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Commission staff summarized work by consultants (GEI) and said the study had produced two alternatives the commission had asked to be studied: a ramp solution that stays within the dog‑beach area and a more temporary, mat‑based solution that could be repositioned seasonally. Staff noted that Parks and Recreation had recommended concepts contained within the dog‑beach area and that the original design that bisected the natural dune area had drawn significant pushback.

During deliberation commissioners said they preferred alternatives that avoid the natural area north of the breakwater and minimize visual obstruction of the lakefront. Several commissioners urged that the project prioritize access, safety and minimal visual impact rather than design changes meant primarily to avoid railings by lengthening slopes. One commissioner summarized the commission’s guiding standard: \"Every reasonable effort shall be made to adapt the property…in a manner that requires minimal alteration of the property… and its environment.\"

The commission did not take a formal binding vote but took an informal show of hands indicating support for the alternatives located south of the breakwater and discussed sending a brief letter of appreciation noting that consultants had incorporated the commission’s earlier comments. Staff and commissioners also discussed coordination with Public Works and Parks and Recreation, permitting triggers, and the limits of the commission’s jurisdiction when a city project does not require a building permit.

No binding permit or Certificate of Appropriateness was issued at the meeting; the discussion was advisory and intended to clarify the commission’s position to staff and to inform future submittals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Preservation Commission Meeting 9-9-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Preservation commissioners signaled informal support for ADA access alternatives to the Dog Beach that remain within the dog‑beach footprint and avoid bisecting the nearby dune and natural area, after hearing public comment and consultant alternatives.","taxTitle","Evanston, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",2640,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128239,"Commission approves rear‑addition and deck at 706 Forest Avenue with rear‑door light‑pattern condition",1002,1548000,2550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5751296-f3e57f8fee34ccd1bbe60ffaa926563e&start=1548&end=2550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5751296-f3e57f8fee34ccd1bbe60ffaa926563e/thumbnail_1548000.jpg","/articles/6128239/Evanston/Cook-County/Illinois/Commission-approves-rearaddition-and-deck-at-706-Forest-Avenue-with-reardoor-lightpattern-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128239-28c5b9f3eb9e6dd6b94baa7d0d0740a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770659924&Signature=loWZkO0xupMdNtkKNq0bVgJ799YmgLh6zQcBqWRDo1ouDzR~Zcw-QJ0-XrSstGMb9cA3n-9fcVdStiFzJiWIwnv2yE0F8d9hZ5efOyDLGP-dC~90aD3q~aMqkC-YDITuxiubQ5AF9r9i9-tqzsgaQIzcWZm~GVULYlT6uYMCPg9a0SlQnPQ7HpdCoCXtY1NETuI25HMbiwPXXF3vna1RuN8fgd1rRH8QPv0VeSJbPJNL58lV5PlXc-rjFirRq3CgyjOOIShN-N7-cQ~6g~kjNS7CAsFcEkxHnPsWpsO3XFQq2VKQwORJaMAVy-rKMCzCOy7bFXdYviVSKMcB1uGsIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 706 Forest Avenue to demolish a non‑original rear deck, construct a single‑story mudroom connector and raised deck, and alter fenestration with new windows and patio doors. The applicant, Sebastian Cozio, identified himself as the owner and developer and described interior gut renovation, new mechanicals and a rear connector needed to join the kitchen and family room.

Commissioners questioned details of the new rear elevation, roof slope and the pattern of windows proposed for a former enclosed porch. Kate (staff) asked about window type and confirmed proposed windows are aluminum‑clad outside and wood inside and that the new lights will match existing divided‑light patterns. One commissioner noted an apparent error in the roof slope on the submitted drawings; the applicant said that was a drawing mistake and that the roof will be continuous across the new connector.

After deliberation, a commissioner moved to approve the application as presented with a condition: the rear door must replicate or be similar to the light pattern of the front door, with final design details to be determined by staff. The motion was seconded and the commission voted in favor. The presiding officer announced, \"All in favor of the project? Aye ... It passes unanimously.\" The commission asked staff to handle final permit details; no further review of the rear door will be required before permit issuance, per staff comments.

