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To sign-up for the enews, visit www.cityhpil.com. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes IV. Scheduled Business A. Considerations Pertaining to the Permanent Place of Remembrance B. Historic Preservation Incentives V. Other Matters VI. Adjournment Page 1 of 30 Staff Report Meeting Date: March 9, 2026 Staff Contact: Emily Taub, Assistant City Manager Department: City Manager's Office Title: Considerations Pertaining to the Permanent Place of Remembrance Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council and the Historic Preservation Commission consider the impact of the local landmark designation on the design of the Place of Remembrance and the ability of the Place of Remembrance to achieve the stated objectives. The last discussion on this topic was held at the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 23, 2026. At that meeting, the Mayor and City Council suggested a joint meeting between the City Council and Historic Preservation Commission to discuss further. Policy Consideration: Place of Remembrance Background In 2023, the City Council established a Working Group to guide the planning process for the permanent place of remembrance for the Highland Park shooting. The place of remembrance will have three primary objectives: • Create an accessible public place for reflection, remembrance, and solace; • Pay tribute to the memories of Katie Goldstein, Irina McCarthy, Kevin Michael McCarthy, Jacki Lovi Sundheim, Stephen Straus, Nicolas Toledo, and Eduardo Uvaldo; • Honor the community’s resiliency, especially those who were injured. The Working Group has been meeting regularly since November of 2023. The Working Group, with input from the public and notably victims, brainstormed a list of possible locations and issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to assist in gathering community feedback in keeping with the commitment to public engagement in the process. In conjunction with the working group’s feedback, the City entered into an agreement to work with Do Tank. Following extensive community engagement, Do Tank's Location Feedback Report recommended a prominent, primary location in the Rose Garden adjacent to City Hall and a subtle, secondary location in Port Clinton Plaza. The location feedback report is available Page 2 of 30 at hpremembrance.org. The working group advanced the recommendation in the Do Tank Location Feedback Report and the City Council supported the location recommendation. Following the location recommendation, the City issued a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) from experienced architects, artists, designers, and design teams to create these meaningful and lasting places of remembrance. The Working Group and City Council evaluated the RFQ responses, interview responses, concept designs, incorporation of trauma-informed community engagement, and feedback from the public, including victims. After careful review and consideration of all submittals, interviews with the top candidates, and feedback from the public and victims, the City Council supported the working group recommendation to enter into an agreement with SWA Group (SWA) as the design firm on this project. The City entered into an agreement with SWA in January of 2026. The project kicked off in January 2026 and is expected to run through December of 2026. The project will be divided into two phases as follows: Phase 1 • Project Administration • Listening, Discovery, and Community Engagement • Schematic Design Phase 2 Design Development • Construction Documentation • Construction Administration The construction timeline will be developed after the final design is determined. SWA and their partner All Together have begun the process of engagement with the community regarding the design of the Place of Remembrance. SWA and All Together will begin seeking feedback in March and continue through June. The feedback gathered will inform the design of the Place of Remembrance. Rose Garden Information Background Laurel Park, the location of the Rose Garden, was acquired by the Park District in 1930. The Men’s Garden Club of Highland Park engaged notable landscape architect Marshall J. Johnson, who was the son-in-law of Jens Jensen, to design Gardeners Memorial on the site of Laurel Park. Upon completion in 1942, Gardeners Memorial was presented to the City. Page 3 of 30 The garden was designed as a commemoration of three Highland Park citizens who were instrumental in the development of Highland Park’s landscape heritage. The park design has three main components which relate to the principles of the man it honors: the rose garden in honor of William C. Egan, Highland Park’s first rosarian; a wildflower garden at the northeastern third of the park to honor Jessie Lowe Smith, a naturalist and local educator; and Players Hill at the southeastern section of the park in honor of Jens Jensen, naturalist and landscape architect. In 1992, Laurel Park and Gardner Memorial Park were designated a local landmark by City of Highland Park Ordinance Number 16-92. The properties were determined to meet the following criteria for landmark designation as outlined in The Highland Park Historic Preservation Ordinance. 1) Its Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or culture characteristics of the community, county, state or country; 3) Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of the community, county, state or country; 5) Its identification as the work of a master builder, designer, architect of landscape architect whose individual work has influenced the development of the community, county, state or country; 7) Its overall embodiment of design elements that make it structurally or architecturally innovative; 8) Its unique location of singular physical characteristics that makes it an established or familiar visual feature In 2015, the then-Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) and the Public Art Advisory Group (PAAG) undertook the conservation of John Kearney's sculpture, Antelope, part of the City's public art collection. Upon its restoration, the CAC & PAAG formally recommended reinstallation of the sculpture at the Rose Garden, which was supported by the Park District Board of Commissioners. The sculpture was relocated to the Rose Garden in the same location where the temporary memorial now stands, and was rededicated on October 16, 2015. The sculpture was removed and placed in storage in October 2022, to accommodate the installation of the temporary memorial. Maintenance and Ownership Laurel Park and Gardeners Memorial was owned and maintained by the Park District from 1930 through November of 2022. In