Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingWinnetka, IL · February 2, 2026
Minutes
Adopted on March 2, 2026
1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2 FEBRUARY 2, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
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4 Members Present: Jack Coladarci, Chairman
5 Chris Enck
6 Beth Ann Papoutsis
7 Joseph Stuart
8 Patti Van Cleave
9 Paul Weaver
10 Anna Wisniewski
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12 Members Absent: None
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14 Non-Voting Members Present: Scott Myers
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16 Junior Commissioner Present: Louis Zaransky
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18 Village Staff: Christopher Marx, Associate Planner
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20 Call to Order & Roll Call:
21 Chairman Coladarci called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll call was taken of the Commission Members
22 present.
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24 Public Comment:
25 No public comment was made at this time. Mr. Marx informed the Commission one additional comment was
26 received after the agenda packet was published with regard to 1161 Pine Street and copies were made available.
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28 Approval of Minutes:
29 Chairman Coladarci asked if there were any comments or for a motion to approve the January 5, 2026, meeting
30 minutes. Ms. Van Cleave clarified her comments on line 23 under New Business with regard to Crow Island. A
31 motion to approve the January 5, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended, was made by Mr. Weaver and seconded by
32 Mr. Enck. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 7 to 0:
33 AYES: Coladarci, Enck, Papoutsis, Stuart, Van Cleave, Weaver, Wisniewski
34 NAYS: None
35 NON-VOTING: Myers, Zaransky
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37 Alterations to Locally Designated Landmarks:
38 a. Case No. 25-11-HPC - 419 Sheridan Road: Advisory review of proposed alterations to 419 Sheridan
39 Road, a locally designated landmark. This item was continued from the January 5, 2026 Historic Preservation
40 Commission meeting. The Applicant is requesting this item be continued to the March 2, 2026 Historic
41 Preservation Commission meeting.
42 Mr. Marx summarized the Commission’s previous discussion of this agenda item and stated the applicant asked for
43 the item to be continued to the March 2, 2026, meeting. Chairman Coladarci confirmed the matter would be
44 continued to the March 2, 2026 meeting.
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46 The Commission did not take action on this item at this time.
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48 Demolition Permit Applications:
49 a. Case No. 26-01-HPC - 1161 Pine Street: Review of the demolition permit application submitted for the
50 single-family residence at 1161 Pine Street.
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1 Mr. Marx identified the home’s property owners, location, size and zoning classification with a construction date of
2 1920 and subsequent alterations which he summarized in detail. He stated the property does not appear on the
3 Illinois Historic Structures Listing with no public comment received. Mr. Marx stated the Historical Society
4 indicated that the property has architectural and historical significance and noted one written comment was
5 provided today. He added no building permit or site restoration plans have been submitted at this time and then
6 asked if there were any questions.
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8 Chairman Coladarci asked if there were any interior photos. Mr. Marx responded only exterior photos are required
9 and internal photos were not provided. Mr. Weaver referred to the boundary lines on page 7. Mr. Marx provided
10 additional information with regard to the north property line and the property ownership. No additional questions
11 were raised at this time.
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13 Chairman Coladarci asked for the applicant’s presentation. Mark Gent stated he and his wife purchased the
14 property in mid-November 2025. He stated they would like to replace the home due to their growing family and
15 the home’s small footprint. Mr. Gent stated the existing home’s condition is livable and informed the Commission
16 they currently live on Trapp Lane. He provided information with regard to the lot pins and its ownership. Mr.
17 Weaver explained the Commission’s role relating to saving homes. Mr. Gent informed the Commission they
18 considered saving the home and due to the home’s layout, expansion would not be possible. He added the new
19 home would not be much bigger than the existing home.
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21 Chairman Coladarci referred to a neighbor’s concerns with regard to preserving the tree canopy. Mr. Gent
22 responded they plan to preserve trees although they do not have the final home design yet. Mr. Enck asked Mr.
23 Gent how big the new home would be. Mr. Gent responded they have not yet finished the new home’s design and
24 estimated the size to be 7,500 square feet. He reiterated their plan to preserve trees. Mr. Stuart referred to 1153
25 [Pine Street] which came before the Commission some years ago and is similar to the applicants in terms of its
26 positioning on the block. He asked them to consider discussing restoring the old home with a historic restoration
27 architect. Mr. Stuart commented on the loss of homes on Pine Street and stated this home deserved to be saved.
28 Chairman Coladarci referred to the home’s history contained in the agenda packet and referred to the issue of it
29 being a small home on a large lot. He agreed with Mr. Stuart’s suggestion to restore the home. Mr. Gent stated the
30 new home would be traditional for Winnetka. No additional comments were made at this time.
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32 Chairman Coladarci asked for public comment. No comments were made at this time. Chairman Coladarci called
33 the matter in for discussion. Mr. Enck referred to the Historical Society’s recommendation for an HAIS due to the
34 home’s historical significance. Chairman Coladarci provided the Commission with some information relating to Mr.
35 Getgood, who was a widower of a traincrash victim in the 1930’s. Ms. Van Cleave stated the Commission should
36 ask for an HAIS and referred to the amount of the research done by Mary and Megan due to the home’s
37 significance. Ms. Papoutsis agreed with Ms. Van Cleave’s comments.
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39 Chairman Coladarci asked for a motion. Mr. Marx suggested the Commission note for the record the criteria they
40 considered. Chairman Coladarci read the findings into the record and asked for a motion to request that an HAIS
41 be done for 1161 Pine Street. A motion to find that the property has sufficient architectural and historical merit
42 was made by Ms. Van Cleave and seconded by Ms. Papoutsis. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously
43 passed, 7 to 0:
44 AYES: Coladarci, Enck, Papoutsis, Stuart, Van Cleave, Weaver, Wisniewski
45 NAYS: None
46 NON-VOTING: Myers, Zaransky
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48 b. Case No. 26-02-HPC - 785 Locust Street: Review of the demolition permit application submitted for the
49 single-family residence at 785 Locust Street.
50 Mr. Marx identified the home’s property owners, location, size and zoning classification with a construction date of
51 approximately 1911 with one 1949 alteration. He stated the property does not appear on the Illinois Historic
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1 Structures Listing with no public comment received. Mr. Marx stated the Historical Society indicated that the
2 property did not have architectural and historical significance and no public comments were received. He then
3 asked if there were any questions. No questions were raised at this time.
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5 Chairman Coladarci asked for the applicant’s presentation. Rodrigo Serna, the property owner, introduced himself
6 and his wife Jennifer, and stated the home is in very rough condition which he described for the Commission. He
7 stated the new home would be modest at approximately 2,800 square feet to take advantage of the large lot. Mr.
