407 S. ROSEMONT AVE. Council District 1 Winnetka Heights Historic District COA-26-000127 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Demolition to demolish existing detached shed and concrete foundation. Standard: Imminent threat to public health/safety. Applicant Evelin Perez Application Filed 3/9/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish an accessory structure (Standard: Imminent threat to public health/safety) be approved in accordance with supporting documentation dated 3/5/2026 with findings of fact that the structure constitutes a documented major and imminent threat to public health and safety, that the demolition is required to alleviate the threat, and that there is no reasonable way other than demolition to eliminate the threat in a timely manner. The proposed work, therefore, meets the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(h)(4)(C) and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting (District/Neighborhood). Task Force Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish an accessory structure (Standard: Imminent threat to public health/safety) be approved. Recommends reviewing Sanborn maps to verify period of significance.

Committee

Landmark Commission

Requested by

Department of Planning and Development (PDV)

Introduced

March 25, 2026

On agenda

April 6, 2026

Where it was heard

Landmark Commission Apr 6, 2026