November of 2022, in partnership with the Park District, a temporary memorial was created at the Rose Garden as a quiet, contemplative space for reflection, remembrance, and respite until a permanent Place of Remembrance is established. The City took over maintenance of the Rose Garden as of November of 2022, although ownership of the land remained with the Park District. In May of 2025 ownership of Laurel Park was transferred from the Park District to the City of Highland Park. Current Status Staff has investigated the historic record and visited the site to determine which historic site elements are still intact. Staff concludes the site once closely resembled the 1942 Marshall Johnson Plan but has been gradually altered over time. Following is an analysis of the three primary components of Gardeners Memorial. Page 4 of 30  • William Egan Rose Garden – Central Portion of Lot 1. The Rose Garden was implemented as depicted by the Marshall Johnson plan and has largely retained integrity of design. 2. Many of the original roses planted in the garden did not adapt well to the climate through the years and have been replaced with hardy varieties. 3. There was once a pool of water at the center of the Rose Garden. The pool was filled in between 1942 and 1988. 4. In 2008 a rain garden was installed in front of the Rose Garden. • Jesse Lowe Smith Wildflower Garden – Northeast Portion of Lot 1. This portion of the site is marked by a stone that reads “Jesse Lowe Smith Native Garden.” 2. The wildflower garden was originally intended to include a sizeable pool and council ring. ▪ The council ring was never implemented. ▪ According to the 1988 Landscape Survey, Johnson installed a stone sundial bench in place of the council ring. ▪ The pool was implemented but filled in between 1942 and 1988. ▪ An original stone retaining wall marks where the pool once stood. ▪ In 1959, Forest King, created by artist Abbott Pattison, was installed above the 1942 retaining wall. • Jen Jensen’s Player’s Hill – Southeast Portion of Lot 1. This portion of the site is marked by a stone that reads “Jens Jensen Native Garden.” 2. The original design was not maintained, and as a result, the Player’s Hill retains little integrity of design. Staff concludes the site’s remaining historic features are the Rose Garden in its entirety, the stone sundial bench, and the stone retaining wall. The Rose Garden, sundial bench and stone retaining wall are confirmed to have existed in 1992. These features were known to the Historic Preservation Commission at the time of the Landmark Designation. The other site features depicted in the Marshall Johnson plan were either never implemented or do not retain sufficient integrity of design. Next Steps The Permanent Place of Remembrance will pay tribute to the memory of the seven victims of the Highland Park shooting, create a space(s) for reflection, remembrance, and solace, and honor the community’s resiliency, especially those who were injured. The local landmark designation and historic elements are important considerations as part of the design process.Feedback from the Historic Preservation Commission is important as part of the next phase of the project before designing begins for the Permanent Place of Remembrance. Page 5 of 30 Core Priorities: Fiscal Stability The engagement with Do Tank was $45,000. The cost of the Phase 1 Professional Services Agreement with SWA is $262,500 plus up to $21,000 in reimbursable expenses (8% of the cost). The estimate provided by SWA is $700,000 – $1,250,000 for Phase 2 costs. The final determination on Phase 2 costs will be made after a design is approved. The City Council supported a preliminary budget of $2 million dollars for construction of the place of remembrance. Infrastructure Investment The permanent place of remembrance will incorporate a primary installation at the Rose Garden, and a subtle secondary installation at Port Clinton Plaza, each a significant infrastructure undertaking given the presence of existing structures at or adjacent to the site. The Working Group and staff will work with the project managers from SWA Group to define the scope of each installation. SWA Group will take the City's commitment to environmentally sustainable practices into consideration as the project is undertaken. Attachments: 1. Laurel Park Gardeners Memorial Park Landmark Information 2. Marshall Johnson Plan 3. 1986 Survey 4. Rose Garden Existing Conditions Page 6 of 30  Highl&nd Park Historic PreseivaUon O:nrul.68lon • 1'107 St. Jdwl ~venue H19hland Park, 1111.noi& 60035 MUNITY OEVfLOPM[HT Lmi&rut JbdnaUon rom C1TY Of HIGHLAND rARK oa te 1_...;3;.:..l.:..;16~/.;.:92=-·_ 1) Nne of Pro~rty (original u kno,m) 1 Laurel Park & Gardener Memorial 2) sueet Addresai494 Laurel/1707 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 3) Legal descri~CI\ or P. I.N. (Pecnanent Index Nlltber frca 'lwnahJp AeeesW>r' 1 Office, 600 [Aurel Ave, , Bicjlland Pad:) ,,_ _ _ _ _ _ __ PIN 16-23-413-018 16-23-413-019 4) Name and Address of. Property Omer(a) (Fran Assessor's Offioe) ,_ __ Park District of Highland Park 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 5) Present Oser___P-=a~r=k_ _ _ _ _6) Put Oset__P_a_rk_ _ _ _ _ __ 7) Architect: Marshall Johnson 8) ~te of. O:mstrucUons 1942 9) Wdtten statsnent describing property ard setting forth reasons lt 1s el i9ible for Landnark designations Laurel Park and Gardeners Memorial was presented to the City by the Men's • Garden Club in 1942. It was designed by Johnson, Jens Jensen's son-in-law, e o a ree citizens who were instrumental in the development of Highland Park's landscape heritage; Jessie Lowe Smith, natura st and _eAucator, William Eaan. Highland Park's 1st rosarian, and Jens Jensen, .naturalist and landscape architect. Each part of the park relates to the principles of the man lt honors. 