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26-2780A
| 1 | C1. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 3505 MAPLE AVENUE
Council District 2
Reverchon Park - Predesignation Moratorium
COA-26-000426
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to install an art sculpture near the intersection of Spring Avenue and Turtle Creek Boulevard.
Applicant Lynn Rushton
Application Filed 7/27/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install an art sculpture near the intersection of Spring Avenue and Turtle Creek Boulevard be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 7/27/2026 with the following condition(s): that a non-toxic, UV-resistant clearcoat be applied to the sculpture surface to preserve its color, protect against weathering, and prevent degradation over time. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to meet the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(d)(5)(A) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That the Certificate of Appropriateness to install an art sculpture near the | | |
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26-2781A
| 1 | C2. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 6018 WORTH STREET
Council District 14
Junius Heights Historic District
COA-26-000370
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to remove a large diseased American Elm from the front yard.
Applicant Terry Irwin
Application Filed 7/29/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove a large diseased American Elm from the front yard be approved with the condition that a replacement tree that is appropriate, enhances the structure and surroundings, and does not obscure significant views of protected facades be planted in the front yard. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Section 3.5(c); City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That the Certificate of Appropriateness to remove a large diseased American Elm from the front yard be approved. Recommend replacement of tree in another location on the property. | | |
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26-2782A
| 1 | C3. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 5015 REIGER AVENUE
Munger Place Historic District
COA-26-000431
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new accessory building (pool house) in the rear yard.
Applicant Michaela Houghton
Application Filed 8/7/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new accessory building (pool house) in the rear yard be approved with the finding of fact that the proposed work is compatible with the scale, shape, roof form, materials, detailing, and color of the main building. The proposed work is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Sec.51P-97.111(c)(A); City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new accessory building (pool house) in the rear yard be approved with the conditions that the windows are all wood and that the roof form be compatible with the main building (dormer not be hig | | |
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26-2783A
| 1 | C4. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 4631 SYCAMORE STREET
Council District 2
Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District
COA-26-000356
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to change paint color of the main structure body - SW2816 Rookwood Dark Green.
Applicant Phousavat Chounlamany
Application Filed 6/29/2026
Staff Recommendation
That a Certificate of Appropriateness to change paint color of the main structure body - SW2816 Rookwood Dark Green be approved with the condition that the paint color is a shade lighter than the proposed color with the finding of fact that the proposed color does not comply with the Acceptable Color Range Standards contained in Addendum C. Implementation of the recommended condition would allow the proposed work to meet the standards in City Code Section 3.7 and Addendum C of the historic ordinance; City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That a Certificate of Appropriateness to change paint color of the main struct | | |
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26-2784A
| 1 | C5. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 4937 SWISS AVENUE
Swiss Avenue Historic District
COA-26-000417
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a standing seam metal roof with skylights on rear patio of main structure.
Applicant Jordan August
Application Filed 8/19/2026
Staff Recommendation
That a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a standing seam metal roof with skylights on rear patio of main structure be approved. The proposed work is consistent with the preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(N)(ii) for roof forms; City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a standing seam metal roof with skylights on rear patio of main structure be approved with the condition that the roof be accurately drawn and be on top of existing wood beams with underside details added. | | |
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26-2785A
| 1 | C6. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 122 N. Clinton Avenue
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000405
Taylor Means
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to remove the existing rear deck, detached patio cover, and attached garage pergola and construct a new rear all-season covered porch and new attached garage pergola.
Applicant Chris Chiles
Application Filed 07/20/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove the existing rear deck, detached porch cover, and existing garage attached carport and construct a new rear covered porch and garage attached pergola be approved with conditions with the finding of fact that the work fits within the neighborhood and the design and colors are not appropriate to the district and would not have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Sec.51P-87-111(a)(2) and (Sec.51P-87-111(a)(11); City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recom | | |
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26-2786A
| 1 | C7. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 123 N. ROSEMONT AVENUE
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000415
Taylor Means
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to remove two existing second-story windows and one door on the rear facade of the property and to install one new wood window on the rear façade, relocate two windows on the rear facade, and to remove an existing second-story deck.
Applicant Chris Chiles
Application Filed 07/26/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove two existing second-story
windows and one door on the rear facade of the property and to install one new wood window on the rear façade, relocate two windows on the rear facade, and to remove an existing second story deck be approved with conditions with the finding of fact that the work fits within the neighborhood and the design is appropriate to the district and would not have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Sec.51P 87-111(a)(17)(F)(iii); City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributi | | |
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26-2787A
| 1 | CR8. | | COURTESY REVIEW ITEMS | 1104 BETTERTON CIRCLE
Council District 4
Tenth Street Historic District
COA-26-000411
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Courtesy Review for exterior rehabilitation of the main building including exterior siding replacement, window and door replacement, roof replacement, installation of mechanical equipment, repair/replacement of front porch columns and railings, and exterior paint.
Applicant Andrew Ramler
Application Filed 7/27/2026
Staff Recommendation
Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request for exterior rehabilitation of the main building including exterior siding replacement, window and door replacement, roof replacement, installation of mechanical equipment, repair/replacement of front porch columns and railings, and exterior paint be conceptually approved as a restoration, consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Restoration.
Task Force Recommendation
Courtesy Review - Comments only. Supportive, with the following comments:
1. [Provide] pictures of all four elevations.
2. Recommend putting up a wood fence on the rear for security.
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26-2788A
| 1 | D9. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 202 S. CLIFF STREET
Council District 4
Tenth Street Historic District
COA-26-000487
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a horizontal rear addition to the existing main building.
Applicant Shannon Brown-Key
Application Filed 8/21/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for the construction of a horizontal rear addition to the existing main building be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 8/21/2026 with the following conditions: that windows in side gables of rear addition not be paired (i.e., a single window on each side) with a minimum opening width of 20 inches, a minimum opening height of 24 inches and a minimum sill height of 44 inches above the finished floor; and that the windows on ground level be top aligned with the windows in the existing main building (on all elevations, of the rear addition). Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section (c) under Facades and Section (b) pertaining to new construction and additions; | | |
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26-2789A
| 1 | D10. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 1411 CHURCH STREET
Council District 4
Tenth Street Historic District
COA-26-000078
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Certificate of Demolition to demolish the main residential building. Standard: imminent threat to public health or safety.
Applicant Eric McGowan
Application Filed 7/21/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request to demolish the main residential building -- standard: imminent threat to public health or safety be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 7/21/2026. The proposed work meets the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(h)(4)(C) for contributing properties, specifically:
· The structure constitutes a documented major and imminent threat to public health and safety;
· Demolition is required to alleviate the threat; and
· There is no reasonable alternative to eliminate the threat in a timely manner.
Task Force Recommendation
That the request to demolish the main residential building -- standard: imminent threat to public health or safety be denied without prejudice with the following comment: recommend adding a security fence. | | |
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26-2790A
| 1 | D11. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 126 S. CLINTON AVENUE
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000347
Taylor Means
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new two-story covered porch on the rear of the home and modify several window and door enclosures on the existing main structure.
Applicant Chris Chiles
Application Filed 06/18/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new two-story covered porch on the rear of the home, to remove the existing brick chimney, and modify several window and door enclosures be approved with conditions with the finding of fact that the work fits within the neighborhood and the design is appropriate to the district and would not have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Sec.51P-87-111(a)(11) and Sec.51P-87-111(a)(17); City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
No Quorum - co | | |