Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, July 27, 2022 7:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Commission Members Quinn Adamowski Brian Bessler Mary Beth Gannon Kevin Heinemann Candace Johnson Kailee Lowry Sharon Merwin Aaron Mikottis Ken Spiegel Sara Stovall Steven Wright Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 27, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. CALL TO ORDER DECLARATION OF QUORUM Present Quinn Adamowski, Mary Beth Gannon, Candace Johnson, Kailee Lowry, Sharon Merwin, Aaron Mikottis and Sara Stovall Absent Brian Bessler, Kevin Heinemann, Steven Wright and Ken Spiegel APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Bernhard suggested tabling the minutes because there are not enough Commissioners present to vote on the April 27, 2022 regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Beth Gannon, to table the April 27, 2022 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Historic Preservation Commission Minutes - April 27, 2022 TMP-4166 Attachments: 04-27-22 Regualr Meeting Minutes JB A motion was made by Candace Johnson, seconded by Mary Beth Gannon, to table the April 27, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Gannon, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin and Stovall Absent: Bessler, Heinemann, Wright and Spiegel CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. COMMITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS a.Staff Report Ms. Bernhard read the staff report. Ms. Bernhard gave updates on the St. John Survey and the Downtown National Register Historic District. Ms. Bernhard made some final edits to the Historic Residential Design Guidelines manual. Ms. Bernhard said the contract for the Designated Historic Properties project is with the Lakota Group, it should be complete by December. The Railroad project has received an extension. Ms. Bernhard gave an update of the Old Joliet Prison National Register Historic District designation process. 804 W. Marion St. was designated as a local historic landmark on June 21, 2022. Page 1 of 3 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 27, 2022 Ms. Bernhard, Sara and Candace met with the owners of the Beacon Club located at 510 N. Chicago Street, Ms. Bernhard has not heard back from them regarding historic designation. Ms. Bernhard did not have an update for the US Steel Administrative building. Ms. Bernhard did not have an update for St. Mary Carmelite. Ms. Bernhard spoke to the owners of the Barrett building about the proposed hotel at that location. Ms. Bernhard gave an update on 205 S. Eastern Avenue and 23 S. Eastern Avenue. Ms. Bernhard talked about a conference she attended. b.Committee of the Whole (COW) There was no discussion on this subject. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING: COA-2-2022 - CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS TO INSTALL A 24’ TALL BY 9’ WIDE (APPROXIMATE) SCULPTURE ON THE FRONT FACADE, LOCATED AT 9 W. CASS STREET. Ms. Bernhard read the staff report into the record. Mr. Ron Romero, 9 W. Cass Street, Joliet, IL, spoke on behalf of the certificate of appropriateness. Mr. Adamowski asked if the sign has been ordered already. Mr. Romero and the commissioners discussed the sign. Mr. Alex Garcia from the sign company gave some details on the sign and how it will be anchored to the building. Mr. John Simpson appeared in support of this certificate. The commissioner discussed the details of the sign and asked questions. (COA-02-2022) Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 24’ TMP-4165 tall by 9’ wide (approximate) sculpture on the front façade, located at 9 W. Cass Street Attachments: COA-02-2022_Staff Report Packet_ 9 W. Cass Street A motion was made by Sharon Merwin, seconded by Sara Stovall, to approve (COA-02-2022) Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 24’ tall by 9’ wide (approximate) sculpture on the front façade, located at 9 W. Cass Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Gannon, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin and Stovall Absent: Bessler, Heinemann, Wright and Spiegel COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Mr. Adamowski talked about a conference he attended. Ms. Bernhard asked if there was an update on the old Will County Courthouse. Mr. Adamowski gave an update. Ms. Johnson asked Ms. Bernhard to check in with some property Page 2 of 3 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 27, 2022 owners about the upkeep of some older buildings. PUBLIC COMMENT This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Candace Johnson, seconded by Sharon Merwin, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Gannon, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin and Stovall This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 3 of 3