10) ~ et.ruct.urt 1a tl1¢bl• for c5ea1pticn en the tas.11 of the follatlng criteria (eee rwerse pqeJ 1 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 11) ~Cs) and Adress(es) of ~kant(e)a Naine(a)a Ralph Cianchetti s Address(es 1 636 Ridge Road • Hig land Park, Il 6003S 12) Afflliat1Cll (0:mDSMion Med:ier. CAimer, City o:>mcil, Preservation ~,tt-e~~ Board of Park Commissioners, Park District of Highland Park Please ~ete ard return th1a fom to the Bighland Parlt Pre.eervat!cn Q:mn1BS1r.n 1707 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, nu.nots 60035 Page 7 of 30  AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING HIGHLAND PARK LANDMARKS WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Highland Park, pursuant to Section 24 .025 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968", as amended, did conduct a public hearing on April 16, 1992, pursuant to proper notice; and WHEREAS, following said hearing, the said Historic Preservation Commission passed Resolution No. 05-92 (a copy of which resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit I), which resolution contains the report of the Commission as well as a recommendation to the City Council of the City of Highland Park that Laurel Park and Gardeners Memorial Park ( hereinafter referred to as "Subject Property") be designated Highland Park Landmarks; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the designation of the Subject Property will be consistent with the planning policies and objectives of the City, will promote the welfare of its residents, and will not adversely affect the value, use, or enjoyment of any adjacent or nearby property; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Highland Park believes it to be in the best interests of the residents of the City of Highland Park that the Subject Property be designated as Landmarks; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: That, pursuant to Section 24.025 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968", as amended, the following described properties be and the same are designated hereby as Landmarks: Laurel Park 494 Laurel Avenue 16-23-413-018 Gardeners Memorial Park 1707 St. Johns Avenue 16-23-413-019 and as such shall be subject hereafter to the provisions of Chapter 24 of "The Highland Park Code of 1968", as amended. SECTION TWO: That, as notice of the action of this City Council, the City Clerk shall forward certified copies hereof to those who nominated the aforedescribed properties as Landmarks, to the owner of record of the aforementioned Landmarks, and to the Building Department of the City of Highland Park. SECTION THREE; That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. AYES: Mayor Pierce and Councilmen Blane, Brenner, Weiss, O'Keefe and Koukos NAYS: None ABSENT: Councilman Geraci PASSED: May 26, 1992 APPROVED: May 26, 1992 PUBLISHED: June 4, 1992 ORDINANCE NO: 16-92 ATTEST: City C l e ~ , t ) , / J ~ Page 8 of 30  The Pepers of . Pioneer P,-ss 1232 Centro! Avenue WIimette. Illinois 60091 (312) 251-4300 June 3, 1992 Mr. David W. Fairman City Clerk City of Highland Park 1707 st. Johns Avenue Highland Park, Illinois 60035 Dear Mr. Fairman: As per instructions from your attorney, I am advising you that through an error of Pioneer Press, two legal notices: Ordinance 15-92 and Ordinance 16-92 did not appear in the Highland Park News on June 4, 1992. They are now scheduled to appear in our next issue of June 11, 1992. We apologize for this error. Your business is•deeply appreciated and we hope this has not inconvenienced you. Sincerely, PIONEER PRESS Ruth M. Wirth Legal Assistant cc: John G. 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IN WI NESS WHEREOF, the undersi ned being duly authorized h •• • • ial seal affixed a: ~~... ..,..-vI ...~~~===::;;__ A.D.199~ PIONEER PRESS YOUR LOCAL SOURCE (official title) Page 10 of 30  :.~••1·• .,. . • • • • .thatiellges· to nems ·C9hti)]uecftq,Jlfiy 1 •· :· • ' • • ByJiMTEAGIJEJR. • ••• - decidi~g June 5 iilat he can ru~· n•ror Coroner as a••:(/ • ·Mankibski:has '~k~d uie; electoral board to )· STAfl'WIU1EJI •• Democrat despite having be n elected as ·a,,· subpc,ena meinbers of the ke County Demo- . Republican precinct committee an on March 17. •. cratic Central-Committee to stify about the.slat- ::·· Lake County Clerk'µnda Hess-eas uritil Sept. Antioch resident Timothy. smond, who-filed . ing process .. He also s 'itted a number of 4 to prepare a ballot.for tl:(e Nov. ., general elec- .the objection against Brophi with the electoral)t questions about the proc s which he would like 1 tlon. ·It m_ay take ·every ilay between now and board, has until June ·15 to~ftle an appeal with i.:~ answered before the Jul hearing. .., . • ·lo then to decide which name, belong .there. _the 19th Circuit .Court. . . .,: • • . . . .: : ·,;::}( •..:• Gerill~- Statzil, .the·. orn~yirepresentlnli' ,Com • ~' • ·While one objection ' is •oWthe. Lake County The Lake County Electoral Board; which, con•·)': and'.Farrell •before th lectorarboart!, objecteci-tci ', l'Electoral Board's plate; challenges against Demo-:. si_sts of .Hess,·Clerk of.C~urts. Sally-Coffelt ·a_nd/\two oUhe questio He said asking the Pemer. ;,, erats Grant Farrell and Michael Com have been .• Lake· County Assistant State's . Attorney Mitch _:_)'. i:rats _tci .P'1!vide .a st of the· names, addresses'· !·:COntiiiued uriw• l p.ffl. July'.-7:· • :.- .••••••. . '. ·_.._..· . . Hoffrnan.. decided,June .5. to_.coinbine_the·Fa~U. ..Z<and :telephone. n hers ·Qt ·all .. individ\lals who· :, • The state House Republicari'Election ,Commit- • and ·Corn cases because the issues involved. are·>·have any knciwl ge of the process usef to slate ;_ tee filed the objections. against .the two DemO'-. identical.- •• • • . • _. ... • . • . •.. •.. .-.... :i\:•.the·candldlites• a!,·too--b~d•a requesl.The_elec->- . crats_ 'claiming state 0 mandaied nominating "It's· my understanding that :the objection· has'( toral boa1'\I . the·questlon to stand but said ' prcicedures were foll • •improperly; .They were to do with whether the Democrats' ·slating hear- i•.: _only._ those • "viduals directly involved in ·the·. : two ot 17 objections file with_ the-state Board of .ings were actually held in the .districts the can•. process ha o be listed. .. . •. • -Elections on May 29.· ' • •. · •• • -· didates W()uld ·represent If elected,' arid If the_.: When: atza· also _objected to,a·-request ·by i) '. Fa~relf'and Corn·. re slated· by. tli.e Lake • _proper procedures ·were followed· at those hear, _Mankibs that Com and .Farrell _provide copies '!' County Demcicratic· Cen 1 Committee as candi~ ingst- Hess explained: : ,' . . • . • of the! omiriating. peti~lcins ·to be compared : ;: dates Tor Illinois state re sentative ~stricts 62 Robert Mankibski, attorney, representing the., .with· ir. s'8tements of. candidacy,_ the board r:_ and 61; respectively:. FaiTe 's •oppanent· is -incum-. llliriois House Republican Campaign Committee, •mem rs agreed to take that Issue under advise- • '-' bent Republican Robert urchill, the Lake •· said the objection· in both cases involves the pro,~· me ntil ·the July .7-hearing'. • t~- County Republican Part)' ch . • cedure used .to. slate the: two Democratic candi: • ·rn, who was the·-'enly_ candidate present •• ,:. Com is running against ublican primary dates arid not· ihe validity of the carididates .a rig the f91.ir who are .Involved In the two I ~er Andrea. Moore,. the cur nt Lake County • themselves. • . • . • ces, said he· was confident he had made no i:Z-Forest -~eserve president and _ member of the .''The question is whether, .in fact, the Demo- •istakes in th·e. filing procedure: . . •• • .. b Lake County Board. .' • •:.cratic· party _central committee did, in fact, inee Lake County· Democratic •Party ·Chairman• ~: . One· June 5, the electoral board according to tJle Illinois Elecioral Code..