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Staff presented five placement and mounting options, including wall-mounted and plaza-mounted designs. Commissioners and Trustee Fisher preferred a freestanding two-plaque approach to preserve symmetry and to anticipate a second plaque commemorating the carillon and bells. Because the commission does not currently have final language for a second plaque and the project is not budgeted for both plaques at once, members agreed to pursue Option 4, which allows for a freestanding plaque on either side of the steps and keeps the option open for a future second plaque.

The commission made several small edits to the proposed plaque text: remove an unnecessary apostrophe in \"1920s,\" capitalize “Village” where used, and change phrasing from “war dead” to language matching the plaza plaque (\"those brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to our country\"). Staff said she will circulate the revised final draft to commissioners, confirm with the plaque vendor the fabrication lead time and work with public services on mounting details; public services advised a roughly 8-inch-wide concrete pier is required for pole-mounted plaques and that pole anchoring depth depends on plaque size.

Commissioners expressed a preference to install a single plaque on the left side first, with the second plaque to follow subject to budget and final language. Staff will attempt to secure turnaround in time for Memorial Day but noted the fabrication timeline is vendor-dependent.

The commission described the decision as non-formal (no roll-call was required) but moved forward to implement Option 4, with staff handling final language, ordering and coordination with public services.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Historic Preservation Commission April 15th 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners chose a freestanding, pole-mounted plaque option (Option 4) for the memorial area adjacent to Village Hall, with language edits and a target to have one plaque in place by Memorial Day if fabrication timing allows.","taxTitle","Hinsdale, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",70303,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273689,"Commission approves incentive package and recommends tax rebate and grant for 306 East First Street",573,2005000,2578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2997802-649e2bdc2ebd8a0ede1c0dcd255af47d&start=2005&end=2578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2997802-649e2bdc2ebd8a0ede1c0dcd255af47d/thumbnail_2005000.jpg","/articles/6273689/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Commission-approves-incentive-package-and-recommends-tax-rebate-and-grant-for-306-East-First-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273689-2df628e62772f405d4fb95c4eb35eae5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775771609&Signature=FWQ-gZ6X1Rx32MIspuBqKDRbY6d3qAAXQNLHrRoNu4HUksjrUFYRwqecuaYcCZWXeNHkqRUzmzIfegGDu6WsFZA3pXYjWp27DUv2TMfp8rhag5OphLuPo43-KPTpi9WAYTimgeSwmDu~ii63gxawN0-Ewd1CWI5~dIAjx5CHdJPO6t1NBKuESTQPrymYRZ4eDEHp4S0A9h-GE-VVjGjfBGcteOp0lsDt~45KNfGAXjXv8XDN0VkhaIUeQ-OayhUHLqzqyQO-U-4d90usQeHeA2-WSGSLZL15IoEXyEzwE7f3YRud9ztgBeUtWIR1lVGHJpVFbm5ztPhcOYJPpnFNpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission on April 14 approved a preservation incentive application for 306 East First Street and recommended a property tax rebate and matching grant to the Village Board.

Staff and the applicants described exterior restoration work including tuckpointing and limestone repair. Commissioners praised the owners’ commitment to restoring the house’s masonry and other exterior features and observed that the house had been neglected for years. The commission approved a building permit fee waiver and expedited processing at the commission level, and later voted to recommend a property tax rebate and matching grant to the Village Board.

Commissioners discussed material- and contractor-selection guidance: Andy McBreedy (a local mason referenced by applicants) was named as a contractor to perform masonry; commissioners advised careful mortar analysis before tuckpointing and recommended matching historic mortar rather than modern high-Portland cement mixes.

