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Landmarks Commission approves grants and repairs

Published Jul 27, 2026

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Landmarks Commission approves grants and repairs

The Landmarks Commission approved several historic-property repairs and paint grants, including $2,485 for 225 W. Laflin Ave., $500 for 127 Randall St., and $3,000 for 215 N. Charles St. It also agreed to enter mitigation talks with the State Historic Preservation Office over the proposed demolition of the former Water Utility Pump Station at 445 W. Newhall Ave.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Landmarks Commission meeting summary

Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness allowing Carroll University to demolish a non‑historic building at 245 N. Barstow St. and proceed with a replacement business school; approved porch and window work at two historic‑district homes and granted Paint & Repair funds ($3,000 and $1,500); held repainting and grant items for 225 W. Laflin Ave. until the applicant could attend; and selected 2026 Landmarks Awards recipients. Staff also gave an update on Paint & Repair grant funds and approval standards. Minutes from March 11 were held due to lack of a quorum.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Landmarks Commission approves Resthaven window replacement

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 915 N. Hartwell Ave (Resthaven Hotel) to replace more than 400 windows, agreed to move the April meeting to April 8, and approved the January 7 minutes (with one abstention). Staff also provided updates on Hobo Spring, parks volunteer cleanups, and the Landmarks Awards nomination process.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Landmarks Commission reviews 2025 paint-and-repair grants, discusses springs maintenance; minutes approved

At the January 7, 2026 Landmarks Commission meeting the commission approved the November 5, 2025 minutes, reviewed the 2025 Paint and Repair Grant program (including County CDBG monitoring audit), discussed new eligibility standards for 2026, considered Historic Springs maintenance and a potential “Friends of the Springs” group, and left the February meeting date/time unchanged. Staff noted the proposed update to Chapter 28 was approved by the Council on December 2.

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