♦ he sa • Terry Link has also said_ the process of _slating ill cir . Ingleside. . resident . Dr, James • . after the June 5.hearing. • • both Corn and -Farrell was done correctly. • • 1 Ex-husban .•hargedtni .. s·tates', 'At rney Roberi ' • According to:,Egan, Da ilworth. m•urder •. ~harg~d Davis, who uiltll:hls Chicago·at his· own expense . By Boa IIRmSCHNEIDER . STAfP_,.. Egan .1old t e court that· spent the °last 'evening f arrest •had resided in .. to. ·meet· with_ fnvestlgators Davis.had ac owledged·tn_ her ·life with :'her·. Naples, Fili., with ·home .an_d·-had provided hair and . I~~estigato.rs· had • the • previous. inte iews ·with. Nathaniel, who liiied invasion. The additional blood samples without court body, the murder weapon • pc,lice·that he o owned a his father 'In Nori ·-charge .makes Davis eligible: order. • • • • • • .and • what ,J gun _matching -. he· type . .'J'.hey: had• dinner. for tlie .death ;penalty if: In. -setting-_ bond, which t h. e y ~ found·· in the Skokie • • home·at.150 Oxfo found guilty._. . • • Davis raised IJi about four believed to •• -Lagoons. ·. ·' • • • Kenilwof\h, ... Wllli!lm • K1~nkle Jr., .. ho\Jrs, F.rossarcfordered him tie·a motive. ·· The gun, a· .3 aliber· .. ,,_ Davis' attorney, maintained •. to' surrender· his ·passport They· · did Colt automatic; is rar -Only his clierit is not -guilty ·of • and not .to .leave the staie not how 18,000 of- them were· anu• • : either· charge and said. he ·-without the_ court's permis; :eve~;. ·.hav~ •factured between 1903 nd "el ·returned : . would. address .the murder .sion. .• . physical evi- 1923. • • • time. after 10 ·c charge at subsequent. hear- . .,: Davis was one of three· d e- n c e • Davis; -66, said ·his fat r nt to bed, ..".the ·: ings, • . • • • ., ;;-_'.; .. -.original suspects in the linking • had given him such. a gu t rose from ·.bed·· • ,.: Through questioning of . case, said Kenilworth Police those. · ele-. Wolff but he ·1ost it .on. a huntin ve to·. Kenilworth . Kenilworth Police Officer· chief- GJirt Wolff, • wh·o merits to their suspect. • trip in Colorado in the·-ra11 Colt .. :3~aliber pis; -.' Richar(l.:Bennett, who·wa·s decllnedfto• name 1he other Police say that changed a of 1987:· .He told policii -he Egan·· said:"He entered' •• -dosiHy° • involved in. th·e two.:-- /·. • • , . month ago, ·-.wheri . they "never, _ever fired the gun, t house while the victim invest_igatjon, • Kunkle . ·"We· started with a wide :searched-a Colorado moun- . -not.on the·-hunting trip or_· ept. He_ went upstairs ..and asserted.'there was·.. rio .evi-. investigation/ Wolff said, .talnside. . •. . . • • . . any other time," Egan told nfronted her, emptied the dence:.of:{orcefui entry, nor.- •.~a111nr·eventually l\.tnneled_· ·There, • investigator_s the court. in_to her, killing her." was there .any evidence that • toward Davis.\' • . • . found seven bullet. casings Those who had accompa placed·Davis iil his ex-wife's : , ·Wolff_. said: th·e, depart- ·.that tests showed were fired : nied him cin the· hunti ··home. on'.the: nig~f -o( the --ment·•is· still. awaiting-the .from the same gun'used tQ. trip told investigators Da s. · · murder: . .. . • ··resultil°oftests from the FBI kill.Diane B. Davis.of Kenil( ne:ver _mentioned losing e said Davis then C9ok: County. Circuit_- • crime :lab· which· is examin- worth July 25, 1991. • /: gun on. t~e trip.. of nes to ihe home ,Court JudgeMar,aret Fros'. • irig -·piece~ of physlcalevi- • It . was . the· same gun . them also · recalle that ectrlcal power , sard agreed·. the ·presumi>- .• 'dence. rela\ed to the case, found last fall in. the Skq1tie . Davis had fired the into reaker' in the tion of;a home_ invin;_ion was • •Wolfr said .he could. not Lagoons, and·_the same ·&m, a hillside afa gun ge. In el~c_clock.· ·/_'.not ~att-an,d agrei;d with· ..divulge the nature of the .prosecutors say, that was . May, when snow . d melted • · . ·Kunkleis,plea-to set bond·ln evidenl:e ,stllLbeiiig eica~ owned by. James ·Nathaniel ori the moun nside, they "H iii .his car," •• ·the·case. . • med;-;· .-. •'. ••• • /'. . _.·J··_ Davis, the victim!s former ledinvestl rs to the spot Egan cont ueii. "Drivirig • . Egan. had argued that -:.N~r ~ould:he.say:·how. husband, . • . . . I where t • _bullet casings back to rthbrook, he • Davis. is an e~erienced state_-:poli~: diverii°.:•k)lew to • • The discovery ·or ttie bu!:-. • d, . , . • , • crossed ·the To~e'r Road • _world::trav!!_ler,· with a4.~; Jool(,fcir;;,th~:,giin·,.!it • the let casings-in western Colo-· n said. pro~e'cutors • bridge, where e Uirew the • quate fina11cialresources.-to. Tow.er,,Roa~, -brldge/·"The rado led directly to the June w. show that Davis pur.• .. •gun ·into .the S Ide Lagoon, • •. make -:him ,a.::~_at·..to flee state'.il.:;i\tl()rni:y, says we .still 3 arrest. of Davis on . the . ased two· boxes of bullets •"He •arrived om,e while· . the country.. ,. . . .. .must·::~ii:\S<>me. ',things to charge ·or m~_ering _hi_·s_foi-,.I. or the·gun from a-hardware. • ·-his.son was still ·eeping." .• •• • • •· -·· .. _.: o~elye~:thaf only-the.mur~ mer wife in.her home: . store· in· Northfield; "the The. son did o\ notice• NO prior arrests : . · derer 'would. kiiow" Wolff :e~~~~!/_~;:!s~~u~~~;~ --~~~~~~W~"boxes ~he store·. :~hli!i!'::~~~ ~~~k ~:- D!i~~'it~ff~s':i;;~;!;\:/t:~~0s(~~t-briJs some . not guilty. He was releas_ed Egan also told the· _court • his mother's dog, • ting_ ber. oqhe ~m~tlrp_ty'_ ::~~~- ,_:- r_elie(\to th~- department, . .o·n ·$100,000 cash. bond last . that tlie·'Davis' had·: gon·e. •the dog to •be ·there ecause . had·- no prior .arrests.-.,,Hts , •• •,:Wolft-:•allowed. "Our entire Thursday and is scheduled through. a. bitter .divorce. she had planned a .. ip to move .to Naples::at'tiir_Jh~}/~iipartment was ~nde~ 'pres-0 to appear in court Wednes... · before the· murder. Mrs.· ·_wisconsin_to visit re VJ?S. -murder was long plonnea-· sure.to solve this case. We day. • ,' • • Davis-: received 'a div'orce •When ·told the dog ha -not • . and was·. not ·a _"get-away· .. had- half the department, . .. ' aettlerrient ··of•. about $1.4 been. dropped off, ·qe ent scheme," ~unkle said.-: • - five~or 'six officers, ,on the· ·e · d h , g·.-_. •. · i · million only 13 •days before. to his_ mother's honui; w •re. ·Davis "cooperated. from .. case for. the. first couple of • on __ .