8 Weaver asked if the home was recently occupied. Mr. Serna stated the prior owners’ son lived in the home and the
9 home was not well maintained. The Commission Members confirmed that a previous owner won the Nobel Peace
10 Prize and Ms. Van Cleave provided additional information on the owner. Mr. Stuart asked if the home had ever
11 been remodeled or expanded. Mr. Marx responded not according to building records and stated the Historical
12 Society may have more extensive records but they could not find any work permits beside the 1949 alteration. He
13 added the applicant provided interior photos.
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15 Chairman Coladarci asked if there were any other questions. No additional questions were raised at this time. He
16 asked for public comment. No comments were made at this time. Chairman Coladarci then called the matter in for
17 discussion.
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19 Chairman Coladarci asked for the Commission’s comments as to whether a demolition permit should be issued or
20 an HAIS required. Mr. Enck referred to the Historical Society’s research which stated the home did not have
21 architectural or historical significance and questioned the architect, F. Robert Seyfarth. No recommendation was
22 made for an HAIS. Chairman Coladarci then asked for a motion to approve the demolition permit for 785 Locust
23 Road and read the findings into the record from page 85. A motion as stated by Chairman Coladarci was made by
24 Mr. Weaver and seconded by Mr. Enck. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 7 to 0:
25 AYES: Coladarci, Enck, Papoutsis, Stuart, Van Cleave, Weaver, Wisniewski
26 NAYS: None
27 NON-VOTING: Myers, Zaransky
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29 Other Business:
30 a. March 2, 2026 Meeting – Quorum Check.
31 The Commission Members discussed their availability. Mr. Marx referred to two items on the March 2026 agenda.
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33 b. 2025 Preservation Awards.
34 Ms. Van Cleave stated a finished plaque sample would be provided to the Commission for their review. Mr. Marx
35 noted an announcement for the 2026 preservation awards would be issued soon. He stated the deadline
36 submission date can be extended to allow for more nominations to be considered and would confirm with the
37 Village Director. Ms. Van Cleave informed the Commission the plaque manufacturer would be able to make the
38 desired number of plaques. Mr. Enck referred to the Commission’s prior discussions relating to refining certain
39 categories. The Commission Members discussed the process required to make category refinements as well as the
40 nomination process.
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42 c. Monthly Communications for Historic Preservation Commission - Discussion and Content Decision.
43 Ms. Van Cleave referred to the article written by Laurie Peterson of the Crow Island Stewardship Group and sent to
44 the school district which provided edits for the Commission’s review. Mr. Enck stated the goal is for the article to
45 be included in next paper distribution together with photos. The Commission Members commented the article
46 looked great and Mr. Marx identified the deadline.
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48 Chairman Coladarci asked for a motion to approve the article presented. A Commission Member made a motion to
49 approve the article as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Papoutsis. A vote was taken and the motion
50 unanimously passed, 7 to 0:
51 AYES: Coladarci, Enck, Papoutsis, Stuart, Van Cleave, Weaver, Wisniewski
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1 NAYS: None
2 NON-VOTING: Myers, Zaransky
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4 Mr. Enck referred to the trolley tour. Mr. Marx provided an update to the Commission with regard to having the
5 tour restarted and stated he would check with the Village Director in terms of the budget. Mr. Myers provided
6 information to the Commission in terms of the process to finance the tour.
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8 Adjournment:
9 Chairman Coladarci asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by several Commission
10 Members and seconded by Mr. Enck. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 7 to 0:
11 AYES: Coladarci, Mr. Enck, Papoutsis, Stuart, Van Cleave, Mr. Weaver, Wisniewski
12 NAYS: None
13 NON-VOTING: Myers, Zaransky
14 The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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16 Respectfully submitted,
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18 Antionette Johnson
19 Recording Secretary
Agenda
Village of Winnetka
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Winnetka Village Hall - 510 Green Bay Road
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of January 5, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Alterations to Locally Designated Landmarks
a. Case No. 25-11-HPC - 419 Sheridan Road: Advisory review of proposed
alterations to 419 Sheridan Road, a locally designated landmark. This item was
continued from the January 5, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
The Applicant is requesting this item be continued to the March 2, 2026, Historic
Preservation Commission meeting.
5. Demolition Permit Applications
a. Case No. 26-01-HPC - 1161 Pine Street: Review of the demolition permit
application submitted for the single-family residence at 1161 Pine Street.
b. Case No. 26-02-HPC - 785 Locust Street: Review of the demolition permit
application submitted for the single-family residence at 785 Locust Street.
6. Other Business
a. March 2, 2026, Regular Meeting - Quorum Check
b. 2025 Preservation Awards - Award Plaque Update
c. Monthly Communications For Historic Preservation Commission - Discussion
and Content Decision
7. Adjournment
NOTICE
Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments
prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to planning@winnetka.org; or
by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All
agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter.
The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with
disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have
questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay
Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041).
Packet
Village of Winnetka
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Winnetka Village Hall - 510 Green Bay Road
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of January 5, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Alterations to Locally Designated Landmarks
a. Case No. 25-11-HPC - 419 Sheridan Road: Advisory review of proposed
alterations to 419 Sheridan Road, a locally designated landmark. This item was
continued from the January 5, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
The Applicant is requesting this item be continued to the March 2, 2026, Historic
Preservation Commission meeting.
5. Demolition Permit Applications
a. Case No. 26-01-HPC - 1161 Pine Street: Review of the demolition permit
application submitted for the single-family residence at 1161 Pine Street.
b. Case No. 26-02-HPC - 785 Locust Street: Review of the demolition permit
application submitted for the single-family residence at 785 Locust Street.
6. Other Business
a. March 2, 2026, Regular Meeting - Quorum Check
b. 2025 Preservation Awards - Award Plaque Update
c. Monthly Communications For Historic Preservation Commission - Discussion
and Content Decision
7. Adjournment
NOTICE
Public comment is permitted on all agenda items at the meeting. If you wish to provide testimony or comments
prior to the meeting, you may provide them one of two ways: (1) by sending an email to planning@winnetka.org; or
by sending a letter to Community Development, Village of Winnetka, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. All
agenda materials are available at www.villageofwinnetka.org/agendacenter.
The Village of Winnetka, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with
disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or have
questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities contact the Village ADA Coordinator at 510 Green Bay
Road, Winnetka, Illinois 60093, (Telephone (847) 716-3543; T.D.D. (847) 501-6041).
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1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2 JANUARY 5, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
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4 Members Present: Jack Coladarci, Chairman
5 Chris Enck
6 Beth Ann Papoutsis
7 Joseph Stuart
8 Patti Van Cleave
9 Paul Weaver
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11 Members Absent: Anna Wisniewski
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13 Non-Voting Member Present: Scott Myers
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15 Junior Commissioner Absent: Louis Zaransky
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17 Village Staff: Christopher Marx, Associate Planner
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19 Call to Order & Roll Call:
20 Chairman Coladarci called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Roll call was taken of the Commission Members
21 present.
