AGENDA DATE: July 6, 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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400 N. WILLOMET AVENUE
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000266
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace nine (9) aluminum windows with clad composite windows on the main structure.
Applicant Lauren Low
Application Filed 5/21/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace nine (9) aluminum windows with clad composite windows on a main structure be approved with the conditions that the replacement windows are all wood, no cladding, one over one lite configuration, and to be approved by staff prior to replacement. Implementation of the conditions will ensure the proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria, Sec. 51P-87.111(a)(17); meet the standards in City Code Section 51A-45.501(g)(6)(c)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
Task Force Recommendation
That the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace nine (9) aluminum windows with Renewal by Anderson windows on main structure be approved with following the conditions: 1. that proposed windows are all wood, cannot be clad, and make sure bottom rail is wider, i.e. Marvin Heritage profile, 2. submit additional photos to prove windows are aluminum, and 3. only replace aluminum windows and paint to match existing.
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