. Original owner was Melvin D. Sweetland Page 98 of 149 1365 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1912 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: full length dormer with shed roof; deep, full-length porch; wood shingle siding; History: The old address for this property was 535- 537 Oakwood Ave. According to the 1920 and 1930 census, the owners were Stephen and Anne Sienerth. Mr. Sienerth was a gardener for private homes. 1373 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1917 Architect: Unknown Style: Dutch Colonial Revival Rating: Contributing Description: front gable, double-pitched roof; enclosed porch; wood shingle siding; shuttered second story windows; History: Formerly 533 Oakwood. In 1920 and 1930 the residents of this home were John and Mary Faulker, and their family. Mr. Faulkner worked as a laborer. 1379 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1925 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: second story dormer with gable roof and triple windows; screened porch; wood knee brackets under gables; History: The original owners of this home were Virgin and Blanche Musser. Mr. Musser worked as a municipal city clerk. Page 99 of 149 1385 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1925 Architect: Unknown Style: Dutch Colonial Rating: Contributing Description: double-pitched roof with cross gable; stucco veneer; 1 story front sun porch with hipped roof; six over 1 double-hung windows; entry with metal awning; second story triple window with metal awning History: Original owner was Albert H. Rubly. In the 1930 census Mr. Rubly was listed as a paper salesman. There was a room addition in 1955 and a new garage added in 1960. Fomerly 525 Oakwood. 1401 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1895 Architect: Unknown Style: Vernacular Rating: Contributing Description: L-form house with front facing gable; enclosed wrap-around porch with double hung windows; wood shingle siding; History: The original owner, George Tucker, came to Chicago in 1891 as a carpenter for the 1893 World’s Fair. In 1895 he came to Highland Park and became active in local business. He ran the Lake Shore Creamery, and later the Ravinia Grocery and Meat Market. His future wife, Caroline Tucker, came to Highland Park in 1886 with Frederick W. Cushing, private secretary to Elisha Gray and builder of the Moraine Hotel. They were married in 1901. George initially worked in partnership with his brother, Fred, who lived in the house immediately to the north. George Tucker died in 1930, and Caroline Tucker died in 1941. They had two children- George Lloyd and Lillian. Lillian Tucker remained in the family home at 1401 Oakwood. Ms. Tucker was the Secretary of the Board of Education of District 113 for 43 years. She was also one of the original founders of the Highland Park Historical Society. Original address, 519 Oakwood. Page 100 of 149 1413 OAKWOOD AV F.A. Tucker Residence Built: c.1890 Architect: Unknown Style: Italianate Rating: Contributing Description: one story bay window; paired second story windows; enclosed porch; entry with gable-front canopy; artificial siding History: Fred Tucker moved to this home in 1902. At that time Mr. Tucker expanded his business, the Lake Shore Creamery, to serve the entire North Shore. In 1917 he went into the real estate business. He was very active in Highland Park civic organizations, including the Highland Park Business Men’s Association, and the Highland Park Presbyterian Church. He died in 1952. They had 4 children- Gladys, Bernice, Earle and Edith. Original address 515 Oakwood. 1425 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1940 Architect: Unknown Style: Bungalow Rating: Contributing Description: stucco veneer; front-facing second story dormer with shed roof; north facing through-the-cornice dormer with shed roof; full-length front porch History: Formerly 509 Oakwood. 1426 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1951 Architect: Jones and Duncan Style: Ranch Rating: Non-Contributing Description: low-pitched roof; gridded picture window with decorative shutters; exposed roof beams History: Don Ronzani was the original owner of this home. There were additions made in 1977. Page 101 of 149 1430 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1950 Architect: Ray Houlihan Style: Minimal Traditional Rating: Non-Contributing Description: gable-front with sheltered entry; common brick veneer; History: The first owner was Fortunato B. Amendola. 1435 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1910 Architect: Unknown Style: Vernacular Rating: Contributing Description: gable-front; enclosed porch with hipped roof; shed roof dormers; rear additions; History: In 1920 Mary Garrity and her family lived here with her 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Mrs. Garrity was employed as a domestic servant. Electrical engineer John B. Jackson lived at this address in 1930. Formerly 501 Oakwood. 