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23 Public Comment:
24 No public comment was made at this time. Mr. Marx confirmed no additional written comments were received.
25
26 Approval of Minutes:
27 Chairman Coladarci asked if there were any comments or corrections in addition to those made by Mr. Enck or for
28 a motion to approve the December 1, 2025, meeting minutes. A motion to approve the December 1, 2025,
29 minutes, as amended, was made by Mr. Enck and seconded by Ms. Van Cleave. A vote was taken and the motion
30 unanimously passed, 6 to 0:
31 AYES: Coladarci, Enck, Papoutsis, Stuart, Van Cleave, Weaver
32 NAYS: None
33 NON-VOTING: Myers
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35 Alterations to Locally Designated Landmarks:
36 a. Case No. 26-01-HPC - 419 Sheridan Road: Advisory review of proposed alterations to 419 Sheridan
37 Road, a locally designated landmark.
38 Mr. Marx stated the application is for the locally designated landmark and summarized the previously approved
39 alterations. He also summarized in detail the proposed exterior alterations for the window replacements and
40 asked if there were any questions.
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42 Chairman Coladarci and Ms. Papoutsis referred to the redacted information in the proposed plans. Mr. Marx
43 clarified the reasoning which related to FOIA. He also identified the window on the second floor which would be
44 blocked out.
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46 Chairman Coladarci asked if there were any questions. Ms. Papoutsis asked if there were any restrictions with
47 regard to window safety in terms of the fire code. Mr. Marx responded there are requirements for two means of
48 egress and an application would be reviewed if a building permit is being requested. No additional questions were
49 raised at this time.
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51 Chairman Coladarci asked for the applicant’s presentation. Jayden Nettesheim of Dirk Denison Architects
52 summarized the project under construction and stated that they were advised of 14 windows which required
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1 immediate attention. He stated the windows would be replaced in kind and they are working with the
2 manufacturer. Mr. Nettesheim then described the window aesthetic for the Commission.
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4 Chairman Coladarci questioned the age of the current windows. Mr. Nettesheim responded that the windows they
5 would replace are not original to the home’s construction. He stated that the contractor initially advised the
6 windows needed to be replaced and that they did not consider storm window replacements noting the existing
7 windows being beyond repair. Mr. Enck suggested the steel casement windows may be original to the home and
8 commented on the difficulty in replacing them with casement windows. Mr. Nettesheim described the process
9 they are going through with regard to the window estimates and manufacturing as well as their discussion with the
10 Hopes manufacturer.
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12 Chairman Coladarci asked if there were any other questions. No additional questions were raised at this time. He
13 then called the matter in for discussion.
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15 Mr. Enck asked if the applicant needed to come back due to the changes from the previous approval. Mr. Marx
16 responded they may have to if they have undertaken that entire scope of work and he would have to discuss the
17 matter with the Director. No additional comments were made at this time.
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19 Chairman Coladarci referred to the general criteria the Commission is to consider on page 4. Mr. Enck stated the
20 Commission is considering shop drawings which do not accurately reflect the proposal and described windows as
21 being a significant portion of a building’s exterior. He suggested the Commission strongly encourage the applicant
22 to go forward with a final version of what they are proposing. The Commission Members discussed how the
23 windows shown in the shop drawings compared to the window proposal previously approved. Mr. Enck stated the
24 Commission should recommend the existing framework be removed so that the windows are not downsized
25 further and commented the SDL shown on the drawings are a good thing. He also suggested the perimeter sight
26 lines of the window frames to be as narrow as possible. Mr. Nettesheim provided further information relating to
27 the window to be filled in.
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29 Chairman Coladarci stated the Commission has discussed the remaining items under the General Criteria category
30 and asked if there was any further discussion with regard to Section 2 – Design Guidelines. No comments were
31 made at this time. He then stated the Commission would now review the findings which he read into the record.
32 Mr. Marx informed the Commission if they determine that the proposed alteration is inappropriate, it should be
33 verbalized in a finding which would require the applicant to confer with the Commission to reconcile the finding as
34 being inappropriate within 35 days and read the relevant language into the record.
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36 Chairman Coladarci asked for a motion to find the proposed alterations as inappropriate and if so, to move the
37 matter to the Director. Mr. Myers asked why this matter being considered at this time since a building permit is
38 not necessary for this portion of the project. Mr. Marx responded the prior review did require a building permit
39 with a permit being issued. He stated since the applicant mentioned these windows also needed replacing, they
40 are attempting to rectify the matter in a timely fashion and are working with the manufacturer which is the reason
41 the request is being presented at the January meeting. Mr. Nettesheim informed the Commission they estimated
42 they should have a more definitive proposal within the next 1.5 months. Mr. Myers then suggested the matter be
43 paused until some of the Commission’s concerns have been mitigated by the manufacturer. Mr. Marx clarified as
44 long as an updated submission is provided prior to the February agenda packet being posted, the matter can be
45 placed on the February meeting agenda. Mr. Nettesheim stated the concerns the Commission raised are similar to
46 those they are discussing with the manufacturer. He added the most concerning windows are being addressed
47 now and the remaining windows would need to be replaced within the next 10 years. Mr. Marx stated the
48 Commission can take a vote to continue the matter since it is not tethered to a building permit which he described
49 as a unique circumstance.
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51 Chairman Coladarci asked for a motion to continue the matter to the February 2, 2026 meeting. A motion to
52 continue the item to the next meeting was made by Mr. Weaver. Mr. Stuart seconded the motion. A vote was
53 taken and the motion passed, 5 to 1:
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1 AYES: Coladarci, Enck, Papoutsis, Stuart, Weaver
2 NAYS: Van Cleave
3 NON-VOTING: Myers
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5 Ms. Van Cleave explained her position to the Commission in that they are asking the applicant to modify what they
6 have already found and agreed the shop drawings do need to be updated. Mr. Enck further clarified his position
7 stated earlier. He also asked Mr. Nettesheim to provide a comparison of the shop drawings against the measured
8 profiles when they are available. Chairman Coladarci asked the Commission Members if they would like to change
9 their vote based on the discussion. Ms. Papoutsis asked if it is possible to hold a special meeting in the event the
10 updated drawings are finished prior to the next meeting date. Mr. Marx stated he would have to discuss it with the
11 Director or Jack. Chairman Coladarci indicated a special meeting would not speed up the process and would not
12 change the outcome. He confirmed there was no change in the Commission Members’ vote.
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14 Other Business:
15 a. February 2, 2026 Regular Meeting – Quorum Check.
16 The Commission Members discussed their availability. Mr. Marx advised the Commission Members of the items on
17 the February meeting agenda.
18
19 b. 2025 Preservation Awards - Award Plaque Update.