~ann, . ·_ .:;.... ,-: J,.: ; :~pe. i,~_,k~P?! _he _11<,i~_t!d, a : :, he_ J~und her d~a~ -,~-~ •. day . one". of the investiga- . months .• And the others • s·Duris1·_,.anngtt)l.ec:.oboonk_d hCeo.au"nl1t~;··' ;'_.:st'ells.ttetledmeb.y~!.1v ,vn __iDgoa··rvi'!su.~l_:(,_·c~n'., _-_:_' .:~oo;p.ro;olf1.-cl,iee~;bea~d- iidd'i·1·mt1:o;n··:al11 ·tiQn\~i~~li_lf.pad .:expla1n1ngc'·he • _c9_nO~~~d,ij:1N,e1f:~9-~kujg-<12·~~;;dars __.flown ·.to· -'to pick up. tne:slack:-'!.,- c·~: "•: A ,,. J -;. ..: ),.. :. ~'.-_- ;~ .: ..•. •... ·...::-- - ':.\; ~·. ·. : .' . Page 11 of 30 i •. 1 -~}_9_8__Th_u_rsday ... _____Ju..,;,ne __;.;.11-,--19_9_2__;_______..,;,..,;,_.....,,--_ _;.....__~,-------:----,---------,---__;--P-IO~NE:::1~.. :;!5 • AN ORDINANCi! DES•GNATING • PR~~ ANNOUNtl!Ml!NT/POLl~Y STATEMeN'f • ·H•GHLAND PARK LANDMAR;(S . WHEREAS, "1e .Hlllorlc Pnserwllan Commlnl..; of the City .of .Hlghlond' • The Hlvhlolld Park 5cllool Obtrict •107 todoy announced llleY are PDrllclpatlng Porte. ounuanl to Section 2'.025 of· "The Hlallland Pork Code of 1968", as • In the Summer Food Service Proaram, Free. meals will be mode avalloble. to amended, did candUct a public hearing on APrll 16. 1992. pursuant to PrOoer· •:u ctr~.~ ': vr~ o f ~ =tt~·,to o.:: i~v~"= a:; penon~ nol~~R"rAS, it.e i..iowtno said hearlno. the. said Hls111rlc Preservation ph IIY handl-- •s-are mode·ova1="1o all ellolble participants ~:'=' ~ R~~oasOS::h\g,m ~~~~~Ion a::,::,~'= wl . pe ::.~. reoard to race, color,. natlonc11 origin. handicap, sex, or ave. Anv who bellevu that he or lhe has been dlscrtmlnated against In any ~lb~.-=:'wrlte _lmmedlolew lo the SOC,-etorv or Aorlcul•_ re~ ol c!l'8H~°'l::"11<11aio;,..as~•i.:,~.'=":::°'~~~ ~~~~~: • ~.~fer =rred to as "Sublecl Property") be designated Hlallland Pork • L~k, ca:. City Council 1>0s deiermlned lhol the. deSitlnertlon ol the Sublecl property WIii be consistent with the planning IIOllcles and oblectlves Of Meals endlno J I be praylded at Ille sites listed be•ow belllnnlno June 15, 1992 and the c•ty• will promote the welfare ol 111 resldento. and will not.adYerse•y affect the -value use, or enlcmnent ol anv odlocent or nearby Pl'OllertY; and -WHERil-.i: Ille CIIY Council of the City of Hl9hlond Por1<·belleves·11. to be •n (LISTING OF, SITES) . "" - lnlffllsll of.Ille resl- of Ille City of•Highland p,_,-ty be desl9naled as Landmarks; • -· • • Park""" Ille SUblecl. • • lndlon Troll School • • NOW THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ·c·1TY COUNCIL OF·THE 2075 SI. 'Johns Avenue !.·. • · CITY OF HIGHLAND. PARK. LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: . _ .. Hlalllond Park. Illinois 600U SECTION ONlh That, oursuant to Section :U.025 of "TIie Hloh•- Pa,:k Cade in•scal y - 92 United States DePGrtmenl of Atlculture · • ~~~ ~~,des~rlbed orvoert_les be olld_llle~-""', fcn"oc"f"rl.:- ~"ll:l ~...:\,.;;.1,~ i~ta0 :~of'bf: Hn wllh Laurel Part1 • .. .4f4L.aan•·Av....,. • 16-U..1:Mll LEVl!L FDR FREE MEALS. qanttaon _,.....al Part 1717 SI. J - Avenue; -16-23-41:Mlt YeAR -NTH arid cii suet, llhall be IUblect ~ r to Ille PrVYiiions o1 ciiaoter :u or "The Hl9hland Park Code ol 1968". as amended. - • • . :- . 06 6(07(Y'l 1498 1 -i.i • 'j, . Sl!CTION TWO, That, as notice of the cictlon of this City Council, the City .• ~~r1::,1ect=.::ri:,:i-::. ':r"':1 ~.:..i~ ~ I • olPrOmentlonecl Landmarks. and to ·the Bulldlno DePortment of the -C_ltv or Hlvhland Park. • • • •• L . . Each .Additional • • . Sl!CT•ON THRBE1 That thb ordinance sholi be in full _force ·olld effect ·f"l:" . i=. after Ill _ - . approvol, and PU1>••cat1on •n the ·manner •~~ . v .· • FamllY _ , • ·Where-. i AYES: MaYQf Pie,;., and Councllmen e ~ Bn,mer, welis.'O'Kef!9.and . Koukm NA : • None • •· • ..' ;'. , The followlng pa ... To Coll .. A : J; ~~ Gerocl. • Mav 26. •992 ·rax _Sale Certificate P ·1t1e county of Lake. .To ·Get-Help • PUB ORDIN ATTEST: : June 4 1992 E NO: 16-92 hi Demi.. M. P•trct • Moyo, . . Written bids shoul Tax Extension Oei>a In Placing hi David W. l'alffllCIII CIIY Clcrt • Waukegan, llllnols Bids 'rec:elved wll for 30 dovs after the •A-Sto lnltlal bid. After .• • 30 dav period, the 06 6(07/9'1 f\>388 1 __, County has.ttie rl est bid or to relect It -It the amount Is· sale would not. be In 'the best lnte • vers.· 60035 . 1~15-10~-()21 06 6(07/9'1 14729 1 ,ib .. · ~-- : .708-256-7642 . 1232Cen1ra!Ave.,60091. EYON!On 7 ~ 0 1 . ·J,:,:.-· 16000ntnotonAW,'.; • ~: . • . 602l>1 .. ' Moithbiook. "708-272~01 13« Sheimei' Rd.; 60062 lklnnocldMn .'. 708-317-0$00 2201 Waukeaon lid ... . ASSUMED BUIINl!IS •. · 60015 • , . • NAME CER"!'IFICATE =~1!1so:oij,SINESS: Mundeleln 708-949-0301 AddressltsJ.. e . r e - ~ l s l s ~ ~ . Hlllhland Portt.· •111no1s 414N.~Ave.'. =.1,L,anc1 Poit office "or resJdince adclresai:> of lhe - ~ owning, = ' J ~ ~ ~ Y . ~~- •• io=1.;01 Park. llllnols - , , . • • 200 Jomes St.• 60010 STATE OF .•ILLINOIS} SS • COUNTY OF LAKE .OokPCllk Thb Is to cerillY lhol •the under- • s1- lntend(I) to ClondUcl the ·ClbcNe • . 708-303-3201 11 '8 Westgo11t. 6030_1 ~--~::~r,~11 name(sl ol lhe - ~ owning.· con- =~~':''no .buslr_,eq are POik Ridge . . 708-696-3133 L.e!lleJ°""'"'lA'92 TE OF ILLINOIS} SS "° 1 s. Prospect. 60060 TY OP LAKI! • ~"="~=- to ClondUcl the busl· • daY of June. 1992. Mllry-0'- PIONEER PRESS YOUR LOCAL SOUR.CB . Notary Public 06 6/07/92 #625 I ~ 06 6(07/9'1 f'326 1 _ , Page 12 of 30 Regular Meeting - City Council May 26, 1992 -7- 5. Mr. Bob Sanders, 1852 Park Avenue West, inquired about special assessments for storm sewer installation, storm sewer connection, and the culvert on Park Avenue West. OMNIBUS VOTE The Council unanimously consented to take a single vote by yeas and nays on several items grouped together for voting purposes under the designation "omnibus vote". Councilman Weiss moved approval of Items 13, 14 and 15. Councilman Koukos seconded the motion. Upon roll call: Yeas: Mayor Pierce and Councilmen Blane, Brenner, Weiss, O'Keefe and Koukos Nays: None The Mayor declared that the motion carried. 