The matching-grant and tax-rebate recommendation now goes to the Village Board for final action; commission staff will prepare the referral.","The Historic Preservation Commission approved permit-level incentives for 306 East First Street and recommended a property tax rebate and matching grant to the Village Board.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273694,"Commission recommends matching grant for roof replacement at 518 South Garfield Street",599,1401000,2000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2997802-649e2bdc2ebd8a0ede1c0dcd255af47d&start=1401&end=2000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2997802-649e2bdc2ebd8a0ede1c0dcd255af47d/thumbnail_1401000.jpg","/articles/6273694/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Commission-recommends-matching-grant-for-roof-replacement-at-518-South-Garfield-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273694-fa0aa32e6472150b444b09a9e98f7bce/orig.mp4?Expires=1775771609&Signature=c5gK5zcfZriFO7~f62Wiw-qvgHuKLOPBefey1odc~4o4ky5vLm2~jkTdZCiCu1FpBhVwa3SNDsSEzZbaKORfugE3v2NDpv8P9Rp6ClY2sTkPV2kUvpuwSit0U45kEPzNScd6A0W9DD9FiUOCbvedXBsEsR5yLlDRfMunrsI4w7BdqkXpBIdAzDCXzNerhHjD7tAA9olFZgvjwP36rFJSP4jPxIEmndaaIHs0-DkT1vOb4uhgUJnNjlVLa2F9UbP45RJQoEYRgXtg0KAhg911aaCtZPKmnPVD6hIi4c8MWnrCUAl7thweECUJ96Y53dtDwp-j53ykbPrpAY9nNafGzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission on April 14 voted to recommend a matching grant to the Village Board to help cover a new roof at 518 South Garfield Street, a roughly 100-year-old home whose original slate roof is failing.

Owner Christie Nicholson Sharma described evidence that the house’s original slate was taking on significant water and that full-slate replacement would be about twice the cost of a DaVinci composite slate alternative. Sharma said the composite option costs roughly $41,000 and that experts recommended the lighter composite material both for cost and to reduce maintenance and future repairs.

Commission discussion included technical advice about masonry, ivy and building maintenance from commissioners and local craftsmen; commissioners advised thorough masonry evaluation once the roof work is complete. The commission voted by roll call on a motion to approve the commission-level preservation incentive application and then voted to recommend the matching-grant request to the Village Board. Commissioners Gonzales, Harlow, Olsen and Chairman Bonin recorded “aye” votes on the recommendation.

Staff and commissioners offered to be resources during the owner’s broader work on masonry repair and future projects. The matching-grant recommendation now goes to the Village Board for final approval.","A matching grant recommendation for a roof replacement at 518 South Garfield Street was approved by the Historic Preservation Commission and will be forwarded to the Village Board.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273699,"Commission recommends tax rebate and matching grant for 213 South Clay Street after preservation plan",739,613000,1352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2997802-649e2bdc2ebd8a0ede1c0dcd255af47d&start=613&end=1352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2997802-649e2bdc2ebd8a0ede1c0dcd255af47d/thumbnail_613000.jpg","/articles/6273699/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Commission-recommends-tax-rebate-and-matching-grant-for-213-South-Clay-Street-after-preservation-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273699-3b738228d96c5e51b8522796ba9def60/orig.mp4?Expires=1775771609&Signature=ITXN0R~lW4pFBdg3M0O3HpzrTFE7bzt38kdztowMTECE78wpht7O8mno6B4zSy1KNYjCdK2tcjL97QJNgDZnHRDzC9VJE8zKfaeEiv9uht~0vb9RvTPzvhHKerkId1im8UZAqPeg2Cuxq1ZLuOyi11IhuYmX0sCWwakpVRu8FA0W9~JBL4FH60jCF8LrFcm90NT0sXG2DV5iSVzlqXF5SvbKVbKIUyCMNFQA8aE6qjby-l0gpMjQaf8vkMNvKbHL5hCPZSj3UlBkZ1hUTlxkr0Nw5WLtgOmfmxx2yVtN8Zh2g24k68jWtwuDXU22jfJTb5W6q7N43GAaLOolimkdAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission on April 14 approved a preservation incentive application for 213 South Clay Street and recommended a property tax rebate and matching grant to the Village Board.