20 Ms. Van Cleave identified a sample of the original plaque and provided an update on the plaques to be made along
21 with 3-D renderings. The Commission Members were in support of the proposal. Ms. Van Cleave and Mr. Enck also
22 provided an update with regard to the Crow Island renovation addition. Ms. Van Cleave stated she is working with
23 Laurie to draft an article to include in the next quarterly update. Mr. Marx advised the Commission Members of
24 the deadline.
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26 c. Monthly Communications For Historic Preservation Commission - Discussion and Content Decision.
27 Mr. Marx stated in an addition to the Crow Island article, if anyone had a draft of an article for the Commission to
28 review for the next meeting, to provide it to him a week before the next meeting. Mr. Weaver referred to an
29 article written in connection with landmarked homes’ historical status and the architects and homeowners who
30 won awards. He stated the Historical Society also has The Winnetka Talk digital archives and he would speak with
31 them again. Mr. Marx advised the Commission Members they are in the process of attempting to digitize
32 information for the Village’s home files. Ms. Van Cleave stated she would suggest to Mary and Megan and the
33 Historical Society with regard to holding a workshop for homeowners to find out more information regarding their
34 homes’ history.
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36 Adjournment:
37 Chairman Coladarci asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Stuart and seconded by
38 Ms. Van Cleave. A vote was taken and the motion unanimously passed, 6 to 0:
39 AYES: Coladarci, Enck, Papoutsis, Stuart, Van Cleave, Weaver
40 NAYS: None
41 NON-VOTING: Myers
42 The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
43
44 Respectfully submitted,
45
46 Antionette Johnson
47 Recording Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
VILLAGE OF WINNETKA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FROM: CHRISTOPHER, MARX, AICP, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
DATE: JANUARY 29, 2026
SUBJECT: 1161 PINE STREET - DEMOLITION PERMIT (CASE NO. 26-01-HPC)
INTRODUCTION
Meeting Date February 2, 2026
Commission Action Preliminary historic and architectural review to
determine if a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS)
is necessary or if demolition may proceed without delay.
Property Address 1161 Pine Street (See Attachment A – Aerial Map)
Property Owner Mark Gent and Jennifer Gonzalez
Application Submitted by Mark Gent and Jennifer Gonzalez
Mail Notice to Property Owners within 250 Completed
feet
Public Comments as of Date of Memo As of the date of this memo, staff has not received any
written comments from the public for this application.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Size 0.85 acres
Location Northeast corner of the intersection of Pine Lane and Pine
Street
Improvements Single-family residence with attached garage
Zoning R-2 Single Family Residential
Surrounding Zoning R-2 Single Family Residential
PROPERTY HISTORY See Attachment B, Preliminary Property History Study;
Attachment C, Winnetka Historical Society (WHS)
Research
Constructed 1920
Additional Construction Activity 1948 - Construct a one-story two-car garage, alterations to
a single-family dwelling; 1986 - Construct two-story
addition plus attic space to a single-family residence; 2017
– Residential; 2019 – Reroofing; 2023 - Replace roof at
dormers with metal roofs.
Illinois Historic Structure Survey Listing No
Winnetka Historical Society (WHS) WHS research indicates that the property has historic and
architectural significance. (See Attachment C - Historical
Society Research)
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ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Other Permits for New Primary Structures None
on Same Block (either side of Cherry Street)
Director’s 60-Day Delay - Construction Delay is not necessary to prevent undue congestion and
Activity noise impacts in the neighborhood.
New Construction or Site Restoration Plans No building permit application has been submitted for a
Submitted new single-family home or site restoration at this time.
DEMOLITION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The Commission may order the issuance of a demolition delay of a historic or architecturally significant
structure for up to but not exceeding 270 days from the date the Commission determines that an HAIS
submission from the applicant is required for the structure that is applied to be demolished. Should the
HPC request an HAIS for the subject property at the February 2, 2026, meeting, and after reviewing the
HAIS at a future meeting, the HPC determines the structure is significant and issues a delay, the
Commission may issue a demolition delay up to but not exceeding 270 days from February 2, 2026.
COMMISSION REVIEW
The Commission may consider the following motions: (1) Historical Architectural Impact Study Required
or (2) Building and/or Property is Not Historic or Architecturally Significant.
Historical Architectural Impact Study Required
The Commission finds that based upon (1) the preliminary property history study, (2) the Winnetka
Historical Society comments, and (3) other information, comments, or evidence received by the HPC
during its preliminary review that the building and/or property is of sufficient historic or architectural
merit to warrant conducting a Historical Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) prior to issuance of the
demolition permit. The Commission reached its conclusion based upon the property meeting the
following criteria: [The Commission must note which of the following criteria is met]
1. The property or structures have sufficient architectural or historical merit to warrant a full HAIS
prior to issuance of a demolition permit;
2. The property or structures have been designated a landmark pursuant to Chapter 15.64 of the
Village Code; (Subject Property is not a landmark)
3. The property or structures have been included in the most recent Illinois Historic Structure Survey
conducted under the auspices of the Illinois Department of Conservation; and (Subject Property is
not on the state survey)
4. The property or structures have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the Illinois
Register of Historic Places. (Subject Property is not listed on either register)
Building and/or Property Lacks Historic or Architectural Significance
The Commission has determined, in accordance with Section 15.52.040 of the Village Code, that the
building and/or property is not of sufficient historic or architectural merit to warrant a Historic
Architectural Impact Study, and the demolition of the structure may proceed without delay.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: GIS Aerial Map
Attachment B: Preliminary Property History Study
Attachment C: Historical Society Research
Attachment D: Application Materials
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ATTACHMENT A
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design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.
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ATTACHMENT B
MEMORANDUM
VILLAGE OF WINNETKA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
TO: WINNETKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FROM: CHRISTOPHER MARX, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
DATE: JANUARY 9, 2026
SUBJECT: CASE NO. 26-03-HPC: 1161 PINE STREET
INTRODUCTION
On February 2, 2026, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is scheduled to consider a request to
demolish the residence at 1161 Pine Street. Please return any available information regarding the
architectural and historical significance of the structure to Christopher Marx by the end of the day on
Monday, January 27, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
cmarx@winnetka.org or (847) 716-3587.
PRELIMINARY PROPERTY HISTORY STUDY/VILLAGE HALL RECORDS
Building Permits
Date Type Owner Architect
10-11-1920 Build a two-story brick and frame William B. Moulton Clark and Walcott
residence.
11-1-1948 Construct a one-story two-car William W. Owens Not listed
garage, alterations to a single-family
dwelling.
3-17-1986 Construct two-story addition plus Mr. and Mrs. Parker Hall M. Salahuddin
attic space to a single-family
residence.
11-6-2017 Residential. Jonathan and Sarah Not listed
Graham
8-23-2019 Reroofing. AC Property Group, LLC Not listed
3-23-2023 Replace roof at dormers with metal AC Property Group, LLC Not listed
roofs.