13. Ordinance - Designating Highland Park Landmarks a. 892 Burton Avenue Adoption of an Ordinance (No. 14-92), designating 892 Burton Avenue as a Highland Park Landmark. Omnibus Vote b. Rosewood Park Adoption of an Ordinance (No. 15-92), designating Rosewood Park, located at the foot of Roger Williams Avenue at Lake Michigan, as a Highland Park Landmark. Omnibus Vote c. Laurel Park/Gardeners Memorial Park Adoption of an Ordinance (No. 16-92), designating Laurel Park, 494 Laurel Avenue, and Gardeners Memorial Park, 1707 St. Johns Avenue, as Highland Park Landmarks. Omnibus Vote 14. Ordinance - Establishing "W" Parking Permits Adoption of an Ordinance (No. 17-92) entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS OF "THE HIGHLAND PARK CODE OF 1968", AS AMENDED", providing for a "W" parking permit; and prohibiting parking at all times on the west side of Midlothian Avenue between Glenview and Onwentsia Avenues. Omnibus Vote Page 13 of 30 Regular Meeting - City Council May 26, 1992 -8- 15. Ordinance - Granting a Non-Exclusive Special License to Bojan's Auto Body of Highland Park. Inc. Adoption of an Ordinance (No. 18-92) entitled "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON- EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL LICENSE TO BOJAN'S AUTO BODY OF HIGHLAND PARK, INC. FOR THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 2058 FIRST STREET", permitting the awnings to encroach 2' over the public right-of-way at 2058 First Street. Omnibus Vote 16. Release of Easements - Highland Lakes Subdivision Councilman O'Keefe moved to table this Item to a future City Council Meeting. Councilman Brenner seconded the motion. Upon roll call: Yeas: Mayor Pierce and Councilmen Blane, Brenner, Weiss, O'Keefe and Koukos Nays: None The Mayor declared that the motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS FROM STAFF There was no other busines from staff this evening. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct, Councilman Koukos moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brenner and passed by acclamation. The Council adjourned its meeting at 10:25 p.m. City Clerk Page 14 of 30  Owner Consent Form • for Highland Park Landmark NomlnaUon Date: March 23, 1992 The undersigned owner of the property located at 494 Laurel Ave. /1707 St. Johns Ave. (Laurel Park & Gardener Hemorial Park) (address), in the city of Highland Park. Illinois, hereby tt approves consent for the above property to be nominated by the Highland Park H{storic Preservation CommJssJon for designation as a Highland Park Landmark ( ) disapproves consent for the above property to be nominated by the Highland Park Historic Preservation Commission for designation as a Highland Park Landmark. • (Please place an "X" 1n the appropriate space.) Print Name(s) Jerome c, Eel J Address 636 Ridge Road, ll!P, IL Phone# 831-3810 • Page 15 of 30 , / ft - • CITY Of HIGHLAND PARK .:. ·, '""a! i ~~.; $' - .: .. ~-c :;;::-. : •: I .:~:-:e:( March 25, 1992 Jor ... s A,e°'~e "",C ! :-:t:::. Ms. Connie SkJbbe Director of Parks & Recreation Park District of Highland Park 636 Ridge Road Highland Park, IL 60035 Dear Conrue: • 1111s letter is to inform you that the Highland Park Historic Preservation Commission will hold a publlc hearing on Thursday, Aprtl 16, 1992, to make an official recommendation to the Cfty Council that Laurel Park & Gardener Memorial be designated as a H1ghland Park landmark. A public noUce will be publlshed 1n the Pioneer Press not more than 30 days nor less than 7 days prior to the heartng. • The meeUng will commence at 7:30 PM. It Is not required that you attend, but you are welcome if you so desire. Please call me if you have any questions. The Historic Preservation CommJss1on thanks you for your participation 1n the local landmarks program. Sincerely, unity Development MJK:aaw :·cc: Irv Wagner. Chairman Historic Preservation CommJssion • Page 16 of 30 • • • \ ... . 3. Article Addret1ed to: 4. Anlcle Number ConriJ e ..Yu i•be P .1 0~ I 9h 1/hlk b, S. 1 r·,'1.., "'- 0 lriiured _{; J Ip t!.idy~ ;t.J • _ □ coo 11-,Jl./l'),-,cf /Afl1.., ..t.l hOO v• btaln signature of eddreuee • ent net DATE DELIVERED. 5. Signature - Addreuee ~Aoen~- of Delivery '11, Mar. 1987 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT Page 17 of 30 • ... Hi¢\land Park Hirtorlc P[eservaUon O::mu168ion 1707 St. Johna I.venue rn • Highland Park, Illlnoh 60035 Lan&art lbdnaUcra rom MUNITY OEVELOPMCHT CITY Of HIGHLAND rAR~ Dllte1 _ _3;.:../.;..;16:.:..l,:;.;92:_·_ 1) 1eDe of Pro~rty (original if knoin) 1 Laurel Park & Gardener Memorial 2) Street liddresaa494 Laurel/1707 St. Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 3) Legal descri~on or P.I.N. (Peimanent Index Nll?ber frcn TQmah!p Asse.saor' 1 Office, 600 lAurel Ave., Bicjlland Part)I._ _ _ _ _ __ PIN 16-23-413-018 16-23-413-019 4) Name and Mdcess of Property Omer(a) (Fran Assessor's Office), _ __ Park District of Highland Park 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 5) Ptesent tlse1_-"P..;:;a;.;:.r=k_ _ _ _ _6.) Past Uae1__P_ar_k_ _ _ _ _ __ 7) Architect: Marshall Johnson 8) Date of. O:>nstruct.Joru 1942 9) Written sutsnent describing pcoperty and setting fort.h reasons lt 1s el igihle for Landnark designations Laurel Park and Gardeners Memorial was presented to the City by the Men's • Garden Club in 1942. It was designed by Johnson, Jens Jensen's son-in-law, and commemorates three citizens who were instrumental in the development of Highland Park's landscape heritage; Jessie Lowe Smith, naturalist and _e.ducator, William Eian. Highland Park's 1st rosarian, and Jens Jensen, naturalist and landscape architect. Each part of the park relates to the principles of the man it honors. 10) 'ftlil euuct.ur• 1a lli¢bl• for desi9"Wttion era the baa11 of ~ follwing criteria (see reverse pqe) 1 1, 3, s. 7, 8 11) N:une (&) and ltd.ress(ea) of ~ic:ant(B)I Ni?mle(a)a Ralph Cianchetti liddress(ea, 636 Ridge Road • Hig land Park, 11 60035 12) Affili.ati<X\ (O;mn1BS1on Med)er, Omer, City Coln::il, Preservation ~,tJ-e~~ Board of Park Commissioners, Park District of Highland Park Please ~ete ard return this fom to the Bighland Patt Preeervatlcn o:,m,Sssim 1707 st. Johns Avenue, Bighland Parlt, lllinoia 60035 Page 18 of 30 <I ·:..:J~~~ '.'Criteria Cor Detu11ining Highland Puk. und~rk.1 j ~IU i '. I '· ~ f:1J ~ ·V\"," . • :,r.,:. . • ,v." Jn makif& 4tcisions about which 1ite1 or ltructurtl qualify as Highland Park Lincfiaark1, the Preservatioo Conni11ion vill decide vithin 4S day1 whether the nominated property meett one or ll'IOre of the follovina criterial 1,) 2,) lt1 Character, intere1t or value 11 part of the development, heritage or culture ch1r1cteri1tic1 of the COIM!unity, county, state or countrr; It• location•• a 1ite of a 1i1nlflc1nt local, count1, 1tat1 or national event, • 3,) Its identification with a person or persons vho significantly contributed to the development of the convnunity, county, 1tate or country; 4,) It1 embodiment of dittinguishing char1cterl1tic1 of an architectural and/or landscape 1t7le valuable (or the 1tudy of a perio,(, type, method of construction.or use of indigenous materials; 5.) Its identification as the work of a master builder, designer, architect of landscape architect whose individual work h11 influenced the development of the community, county, state or countrJ1 6,) It1 overall embodiment of element, of design, detailing &&ttri1l1 or cr1fts1Mn1bip vbicb • render, it architecturally 1Jgnificantl 7,) Iu overall embodiment of dui&a tluau that 11o1ke it 1tructur1ll7 or 1rchltectur1ll7 innovative; . 