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Two historic buildings were recommended to begin the process to become official landmarks: Harris Trust & Savings Bank and Kingdom Baptist Church.
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12:38 PM Sep 12, 2024 CDT
The meeting is at City Hall 121 N. LaSalle Street, 2nd floor, City Council Chambers. live-streamed at . Meeting was called to order at 12:47 vimeo.com/event/2354896
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The Commission on Chicago Landmarks is responsible for assigning sites, buildings, and objects to be protected by the city as a Chicago Landmark. They are responsible for any proposed alternations chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…
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The chair is Ernest C. Wong. The committee's nine members were appointed by the mayor subject to City Council approval.
The preliminary Landmark Recommendation is the Harris Trust & Savings Bank in Ward 34, 111 West Monroe Street. They argue that the building fits criteria 4 and 5 to be considered as a landmark, including exemplary architecture and work of significant architect or designer
The building was constructed in 1911 by Shepley, Rutan, and Coolidge, and any additions were made by Skidmore, Owings, and Merril in 1960.
Next is the Preliminary Landmark Recommendation of the Kingdom Baptist Church in Ward 37, 301 North Central Avenue, located in the Austin Neighborhood.
Stated that the Church fits three of the criteria to be considered a landmark: history, exemplary architecture, and work of significant architecture (Nelson Max Dunning)
Report from the Department of Planning and Development for Wax Trax! 2449 North Lincoln Avenue Ward 43, very touched on, was approved
Next is the District Boundary Amendment of Newport Avenue District Ward 44 800-900 Block of West Newport Avenue, proposing to extend the boundary to Clark Street to include the Vautravers building, due to the CTA remodeling of the Redline
Next is the Preliminary Decision on Permit Application for Demolition Pursuant to §2-120-740 through §2-120-825 of the Municipal Code at Fulton- Randolph Market District Ward 27, on 906 West Fulton Market
The argument is that the demolition of the building will not impact the integrity of the historical landmark. The motion was carried and approved to move forward.
Next is the Citywide Adopt-a-Landmark Fund – Application Pentecostal Church of Holiness Ward 24, at 4208 West 15th Street
Advocating for removing stone caps, effloresces in the belltower, and shelter roof. The conditions of the approval would be submitting the work to the Historic Prevation Divison of the Department, hoping to start construction by this fall.
The Church was given landmark status in 2021, and community members hope this project of restoration will continue to preserve its history and integrity.
The amount the Church is asking from the Adopt-a-Landmarks Fund to assist with these renovations is $248,000. The motion is approved and carried.
Next is Class L Property Tax Incentive – Final Certification LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse Ward 42, on 500 North LaSalle Street, it was approved as a Landmark in 2001
Asking for the certification that affirms the project was completed following architectural plans approved by the Commission and the budget and scope of work incorporated in the Class L Ordinance. The motion was approved.
Next is the Permit Review Committee Reports, very briefly touched on, unable to catch what was said.
Announcement for the next meeting is Friday, September 20 at 1:00 p.m., in City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 1003. The deadline for submissions is Monday, September 16, 2024
The meeting was adjourned at 2:05. The Permit Review Committee meeting will begin at 2:15
First is 3369 S. Calumet, in the 4th Ward Calumet-Giles-Prairie District, proposing the construction of a new two-car garage.
I experienced a technical difficulty and missed the vote. now we've moved on to the next item on the agenda
Next is 2678 W. Washington in 27th Ward, proposed exterior and interior rehabilitation of the Main House, Dormitory, and Coach House including a new stair and elevator addition. This includes an expansion joint of two buildings.
Next is 904 W. Armitage, 43rd Ward, Armitage-Halsted District. The proposed excavation is the front yard to create new 10’-wide stairs and relocation of the front entrance at the basement level.
Next is 556 W. Fullerton, 43rd Ward, Mid-North District. The proposed replacement of the outer wythe of brick on the front elevation to address extensive deterioration issues.
Next is 4840 S. Greenwood,4th Ward, in the Kenwood District. The proposed relocation of the existing curb cut and 9-foot driveway from the north side of the property to the south side of the property and alterations to the historic fence.
Additional changes include the coach house. The owner will need to apply for required permits from the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and address any landscape issues with the Bureau of Forestry.
The final item is 4849 S. Greenwood, 4th Ward, Kenwood District. The proposed construction of a new curb cut and driveway in the south side yard to provide access to a new parking pad located behind the front façade of the house.
The owners would need to apply for approval with other city agencies, such as forestry and the Department of Transportation.
The meeting is adjourned at 3:38 PM. Again, here is the agenda for the Permit Review Committee. chicago.gov/content/dam/ci…
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