Owners Maria (\"Marie\") Ivanova and her husband presented the proposal with architect Randy King, saying they purchased the house intending to preserve its 19th-century core and extend its useful life through sensitive remodeling. The commission praised the applicants and staff for early coordination that helped avoid demolition risk for the property, which the applicant said dates to the 1870s and was substantially remodeled in the late 20th century.

Commissioners approved alternative bulk zoning relief, a building permit fee waiver and expedited processing at the commission level. A separate motion to recommend a property tax rebate and a matching grant to the Village Board carried on roll call. Commissioners Gonzales, Harlow, Olsen and Chairman Bonin recorded votes of “aye.”

Commissioners and staff emphasized the role of the village incentive program and pre-purchase outreach by staff in enabling preservation. Staff said the structure of the incentive program encourages buyers who commit to restoring historically significant properties and that the tax-rebate/matching-grant request requires Village Board action.

The commission congratulated the owners and said staff will follow up on permit and Village Board submittal steps.","The commission approved a preservation incentive package for 213 South Clay Street and voted to recommend a property tax rebate and matching grant to the Village Board.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273704,"Hinsdale preservation panel approves remodel, fee waiver and expedited review for Beck House at 640 South Park Street",456,126000,582000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2997802-649e2bdc2ebd8a0ede1c0dcd255af47d&start=126&end=582","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2997802-649e2bdc2ebd8a0ede1c0dcd255af47d/thumbnail_126000.jpg","/articles/6273704/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Hinsdale-preservation-panel-approves-remodel-fee-waiver-and-expedited-review-for-Beck-House-at-640-South-Park-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273704-962e5c21ded80b2e41105f3acca827a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775771609&Signature=Fg1biFp4teKHaP2hLdQMpeCq1ive1LQ1sTt7B3XlUvAYgrvWEYXJ-ej3S3Ir~FMTh2F0CUZ335pG9dsfwSe~Jddt7h-Nv7IjjTAS7XX9XNX3t7HO2P4D8Gfq8NgWNLZlEo4TpqcXVy3BIYPY6JCPTlC-9TrjLyZCeovU~ZykfinMJgotvLVbBhVBWQap6x0w~HZ37nBFC06ysyT6dN4rubUZZiqVXkhp0cADQQfgcD0wjnIByUtmhUY~MqP98DkI5TS5U8S1QWPIe9CRZCgklH-LylbVKNQAYd9yprTABEHSfNDDIg3FQ5r2uFfsPtMkOJqU6l01ufajy1R1abTlwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission on April 14 approved a preservation incentive application for 640 South Park Street—the Beck House—clearing a rear and side addition, a covered patio and related exterior alterations while granting alternative bulk zoning relief, a building permit fee waiver and expedited processing.

The commission’s approval, adopted by roll call, followed presentations from project representatives and a review by staff. Architect Dennis Parsons and contractor/representative Katie Knoebel described retaining the primary historic rooms and stairway while expanding the house to the west and restoring an existing screen porch. Parsons said the design keeps the front appearance unchanged because a state easement prevents enlarging the front porch.

The commission’s recommended motion—recorded in the meeting packet and read into the record—covers alternative zoning relief for floor-area ratio (FAR), waiver of the village building permit fee and expedited permit processing for the project. A roll call vote recorded Commissioners Gonzales, Harlow, Olsen and Chairman Bonin voting “aye,” and the motion carried.

Commissioners and attendees praised the work to preserve historic character while providing modern interior updates, noting the house’s importance to the streetscape and its potential to be used by the family for years to come. Staff confirmed no Village Board action was required for the items approved by the commission.

The commission wrapped its discussion with brief comments of support and best wishes to the owners and project team as construction proceeds.","The Historic Preservation Commission approved a preservation incentive package allowing a rear and side addition, fee waiver and expedited processing for the historic Beck House at 640 South Park Street.","actionData","errors"]

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