1440 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1953 Architect: J. Brown Style: Minimal Traditional Rating: Non-Contributing Description: low-pitched roof;wide eaves; gable vent; History: Darwin E. Inman was the original owner of this home. This house suffered fire damage in 1964. Page 102 of 149 1443 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1914 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: wood shingle siding; gable front; full- length porch; gabled dormers; History: Louise Weiskoff was the owner of this home in 1927, when the porch was added. She was listed in the 1930 census as a lampshade designer. Original address, 497 Oakwood. 1448 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1962 Architect: Uknown Style: Minimal Traditional Rating: Non-Contributing Description: gabled front; sheltered entry; integral garage; brick and siding veneer 1449 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1924 Architect: Unknown Style: Neo-Traditional Rating: Non-Contributing Description: wood shingle siding; portal and half-round windows; white wood trim; masonry foundation; entry porch with column History: This home has seen extensive alterations. Page 103 of 149 1456 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1926 Architect: Unknown Style: Mission Rating: Contributing Description: side gable; front sun-room; arched french windows with keystones and iron balconies; cast stone parapet with decorative cast stone urns; buttressed walls; History: Formerly 448 Oakwood. Fred Bremmer, a cabinetmaker, lived here with his family in 1930. 1457 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1906 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: White stucco veneer; second story dormers with shed roof; entry porch; side addition with divided light windows; History: Formerly 489 Oakwood. Grace Coale lived here with her family and several roomers in 1930. This apparently served as a boarding house for some time. Additions constructed in 1988. 1464 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1926 Architect: Unknown Style: Bungalow Rating: Contributing Description: brick veneer; gabled side dormers; bay window; arched porch entry with decorative cast stone elements; double hung 3/1 windows; History: Charles Werhane was the original owner of this home. Original address 444 Oakwood. Page 104 of 149 1465 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1914 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: wood shingle siding; triangular pediment entry porch with supporting columns; 3/1 double-hung windows; triple and double grouped windows; History: In 1920 August and Anna Larson lived here. Mr. Larson was a gardener for a private estate. By 1930 they had two roomers- Benjamin and Jadelle Landsman, who were orchestra musicians. Former address 445 Oakwood. 1471 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1921 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: wood siding; full-length porch; 3/1 double- hung windows; gable front dormer with decorative knee braches; exposed rafters; oriel window with shed roof; History: Clinton and Perl Fritsch were the owners in 1927, when the garqage was added. An attic room was constructed in 1932. Mr. Frisch was a plumbing clerk. Former address 443 Oakwood. 1474 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1993 Architect: 0 Style: Neo-Traditional Rating: Non-Contributing Description: divided light windows; front facing garage; complex roof-line; palladian window configurations Page 105 of 149 1477 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1914 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: green stucco veneer; full length porch with supportin rectangular columns; wood trim; domer with triangular pediment and decorative oblong window; History: In 1930 this was the home of Hugo and Marie Schneider. Mr. Schneider was the Highland Park Postmaster. Former address 439 Oakwood. 1478 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1915 Architect: Unknown Style: Gable Front Rating: Contributing Description: front gable; side additions; artificial siding; History: Original Address 436 Oakwood. Charles Dreyer and his wife Lillian Lived her in 1930. Mr. Dryer is listed as an insurance bondsman. 