Will County Gazette

Village of Plainfield Landmarks & District Designation and Public Outreach Subcommittees met Sept. 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the subcommittees:

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL 

Commissioner Hagen called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.

Roll call was taken: Commissioners Hagen, Olsen, Rapp, and Schmidt were present. Commissioners Barvian, Derrick, Hendricksen, Lucas, and Chairman Bortel were absent.

Also in Attendance: Yuchen Ding, Associate Planner; and Jessica Gal, Associate Planner

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Commissioner Hagen made a motion to approve the minutes from the Landmark & District Designation and Public Outreach Subcommittees Joint Meeting held on August 1, 2019 as presented. Second by Commissioner Rapp. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 4-0.

OLD BUSINESS 

Historic Guidelines Manual 

Mr. Ding presented the results of his survey from the HPC and provided an update on using graphics from other sources. Mr. Ding stated he will be taking photos of the building this month for the manual. Mr. Ding reviewed his proposed timeline and how work will be delegated.

BTD Informational Brochure 

Staff and Commission discussed who they will be targeting with the brochure. The Commissioners suggested adding BTD information to the HPC section of the website.

Demolition by Neglect 

Commissioner Hagen asked when does a demolition permit expire per code. Staff stated they will research. Staff stated they will begin to research what other villages/cities have in place for demolition by neglect.

15134 S. Fox River St. 

Commissioner Schmidt stated that he and Chairman Bortel on working on the nomination.

15005 S. Bartlett Ave. 

Commissioner Olsen provided an update to the siding on the garage.

Rehab Grant Funding No update.

NEW BUSINESS 

Landmark for 15017 (713) S. Bartlett – Wallace P. Hall Residence 

Staff stated an application was received for Landmark.

DISCUSSION 

Commissioner Olsen thanked Yuchen and Jessica for all their hard work. Commissioner Rapp thanked staff for coming to the landmark ceremony at the Plymouth Congregational Church.

Ms. Gal reminded the Commission about the HPC meeting on September 12th.

ADJOURN 

Commissioner Olsen made a motion to adjourn. Second by Commissioner Schmidt. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 4-0

Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

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