Meeting Dates and Time
Second Thursday of every
month at
7:15 PM
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Packet
Meeting Location
City Hall -
1707 St. Johns Avenue
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Meeting Schedule and Location Subject to Change.
All Agendas are Posted at City Hall in Accordance
with the Open Meeting Act.
Contact Information
Andy Cross, Interim Staff Liaison
Department of Community
Development
Phone: (847) 926-1856
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Architectural Surveys
The Historic Preservation Commission is engaged in completing
a comprehensive architectural survey of the City. There have
been seven surveys to date. The Green Bay Corridor Survey was most recently completed. These are great resources for learning
about the history and architecture of Highland Park.
Did you know all residential demolitions in Highland Park
are reviewed for historic significance by the Historic Preservation
Commission? Read the Demolition
of Dwellings Ordinance for
an in-depth understanding of the process.
It is the responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission
(HPC) to make recommendations to the City Council on matters
concerning historic preservation.
Since its inception, the Historic Preservation Commission
has actively researched local
properties which may be eligible for landmark designation by the City Council. The Commission's
other activities include the review of proposed exterior alterations
to landmarks or to contributing features in historic districts,
as well as promoting community awareness of historic preservation
through public education programs such as tours and lectures,
and sponsorship of the annual Highland Park Preservation Awards.
Do you think your home is eligible for landmark nomination?
If you are a Highland Park resident and would like to have
your home listed as a local landmark, please fill
out our form.
City staff will perform additional research and present the
nomination to the Historic Preservation Commission.
Rules of Procedure
The Open Meetings Act requires the members of the Historic Preservation
Commission to discuss public business in an open, public
forum. This law requires that, whenever a gathering of three
or more Commissioners occurs during which public business
is discussed, such meetings must be advertised (through a posted
agenda) and be open to the public. The Historic Preservation
Commission meets the second Thursday of every month.
Membership
The Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven (7) voting members, all
of whom are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
Additionally, there are at least two ex officio non-voting members, one designated by the Director of Community
Development and the second a City Council member. All Historic Preservation Commission members
are Highland Park residents who are appointed for terms of four years and
may be reappointed to a second consecutive four year term. No Commission
member may serve for more than two full consecutive terms, however, terms will not expire until a successor has been appointed, confirmed, and qualified.
| Current Membership List |
| James Fraerman, Chair |
Term expires 2009 |
| David Robbin |
Term expires 2011 |
| Jean Sogin |
Term expires 2012 |
| Lewis Butterman |
Term expires 2011* |
| Mary Curran |
Term expires 2011* |
| Gerald Fradin |
Term expires 2012* |
| Lisa Temkin |
Term expires 2012* |
| Lawrence Silberman |
City Council Liaison |
| Mike Evans |
Park District Liaison |
| Julia Johnas |
Library Liaison |
| Leah Axelrod |
Citizen Advisor |
| Susan Benjamin |
Citizen Advisor |
| Andy Cross |
Interim Staff Liaison |
*May be re-appointed to an additional four-year term
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