1485 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1920 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: white stucco veneer; attached garage addition; front porch; second story dormer; History: The residents of this home in 1930 were Laurence and Eugenie Briggs. This home saw major alteration in 1964, when the current garage was added. Former address 433 Oakwood. Page 106 of 149 1486 OAKWOOD AV Built: c.1915 Architect: Unknown Style: Colonial Revival Rating: Contributing Description: white stucco veneer; 3/1 double hung windows; third floor dormer with shed roof; front sun porch with half timber details; hipped roof entry porch; History: Former address 430 Oakwood. In 1930 banker Edward Hintz and his wife Ella lived here. This structure was included in the Illinois Historic Structures Survey of the 1970s. Since then the roof dormer has been added. 1494 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1920 Architect: Unknown Style: Dutch Colonial Revival Rating: Contributing Description: stucco veneer; gabled entry porch; second story dormers with shed roofs; History: In 1920 Albert Goodman, a mechanical engineer, lived here. Knute Sedig and his family lived her in 1930. Mr. Sedig was listed as a photo engraving salesman. Former address 426 Oakwood. 1495 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1920 Architect: Uknown Style: Craftsman w/Tudor detailing Rating: Contributing Description: red brick veneer; double hung wood windows with brick sills and lintels; 1 story enclosed porch with half timber details; History: In 1930 Arthur and Alice Bell lived in this home. Mr. Bell was a brick mason. Former address 429 Oakwood. Page 107 of 149 1501 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1999 Architect: Tom Lindsay Style: Neo-Traditional Rating: Non-Contributing Description: cast stone foundation veneer; brick and ashlar side-loading garage; double-hung windows; paver driveway 1508 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1894 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: wood shingle siding; 6/1 double hung wood windows; wrap-around porch; pyramidal roof; garage addition; paver driveway; History: Former address 420 Oakwood. Charles Schauffler built this home for his family, including his parents and six sons. Mr. Schauffler served on the District 108 Board in 1909 and on the High School Board. This home was included in the Illinois Historic Structures survey of the 1970s. It has recently undergone extensive rehabilitation. 1509 OAKWOOD AV Built: 2001 Architect: Tom Lindsay Style: Neo-Traditional Rating: Non-Contributing Description: brick, cast-stone and siding veneer; side loading garage; double gable roof; dormers; History: This structure replaced a home designed by local architect Robert Seyfarth. Page 108 of 149 1519 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1915 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: low-pitched gabled roof; artial width porch with supporting columns; exposed rafters; decorative beams; History: F. Bre mmer was the owner of this home in 1927, and Walter C. Flinn in 1931. Howard H. Flinn was the owner in 1954, when the garage was added. The former address was 417 Oakwood. 1520 OAKWOOD AV Built: 2002 Architect: Tom Lindsay Style: Neo-Traditional Rating: Non-Contributing Description: brick and stone façade; oriel window; attached garage; 6/6 double hung windows; brick paver driveway; 1529 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1922 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: decorative beams; side-gabled roof; encosed porch; second story front-gabled dormer; entry with sidelights; History: Andrew and Rose Yowell were the owners of this home in 1930. Mr Yowell was a paint store proprietor. Former address 409 Oakwood. Page 109 of 149 1530 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1920 Architect: Unknown Style: Colonial Revival Rating: Contributing Description: full-width porch with supporting columns; double-hung windows with decorative shutters; History: The owner of this home in 1920 was Elwood.J. Pratt, who owned a cigar store with his father, who also lived at this address. Former address 408 Oakwood. 1538 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1913 Architect: Unknown Style: American Foursquare Rating: Contributing Description: red brick veneer; full-width porch with supporting columns; double-hung windows; hipped roof; attic dormer with hipped roof; History: Former address 404 Oakwood. In 1920 Jesse Johnson, a bank teller, lived here with his family. Joseph Mooney, a golf club laborer, lived here with his family in 1930, along with two roomers. Boarders William Schultz was a dentist, and Harold Schultz (possibly his son) was a public school art teacher. 1544 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1986 Architect: Style: Modern Rating: Non-Contributing Description: red brick veneer; slid ing windows; 1 and 2 story sections Page 110 of 149 1546 OAKWOOD AV Built: c.1920 Architect: Unknown Style: No style Rating: Non-Contributing Description: red brick veneer; sliding windows; 1 and 2 story sections; significant updating and alterations History: Formerly 320 Oakwood. 