Discussion items included preservation of original windows and material continuity: commissioners supported refurbishing existing windows rather than wholesale replacement, using cornice/freeze board continuity and coordinating stucco finishes so the addition reads as integrated rather than a conspicuous new element. Commissioners did not raise a formal appeal or overturn staff permit routing decisions discussed later in the meeting.","The Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations at 706 Forest Avenue, authorizing a single‑story mudroom connector and raised deck and revising rear fenestration, subject to staff approval that the rear door replicate the front door’s light pattern.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128244,"Owner describes decade-long restoration of Elijah Muhammad House, cites awards and National Register listing",1310,76000,1386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5751296-f3e57f8fee34ccd1bbe60ffaa926563e&start=76&end=1386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5751296-f3e57f8fee34ccd1bbe60ffaa926563e/thumbnail_76000.jpg","/articles/6128244/Evanston/Cook-County/Illinois/Owner-describes-decade-long-restoration-of-Elijah-Muhammad-House-cites-awards-and-National-Register-listing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128244-505131fa56a2b21be2a0d9d09402a68d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770659924&Signature=P8pRMMkJF2xkdFYunp91CrAqvveAJsh1kS-aJVGh8Ohf4bF7Zi70cJsZy7ra6MX421UaaSx22MYjdPo4bBdqBAah6y5SdCUI2wFmXOTHaPuF-K0~X85ewBMruCZX2xl0lBK-8W4KP1HxK0idmYoeZMnuOrY9IAUW5CcYYzuMk1Qty5TJ8KfT8M9BOIY5A1xpuQ6Zrc4nbgq4iAXmluBsoWfiAkOKhvct5rI8SRl7qzblNV3AUbeBxwzEzY6tvpYKjRjzEqu9-mT0RIxt5e1QNMuRzce2PsuQsK85lrz4jGaYKROoXJei0W1kiGFcJQDZfm82pvWdF5gJ9nf~QdT8FQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wendy Muhammad, executive director of the Coalition of Black House Museums, told the Preservation Commission about the restoration of the Elijah Muhammad House at 4847 South Woodlawn Avenue and said the project won the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development Preservation Excellence Award and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. \"This house is the single most important piece of property in modern day black history,\" Muhammad said, describing the home’s role as a meeting place for civil-rights-era leaders.

Muhammad summarized work on the more-than-100-year-old house, including repointing century-old brick after mortar testing, repairing and preserving woodwork and four different interior wood types, restoring plaster, replacing a slate roof with a lightweight replica where needed, repairing copper elements and installing new electrical and sewer infrastructure. \"We didn't just gut it,\" she said, noting that contractors had urged full replacement but her team pursued preservation and sustainability approaches such as repurposing removed copper into commemorative coins.

Muhammad described archival materials found during the project, including letters, recordings and meeting transcripts tied to civil-rights figures; she said the team is still seeking transcripts of meetings with Martin Luther King Jr. from federal records. She also explained the house’s architectural significance, noting it was designed by Frost and Granger and blends Chicago Square, Italian Renaissance, vernacular and Arts and Crafts elements.

Muhammad recounted a legal threat she said would have barred new house museums in Chicago, saying an ordinance proposal was introduced and later withdrawn after pushback. \"I got a call from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and she said, 'Don't worry. I'm throwing cold water on this s—t. I got you,'\" she said, adding that the ordinance was withdrawn and that the fight had required hiring consultants and lawyers before she and others successfully opposed it.

Muhammad described broader work: she said she serves as an owners’ representative and consultant assisting other Black house museums, citing Muddy Waters House, Emmett Till House, the Pullman Porter Museum and the Great Plains Black Museum in Omaha. \"Most of the work that I've been doing in the space is being an owner's rep,\" she said, explaining contractors sometimes overcharge grant-funded projects and owners risk incomplete work.

The presentation included before-and-after photos of the house, details about the coach house conversion for meeting and research space, and the use of technology—3D imaging and interactive exhibits—for rotating interpretive experiences. Muhammad closed by inviting the commission and the public to use the research collections once onsite facilities open.

The commission did not take formal action on the presentation; the item was informational and concluded with brief public questions about relationships to other house museums.","Wendy Muhammad, executive director of the Coalition of Black House Museums, outlined preservation work at the Elijah Muhammad House in Kenwood, described technical restoration steps, cited community archives found onsite and recounted an ordinance fight that threatened house museums before the measure was withdrawn.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128227,"Staff reports 10 nominations received for 2025 cultural heritage awards; jury being assembled",260,5175000,5435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5751296-f3e57f8fee34ccd1bbe60ffaa926563e&start=5175&end=5435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5751296-f3e57f8fee34ccd1bbe60ffaa926563e/thumbnail_5175000.jpg","/articles/6128227/Evanston/Cook-County/Illinois/Staff-reports-10-nominations-received-for-2025-cultural-heritage-awards-jury-being-assembled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128227-b24a291d1a3c1549c579b7b8ab817371/orig.mp4?Expires=1770659924&Signature=G-pHbClzgyBsusTM~AotMyCVSlXhofPOaPs-AM0BXaxhLt-WFiQ1bi7FmjI27G0pZxj5OPXGM1~0HqyH3gUBctORmVbUrAqWzFDGdzmPd-AOrIsD-d1jCx3U1IkkZ~eq4eyhjhbRy-zJ2MPc9Lb-NXec4W4IMXzHiF-G8-9N08x3nHXntXJOFuXTaJa2ZHNok-e9vplE-tcqCXNx3DBpdy3l9VpLSI7cJRt2THvTciOXBNOuOu8m~Yod5guKyTdcUdskk4Xc12NA5LjWB3EnWKw1oJpzHCltgW4-qR2q-2xB00ETzyJ4NFXNI58TI2np~zoLkHDHL-RaD~djUpRRXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Preservation Commission staff reported that the 2025 cultural heritage awards nomination period produced 10 submissions, up from seven or eight the prior year. Staff said they had extended the nomination deadline to accommodate nominees and were in the process of finalizing a jury: three jurors had accepted, one declined and one response was pending.