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Drafted By : SH Field Work : DH/CR
PLAT OF SURVEY N Date
LOT 20 IN SKOKIE VIEW, A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF
THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH WEST
QUARTER LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING THE CENTER
LINE OF ROSEWOOD AVENUE (FORMERLY OAK
RIDGE AVENUE) AND THE EAST 15 ACRES OF THE SOUTH
REVISION
Scale: 1'' = 40'
Drawing Revisions
WEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER
Lot 4
OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST
Lot 3
OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
c.
N 87°32'00" E 200.00 Re
11-3-2025 11-5-2025
0 Lot 19 1161 Pine Street
Rec. Lot 2
Site Address:
Date:
N 02°45'30" W 184.80
Field Work Completed:
Rec.
Lot 4
S 02°45'30" E 184.80
Winnetka, Illinois
Scale: 1" = 40'
Land Surveying Services, Inc.
Pine Lane
Lot 3
Surveyor Notes:
1. Field Work Completed on 11-3-2025
2. Prepared for Sarah Graham, homeowner. .
S 87°32'00" W 200.00 Rec
3. Site Address: 1161 Pine St., Winnetka, IL
4. Pin No.: 05-17-312-021
5. The easements shown hereon are provided from the current title
and the use of the recorded subdivision plat.
Pine Street
6. This plat was prepared with the aid of the current title commitment
issued by Chicago Title Insurance Company No. CCHI2504796LD, State of Illinois)
dated September 23, 2025. SS)
County of Lake )
7. Compare deed description and site conditions with the data given
on this plat and report any discrepancies to the surveyor at once. Job Number
We, Land Surveying Services, Inc. do hereby state that we have surveyed the above described LS251520
8. Auto Cad Files will not be released under this contract. OFof Isaid
property and that this is the Plat that represents the conditions found at the time L Lsurvey.
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9. The utilities as shown on this drawing were developed from visible T N Sheet Name
Given under my hand and seal this 5th day of November, A.D. 2025 in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
observations only. ST A GLORIA OI PLAT OF
Gloria Jean Koter, an agent for Land Surveying Services, Inc. JEAN S
10. All building dimensions and ties are to the current siding material
and not to the foundation. KOTER
SURVEY
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________________________________________ RE 035-003323 YO
11. No boundary corners were set at time of initial field work. Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Number 3323 GI VE Sheet Number
Boundary corners will be set at a later date. TE
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License Expiration Date 11-30-26 RE
D L A ND S SURVEY
12. Bearings are assumed. This professional service conforms to the current Illinois minimum standards for a boundary survey.
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ATTACHMENT C
PROPERTY RESEARCH
COVERSHEET
Address: 1161 Pine
Construction Details:
Original construction date: 1920
Construction type: Brick
Style: Tudor Revival
OWNERSHIP HISTORY:
OWNER/RESIDENT DATES INFORMATION SIGNIFICANCE
NAME OCCUPIED ATTACHED
Moulton/Owens family 1920 – 1955 Building permit William Moulton
application, 1954 served as Winnetka
William Brooks and Alice directory, real estate Village President for
Moulton; William W. and listing slip, Winnetka 13 years (1929-1942),
Nancy Owens (formerly Talk articles and during which the
Moulton, daughter of obituaries grade separation
William Moulton) project occurred.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wilson 1956 – at least Winnetka Talk article
1961 and obituary
James Parker Hall, Julia By 1965 – 2017 Winnetka Talk article,
Hall, Julia Hall Trust Cook County
Recorder records,
University of Chicago
obituary, Chicago
Tribune obituary,
Ancestry.com records
Jonathan and Sarah 2017 Building permit
Graham1 application
AC Property LLC 2017 – 2025 Building permit
application. Cook
County Recorder
records
Mark Gent and Gonzalez 2025 – present Cook County
Recorder records
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Cook County Recorder does not have a record or Jonathan and Sarah Graham owning this property.
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ARCHITECTS:
ARCHITECT NAME DATE AND INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED
PROJECT
Clark and Walcott 1920 – build a two-story Select WHS materials on
brick and frame residence Edwin Clark and Chester
Walcott.
M. Salahuddin 1986 – construct two-story
addition plus attic space to a
single-family residence
RESEARCH SOURCES USED: Winnetka Talk, Cook County Assessor records, Cook County
Recorder records, historic phone books, WHS property files, WHS digital files, Ancestry.com,
Chicago Tribune
Findings:
Our research indicates that this property maintains architectural and historical significance as a
Tudor Revival design by Clark & Walcott and as the long-time home of William B. Moulton.
The architects, Edwin Clark and Chester Walcott, were both prominent local architects who
designed several notable structures during their partnership (c. 1920-1924), on their own, and
during other partnerships.
Clark was a prolific Winnetka-based architect who designed many historic Winnetka homes,
including 280 White Oak Lane, 76 Locust, 687 Blackthorn, and 909 Mt. Pleasant, to name a few.
Notably, Clark also designed famed filmmaker and photographer John Nash Ott Jr.’s home at 40
Woodley. While Clark primarily designed single-family homes on the North Shore, he is perhaps
best-known for some of his public buildings, including the Chicago Zoological Park, the
Brookfield Zoo, the Hinsdale Memorial Building, and Winnetka’s Village Hall, which is a Local
Designated Landmark. Clark formed a partnership with prominent local architect William Otis in
1908, which lasted until 1920 (when his partnership with Walcott began).2
Walcott also designed several notable buildings in the Chicagoland area during his partnership
with Arthur Brown (1910-1916), with Clark, and on his own. His notable designs include the
YMCA buildings in Evanston and Kenosha, WI, St. Chrysostom’s Church and Parish House in
Chicago, Lake Forest Academy, and, in Winnetka, 1066 Oak and 722 Prospect.
Together, Clark & Walcott designed the homes at 520 Oak and 480 Rosewood, as well as the
Lincoln Park Aquarium. They designed the home at 1161 Pine in 1920. As a Tudor Revival
design by noted architects, potential significant stylistic elements warrant further evaluation by
an architectural historian.
2
During their partnership, Otis and Clark designed 760 and 777 Bryant, 485 Cherry, 565 Willow, 1127 Sheridan, 12
Indian Hill (now 13 Indian Hill), and the Indian Hill Club’s clubhouse, to name a few.
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In addition, this property is significant locally as the long-time home of former Village President
William B. Moulton. Moulton was an accomplished attorney who moved to Winnetka in 1917.
He was very active in village life and was elected to be a village trustee in 1928. A year later, he
was elected president of the village, a position he served in until 1942. Significantly, the grade
separation project that lowered the train tracks below street level occurred during his tenure as
president. According to the Winnetka Talk, “it was largely due to his leadership that this very
important and difficult public improvement was undertaken and carried to a successful
conclusion.” The project drastically changed Winnetka’s physical landscape and has made the
village safer for residents since its completion.