1554 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1912 Architect: Unknown Style: Craftsman Rating: Contributing Description: side-gabled roof with exposed rafters and decorative wood braces; paired double hung windows; front sun porch with brick and wood siding; entry porch with pedimented awning and supporting wood brackets; attic dormer with gabled roof; History: Former address 318 Oakwood. Arther Hagemen, a building construction engineer, lived here as a renter with his wife Helga in 1930. 1564 OAKWOOD AV Built: 1915 Architect: Unknown Style: American Foursquare Rating: Contributing Description: red brick veneer; paired windows; hipped roof; hipped roof attic dormers; first and second story additions; History: According to the 1930 Census the owner of this home was Ray Sherwin, a hardware foundry manager. The former address was 314 Oakwood. Page 111 of 149 1574-1576 OAKWOOD AV Built: c.1915 Architect: Unknown Style: American Foursquare Rating: Contributing Description: red brick and stucco veneer; pyramidal roof with attic dormer; partially enclosed front porch with decorative windows; History: In 1930 the Dreger and Lindblom families lived in this double house. Arthur Dreger was a manager for a radiator manufacturer and Harry Lindblom was involved in shipping clothing. The former address was 308-310 Oakwood. Page 112 of 149 Not Included in Original Proposed District 711 LINCOLN AV Lincoln School Built: 1909 (additions 1928, 1937, 1949,and 1956) Architect: Unknown (John Van Bergen, 1928 and 1937; Bertram Weber, 1949; Childs & Smith, 1956) Style: Classical Revival (Gothic Revival additions) Rating: Contributing Description: Pressed metal cornice with brackets; massive cast-stone column s flanking entry, which is framed by smaller columns; cast stone lintels; decorative brick corners; replacement windows History: This school replaced the Fairview School, an 1886 shingle style building. The new school was dedicated on the 100th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. In 1928 local architect John S. Van Bergen designed a 6 room addition and in 1937 a 7 room addition. In 1949 Bertram Weber was hired for interior renovations. In 1949 landscape architect Marshall Johnson developed a planting and paving plan for the courtyard of the school In 1956 the firm Childs & Smith completed a school-wide renovation and modernization. . Lincoln Place Park Lincoln School Park encompasses 5 acres of recreational grounds for the students of Lincoln School. In 1931 Marshall Johnson, the son-in-law of Jens Jensen, developed a planting plan for both the park and Lincoln School. It is not clear if this plan was ever implemented. Page 113 of 149 1918 1924 Page 114 of 149 1933 1947 Page 115 of 149 Page 116 of 149 Page 117 of 149  SAAAW, INC 34.1 1114 ILL 60076 1212 4 6 311 THE NORTH HALF Or LOT ZOo BLOCK 3 IN. G. L WRE' S Abb I -T- tOW 70 C 1 1.Y- OF HIGHLAND AND - PARK BEIIQ A SLIODIVIS1.04, IN THE " IR EAST Q'UkAfE0 tf SECT1, 04 26, 7 OWNSHJP. 43 NORTH, RANGE t2, EAST. - OF THE TMtRb. PAIWCfPAL KRIDIAbr' ACCOWING JO THE ' PLAT THERE Ofo RECORDED MARCH I I i 1901., AS DOCUMENT &* 5tp IN 800 ' C OP, PLATS, FAdEs. 44 AND 45 IN' LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. tr is KAU: I rock STATE OF ILUMM cotamopcooK I IS, 1. NXHAAL J. MATTS, 0 rugisfoomd 8111" is Uad Swvfyor. do bda* " ORDER NO, 32.2-63 pmw" devdb" ae" and drat dw plot drown h 0* * 0 1 haw sw,# F" dw DAM :. d5 A.D. N60-- o* Dmm syl 410141s togWw* d land Swevavw No. 2104 Vftm& ft an sltawnllm I* et and dedmSk and So& carnet of N dayraaa Fahrmthelt. RESURVEY: SEPTEMBER DATED THIS 51 1_ DAY OF or / A, D. j. 2. ok" , - Z lw__. 4wr a WW6Wthm". wfbe # vb dk4w" 00. 4. Caaailt low M* Wdtw few komakop Kae 00ANA04 by ucw mmaw v p Na. 210A Page 118 of 149  CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK GHL4 BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 7 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT U BUILDING DMSION 1150 HALF DAY ROAD, HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS 60035 tir , 0RNt ( 847) 432- 0808 • FAX ( 847) 926-8885 Web: www. cityhpil. com Construction Site Address Master Permit Number BPX_ C- tLi^ 60 SS`% 13" 13 0A1C_w00p Owners Building Permit Number` Q A CC' l 4^ 00SS9 Name J E N S W 0 K F OR -0 Owners Estimated Construction Address Cost ( exclusive of Land) $ 14, 1100 Owners Telephone Obstruction Architect' s 1 iC Business Name N IA Building - New, Alter, or Remodel Contact Name Interior Demolition Business Address Exterior Demolition Telephone X Structure Demolition Office Cell Email_ Address Fence General Contractor Business Name Dan s G2124R, WOY Temporary Construction Trailer Contact `' Name Ahd red, vf, 0Lynort_ Curb Crossing Business l O Z & C.. N byn K Driveway New or Repair C11 Address Q 4 Ij one Offices- n 0 it- 4531 Cell 2_1\- Waiver Required Email _. 