HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Receive the report regarding new business items raised at the March 28, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Allison Laff, AICP, Deputy Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Submitted for Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) review.
BACKGROUND:
At the March 28, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting, Commissioner Deffenbaugh raised several items for consideration under new business, including additional contractor and application requirements for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) and an inventory of historic district structures. Following a brief discussion on these items, the HPC requested that staff research the possibility of:
- Requiring certain qualifications for contractors undertaking large room additions or major renovations in the historic district.
- Requiring three-dimensional model drawings for large room additions or major renovations in the historic district.
- Undertaking a survey of the historic district to proactively identify distressed, neglected or vacant properties.
The HPC also shared their interest in commissioner training, historic preservation workshops, and encouraging more discussion between the Commissioners at
meetings.
This report is being provided in response to the items raised under new business on March 28, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
COA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Staff discussed the HPC's recommended additional COA requirements (contractor qualifications and 3D drawings) with the Naperville City Attorney and offers the following in regard to larger COA projects being undertaken:
* There are no concerns if HPC asks applicants to provide information regarding the competencies and background of the contractor they have hired to undertake their project.
* The HPC can recommend that the contractor and homeowner meet with City staff (Chief Building Official...
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