PRESERVATION COMMISSION

PURPOSE: To develop a Preservation Plan for Evanston as part of the Comprehensive General Plan: do field inventory and create a database; set up preservation programs and tools; and educate the public (23-0-75; 57-0-78).

MEMBERS: Eleven (11) regular members appointed by the Mayor, plus non-voting associate members appointed by the Preservation Commission.

QUALIFICATIONS: Each of whom shall reside in the city and shall have demonstrated interest, knowledge, ability and experience or expertise in architectural restoration, rehabilitation, or neighborhood conservation or revitalization.

TERM: One full term = 3 years. Commissioners shall not be eligible to serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms.

MEETING DATE: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (Subject to change as needed)

PLACE: Civic Center

REPORTS TO: Planning and Development Committee

MEMBERS TERM *2nd term
Suzanne Farrand 10/11/13*
Kris Hartzell, Vice-Chair 9/12/2014*
Dian Keehan 9/12/2014*
Andres Lombana 10/11/13
Anne McGuire, Secretary 9/12/2014*
Amy Riseborough 10/11/13
Garry Shumaker, Chair 3/26/2015*
Scott Utter 4/10/2015*
Jack Weiss 10/11/13
Diane Williams May, 2016
CURRENTLY THERE ARE 2 (TWO) VACANT SEATS  

* Second Term - The City Mayor appoints commissioners for up to two 3-year terms.

  
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TERM
Mary McWilliams  
Anne O. Earle  
Mary Brugliera  

The Preservation Commission appoints Associates Members for 1-year term.  There are no term limits.

  
STAFF: Dennis Marino, Planning & Zoning
Division Manager
847.448.8231
Email Staff

Carlos Ruiz, Planning & Zoning
Preservation Coordinator
847.448.8687
Email Staff

NEW! Ordinance 55-O-11 Amending Subsection 2-9-8 of the City Code to Require Mailed Notice of Certain Meetings of the Preservation Commission: 55-O-11Effective July 14, 2011.pdf

   

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
2013 COA Application for MAJOR work
2013 COA Application for minor work

 

 
COA APPLICATION PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Submission Deadline Meeting Date
January 2, 2013 (*) January 15, 2013
February 5, 2013 February 19, 2013
March 5, 2013 March 19, 2013
April 2, 2013 April 16, 2013
May 7, 2013 May 21, 2013
June 4, 2013 June 18, 2013
July 2, 2013 July 16, 2013
August 6, 2013 August 20, 2013
September 3, 2013 September 17, 2013
October 1, 2013 October 15, 2013
November 5, 2013 November 19, 2013
December 3, 2013 December 17, 2013
All dates are subject to change

Programs & Projects:

PRESERVATION & DESIGN AWARDS
2013 Preservation Awards Application.pdf