8,) It1 wiique location of 1ingular pb71ical ch1r1cteri1tic1 that eake1 lt u e1tabll1hed or familiar visual feature; and/or 9), Its character 1, • particularl7 fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure or group of such structures, including, but not limited to farmhouses, g11 1tation1 or other cormercial structure,, vith • high level of integrlty of architectural eignificance, Any structure, property. or area that meets one or more of the above criteria shall also have sufficient integrity of location, design materials and workmanship to make it vorthy of preservation or restoration. • Page 19 of 30  WelamtlDPeorio. '., ♦ HOTR PERE MARQUETIE •• I SPONSORS1 I OPENING RECEPTION We have asuyiJg lflat Pellia Is Ille 'Heart al lllnlis.• lrs not jJsl , ~ MADISON THEATER •! UNIIMIIXS lffilR'/AOON COIIIOl IJ 11Ult01SjlllC1l 1lml,y E,eri,g. bl 4, 7-9:00 pm i. ♦ ClffHAlL ., : I U'CI is on""'1r</il ~ crp,izorion dmlld IO p,!IMIQ beaMI al Ille central"~' lam1icll, bd, os naffard IBSl crttNlaclumt,cnlbislolidltQllicudlmdi,gs ud ;11, ~ dw 1irea,dnodopenwill1oll<,pl'al .· .·<<·.iI maitelm have faurd, Peoria Is amiaa<Dsm al America hnll. HIid roll, v.tite mffm\ elhnic groops •l'eaoo has Ille average percen!OIJllalecKh. t,: · :::~~":~ ♦ JUDGE GALE HOUSE SIOll.ll(lclh,,lldmialcn!l'anili05li!laro'iolocd(h!ONO!fm IJll90ll1I, dKOIIS dw pd,li tro,d, "'1ln, '!'!(llilicllion!. oml ocb OS., o!malor<10llllllit.lw~--~IIClis"'A1"11dllllilliy ~1D191menlni1, ~cnl,111111m111m1. i.ll ml'ml'swolHmma 6mMIW llmdblml/llllllOCasdl. ====I: llonlr\tubMoilltru11.J ..,. Ta 'l'fayin Pemia' blhecallh p!IOllsa dten dtedwhen ane i'. ♦ GRAHD ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC HALL •• ... r.. rij,r orto lnoMlo An. know Ille~ ood ldill al Ille typicd Ameoon. IUJ!IOIS IIISlORX PIISIIVATIJN 16111(1 (lltn/ bnidttao,61m001A,1.. PE • ~ CORHERSTONEBUILDING •Peoria Is Ille lint European !e111ement in Iha Sl1J1a al ~ RIVER ffATION RESTAURANT .. :: . ,_; 1h, 1Jl11<Y'I Oi,i;,,n ol Praraion !ri:ts, inillrol1 OS Sr,~ His11rk l'll5lrAlfion 0111<1, ....,.,rtr11cnll1llerolp,.,...r;m -nail llnci!. ~~~.':9' ....:~M~l:;;;;:;:;:I:::::::,,_ • mSeplembeial 1991, we lmebeen celebrati,gCIJI Thtdhl,iooilentillts,(IOll<ls,cnlpllllOllll"!llysip<o,lsills IU11ioft""°~Rtcnl fr(enl!nnkJl. lhe French mmhlrf sen1ed m1111 shns and erected -- IIIOS.ThtDIPl,_ S101e-~ , ,mlllnlhoW.ol alcr_ge foll Clld Jesun mis.liaa three luml ym ago. lhe F11nch Md CIIIOIIO f!iendly Naflve Ameriam Yr11D hr lhwsimds of yein dw bk 111as"'t:'.~, Ofud l\li< IMSIO!lltislmlSoo'11y. ; md Dmi(llllllt~ Ill l'laialilijri,.Wo'dllorila llooMn!Dll\llmllllllriaht ..,., lllllOIS llmlllON Of HIS1llllC l'RISIR'IAIIQII COMMISSIONS (WIPC) llwlml/llmClllll•borid g lfiayed Iha Wly al Ille Pearil rim ,alley, a pbm !hey rolled Fonmdm 1981, th, WIIC"""osm"""1naJond111tmlolisrmi< d 41116'mio• Oiiw. .... 'flntaoul' (Ille lend cf great ablJidrrrm). p,smliol <imnisliom ~ hs. .ll!''f <Gill<ts en! ilnemn,"5 M • .. <> .. C: ...• .. . .-USIWIOSP-1m11111monldn\J,,a,idotn11,cn!also ... 11» l1C1,II al ftaam, Bn"l1Jil, Span, and 8Yellllllit, Ille United SID18S sponsoswulsiopsforlllll11li!siinmmnbosomliml!s. lmellownavarl'eoria. ~ .::... li0 ~.. lhe first Amarimn sel1lffl anived ii 1819111d saaa lhe smal v!kJge i~'"FwM~~FOUNDlllltl lain ~ 0 ..... experienced a great ecanaaic and papja1iaa haem. W"llh sud! an I " . .., ...... ...... lh,Cll/wos!lllrlldn 191l~oitndwPIS'l'fOlim,lllll~fioaaf ...... 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'~ -•; • " I_. • ·'. • .,. • .,·. • ' ., ~ ,.._., ,, ' " Page 20 of 30 Page 21 of 30 Page 22 of 30 Page 23 of 30 Staff Report Meeting Date: March 9, 2026 Staff Contact: Maddy Markle, Planner I Department: Community Development Department Title: Historic Preservation Incentives Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council discuss the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission and provide feedback. The Commission has provided generalized recommendations understanding the purpose, at this stage, is to provide ideas and to seek further direction. Those of interest to the Council will be more fully researched and developed. Policy Consideration: Background. • At its September 8, 2025 meeting, the City Council (“Council”) considered a Code amendment related to Historic Preservation and directed staff to work with the Historic Preservation Commission (“Commission”) to develop recommendations for encouraging historic preservation, while taking into consideration owner rights. • At its September 11, 2025 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission discussed the recommendation and expressed an interest in incentives to be presented for discussion at its Nov. 13, 2025 meeting. • At the Nov. 13, 2025 meeting, the Commission discussed three monetary incentives: matching grants, tax abatements, and permit fee waivers. In addition, two regulatory- based considerations were presented: the number of properties required for a Local Historic District nomination, and land use regulations related to setbacks for historic properties. The Commission also discussed various penalties to encourage historic Page 24 of 30  preservation. • At the Dec. 11, 2025 meeting, the Commission reached a consensus on which recommendations should be brought before the City Council. At the Jan. 8, 2026 meeting the Commission adopted A Resolution Recommending Formal Consideration of Ways to Encourage Historic Preservation (see Attachment A). Staff has also listed recommendations below that differ from the ones the Commission approved via its Dec. 11, 2025 resolution. Commission Recommendations. The Commission believes that a portfolio of new incentives would work well with select disincentives. Together they would encourage voluntary requests for local landmark designation, prevent further loss of historic resources due to demolition, help fund historic preservation initiatives, and recognize the value of the public good private preservation represents. Local Property Tax Abatements. Reducing local property taxes for Landmarked and Local Historic District properties may be an approach the City could take to recognize the public value of private preservation. This incentive would run with the property, not merely be tied to a particular property owner, to encourage the voluntary designation of properties. The Village of Hinsdale offers a local property tax incentive for historic properties. • The Commission recommends that the Council consider a local property tax abatement for the City’s Regulated Structures with exceptions.