Alice Moulton was also very active in the community. Notably, she taught classes at the
Community House for many years and held leadership positions in Winnetka’s League of
Women Voters.
Date of Research: 1/13/2026
Submitted by:
Meagan McChesney, PhD
Curator, Winnetka Historical Society
Mary Trieschmann, MS Ed
Executive Director, Winnetka Historical Society
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1954 directory
1961 directory
Ancestry.com
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Cook County Recorder Records
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C. H. WALCOTT, 64, LAKE FOREST ARCHITECT, DIES
Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963); Oct 27, 1947; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune
pg. 61
Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission.
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https://news.uchicago.edu/story/j-parker-hall-iii-life-and-emeritus-trustee-1933-2011
J. Parker Hall III, Life and Emeritus Trustee, 1933 — 2011
Oct 20, 2011
J. Parker Hall III, longtime president of Lincoln Capital Management and an Emeritus
Trustee of the University of Chicago, died Sept. 22. Hall, 78, was a resident of Winnetka.
He was the third generation of James Parker Halls to serve the University. His grandfather,
James P. Hall, was the first permanent Dean of the Law School, serving from 1904 until his
death in 1928. His father, J. Parker Hall, a graduate of the University, was University
Treasurer from 1946 until his retirement in 1969.
J. Parker Hall III attended the University of Chicago for two years, before transferring to
Swarthmore College, where he met his future wife, Julie. He graduated from Swarthmore in
1955, and received an MBA from Harvard University in 1957. He was elected to the
University of Chicago Board of Trustees in 1988. Hall became a Life Trustee in 2004 and a
Trustee Emeritus in 2007.
In 1983, Hall and his wife, Julie established the James Parker Hall Distinguished Service
Professorship in Law, currently held by Richard Epstein, in honor of J. Parker Hall III’s
grandfather.
The couple also established the Julie and Parker Hall Endowment for Jazz and American
Popular Music has funded jazz concerts, lectures, research and other events.
In addition, they contributed the Julie and Parker Hall Botanic Garden Endowment Fund
helped renew Botany Pond. The Halls' gifts also have supported the Division of the
Humanities and the Laboratory Schools.
Hall was born in New York City and lived on Long Island until the family moved to Highland
Park in 1947.
After receiving his MBA, Hall held four positions in finance and investments before joining
Lincoln Capital Management Company in 1971. He remained there as president for nearly
30 years, a period when the firm’s assets under management grew from less than $50
million to over $80 billion.
Hall was a prolific writer on a wide range of investment topics, many of which were
published in the Financial Analysts Journal. In 2000, he received the first Hortense
Friedman Award from the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago.
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He served as trustee and chairman of the investment committees of the University of
Chicago, Swarthmore College, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Ravinia Festival, and the
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.
He was also a trustee of the Nature Conservancy of Illinois, a board member of the LaSalle
Street Fund and an advisor to the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation.
Hall and his wife were honored for their long service and philanthropy, together receiving
the University of Chicago’s Medal of Honor, the ACLU’s Roger Baldwin Award, and North
Shore Country Day School’s Foster Hannaford Recognition.
An avid tennis player, Hall at one time ranked simultaneously in the Chicago metropolitan
area as No. 1 in both the 35- and 45-year-old categories. Over the years he played in four
national men’s tournaments and two national father-son tournaments with his son, Kerry.
The family also enjoyed many camping, canoeing and fishing trips.
He loved to play and listen to jazz piano, and he established his own dance band in college,
Hall’s Heavenly Half Dozen. In later years, Hall was honored to host Dick Hyman, among
the finest living jazz pianists, to perform in a recital in his home.
In addition to his wife, Parker is survived by their three children, Martha (Sam Bousfield),
Kerry (Shauna Scott), Alison (Brad Gann), and eight grandchildren, Lindsey Connor, Russell
Bousfield and Whitney Yun-Bousfield, Marissa and Riley Hall, Cole, Jameson, and Silas
Gann, and by his two younger brothers, Ferris (Nancy) and Bronson (Michele).
Burial was at the family farm in Vicksburg, Miss. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Nature Conservancy, 8 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60603 or the Roger
Baldwin Foundation of the ACLU, 180 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60601.
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ATTACHMENT D
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PROJECT:
1161 Pine St
Winnetka, IL 60093
Week 1 = Week of April 6, 2026
WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
DEMO & EXCAVATION X
CONCRETE FOOTINGS X X
FOUNDATION WALLS FORM & POUR X X X X X X X
DAMPROOFING, DRAINTILE X
UNDERGROUND PLUMBING X
BACKFILL X
STRUCTURAL STEEL X
FRAMING STRUCTURE X X X X X X X
ICE & WATERSHIELD AT ROOF X
INSTALL WINDOWS X
MASONRY / EXTERIOR TRIM X X X X X X
HVAC ROUGH-IN X X X
PLUMBING ROUGH-IN X X X
ELEC ROUGH-IN X X X
LOW VOLTAGE ROUGH-IN X X
SLATE INSTALL X X X X
INSULATION X
DRYWALL X X X X X
PRIME DRYWALL AND TRIM X
INTERIOR TRIM INSTALL X X X
TILE INSTALL X X X X
HARDWOOD FLOORS INSTALL X X
CABINETRY INSTALL X X X X
STAIRS INSTALL X
COUNTERTOPS INSTALL X X
PAINTING X X X X X X
ELECTRICAL TRIM X X X X
PLUMBING TRIM X X X X
GLASS & MIRRORS X X X
EXTERIOR HARDSCAPING X X X X
LANDSCAPING & SPRINKLERS X X X X X X X X X X X
FINAL INSPECTIONS X X
FINAL CLEANING X
DELIVERY X
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MEMORANDUM
VILLAGE OF WINNETKA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FROM: CHRISTOPHER, MARX, AICP, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
DATE: JANUARY 29, 2026
SUBJECT: 785 LOCUST STREET - DEMOLITION PERMIT (CASE NO. 26-02-HPC)
INTRODUCTION
Meeting Date February 2, 2026
Commission Action Preliminary historic and architectural review to
determine if a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS)
is necessary or if demolition may proceed without delay.
Property Address 785 Locust Street (See Attachment A – Aerial Map)
Property Owner Rodrigo and Jennifer Serna
Application Submitted by Matt Huff, General Contractor on behalf of the Applicant
Mail Notice to Property Owners within 250 Completed
feet
Public Comments as of Date of Memo As of the date of this memo, staff has not received any
written comments from the public for this application.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Size 0.21 acres
Location East side of Locust Street between Vine Street and
Westmoor Road
Improvements Single-family residence with detached garage
Zoning R-4 Single Family Residential
Surrounding Zoning R-4 Single Family Residential
PROPERTY HISTORY See Attachment B, Preliminary Property History Study;
Attachment C, Winnetka Historical Society (WHS)
Research
Constructed Approximately 1911, according to WHS research
Additional Construction Activity 1949 - Add and alter a two-story single-family dwelling.
