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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322 S. MONTCLAIR AVENUE
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000511
Taylor Means
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing front door.
Applicant Andres Cifuentes
Application Filed 08/27/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing front door be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on September 3, 2026, with a finding of fact that the work is appropriate to both the structure and the district and would not have an adverse effect. The proposed work is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(17)(F)(iii) 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 checking to see if the current door has panels covering the original door (although it might be too damaged), to confirm the number of windowpanes on the door, and to confirm the color of the proposed door.
*Note: applicant has confirmed the door color as Red Mahogany well as the pane information (four panes).
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