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HPC raises no objection to 322 Hamilton PUD split, forwards comments to Planning & Zoning
Summary
The Geneva Historic Preservation Commission reviewed a Planned Unit Development proposal at 322 Hamilton Street that would allow two principal buildings on one lot, backing a plan to convert the north building to mixed short‑/long‑term rental and the south building into a culinary kitchen; commissioners had parking and visibility questions but offered no formal objection and will forward comments to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
At its June 16 meeting the Geneva Historic Preservation Commission reviewed a Planned Unit Development (PUD) application for 322 Hamilton Street and agreed to forward advisory comments to the city Planning & Zoning Commission.
Staff explained the parcel is unusual because two primary buildings occupy one zoning lot. The applicant proposes phase one to allow two principal buildings to remain on the same lot, ground‑floor short‑term rental units in the north building with an annual renter on the second floor, and continued commercial use of the south building as a culinary kitchen and classroom. Requested variances include allowing two principal buildings on a single lot, side‑yard setback adjustments and parking setbacks; phase two would enable subdivision into separate legal lots while preserving the variances.
Carol, who introduced herself as the property owner, said she plans to operate the culinary kitchen and detailed some façade and window concerns she will return to the HPC to address. Commissioners discussed parking access for the rear building and the visual relationship of the cinder‑block portion to the historic streetscape. Staff noted federal/local parking rules within a half‑mile of the train track and available public parking nearby, and said the cinder‑block portion dates to the 1960s and does not appear to carry strong historic significance despite falling within the broader period of significance.
After discussion the commission indicated it had no objection to the split and historic designation request as presented and will send its comments for the Planning & Zoning Commission to consider; no formal HPC vote on the PUD occurred at this meeting.