[1] Staff concurs with the Commission’s recommendation and believes that historic homeowners would value immediate monetary relief for their properties. Historic Rehabilitation Matching Grants. Some cities provide matching grants for historic rehabilitation projects that meet certain design requirements. Eligible improvement projects can be encouraged through either disbursement of grant monies up front, or by reimbursement upon successful completion. Grants could be issued on a first-come first-serve basis to ensure budgetary control. The goal of such a grant program would be to encourage voluntary landmark designations, as well as the continued maintenance of the City’s current 133 Regulated Structures. The Commission agreed that historic matching grants align with the policy value that maintaining historic homes is a ‘public benefit.’ Communities such as Elgin and Hinsdale have adopted matching grant programs for historic rehabilitations. • The Commission recommends a historic rehabilitation matching grant program limited to substantial[2] exterior improvements on Regulated Structures.[3] Such improvements would require a Certificate of Appropriateness (see Sec. 24.030) from the Commission Page 25 of 30  prior to the issuance of grant monies. Land Use Regulations. Some homeowners demolish historic structures because they cannot expand their homes due to zoning constraints, or want to make improvements to overcome or avoid functional obsolescence. The Commission briefly discussed a floor-area-ratio (FAR) bonus for historic properties, similar to Winnetka. However, the City’s zoning code already includes a bonus FAR incentive that serves this purpose (see Sec. 150.703.3(B)). The City could consider how to further leverage the already existing FAR bonus incentive to encourage the preservation of historic homes. Highland Park’s side setbacks have become increasingly restrictive over the years.[4] Regulated Structures could be allowed to utilize less restrictive side-setbacks that reflect Highland Park’s past zoning standards as a way to allow owners of historic properties additional flexibility to avoid functional obsolescence. • The Commission recommends further research into land use incentives, such as the FAR bonus incentive and flexible side setback requirements, to encourage historic preservation. This recommendation would not supersede existing zoning overlays such as the Lakefront Overlay Zone (LFOZ) or Steep Slope Zone (SSZ) that are essential to local single-family development. Permit Fee Waivers for Eligible Improvements. Highland Park does not collect fees for Landmark nominations, Historic District nominations, or Certificates of Appropriateness. However, the City could also waive building permit fees for qualifying rehabilitations and additions to historic structures.[5] • The Commission recommends permit fee waivers for qualifying improvements to Regulated Structures that meet the Criteria for Certificate of Appropriateness (see Sec. 24.030(C-D)). Minimum Number of Properties for Local Historic District Nomination. Highland Park’s Code currently requires Local Historic District Nominations to include a minimum of ten properties unless certain exceptions are met (see Sec. 24.016(C)). This requirement creates a barrier to establishing Local Historic Districts. This requirement has a disproportionally negative impact on the preservation of historic resources that are few in number, but related historically or architecturally (such as resources designed by a singular architect, or resources related to a notable person). • The Commission recommends a code amendment to reduce or eliminate the minimum number of properties required for Local Historic District Nominations. Historic Resource Demolition Tax & Demolition Delay. The current demolition ordinance allows for the enforcement of a 180-360 day demolition delay on covered properties retaining integrity found to meet more than two Landmark Criteria (see Page 26 of 30 Sec. 170.122). Additionally, a $15,000 affordable housing demolition tax is imposed on property owners who demolish a single-family residence within certain Zoning Districts (see Sec. 170.122(J)). • The Commission recommends a revision of the demolition ordinance to lengthen demolition delays and impose a historic resource demolition tax, similar to the City’s demolition tax for affordable housing. • Staff notes that such changes are a disincentive to demolition rather than an incentive to encourage historic preservation. However, staff also recognizes that disincentives can work in tandem with incentives to encourage voluntary landmark designations. Prohibiting Variances for Redevelopment on Properties Subject to Demolition Delay. • The Commission recommends prohibiting variances for the redevelopment of properties subject to demolition delay. The Commission expressed deep concern with teardown lots receiving zoning relief to build structures that disrupt the historic fabric of the neighborhood in ways the original historic home did not. • Staff note that many properties in Highland Park currently do not comply with zoning. A prohibition on variances might make reasonable new construction on non-conforming lots not feasible. [1] Those homes in local historic districts that are not contributing. [2] “Substantial” meaning improvements beyond basic maintenance. [3] A Regulated Structure is defined in Sec. 24. 005 as “Any property, structure, area, object, or landscape of significance that is subject to the provisions of this Chapter or the provisions of Section 170.040 of the building code because it (a) is a landmark, (b) is located within a historic district, (c) has been recommended by the commission for preliminary landmark designation pursuant to Section 24.025(A) of this Chapter, or (d) is located within an area that has been recommended by the commission for historic district designation pursuant to Section 24.026(A) of this Chapter.” [4] The 1947 Zoning Code States that in residence districts, “There shall be a side yard on each side of the building having a width of not less than five (5) feet.” In 1967 this code was amended to be more restrictive. The current zoning code requires that side setbacks total to at least 25- 30% of lot width, with minimums for each side yard starting at 6 feet and going up to 50 ft. depending on zoning district. [5] The City of Chicago and Hinsdale waive all permit fees associated with historic landmarks. Core Priorities: Economic Development & Vibrancy - Historic Preservation adds to the interest in Highland Page 27 of 30 Park as a place to visit and live; and contributes value through the public good of private preservation. Attachments: 1. Attachment A. Resolution No. 2026-001 Page 28 of 30 Page 29 of 30 Page 30 of 30