AGENDA DATE: November 2, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT: D1
HISTORIC DISTRICT: Winnetka Heights (H/15)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Development
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SUBJECT
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115 S. CLINTON AVENUE
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000539
Taylor Means
Request
1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to repaint the main structure with the colors SW 9640 “Sea Mariner” as the main body, SW 9506 “Warm Winter” as the trim, and SW 9580 “Cracked Pepper” as the accent trim.
2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install metal skirting, no more than 8 inches in height from grade, around the perimeter of the home.
3. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remodel the existing rear porch and add a second set of steps.
Applicant Matt Grimes
Application Filed 09/22/2026
Staff Recommendation
1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to repaint the main structure with the colors SW 9640 “Sea Mariner” as the main body, SW 9506 “Warm Winter” as the trim, and SW 9580 “Cracked Pepper” as the accent trim be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on September 23, 2026, with the condition that no brick or other masonry be painted. Implementation of the recommended condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(8)(C) and City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation.
2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install metal skirting, no more than 8 inches in height from grade, around the perimeter of the home be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on October 13, 2026, with the finding of fact that the proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(10) and City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation.
3. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remodel the existing rear porch and add a second set of steps be approved in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted on October 13, 2026, with the finding of fact that the proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(2) and City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation.
Task Force Recommendation
Approves the proposed work but would recommend stripping paint off the concrete steps and not repaint them, to check the light reflectance value for “Cracked Pepper,” to submit photos of neighboring houses, and to submit photos or examples of metal skirting.
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