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Hinsdale preservation commission unanimously recommends two houses for historic-structures list
Summary
The Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission voted June 3 to recommend that 405 West 6th Street and 633 South Washington Street be added to the village's historically significant structures list; both properties were described as c.1927 with notable architectural features and will go to the village board for final action.
The Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission on June 3 voted unanimously to recommend that the village board add two houses — 405 West 6th Street and 633 South Washington Street — to the village's historically significant structures list.
Bethany, a staff member, told the commission the agenda item was Round 12 of the village's historic-structures program and that the two properties before the commission could return the list to 101 properties. "The two properties that are in front of us for review tonight are 405 West 6th and 633 South Washington," she said, noting the village had fallen to 99 properties after a recent demolition.
Why it matters: If the village board accepts the commission's recommendation, both buildings will become part of the official historically significant structures list for Hinsdale's historic overlay district, which can affect future preservation incentives and review of changes to the properties.
Staff presentation and findings
On 405 West 6th Street, staff reported the house likely dates to 1927 and contains a mix of Prairie/Prairie-box and Renaissance Revival details: a two-story brick exterior, asymmetrical bays, a small semi-circular eyebrow roof window, clay tile roofing and decorative stone lintels. Bethany said the 1999 reconnaissance survey rated the house "significant." Commission members agreed it met criterion three (architectural significance).
On 633 South Washington Street, staff said the house also appears to date from about 1927 and includes Tudor Revival detailing. The property was listed as "contributing" in the 1999 reconnaissance and the 2007 Robbins Park 2 survey; staff cited architect Ralph R. Mooney and noted that a former village president, William Frank Sr., had lived there. Commissioners identified criteria two, three and six as applicable.
Motion and vote
A commissioner moved to recommend that the village board approve 405 West 6th Street and 633 South Washington Street for inclusion on the historically significant structures list (case HPC-A-2026); the motion was seconded and passed by roll call. The recorded votes were: Commissioner Barkley — Aye; Commissioner Weinberger — Aye; Commissioner Gonzalez — Aye; Commissioner Harlow — Aye; Commissioner Olson — Aye; Chairman Bonnen — Aye. The motion outcome was recorded as approved.
Next steps
Bethany said staff is working with the homeowners on a small rear addition for one of the properties and expects preservation incentive work to come forward to the commission in the near term. The village board will receive the commission's recommendation for final consideration.
The commission closed the public hearing and continued routine business before adjourning.
