Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Committee of the Whole

150 West Jefferson Street City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Quinn Adamowski Mary Beth Gannon Bill Habiger Kevin Heinemann Candace Johnson Kailee Lowry Sharon Merwin Greg Peerbolte Christine Policandriotes Sara Stovall Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated the mitigation plan for Region 7, effective August 26, 2020. Region 7 includes Will and Kankakee counties. The new Region 7 mitigation plan limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is less). Council Chambers allows for 13 members of the public while adhering to social distancing guidelines. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. CALL TO ORDER Page 1 of 3 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2020 Committee of the Whole Present Mary Beth Gannon, Bill Habiger, Candace Johnson, Kailee Lowry, Sharon Merwin, Christine Policandriotes, and Sara Stovall Absent Quinn Adamowski, Kevin Heinemann, and Greg Peerbolte DECLARATION OF QUORUM Present Mary Beth Gannon, Bill Habiger, Candace Johnson, Kailee Lowry, Sharon Merwin, Christine Policandriotes, and Sara Stovall Absent Quinn Adamowski, Kevin Heinemann, and Greg Peerbolte CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda . Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-0450 Attachments: COW 08262020 DRAFT A motion was made by Bill Habiger, seconded by Christine Policandriotes, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-0450: August 26, 2020 COW meeting minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Beth Gannon, Habiger, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin, Policandriotes, and Stovall Absent: Adamowski, Heinemann, and Peerbolte NEW BUSINESS Discussion: Certificate of Appropriateness Process and Historic Preservation Ms. Bernhard decided to discuss historic preservation ordinance update project. Ms. Bernhard met with Barb Newberg and Bob Nachtrieb on how the ordinance was implemented over the years. Ms. Bernhard also had a meetings with City Staff on how to flag historic properties to make sure they are reviewed by her. Building permits for historic properties will be held until they are signed off on by Ms. Bernhard. Ms. Bernhard went on to discuss the Certificate of Appropriateness guidelines. One of the Commissioners asked what the recourse is for work done without the proper approvals/ permits. The repercussions of construction work done without a building permit was Page 2 of 3 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2020 Committee of the Whole discussed. The cost of the permit plus any additional fines will be due to the City of Joliet. The Commissioners discussed the consequences of work done without city/commission approval and the possibility of larger fines for historic properties. Ms. Bernhard proposed sending out notices to historic homeowners about City of Joliet residential building permit requirements. Barb Newberg stated that the City should consider using the residential transfer stamps to notify home buyers the property is historic and requires certain design standards. Ms. Bernhard went on to discuss the certificate of appropriateness form and its contents . Possible landscaping regulations were discussed. Single family homes do not require city approved landscaping plans. The commissioners discussed having landscaping plan requirements for residential properties. The Commissioners discussed possible certificate of appropriateness requirements for house painting. Ms. Bernhard discussed other work being done at historic homes, including interior work and flatwork. Ms. Bernhard discussed nearby towns recommendations for historic properties. Ms. Bernhard decided to continue this discussion at next month's meeting. OLD BUSINESS Candidates for future landmark nominations COMMISSIONER COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission do not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Christine Policandriotes, seconded by Sara Stovall, to adjourn the meeting. This was approved. Page 3 of 3