On May 22 Oak Park’s Historic Preservation Commission voted not to approve the proposed development at 1035 South Blvd. Architect John Schiess is representing the developers of the 10-story residential building proposed to be built in the current parking lot of the Boulevard Arcade Building.
After the May meeting, Atefa Ghaznawi, Oak Park’s planner focused on historic preservation, said the developer had three options going forward.
• Appeal the commission’s decision and request a public hearing
• Revise the proposal and come back to the commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness Application
• Withdraw the COA application
So it’s back to square one for Sachem Building LLC and Schiess. Because the developer did not file an appeal request within 15 days of receiving the commission’s decision in writing, they have to start the process over. Ghaznawi clarified that the ordinance does not allow the developer to file an appeal at this time due to the 15-day deadline. The developer reportedly will attend the commission meeting on July 24 for a COA application. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m., at Village Hall, 123 Madison St.
