Lombard Historic Preservation Commission

Village of Lombard Village Hall 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Tuesday, May 17, 2022 7:30 PM Lombard Village Hall Community Room Lombard Historic Preservation Commission Rita Schneider, Chairperson Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Lyn Myers, Pat Poskocil, Marcy Novak, Stephanie Zabela, Bob Wardzala, Lynn O'Donnell and Jason Sanders Ex-Officio Member - Ed Seagraves Board Liaison - Liz Brezinski Village Liaison - Tami Urish Lombard Historic Preservation Minutes May 17, 2022 Commission Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Chairperson Schneider led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present 9 - Rita Schneider, Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Lyn Myers, Patricia Poskocil, Bob Wardzala, Jason Sanders, and Lynn O'Donnell Absent 2 - Marcy Novak, and Stephanie Zabela Also present: Tami Urish, Planner I, Staff Liaison. Public Hearings 220132 Local Landmark request: 245 W Maple Street Request to discuss and provide a preliminary conclusion that the property at 245 W Maple Street meets one or more of the criteria for designation as a landmark site. (DISTRCT #1) Chairperson Schneider stated the public hearing procedures and asked the public for comments. Hearing none, discussion was opened to Commissioners for comments. Commission Myers requested clarification of statements on page 3 of the staff report, “Any alterations that are similar in character to appearance that previously existed on the premises in approximate manner shall be exterior restoration if in compliance with submitted historic photos or plans.” Ms. Urish responded that the language is a direct quote from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Commissioner Myers request clarification of statements on page 3 of the staff report, “The exterior features that staff finds that contribute to the architectural and historical significance of the building include the brick exterior and the dormers that give the streetscape presence of history.” Ms. Urish responded that the findings were based on report found in the Lombard Architectural and Historical Survey prepared by Douglas Gilbert and the streetscape would mean the façade is the focus of the landmark status. Commissioner Myers pointed out a discrepancy between the dates of Village of Lombard Page 1 Lombard Historic Preservation Minutes May 17, 2022 Commission the structure being moved. The report identifies the date as 1960. Other documents identify the date as 1961. Ms. Urish responded that the date will be changed in the staff report if it is not accurate. On a motion by Commissioner Mueller and seconded by Commissioner Fetters, the Historic Preservation Commission voted 9-0 to recommend 245 W. Maple Street be a landmark site based on Section 32.079(C)(1), (2) and (3). The Finding of Fact meeting was scheduled for May 24, 2022 at 7:30 pm. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rita Schneider, Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Lyn Myers, Patricia Poskocil, Bob Wardzala, Jason Sanders, and Lynn O'Donnell Absent: 2- Marcy Novak, and Stephanie Zabela Business Meeting Approval of Minutes The minutes of the meeting on April 17, 2022 were approved with the addition of Commissioner Wardzala and Poskocil’s names added to the action and Alison Costanzo as the subject under the Personnel Report. The motion was made by Commissioner Poskocil and seconded by Commissioner O’Brien and passed by all aye votes with an individual roll call. Chairperson's Report Chairperson Schneider had no report. Certified Local Government - Jason Sanders 220150 Local Landmarks Brochure Review of the second draft of the Local Landmarks brochure. Commissioners Sanders shared the final version of the Local Landmarks brochure. On a motion by Commissioner Sanders and seconded by Commissioner Wardzala, the Historic Preservation Commission voted 9-0 to approve and print the Local Landmarks brochure. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rita Schneider, Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Lyn Myers, Patricia Poskocil, Bob Wardzala, Jason Sanders, and Lynn O'Donnell Absent: 2- Marcy Novak, and Stephanie Zabela Adjournment Village of Lombard Page 2 Lombard Historic Preservation Minutes May 17, 2022 Commission On a motion by Commissioner O’Donnell and seconded by Commissioner Mueller and all were in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Village of Lombard Page 3