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Application Number: 2008-0505 Property Location: 14309 Adams Road Property Owner: Diana and Ronald L. Snyder Landmark or District Local Landmark Rating: Outstanding STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT: At least three generations of Metzger's, a prominent agricultural German family, built and lived in this house. The earliest constructions took place around 1847. It is possibly the third oldest house in the county. As the family needed more space, additions were built with the same materials and fine craftsmanship. In the mid 1800s the house became a stop on the Old Chicago Trail stagecoach line. It also served as a center of Catholic faith as Holy Cross priests regularly held Mass here before building the chapel at the St. Joseph Farm. This residence is an outstanding example of a two-story Greek revival farmhouse built with local yellow brick. APPLICATION ITEMS: Install a new privacy fence surrounding brick courtyard/patio. Per attached description. (Exhibit 1) and site plan (Exhibit 2) LANDMARK STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Building Site and Landscaping: Required: Major landscaping items: trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. The fence and arbor entrance (Exhibit 3) to the patio area are in front of new construction approved by the Commission in March, 2004 (Exhibit 4). It will not interfere with the original structure. The fencing will be installed on posts that will not be footed in concrete. Neither petitioners, nor their representatives were present at the meeting. Klusczinski: We can still entertain the petition though, I'll just move right to public hearing. Any member of the public wishing to speak in support of the current petition? Any member of the public wishing to speak against the current petition? Hearing none, Chair closes public hearing. Any additional consideration by Commissioners, discussion, anyone have any comments? We'll entertain a motion then. Riley. I make a motion that we approve 2008-0505. Sassano: Second. Klusczinski: Motion has been made and seconded. Any additional discussion? Hearing none. All in favor? (Ayes are heard) Opposed? (Silence) Motion carries. Moved: Riley Approval of C of A 2008-0505 Application Number: Property Location: Property Owner: Landmark or District Designation: Rating: Second: Sassano Approved 4-0 2008-0505A 620 S. Carroll Street Great Lakes Property, Inc. Taylor's Field LHD Non Contributing STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT: 620 S. Carroll Street was constructed in 1889 by Julie E. and William Lontz. Mr. Lontz was associated with Lontz Brothers Coal Company. They lived in the house until 1918 when the house was inherited by their 4