HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Receive the report regarding new business items raised at the February 26, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission meeting
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Brad Iwicki, Assistant Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Submitted for Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) review.
BACKGROUND:
At the February 26, 2025, Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting, members of the Commission raised several items for consideration under new business. Following a brief discussion on these items, the HPC requested that staff research the items below:
* Transferability of an Approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
* Creation of a mission statement that reflects our role within the community.
* Creation of a procedure for conditional approvals so that we can make uniform, consistent and timely rulings.
* Start regular friendly communications with the community highlighting the HPC's process and role as a community partner. The avenue, topics, method of communication, and regularity could be discussed.
* Quarterly or annual report tracking building permit submittal and completed COA inspections
This report is being provided in response to the items raised under new business on February 26, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
Transferability of an Approved COA
An approved Certificate of Appropriateness is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of approval. Transfer of ownership does not impact the validity of the approved COA.
Creating a Mission Statement
Staff received communication from Commissioner Bufort following the February 26, 2026, meeting requesting new business to be added to the March HPC agenda to discuss the creation of a mission statement that reflects the HPC's role within the community. In response, staff offers the following:
* Per the Naperville Municipal Code ("Code"), the City of Naperville Boards and Commissions are led by their powers an...
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