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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401 N. ROSEMONT AVENUE
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000528
Taylor Means
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a temporary art exhibit consisting of three detached structures on the front yard for a period of six months.
Applicant Robbie Christopher
Application Filed 09/15/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness install a temporary art exhibit consisting of three detached structures on the front yard for a period of six months be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on October 1, 2026, with the condition that the exhibit is to be removed no later than June 2027. Implementation of the recommended condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(5) 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 work but applicant needs to clarify if lights will be included in the installation and to clarify how long the exhibit is to last.
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