HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 23-O-26, Designation of Historic Landmark Status 2700 Hurd Avenue (1) (3)
03/09/2026
23-O-26
AN ORDINANCE
Designating Evanston Landmark Status for the Lots of Record
and School Structure at 2700 Hurd Avenue
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 8 of the Evanston City
Code, 2012, as amended (the “Historic Preservation Ordinan ce), a process is set
forth by which the Preservation Commission can consider applications and
nominations for designations of landmark status and recommend such
designations to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Webber (the “Nominator”), submitted an
application on October 7, 2025, for landmark designation of the school structure
and lots of record at 2700 Hurd Avenue PINS 05-33-412-021-0000; 05-33-412-
022-0000; and, 05-33-412-013-0000 (“Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Preservation Commission conducted a public
hearing, pursuant to proper notice, on December 2, 2025, to consider the
application pursuant to Section 2-8-5 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Preservation Commission, after reviewing the
application, hearing from the Nominator and Property Owner, and making a
written record of the hearing, found that the Subject Property, meets criteria 2-8-
4(A)(3), 2-8-4(A)(4), and 2-8-4(B) for landmark designation in the Historic
Preservation Ordinance, for designation as an Evanston Landmark; and
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WHEREAS, at its December 2, 2025 meeting, held in compliance
with the Open Meetings Act and the Historic Preservation Ordinance, the
Preservation Commission voted to recommend that the City Council grant the
application for landmark designation of the Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, at its February 10, 2026 meeting, held in compliance
with the Open Meetings Act and the Historic Preservation Ordinance, the
Preservation Commission adopted a Resolution Requesting the City Manager to
Transmit the Evanston Preservation Commission’s Report and Recommendation
that the Evanston City Council Designate the Lots of Record and School
Structure at 2700 Hurd Avenue as an Evanston Landmark by Ordinance,
attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and made a part hereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the above recitals are found as fact and made a
part hereof.
SECTION 2: That, pursuant to Section 2-8-5(G) of the Historic
Preservation Ordinance, the City Council hereby grants the Evanston Landmark
designation for the Subject Property.
SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law.
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SECTION 5: If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof
to any person or circumstance is ruled unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that
can be given effect without the invalid application or provision, and each invalid
provision or invalid application of this ordinance is severable.
Introduced: _______________, 2026
Adopted: _________________, 2026
Approved:
___________________________, 2026
________________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
________________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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EXHIBIT 1
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION
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25PRES-0120
CITY OF EVANSTON
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION
Determining that the Nominated Landmark Meets the Criteria for Designation and
Thereby Requesting the City Manager Transmit the Evanston Preservation
Commission’s Report and Recommendation that the Evanston City Council Designate
the Lots of Record and School Structure at 2700 Hurd Avenue as an Evanston Landmark
by Ordinance
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2025, Thomas Weber (“the Nominator”) submitted
a complete application form nominating for landmark designation the school structure and lots of
record at 2700 Hurd Avenue PINS 05-33-412-007 to 05-33-412-013 and 05-33-412-0020 to 05-
33-412-0022 (“Subject Property”); and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2025, City staff notified the Property Owner of the
submission of a complete nomination form, initiating landmark proceedings; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, City staff notified the Property Owner of
the scheduled public hearing for the nomination on December 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-8-5 of the City Code, at its
meetings of December 2, 2025, the Preservation Commission held a Public Hearing and heard
testimony and presentation on the landmark nomination of 2700 Hurd Avenue from the
Nominator and afforded the Property Owner the opportunity to present testimony; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2026, the Commission, based on the evidence
and testimony, approved its Report; recommending that the Evanston City Council (the “City
Council”) designate the subject property including the school structure and lots of record at 2700
Hurd Avenue as an Evanston Landmark; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESERVATION
COMISSION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Section 1: The Commission determined that the application for landmark
designation of the school structure and lots of record at 2700 Hurd Avenue is in conformity with
City Code Section 2-8-4, “Criteria for Designation.”
Section 2: The Commission recommends that the City Council designates by
ordinance the school structure and lots of record at 2700 Hurd Avenue, as a landmark, in that
the subject property meets the criteria for designation as an Evanston Landmark under City
Code Sections 2-8-4(A)(3), 2-8-4(A)(4), and 2-8-4(B).
Section 3: The report of the Commission’s findings is approved, and
attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and made a part hereof. The Chair and/or the Commission’s Staff
Liaison may make corrections, additions, and modifications thereto without change in substance
as they shall deem appropriate and consistent with this resolution and testimony provided.
Section 4: The City Manager is hereby requested to transmit the
Commission’s Recommendation and Report to the Mayor and the City Council.
Section 5: Notice of the recommendation of the Commission, including a
copy of the report, shall be transmitted to the City Council or its duly authorized Committee and
sent by regular mail and email to the owner of record and to the nominator of the nominated
landmark, within fifteen (15) business days following adoption of the resolution and report.
Adopted: February 10, 2026 Yeas: _9_ Nays: _0_
Date:
__________________________ February 11, 2026
Carl Klein, Chair
Attest: Date:
__________________________ February 11, 2026
Amanda Ziehm, Secretary
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