1- Xy\CA,nnOyC• f)XX Guarantee Deposit Required Address 1U•/ OV-drC® \ General Contractors License Number ( A 319 1a S Q_ Number of Driveway Approaches Bond - 7 e olQJ Total Guaranteed Deposit II -OL Insurance 1 3 Qp 1 & I Owners Name ( Please Print JEtV W O F F )V_)D Total Permit Fees Due Owners j_ Signature I Date / AA-,— AI Ci l Applicant' s Comments: v Signature Signature I Date 1 j t Y)j 4 flekc, tieh By signing this document you acknowledge and agree that all the informa- tion provided is true and accurate on your behalf. You further acknowledge ve read and accept all responsibilities listed in the conditions and WaIV Ftf back of this sheet referred to as page 2. 10 2014 - j0ll f/_ l,3 / y J- Page 119 of 149 Page 120 of 149 Front Elevation Page 121 of 149 2014 Garage Page 122 of 149 Back Elevation (1994 Addition) Page 123 of 149 1928 1942 1945 Page 124 of 149 1946 1950 Page 125 of 149 Page 126 of 149  - ------ ::::::::::-::::::::::::::::::::::-:::::-::--:-:---:-::-:-:--..:.. --�- -,..--- ------- - - -- ---- -- ---- -- - - - --- - - -------- -- r -� HOl�-;,R�::-:::::'.::::-7;'. 11 O'l'Y,J,, J,A:-;;:;::-; --•--,:,.,:-;;-:::;;;;--;:- - - - llml;�t Uu,r•t1 Nu. •tl--lll44,-A11rl'<l>'•l ".111 ilt1 l).,....,.n1b,,r SI, 1950. • -·-r.-:-:-"'·"'·i<- ---------'.;..---'-.----- _ -- l "_l_'A_l_l'-r"'---;.,... l E_ _'_'_ • .-- .;. OO,\IJNO UOU8F., 1N8Tl'l'tJTH)N, MlJ,rrA.RY INS'1'Al,LA'l'ION, R'l'O. S H E E.T Jl 10 --- Nnuio ------.. 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Ct ___.. r1•;tr,:4, or � f,es.--. th.nu l 1r.nr • ...__ • • • • • Page 127 of 149 Page 128 of 149 Page 129 of 149 Page 130 of 149 Page 131 of 149 Page 132 of 149 Page 133 of 149 Page 134 of 149 Page 135 of 149 Page 136 of 149 Page 137 of 149 Page 138 of 149 Page 139 of 149 Page 140 of 149 Page 141 of 149 Page 142 of 149 Page 143 of 149  Memorandum Date: December 11, 2025 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Maddy Markle, Planner I Subject: Discussion – Encouraging Historic Preservation Request for Feedback. Staff requests further Commission feedback regarding how to encourage historic preservation. Background At its Sep. 8, 2025 meeting, the City Council considered a Code amendment related to Historic Preservation and directed staff to work with the Historic Preservation Commission to develop a recommendation on how the City could encourage historic preservation. At its September 11, 2025 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission (“HPC”) directed staff to research preservation incentives for discussion at its Nov. 13, 2025 meeting. At the Nov. 13, 2025 meeting, the HPC discussed three monetary incentives: matching grants, tax abatements, and permit fee waivers; and two regulatory-based considerations –the number of properties required for a Local Historic District nomination and land-use regulations related to setbacks for historic properties. Staff’s approach focused on preservation tools aimed at spurring voluntary landmark nominations and the restoration/rehabilitation of Regulated Historic Structures. The Commission also raised and discussed two penalty-based approaches to yield the preservation of historic homes. The following is an overview of the topics discussed at the Nov. 13, 2025 HPC meeting and the feedback provided by the Commission. Historic Rehabilitation Matching Grants There was consensus among Commissioners that a Historic Rehabilitation Matching Grant program could be layered with other incentives. Commissioners noted that restoration and rehabilitation are costly and that any such program should be limited to exterior work on Regulated Historic Structures with prior approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness. There was interest in further restricting grants to income eligible households. Questions Requiring Further Research:  The dollar amount needed to incentivize historic preservation.  Income eligibility requirements. Policy Question for Commission: 1 Page 144 of 149  Memorandum  Allow for any property that is deemed significant by the Commission to be eligible, or limit matching grants to already Regulated Historic Structures only (all designated landmarks, and those within local historic districts, or both)? o If not already a Regulated Historic Structure, require that the property (home) become a Regulated Historic Structure to qualify? Local Property Tax Abatements There was consensus among Commissioners that a local property tax abatement could be useful. One Commissioner suggested that a property tax abatement should be modeled after the State Property Tax Assessment Freeze 1. Staff notes that local sentiment towards the State program is negative due to its significant requirements. Staff have found that it does not encourage local landmark designation. 