Lombard Historical Commission

Village Hall Village of Lombard 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Lombard Historical Commission Rita Schneider, President Tom Fetters, Eileen Mueller, Brigitte O'Brien, Richard Anstee, Lyn Myers, Pat Poskocil, Jack Jones, Marcy Novak, Jennifer Henaghan and Stephanie Zabela Leslie Sulla - Ex-Officio Member Village Liaison - Tami Urish Monday, March 2, 2015 7:30 PM Village Hall - Community Room SPECIAL MEETING Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance President Rita Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Rita Schneider led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Present 7 - Rita Schneider, Patricia Poskocil, Marcy Novak, Tom Fetters, Lyn Myers, Richard Anstee, and Brigitte O'Brien Absent 4 - Jack Jones, Eileen Mueller, Jennifer Henaghan, and Stephanie Zabela Also present: Tami Urish, Planner I, Staff Liaison. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Richard Anstee and seconded by Brigitte O’Brien, to approve the minutes of the meeting on January 20, 2015 with no changes. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. Public Participation There was no public participation. Chairman's Remarks None. Village of Lombard Page 1 Lombard Historical Commission Minutes March 2, 2015 Reports A. Local Landmarks - Eileen Mueller 150090 Local Landmarks Request to discuss and provide a preliminary conclusion that the property at 101 W. St. Charles Road meets one or more of the criteria for designation as a landmark site. (DISTRICT #1) Marcy Novak summarized the Local Landmark Committee meeting of February 26, 2015. The Committee recommended local landmark recognition for 101 W. St. Charles Road based on Section 32.079(C) (1) the character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the village and (3) the architectural significance of a building which is at least 50 years of age and is a good example of a specific architectural style containing distinctive elements of design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship, or is an example of a style which had an impact on the community. Such a building must retain much of its original architectural integrity for Historical Commission consideration. Rita Schneider relayed her meeting with Tom and Margret Smith, the property owners of 101 W. St. Charles Road regarding the ordinance and that the Historical Commission would be required to review any renovations to the building’s exterior only once the building is a landmark site. The Smiths stated that they might like to install the windows on the north side of the building. Rita confirmed to the Smiths that restoring the building to the original appearance would be a positive attribution and not seen as detrimental if done properly. Lombard Town Centre are planning a fundraiser on May 9, 2015 by offering tours of the building. Sarah Richardt interjected that the Smiths would like to include information about their family history to be included as part of the process of the landmark designation. Staff indicated that additional material can be submitted as an attachment to the application. The application will become part of the permanent record of the legislation. The correct name of the building was discussed by the Commissioners. It was decided that the original name of Babcock’s Grove House, as it was called in 1858, is the most appropriate. The Commissioners also discussed the appropriateness of criteria #2: the identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the cultural, economic, social, or historical development of the village of ordinance 32.079. It was decided that since Dietrich Klusmeyer, a recent German immigrant, had the building at 101 W. St. Charles Road constructed and operated it as the first hotel for several years Village of Lombard Page 2 Lombard Historical Commission Minutes March 2, 2015 was a leading businessman in addition to being one of thirty-nine property owners on the original plat when the charter was granted creating the Village of Lombard. A motion was made by Patricia Poskocil and seconded by Tom Fetters to accept the application for 101 W. St. Charles Road with a preliminary conclusion as a landmark site based on Section 32.079(C)(1), (2) and (3). The motion passed by a unanimous vote. A motion was made by Lyn Myers and seconded by Tom Fetters to approve the lettering of the plaque to read as the previous plaques with Babcock’s Grove House and 1858 centered under without the word constructed. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. The Commission directed staff to schedule the public hearing for March 24, 2015 and the Finding of Fact meeting is to be scheduled for April 7, 2015. The recommendation is anticipated to be forwarded to the Board of Trustees for consideration at their April 16, 2015 meeting. The remaining committees did not provide reports due to the meeting being a Special Meeting for a request of landmark site designation only. B. Finance - Richard Anstee C. Personnel - Pat Poskocil D. Ex-Officio Report - Leslie Sulla E. Lombard Cemetery - Tom Fetters F. National Register Work for Sheldon Peck Homestead G. Heritage Award - Lyn Myers Planner's Report Unfinished Business New Business Village of Lombard Page 3 Lombard Historical Commission Minutes March 2, 2015 Adjournment On a motion by Patricia Poskocil and seconded by Richard Anstee, and all were in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Village of Lombard Page 4