Illinois Historic Structure Survey Listing No
Winnetka Historical Society (WHS) WHS research indicates that the property does not have
historic or architectural significance. (See Attachment C -
Historical Society Research)
ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Other Permits for New Primary Structures None
on Same Block (either side of Cherry Street)
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Director’s 60-Day Delay - Construction Delay is not necessary to prevent undue congestion and
Activity noise impacts in the neighborhood.
New Construction or Site Restoration Plans No building permit application has been submitted for a
Submitted new single-family home or site restoration at this time.
DEMOLITION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The Commission may order the issuance of a demolition delay of a historic or architecturally significant
structure for up to but not exceeding 270 days from the date the Commission determines that an HAIS
submission from the applicant is required for the structure that is applied to be demolished. Should the
HPC request an HAIS for the subject property at the February 2, 2026, meeting, and after reviewing the
HAIS at a future meeting, the HPC determines the structure is significant and issues a delay, the
Commission may issue a demolition delay up to but not exceeding 270 days from February 2, 2026.
COMMISSION REVIEW
The Commission may consider the following motions: (1) Historical Architectural Impact Study Required
or (2) Building and/or Property is Not Historic or Architecturally Significant.
Historical Architectural Impact Study Required
The Commission finds that based upon (1) the preliminary property history study, (2) the Winnetka
Historical Society comments, and (3) other information, comments, or evidence received by the HPC
during its preliminary review that the building and/or property is of sufficient historic or architectural
merit to warrant conducting a Historical Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) prior to issuance of the
demolition permit. The Commission reached its conclusion based upon the property meeting the
following criteria: [The Commission must note which of the following criteria is met]
1. The property or structures have sufficient architectural or historical merit to warrant a full HAIS
prior to issuance of a demolition permit;
2. The property or structures have been designated a landmark pursuant to Chapter 15.64 of the
Village Code; (Subject Property is not a landmark)
3. The property or structures have been included in the most recent Illinois Historic Structure Survey
conducted under the auspices of the Illinois Department of Conservation; and (Subject Property is
not on the state survey)
4. The property or structures have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the Illinois
Register of Historic Places. (Subject Property is not listed on either register)
Building and/or Property Lacks Historic or Architectural Significance
The Commission has determined, in accordance with Section 15.52.040 of the Village Code, that the
building and/or property is not of sufficient historic or architectural merit to warrant a Historic
Architectural Impact Study, and the demolition of the structure may proceed without delay.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: GIS Aerial Map
Attachment B: Preliminary Property History Study
Attachment C: Historical Society Research
Attachment D: Application Materials
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ATTACHMENT A
0 100 200 Print Date: 1/8/2026 Notes
ft
Disclaimer: The GIS Consortium and MGP Inc. are not liable for any use, misuse, modification or disclosure of any map provided under applicable law. This map is for general information purposes only. Although the
information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatory determination and is not a base for engineering
design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground.
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ATTACHMENT B
MEMORANDUM
VILLAGE OF WINNETKA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
TO: WINNETKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FROM: CHRISTOPHER MARX, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
DATE: JANUARY 9, 2026
SUBJECT: CASE NO. 26-03-HPC: 785 LOCUST STREET
INTRODUCTION
On February 2, 2026, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is scheduled to consider a request to
demolish the residence at 785 Locust Street. Please return any available information regarding the
architectural and historical significance of the structure to Christopher Marx by the end of the day on
Monday, January 27, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
cmarx@winnetka.org or (847) 716-3587.
PRELIMINARY PROPERTY HISTORY STUDY/VILLAGE HALL RECORDS
Building Permits
Date Type Owner Architect
4-6-1949 Add and alter a two-story single- D.W. MacCorquodale Karl Schmid
family dwelling.
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PROPERTY ADDRESS: 785 LOCUST STREET, WINNETKA, ILLINOIS 60093 SURVEY NUMBER: 2509.5338
2509.5338
PLAT OF SURVEY
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
33.0'
REMAINDER OF
CONC. S/W
LOT 6
CONC. CURB & GUTTER
BLK 19
(NOT INCLUDED)
0.9' ON ON LINE
LOCUST STREET (66' R/W)
150.00' (R)
5.5' 5.3' S 89°38'13" E 150.00' (M) SIR
SIR X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
CLF ON LINE
30.5' X
35.9'
9.8'
N 0°01'32" W 60.00' (M)
THAT PART OF
X
8.1'
LOT 6
60.00' (R)
2 STORY
11.4' BLK 19
34.3' 1.7'
X
W/D FRAME 8.1'
9000 SQ.FT.± 20.0'
RES. #785 STEPS
STEPS CONC.
FRAME X
14.5'
LOT 2
13.0' 14.5' L1
GAR. BLK 19
36.4' 20.0' X
30.5'
1.4'
O.H. X
20.2' ASPHALT D/W 20.5' CLF
20.9' 21.4' X
ASPHALT
X X X X X X X CLF ON LINE
FIR X X X X X X X X X X X X
N 89°38'13" W 150.00' (M)
0.5' ON
SIR
150.00' (R) 0.5' ON
LINE TABLE:
L1 60.00' (R) REMAINDER OF
LOT 6
281.25' (R)
S 0°01'32" E 60.00' (M)
BLK 19
CL (NOT INCLUDED)
THE N R/W LINE OF
WESTMOOR ROAD
GRAPHIC SCALE (In Feet)
1 inch = 30' ft.
POINTS OF INTEREST:
NONE VISIBLE
DATE OF SURVEY: 09/29/25
FIELD WORK DATE: 9/26/2025 SEE PAGE 2 OF 2 FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PAGE 1 OF 2 - NOT VALID WITHOUT ALL PAGES
REVISION DATE(S): (REV.0 9/29/2025)
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ATTACHMENT C
PROPERTY RESEARCH
COVERSHEET
Address: 785 Locust (formerly 785 Linden)
Construction Details:
Original construction date: c. 1911
Construction type: Clapboard
Style: Unknown
OWNERSHIP HISTORY:
OWNER/RESIDENT DATES INFORMATION SIGNIFICANCE
NAME OCCUPIED ATTACHED
George H. McIlvaine 1912 1912 directory
William W. Case 1917 1917 directory,
Winnetka Talk article
W. Hubbard Keenan By 1920 – 1926 1920 directory,
Winnetka Talk article
Jerome F. Seehof By 1926 – at least 1926 directory, 1929
1929 directory
Mr. and Mrs. J. Ward 1932 Winnetka Talk article
Nelson
F. Robert Seyfarth 1933 1933 directory
Temple Burling By 1935 – 1937 1935 directory, Burling worked as
Winnetka Talk articles the psychiatrist for
Winnetka Public
Schools.