2 Residents complain that the Secretary of the Interior Standards are too strict, that the period of abatement is too short, and that the State makes it difficult to review work retroactively. Additionally, the State model holds no value for homeowners who do not plan to, or cannot, undertake a major rehabilitation. The State requires that homeowners expend at least 25% of the assessed property value on a rehabilitation. This creates a large financial barrier for homeowners who cannot afford up-front rehabilitation costs. Policy Question for Commission:  Staff seek feedback from the Commission regarding a local abatement structure that would require that a property be voluntarily landmarked to be eligible, but have significantly fewer other requirements. Essentially, how might the City improve upon the State model through a local property tax abatement? Land-Use Incentives A consensus was not achieved regarding the use of land-use incentives as a preservation tool. However several Commissioners were supportive of Bonus FAR, building height exemptions, and/or setback relief (front, side, or rear), etc. Several Commissioners stated land-use incentives should be considered subject to dual approvals from the Zoning Board of Appeals and HPC through a COA process. Moreover, a Commissioner highlighted the fact that many people want to add on to their homes. Staff believe this can help historic homes avoid becoming functionally obsolete. The Commission spoke again of a layered approach. Policy Question for Commission: 1 Historic owner-occupied principle residences are eligible for an eight-year freeze on assessed property values when a substantial rehabilitation that meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Rehabilitation takes place. 2 The Planning Division routinely receives calls from residents who have questions and/or complaints about the State Property Tax Assessment Freeze. 2 Page 145 of 149  Memorandum  Staff seek additional feedback regarding land-use incentives as a tool to encourage preservation. Staff suggests that any proposed land-use incentive be by-right from a Zoning Code perspective, but be limited to Regulated Historic Structures, thereby encouraging voluntary landmark nominations. Permit Fee Waivers for Eligible Improvements This incentive was not discussed in detail by the Commission due to a lack of time at last meeting. Staff note that permit fees may not be significant enough to prompt improvements to historic structures or to spur voluntary landmark nominations. Moreover, the dollar value of the portion of permits associated with only exterior features will be difficult to calculate and administer. However, permit fee waivers could be layered with other incentives, but staff suggest that eligibility be limited to Regulated Historic Structures, and require substantial exterior improvements.  Staff seek additional feedback from the Commission. Reduce Number of Properties Required for Local Historic District Nominations The majority of Commissioners did not express explicit support for a reduction in the number of properties required for a local Historic District nomination. One Commissioner expressed a concern that the Commission is not qualified to recommend a Code change. However, staff respectfully disagrees, and advises that the Commission is qualified to recommend policy changes that impact historic preservation, including changes to the Preservation Ordinance and Demolition of Dwellings Ordinance (Chapter 24 and Sec. 170.122). Policy Question for Commission:  Staff seek additional feedback regarding changing the minimum numbers of properties needed for a nomination for local Historic Districts. Other Commission Comments The following two ideas were not included in staff’s report to the Commission as staff’s approach was to provide tools for encouraging voluntary landmark designations and the voluntary rehabilitation/restoration of historic homes. Establish a Demolition Tax for Historic Structures Several Commissioners expressed support for a revision of the Demolition Ordinance to discourage the demolition of historic homes. Ideas included longer demolition delays and the establishment of a tax for the demolition of properties found by the Commission to meet the criteria for landmark designation. Suggestions ranged from $40,000 to $200,000 for a historic home demolition tax. 3 3 By way of comparison, the affordable housing demolition tax as of 2025 is $10,000 and will be $15,000 in 2026. 