A. Persons Responsible for Performing the Study. The historic and architectural impact study shall be submitted by the applicant and shall be prepared at the applicant’s expense, by one or more persons who are qualified to render opinions on the architectural style and merit of buildings, the historical significance of buildings, or both. The study shall include the names, addresses, qualifications and experience of all persons who prepared any part of the study.
B. Ownership History of the Property. The historic and architectural impact study shall trace the ownership of the property since its construction and identify any owner who had or has a significant role in the history of the Village, State of Illinois or United States, or who is tied to a significant event in the history of the Village, State of Illinois or United States, shall be so identified.
C. Construction History of the Property. The historic and architectural impact study shall provide a narrative description of all alterations made to the exterior of any building and open space on the property since the date of original construction, including the addition or removal of accessory structures, including the dates of such work and the architect(s) involved.
D. Architectural Significance of the Property. The historic and architectural impact study shall identify the original and all subsequent architects, providing information on the importance and range of influence of each. The impact study shall also evaluate the architectural style, including detailing materials, craftsmanship, methods of construction and rarity, and shall include interior and exterior photographs to illustrate such characteristic.
E. Landmark Status of the Property. The historic and architectural impact study shall state whether the property or structures have been:
1. designated a landmark pursuant to Chapter 15.64 of this Code;
2. included in the most recent Illinois Historic Structures Survey conducted under the auspices of the Illinois Department of Conservation; or
3. listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the Illinois Register of Historic Places.
F. Impact on Immediate Neighborhood. The historic and architectural impact study shall also consider the contribution of the structure to the neighborhood, the existence of a particular grouping of similar styles, periods or types of property relating to the structure, and the resulting impact that the proposed demolition will have on the immediate neighborhood.
G. Historic or Architectural Features Warranting Preservation. The historic and architectural impact study shall specifically identify any critical exterior historical or architectural features of the building that warrant preservation.
H. Filing and Distribution of Study. The applicant shall file 10 copies of the completed historic and architectural impact study with the Director, who shall distribute a copy to each member of the Historic Preservation Commission and to the Winnetka Historical Society. A copy of the completed study shall be made available for public review and inspection with the Community Development Department.
(MC-06-2024, Amended, 7/16/2024; MC-2-2021, § 4, Amended 03/16/2021; MC-5-2009, Amended, 05/05/2009)