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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500 N. MONTCLAIR AVENUE
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000310
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish two noncontributing accessory structures that are in imminent threat of collapse. Standard: Imminent threat to public health/safety.
Applicant Heather Kelley
Application Filed 6/16/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish two noncontributing accessory building structures be approved in accordance with the engineering report dated 6/16/2026. The proposed work meets the standards in City Code Sec. 51A-4.501(h)(4)(D) and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting (Neighborhood/District).
Task Force Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish two noncontributing accessory building structures be denied without prejudice. Recommends obtaining a structural engineering report, photos of the foundation, and a Sanborn map.
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