Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Committee of the Whole

150 West Jefferson Street City of Joliet Joliet, IL 60432 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes Commission Members Quinn Adamowski Brian Bessler Mary Beth Gannon Bill Habiger Kevin Heinemann Candace Johnson Kailee Lowry Sharon Merwin Aaron Mikottis Christine Policandriotes Sara Stovall Steven Wright Wednesday, January 27, 2021 6:00 PM CIty Hall, Council Chambers The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health has activated a Tier 1 mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and Kankakee Counties). Tier 1 limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is less). Council Chambers allows for 10 members of the public while adhering to social distancing guidelines. 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CALL TO ORDER DECLARATION OF QUORUM Page 1 of 4 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 27, 2021 Committee of the Whole Present Quinn Adamowski, Brian Bessler, Mary Beth Gannon, Bill Habiger, Candace Johnson, Kailee Lowry, Sharon Merwin, Aaron Mikottis, Christine Policandriotes and Sara Stovall Absent Kevin Heinemann and Steven Wright CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda . Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 6, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission TMP-0841 Committee of the Whole Special Meeting Minutes Attachments: 01-06-21 COW MINUTES A motion was made by Sharon Merwin, seconded by Candace Johnson, to approve: January 6, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission Committee of the Whole Special Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Bessler, Beth Gannon, Habiger, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin, Mikottis, Policandriotes and Stovall Absent: Heinemann and Wright STAFF REPORTS Ms. Bernhard reviewed the function and purpose of the COW for the new commissioners. Non-voting and voting members all have a say at the COW meeting. Ms. Bernhard stated she would give an additional staff report at the 7:00 Regular Meeting. OLD BUSINESS NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting. A. Candidates for future landmark nominations Ms. Bernhard asked if the commissioners has any candidates for future landmark nomination . Chairman Adamowksi asked if anyone is working on any historic nominations. Ms. Johnson is working on 804 W. Marion Street, which is a Sears, Roebuck & Osborn home - a Catalog Page 2 of 4 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 27, 2021 Committee of the Whole House. The homeowner reached out to Ms. Bernhard. and Ms. Johnson went out to take pictures and research. Ms. Johnson stated that the house has all of the original features with the exception of windows. Previous address was 200 Manor Court. The front of the house faced Manor Court when it went through. Thinks the house has sufficient integrity to be included in the Catalog Home thematic district. The Commission discussed the issues with including this house in a Catalog Thematic District due to the fact that it has vinyl windows. Commissioner Adamowski requested that Ms. Bernhard reach out to colleagues in other communities to see how they deal with this issue. Mr. Mikottis offered that the Commission could explore a “grading system” for houses. Ms. Lowry commented that the Commission should focus on whether the alteration changes the look and feel of the house : the windows changes the integrity for sure, but probably not the look and feel. The Commission did a voice vote to determine that they would continue to move forward with this house and make the integrity / application of standards question part of a larger discussion going forward. Ms. Johnson looking at 214 Herkimer, and Ms. Merwin will reach out to the owner. Ms. Merwin is still reviewing 1160 Black Road. NEW BUSINESS NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting. A. Discussion of 2021 Goals and Objectives 2021 Annual Goals TMP-0838 Attachments: 2021 Goals Ms. Bernhard stated that she made revisions to the proposed goals based on discussion at the January 6th meeting. She then stated that they would attempt to have the bulk of the conversation on the 2021 goals at this meeting so that they can adopt the goals at the Regular meeting. She updated the goals to reflect “creating content that can be disseminated via social media platforms;” “creating a programmatic calendar for Historic Preservation Month and utilize social media platforms for disseminating content to the public;” and survey properties on the endangered property list and regularly update and review the list of endangered historic properties. The Commission discussed way that they could create content. The Commission also suggested adding: · “Review a tiered approach for future designation and or regulation of designated historic properties” · “Explore possible funding sources such as C.D.B.G funds for identified historic preservation projects” · “Review applicability of Existing Building Code and building inspection Page 3 of 4 Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 27, 2021 Committee of the Whole process for designated and undesignated historic buildings” The Commission would like to learn more about CDBG funding for historic preservation projects. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENT NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda . Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Zoning Board of Appeals do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Candace Johnson, seconded by Sara Stovall, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Adamowski, Bessler, Beth Gannon, Habiger, Johnson, Lowry, Merwin, Mikottis, Policandriotes and Stovall Absent: Heinemann and Wright This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 4 of 4