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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting – March 4, 2026

City Council & Commissions — Wednesday, March 4, 2026
BodyPark Ridge, Illinois
SessionCity Council & Commissions
DateWednesday, March 4, 2026
StatusFILED
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Historic Preservation Commission meeting on this Wednesday, March 4th, 2026.

0:06

It's nice to have an audience.

0:07

Thank you for being here.

0:10

Could we have a roll call?

0:13

Chairman, excuse me.

0:14

Chair Manningley.

0:15

Present.

0:16

Commissioner Ponticelli.

0:18

Here.

0:18

Commissioner Eggert.

0:20

Here.

0:20

Commissioner Healy is absent at this time.

0:23

Commissioner Pierce?

0:24

Here.

0:26

Commissioner Rowe?

0:27

Here.

0:27

Commissioner McNeely.

0:29

Here.

0:29

We have a quorum.

0:30

Perfect.

0:31

Thank you.

0:31

Could I have a motion with regard to the minutes from the February 4th meeting?

0:36

Has everyone had a chance to read them?

0:40

Motion to approve the minutes from February.

0:44

Could I have a second?

0:45

Thank you.

0:46

Does anybody have any questions or comments or nothing?

0:56

All right.

1:03

All in favor?

1:04

Aye.

1:04

Aye.

1:05

Any opposed?

1:07

All right.

1:08

Moving right along.

1:11

We have no designation review cases.

1:14

We have no action items.

1:17

Discussion items.

1:18

Would you like to give us a report on the Hodges survey?

1:27

Okay.

1:35

Okay.

1:36

So at this time our consultant got back to us.

1:39

Currently they are trying to work with the Historical Society on gaining some historical information.

1:45

So staff's been assisting them with that.

1:52

Because I think I gave a breakdown in February, but I'll just re-emphasize that as I'm checking my notes.

2:02

So they did hear back from SHIPO on the survey form for those that weren't here in February.

2:09

They had submitted the document that they had already been working on to SHIPO to just kind of see hey, are we heading in the right direction?

2:15

Are we in good shape?

2:16

They did hear back from them and they received approval for their review that they had sent for review in November.

2:25

The next deliverable they will have is the outline for the survey report.

2:29

They're also going to provide a hand, they uh potentially can provide a handful of completed survey forms for review.

2:35

Um they say they're a little bit behind schedule just because they're waiting for SHIPO's response, um, but they are pushing forward.

2:43

Um and then we have anything for next month, or is that too you're already reading my mind.

2:51

Uh I did contact them to kind of just say, hey, you know, when it when are we at a stage where we're at like you know 70, 80 percent or whatever that may look like?

3:00

Um and they said that they can come for the April 1st HPC meeting.

3:04

Um so I'm planning right now that that is gonna be the main agenda item, pending we don't have any COAs, landmarks, or 100-year-old homes besides any normal business that I need to speak with you all on.

3:16

Um that will be the sole agenda item.

3:19

Um they're planning to provide a presentation that should be between 45 minutes and an hour.

3:24

So I'm just kind of working with them to determine if we're gonna be in this room or if we will be in the second floor conference room, just so that if their um presentation goes beyond that, we're not limiting them or obviously limiting um the connection.

3:37

Right.

3:38

Um point of information, SHIPO, what's SHIPO?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Public Engagement███████████19%
Zoning Code██3%
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Summary of Proceedings

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting – March 4, 2026

The Historic Preservation Commission of Park Ridge met on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting covered updates on the L. Hodges Addition historic survey, the 2026 HPC Awards Program, goal setting for the Historic Preservation Plan, and future landmarking efforts. A public comment challenged the accuracy of a 100-year-old home certificate application. All votes were unanimous.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously. (Motion, second, voice vote – all in favor, none opposed).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Pat Adlaff (board member, Park Ridge Historical Society) voiced concerns about the application for 313 South Fairview for a 100-year-old home recognition. She stated there is no evidence that Mayor William H. Malone ever lived on Fairview Avenue, and that the applicant's claims are incorrect. She provided documentation showing Malone lived on Cumberland Avenue, and that his census occupation was corporation treasurer for sand and gravel, not real estate. She requested the false reference to William H. Malone be removed. Staff confirmed they would remove all incorrect information from public documents; the property will still receive a 100-year certificate.