Karl G. Lovett 1939 1939 directory
Mr. and Mrs. John D. 1947 – 1948 Winnetka Talk article
Cantwell
Donald William and 1949 – 2025 Building permit Donald
Marjorie MacCorquodale, application, Winnetka MacCorquodale was
Marjorie R. Talk articles, Cook a Nobel Prize
MacCorquodale Trust County Recorder winner and directed
records, Chicago biochemical
Tribune obituary research at Abbott
Laboratories.
Rodrigo Jonathan and 2025-present Cook County Recorder
Jennifer Lauren Serna records
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ARCHITECTS:
ARCHITECT NAME DATE AND INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED
PROJECT
Karl Schmid 1949 – add and alter a two- Chicago Tribune obituary
story single-family dwelling
RESEARCH SOURCES USED: Winnetka Talk, Cook County Assessor records, Cook County
Recorder records, historic phone books, WHS property files, WHS digital files, Ancestry.com,
Chicago Tribune
Findings:
Our research does not indicate that this property maintains historical or architectural
significance. We were not able to determine the exact original build date or architect. In addition,
we did not find any information about the former or present owners that warrants further
research. It is worth noting, though, that Dr. Donald MacCorquodale lived here for many years.
MacCorquodale was a renowned scientist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1942.
Date of Research: 1/14/2025
Submitted by:
Meagan McChesney, PhD
Curator, Winnetka Historical Society
Mary Trieschmann, MS Ed
Executive Director, Winnetka Historical Society
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1912 directory
1917 directory
1920 directory
1926 directory
1929 directory
1933 directory
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1935 directory
1939 directory
1914 Sanborn Map
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Cook County Recorder records
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ATTACHMENT D
Village of Winnetka
DEMOLITION APPLICATION
V I L L A G E O F W I N N E T K A, I L L I N O I S
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEMOLITION APPLICATION
Permit No.___ __ _______________
Property Information
785 Locust
Site Address: _________________________________________________________________ _____
05173110040000
Parcel Identification Number(s) (PIN): ____________________________________________________________
single family home and garage
Description of all structures to be demolished: _____________________________________________________
Current Property Owner Information Applicant Information
Rodrigo and Jennifer Serna
Legal Name: __________________________________ Matt Huff
Legal Name: _____________________________
_____________________________________________ ________________________________________
Rod Serna
Primary Contact: _______________________________ Matt Huff
Primary Contact: __________________________
Address: Address:
Winnetka, IL 60093
City, State, Zip: ________________________________ Northfield, IL 60093
City, State, Zip: ___________________________
Phone Phone No.
Email: _ Email:
11/20/2025
Date owner acquired property: ____________________
General Contractor
Applicant’s relationship to current property owner: ________________________________________________
(As previously noted, if contract purchaser, attach copy of executed purchase agreement)
Demolition Contractor Information (If known, otherwise indicate “not known at this time”)
Golgroup Excavating, LLC
Legal Name: ____________________________________
660 Fargo Ave
Address: _______________________________________
Elk Grove Village
City, State, ZIP: __________________________________
630-677-5517
Phone No: ______________________________________
golgroupllc@gmail.com
Email: __________________________________________
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Village of Winnetka
DEMOLITION APPLICATION
Property Maintenance Requirements
During processing of the demolition permit, the owner and contractor must maintain the property in accordance
with the Village Property Maintenance Code to avoid generation of nuisances. Accordingly, the following
minimum requirements shall be adhered to:
❑ Grass shall be mowed and maintained at a height not to exceed 8 inches.
❑ Garbage, yard waste, miscellaneous rubbish, mail, and debris shall be removed from the property and
not allowed to accumulate.
❑ Building(s) shall be secured (doors and windows in working order, closed and locked).
❑ No demolition or removal of building components may commence until the demolition permit has been
issued. Commencement of demolition prior to issuance of permit will result in a Stop Work Order and
double permit fees for all subsequent permits
❑ Approved tree fencing protections must be installed as directed by Village Forester prior to
commencement of demolition. Lack of tree fencing will result in Stop Work Order and fines.
3B Applicant/Owner Acknowledgments
By execution of this application in the space provided below, the Applicant and Owner(s) do hereby certify,
acknowledge, agree and affirm to the Village of Winnetka that:
1. The Village and its representatives have the right, and are hereby granted permission and license, to enter
upon the property for purposes of conducting any inspections that may be necessary in connection with this
application.
2. I (We) have carefully read this application, the applicable sections of the Winnetka Municipal Code and fully
understand the applicable terms and provisions.
3. I (We) waive any rights to exemption from disclosure under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act of any
and all documents and information submitted in connection with this application.
4. I/We hereby agree to demolish the above structure or portion thereof, in accordance with the information
submitted herewith and in strict compliance with all provisions of the Building Code and other related
ordinances and regulations of the Village of Winnetka, and I/We hereby consent to inspection of the work
during demolition and to the responsibility of maintaining the subject site and adjacent public and private
properties in a good, safe and clean condition, including but not limited to the “Property Maintenance
Requirements” listed in the previous section.
5. I (We), in accordance with the requirements of the Annual Fee Resolution and the Winnetka Village Code
agree to pay all applicable filing fees and be responsible for the payment of all reimbursable expenses
associated with th
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Signature of Applican Date
Print Name & Title:
Matt Huf ractor
Signatures of Property Owner(s): Date
Print Name & Title: Rodrigo Serna Owner Property Address: 785 Locust
**If more than one applicant or property owner, please copy this page and have additional
applicants/property owners sign form.
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Schedule of Construction:
785 Locust
March 17 Demolition
March 25 Footings/Foundation
April 13 Backfill
April 30 Framing
May 25 Rough Plumbing/HVAC/Electric
July 6 Insulation/Roofing
July 20 Drywall/Siding/Masonry
August 24 Tile/Flooring
October 5 Trim Carpentry
November 9 Cabinetry Install/Appliances
November 23 Hardscaping/Grading/Painting
January 4 Countertops/Floor finishing/Sod
February 12 Final Inspection
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HPC Monthly Communications Ideas – February 2, 2026
1. 615 Elm Street – Landmark Status
2. Architects and contractors who specialize in restoring vintage homes
3. Winnetka Preservation Award recipients’ testimonials for preservation
4. Solid Rock House, 82 Essex – materials reuse and architectural archiving
5. 1207 Whitebridge Hill Road – Landmark Nomination
6. Historic Home Preservation tools
7. Children’s architectural activities
8. Winnetka Historical Society architectural listing
9. Guest spot at farmer’s market for outreach
10. Addition to Crow Island School, a historically and architecturally significant property
11. Availability of information on homes at Winnetka Historical Society
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