Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, December 18, 2024 6:00 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 December 18, 2024 Page 1 of 1 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final December 18, 2024 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, Kevin Heinemann, Candace Johnson, Kailee Lowry, Sharon Merwin, Sara Stovall, Steven Wright and Ken Spiegel Absent Brian Bessler, Mary Beth Gannon and Aaron Mikottis APPROVAL OF MINUTES Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting TMP-8055 Minutes 8-28-24 Attachments: JHPC 08-28-24 Minutes.pdf A motion was made by Quinn Adamowski, seconded by Steven Wright, to approve Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes 8-28-24. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin, Stovall, Wright and Spiegel Absent: Gannon Abstain: Heinemann CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None COMMITTEE REPORTS None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Public Hearing: COA-4-2024: Certificate of Appropriateness TMP-8052 for replacement doors at 19 W. Cass Street (former Ottawa Street Methodist Church / Joliet Area Historical Museum) Attachments: COA-04-2024 (19 W. Cass Street) Staff Report Packet A motion was made by Ms. Merwin, seconded by Mr. Adamowski to open the public hearing. All Commission members were in favor. Planner Jayne Bernhard read the staff report into the record. Page 1 of 3 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final December 18, 2024 Applicant Steven Wright appeared on behalf of the petition and provided an overview of the replacement doors project. Ms. Merwin inquired about the center panel. Mr. Wright explained the interior handle could be covered by a matching piece of metal. Ms. Bernhard discussed staff’s recommendation to not include the center panel. In response to Ms. Merwin’s question about safety or structural concerns, Mr. Wright explained the center panel was a preference. In response to Ms. Johnson’s questions, Mr. Wright explained all other doors had a center panel. Mr. Wright and Ms. Bernhard responded to Mr. Heinemann’s questions about the difference in cost and a two-glass panel door. In response to Mr. Heinemann’s inquiry if one option was more secure, Mr. Wright explained it was a preference. Ms. Johnson stated no witnesses were present to object or speak in favor of the petition. A motion was made by Ms. Merwin, seconded by Ms. Stovall to close the public hearing. All Commission members were in favor. At the request of Mr. Heinemann, Ms. Bernhard explained having only glass was historically more appropriate. There was a discussion to clarify that the current doors did not have a metal bar. No further discussion was held on the motion. A motion was made by Sharon Merwin, seconded by Kevin Heinemann, to approve Public Hearing: COA-4-2024: Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement doors at 19 W. Cass Street (former Ottawa Street Methodist Church / Joliet Area Historical Museum). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Heinemann, Johnson, Merwin, Stovall and Spiegel Absent: Gannon Abstain: Adamowski, Lowry and Wright STAFF REPORTS Ms. Bernhard explained the Comprehensive Plan would include evaluation of preservation and public kick off would occur early to mid-spring. Page 2 of 3 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final December 18, 2024 Ms. Bernhard discussed the close out of the Downtown Joliet National Register Historic District and Historic Resource Survey Project. Ms. Bernhard gave an overview of the Economic Development Division’s RFP to establish the Joliet River Edge Redevelopment Zone Program. Ms. Bernhard discussed the holiday cards that all designated historic properties received. Ms. Bernhard provided an update on the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study and informed the Commission that the City applied for a grant to fund oral history development. At the request of Ms. Johnson, Ms. Bernhard provided an update on St. Joe’s Church landmark nomination. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Ms. Merwin distributed Herald News calendars. There was a discussion about the calendar photos. Ms. Johnson mentioned the City’s website had 2023 Historic Preservation Committee meeting dates and the landmark application linked to the dates rather than the application . Ms. Merwin discussed the creation of a Historic Preservation Commission handout for Will County Forest Preserve District facilities. Ms. Bernhard confirmed 2025 meeting dates were the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. with the exception of November and December meetings, which would occur on the third Wednesday. PUBLIC COMMENT None ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Quinn Adamowski, seconded by Sharon Merwin, to approve adjournment. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Heinemann, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin, Stovall, Wright and Spiegel Absent: Gannon This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 3 of 3