Discussion Items

  • L. Hodges Addition – Historic Survey Update: Staff reported that the consultant received approval from the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office (SHIPO) for the survey form in November 2025. The consultant is slightly behind schedule due to waiting for SHIPO, but the next deliverable will be an outline and a handful of completed survey forms. The consultant is expected to present at the April 1, 2026 HPC meeting (45-60 minutes), which will be the main agenda item. This survey is funded through a CLG grant from SHIPO.
  • HPC Awards Program (2026): Commissioners discussed and agreed to keep the same award categories as 2025. Key dates: Application period opens May 1, 2026 (Historic Preservation Month), deadline August 7, 2026. The award ceremony is planned for October 14, 2026 at INLE Studios (pending venue confirmation). Jurors from 2025 have expressed interest in serving again; staff will confirm. Commissioners will review juror nominations in September 2026.
  • Historic Preservation Plan – Goal Identification for 2026: Commissioners reviewed the existing plan (pages 17-21) and identified several goals for the year:
    • Create a list of potential landmark candidates.
    • Explore historic district designations for Hodges Park and Barrie Parkway.
    • Remove the action item regarding consultant selection (not within HPC purview).
    • Develop easy-to-use resource lists for homeowners on financial and preservation benefits of landmarking (e.g., tax credits, property age guides).
    • Coordinate walking tours with partners (library, historical society, Kalo Center) – planned for summer 2026.
    • Assess the zoning code for potential preservation updates (noted as part of the comprehensive plan process).
    • Evaluate whether the HPC should review the municipal code sections on historic preservation.
  • Future Landmarking Analysis: Staff proposed creating an internal document (ongoing form) for commissioners to list properties they believe are strong candidates for landmark designation. This will help set annual goals and track progress. Commissioners gave the green light to proceed. Commissioner Joan shared an initial list of potential landmarks: Buckite home, Verity home, 118 North Prospect, 1020 South Night, St. Luke's Church (designed by second licensed female architect in Illinois), Carnegie Library, Raffle House, 225 Lake, St. Andrews Church, building at Devon and Talcott (former Pifos Pharmacy), 164 South Prospect, Hodges Park, Maine East High School, City Hall, Park Ridge Library, St. Mary's Park Ridge (former movie theater). Also noted that the P&Z Commission meeting included a withdrawn proposal for a 60-room boutique hotel; houses on Third Street may be worker cottages connected to the historic brickyard.
  • Council Liaison Report:
    • Malone Fountain 100th anniversary – Event planned for July 3, 2026 (noon). Commission to coordinate with Park District, Historical Society, and Library for a reenactment/celebration. Open Meetings Act considerations noted; a liaison will be designated.
    • 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – City requests commission ideas for community celebration; possible incorporation into Farmers Market appearances or performances by high school theater/choir groups.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes approved (unanimous, February 4, 2026).
  • False Malone reference to be removed from the 313 South Fairview 100-year-old certificate application; staff will redact from public records.
  • Survey consultant will present at the April 1, 2026 HPC meeting.
  • Awards program dates set: Open May 1, 2026; deadline August 7, 2026; ceremony October 14, 2026 (venue TBD).
  • Landmark candidate tracking document to be developed by staff for commissioner use.
  • Commissioners assigned to develop resource materials (financial benefits, age-of-house guides) and review zoning code.
  • Next meeting: April 1, 2026 (subject to change; may be moved to larger room).

Meeting Transcript

Historic Preservation Commission meeting on this Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. It's nice to have an audience. Thank you for being here. Could we have a roll call? Chairman, excuse me. Chair Manningley. Present. Commissioner Ponticelli. Here. Commissioner Eggert. Here. Commissioner Healy is absent at this time. Commissioner Pierce? Here. Commissioner Rowe? Here. Commissioner McNeely. Here. We have a quorum. Perfect. Thank you. Could I have a motion with regard to the minutes from the February 4th meeting? Has everyone had a chance to read them? Motion to approve the minutes from February. Could I have a second? Thank you. Does anybody have any questions or comments or nothing? All right. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? All right. Moving right along. We have no designation review cases. We have no action items. Discussion items. Would you like to give us a report on the Hodges survey? Okay. Okay. So at this time our consultant got back to us. Currently they are trying to work with the Historical Society on gaining some historical information. So staff's been assisting them with that. Because I think I gave a breakdown in February, but I'll just re-emphasize that as I'm checking my notes. So they did hear back from SHIPO on the survey form for those that weren't here in February. They had submitted the document that they had already been working on to SHIPO to just kind of see hey, are we heading in the right direction? Are we in good shape? They did hear back from them and they received approval for their review that they had sent for review in November. The next deliverable they will have is the outline for the survey report. They're also going to provide a hand, they uh potentially can provide a handful of completed survey forms for review.

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