Staff explained the jury will be external to Evanston for objectivity, will conduct site visits and interviews with nominees as needed, and will make award selections that will be followed by a city council acknowledgement and a reception similar to the previous year, likely in October. The nominations cover a range of categories including cultural‑ambassador (lifetime contribution), design/preservation projects, public art and archival/documentation initiatives. Staff offered to share the full nomination package with commissioners and invited interested commissioners to tag along on site visits.

No formal commission vote was required; this agenda item was an informational update and staff said they will return with award decisions and scheduling once the jury meets.","Staff said the nomination period for the 2025 cultural heritage awards produced 10 submissions; a non‑local jury is being assembled for site visits and evaluations, and award presentations and a reception are expected in October.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128230,"Commission selects Dempster corridor as 2025 survey priority; staff to prepare route and forms",1045,4171000,5216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5751296-f3e57f8fee34ccd1bbe60ffaa926563e&start=4171&end=5216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5751296-f3e57f8fee34ccd1bbe60ffaa926563e/thumbnail_4171000.jpg","/articles/6128230/Evanston/Cook-County/Illinois/Commission-selects-Dempster-corridor-as-2025-survey-priority-staff-to-prepare-route-and-forms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128230-844356a1a0ff93e5a0b84c528b122656/orig.mp4?Expires=1770659924&Signature=PJgD7k9tDMEeG2Sg~kcxLJDH8dj0H1TW~DiDHaMtIuA1O1noMvt2TAGP5fjmUKNzct7tyjXJrWgug0s9nn2GEx3RV9D5cUtAf7qFw2ZZETEWHKGGkdEG-5V3DP6WwBxeAZl3FYFV-Af-0ajszKuOVoDI4GdNGuHthHikX84cDQE9m8JiU-y-WBGJLEPl1qIVi6vVvoaqA7uPvN6m8Irk1OVEJre~WFxv4GAGHkQlboiViq6j0CaSipJnDsSwH41gBiAs-PjH6hmCPtcD8PiaIMgHXsTUSMB-xnwSKkQO6yKYuYUUxzMfw~wgPafgfMi45n5oQZUFs~OlOaIz5RBjKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission staff reviewed the city’s Certified Local Government (CLG) survey obligation and options for 2025 survey work, describing reconnaissance‑level field surveys, photo documentation and subsequent archival research for candidate properties. Staff advised that reconnaissance surveys are less labor intensive than intensive research and that identified candidates would be researched first.

Commissioners discussed three candidate commercial corridors (Central Street, Main Street and Dempster) and the logistics of field survey: routes, teams of commissioners, photographic technique and the typical winter/fall timing for surveys. Staff noted that survey results feed the study list and are required under CLG obligations to identify potentially eligible resources for future protection or grant funding.

After discussion, a commissioner moved and the commission gave direction to begin the 2025 survey program with the Dempster corridor; staff will map routes, prepare survey forms and schedule field days. Commissioners suggested partnering with local students and architecture club volunteers for training and photography where feasible. Staff said survey results would be compiled and researched after fieldwork and returned to the commission for review.","The commission discussed the municipal Certified Local Government survey program and voted to prioritize a Dempster Street corridor survey for 2025; staff explained the reconnaissance survey process and CLG reporting requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission signals preference for Dog Beach alternatives that avoid dunes and breakwater area

Commission approves rear‑addition and deck at 706 Forest Avenue with rear‑door light‑pattern condition

Owner describes decade-long restoration of Elijah Muhammad House, cites awards and National Register listing

Staff reports 10 nominations received for 2025 cultural heritage awards; jury being assembled

Commission selects Dempster corridor as 2025 survey priority; staff to prepare route and forms