3 Page 146 of 149  Memorandum  Staff notes that a high demolition tax for homes found to meet landmark criteria will essentially prevent the demolition of homes otherwise eligible for demolition. This could have a similar effect as involuntary landmarking. However, this approach will not make a home a Regulated Historic Structure. Therefore, changes that are incompatible with the home’s historic features could still occur without Commission approval.  Staff suggest that a historic demolition tax set at a lower amount could help fund the preservation initiatives discussed above, or other projects such as the Historic Resource Survey program. Prohibiting Variances for New Construction on Properties where Demolition Delay was Imposed. A Commissioner expressed a desire to disallow all variances for new construction on properties subjected to demolition delays. Other Commissioners seemed to agree.  Staff seek further feedback to determine if there is a consensus to support this recommendation. Next Steps  Incorporate feedback and present to the Commission for formal recommendation at a future meeting.  Present to City Council – Committee of the Whole. 4 Page 147 of 149  FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Maddy Markle, Planner I, at mmarkle@cityhpil.com or (847) 926-1856 2026 Annual Historic Preservation Sponsored by Awards THE HIGHLAND PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations are now being accepted for the Highland Park Preservation Awards. Public and privately owned buildings are eligible for both exterior and interior improvements. A jury of experts in the field of architecture, architectural history, and preservation will select winners in each category. Restoration Rehabilitation New Construction/Addition Adaptive Reuse Landscape Restoration Awards will be presented at the Preservation Awards Ceremony, May 7, 2026, at 1445 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, Illinois. To nominate a structure, complete the nomination form available here or on the HPC’s website: www.cityhpil.com/HPC --- Deadline for Submission : April 1, 2026 --- Page 148 of 149  FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Maddy Markle, Planner I, at mmarkle@cityhpil.com or (847) 926-1856 2026 Highland Park Historic Preservation Awards NOMINATION FORM Award Categories (check those that best represent your project): RESTORATION – Returning a structure or a significant part of it to the original design and condition through repair or by matching the original architectural detailing with replacement materials. REHABILITATION – Renovating and/or “greening” a structure through alterations or additions that are compatible in materials, scale, and character with the original design. ADAPTIVE RE-USE – Changing the use of a structure to meet contemporary needs in a manner that retains or restores its viability while respecting the original design character. ADDITION/NEW – Can include a contemporary addition to a historic building or new construction that is sympathetic in character, scale, and materials to the existing neighborhood. LANDSCAPE RESTORATION – Preserving or recreating a historic landscape plan through the use of appropriate plantings and design elements. Address of Property: ____________________________ Built: _______ Purchased: ________ Owner(s):_________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Telephone: ___________________ Nominated By: ________________________________ Telephone: ___________________ Architect (name and address): Contractor (name and address): __________________________________________________ Start Date: ________________________________ Completion Date: ______________ (Projects must have been completed within the last three years) Brief Project Description: _____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Nomination Material to include: Narrative. A written narrative describing the project, the design intent, architectural cues, material choices, etc. This is your chance to present your project to the panel of jurors in your own words. Input from the project architect is recommended. Before and After Photos. Photographs of the project, preferably before and after the work has been completed. Elevations. Exterior architectural elevations, if appropriate. Our jurors are typically experienced architectural historians from around the Chicago metro area and will appreciate the detail. Contact information not listed above. Contact information for all those involved with the project, unless any are being excluded from the awards nomination. Other. Include any additional material for the jury to consider. SEND OR EMAIL ENTRIES TO Maddy Markle, Planner I, Department of Community Development, 1150 Half Day Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 Phone: 847.926.1856 - Email: mmarkle@cityhpil.com Page 149 of 149