O-10-08 02/25/2008Return to:
VILLAGE CLERK
Village of Lemont
418 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE
Doc #: 0812616146 Fee: $70.00
Eugene "Gene" Moore
Cook County Recorder of Deeds
Date: 05/05/2008 03:18 PM Pg: 1 of 18
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS A LANDMARK:
TEDENS BUILDING CAMPUS - 102 & 106 STEPHEN STREET
P.I.N. 22 -20- 404 -001
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
This 25th day of February , 2008
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will, and
DuPage, Illinois this 25th day
of February , 2008
ORDINANCE D �O ' (fig
ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS A LANDMARK:
TEDENS BUILDING CAMPUS - 102 & 106 STEPHEN STREET
P.I.N. 22 -20- 404 -001
WHEREAS, the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission has initiated an application to designate
the property known as the Tedens Building Campus, 102 & 106 Stephen Street, Lemont, IL as a landmark,
as authorized by Village of Lemont Ordinance 0 -7 -01 approved on February 12, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission has held a public hearing and has
reviewed the testimony regarding designation as a landmark property for the Tedens Building Campus at 102
& 106 Stephen Street; and
WHEREAS, the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission has found that such property is of
sufficient architectural and historical significance that it is appropriate for designation as a landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont has received the recommendation of
the Historic Preservation Commission and its findings and has considered same; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has made the following findings of fact:
1. The building has significant value as part of the historic, heritage or cultural characteristics of
Lemont and Cook County;
2. The building is identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development
of Lemont;
3. The building is representative of the distinguishing characteristics of architecture inherently valuable
for the study of a period, type, method of construction or use of indigenous materials, especially the Lemont -
Joliet limestone known as "athens marble;"
3. The building's unique location and singular physical characteristics make it an established or familiar
visual feature including its presence in the skyline of Lemont;
4. The building is a particularly fine example of a downtown public /commercial structure with a high
level of integrity and architectural significance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Village President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lemont, Cook, Will and DuPage Counties, Illinois as follows:
Section 1.
That the real estate described in Exhibit "A" hereto be and is hereby designated as a landmark
pursuant to Ordinance 0 -7 -01 of the Village of Lemont.
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Section 2.
That this Ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, DU PAGE AND WILL, ILLINOIS, on this 25th
day of February ,2008.
Debby Blatzer
Peter Coules
Brian Reaves
Clifford Miklos
Ronald Stapleton
Jeanette Virgilio
At
CHARLENE SMOLLEN, Village Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Village Attorney
Date:
AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT
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JOHN F PIAZZA, Vil age P e ident
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A subdivision of that part of the north 1/2 Block 28 of Keepotaw, lying W of Stephen Street; also that
part north and adjoining Block 28 and south of the I & M Canal, recorded on March 3, 1888 as
Document 928549 in Township 37 Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County,
IL
P.I.N. 22 -20- 404 -001
Lemont Historic Preservation Commission
418 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257 -1590
FAX (630)- 243 -0958
email: vlemont@aol.com
Date: .-�'`�
APPLICATION FOR
LANDMARK STATUS
FOR HISTORIC STRUCTURES
1. Description of Designated Structure
(Legal Description and Common Street Address)
102 & 106 Stephen Street, Lemont, IL 60439
A subdivision of that part of the N % Blk. 28 of Keepotaw, lying W of Stephen Street; also that part N. And adjoining Blk. 28
and south of the I & M Canal, recorded on March 3, 1888 as Doc 928549
2. P.I.N.# (s) 3. Year of Construction
22 -20- 404 -001 (single pin for both buildings) 102 Stephen ca. 1861, 1895
106 Stephen ca. 1861, 1895
4. Name and Address of the property owner:
Patrick Stanton, Stanton Enterprises, 106 Stephen Street, Lemont, IL 60439 (630) 922 -6900
5. Significant Architectural Features:
102 Stephen: The building underwent major alterations in 2004 -2005; siding, windows, and front facade were altered. A rear
addition was removed. The building's significant architectural feature is the rock -faced rubble foundation, banked into the
canal wall, visible on the north elevation with 2 windows high in wall with rock -faced lintels and sills' door in the north foundation
wall for loading barges on the canal. The building retains its original shape and wood frame construction. Irregular narrow
plan, two bays wide.
106 Stephen: Dolomite limestone construction, significant as a substantial limestone commercial bulding with Queen Anne -
style detailing; stone spandrel block engraved with "1861, J.J.T. & Co., 1895;" 2 story stone storefront, corner pilasters with
molded capitals; bulkheads, molded cornice, end corbels, pressed metal pediment, central ornament.
6. Reasons in Support of Proposed Designation:
(See attachment)
7. Provide Documentation that Property Owner has been Notified or Consents to this Application
8. Attachments: Overall Site Plan and Photographs of (all sides) of the Proposed Landmark. The Plan may also
include front, side and rear elevation drawings.
The Commission shall schedule a public hearing within 60 days of receipt of this application. Public Notice shall be sent by mail to owner(s) of record,
lessees, and to the nominator(s) and adjoining property owners not less than 15 days prior to hearing date. Notice of Hearing shall be published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Lemont.
6. Reasons in Support of Proposed Designation.
Ordinance 0 -7 -01, sets forth criteria for consideration of Landmark designation. The buildings at
102 and 106 Stephen Street taken as a campus, possess the integrity of design, workmanship, materials,
location, setting and feeling specified by the ordinance.
1. Significant Value as part of the historic, heritage or cultural characteristics of Lemont, Cook
County, State of Illinois, or the United States.
Conzen's Looking for Lemont documents 1862 as the year of construction for the building at 102
Stephen Street and J.H. Tedens as the builder. In 1896 Tedens made additions to the building. The
refurbished structure, built of locally quarried limestone, had 2 stories, including an opera house upstairs and
occupied approximately 2,400 square feet, built of local limestone.
What we now refer to as 106 Stephen Street is shown on 1886 and 1894 Sanborn maps as part of the
large Tedens and Dystrup complex, located on the south bank of the I & M Canal. In 1886 and 1894, the
complex included a general store, storage buildings, a harness shop, a shoe shop, flour and feed warehouse
and coal shed. In 1911, the site also included a saloon and stage hall, extending to 110 Stephen. One
distinctive feature of the store allowed for the sale of limestone — Tedens had built his store with a tunnel
leading directly to the canal. Tedens was the only proprietor between Chicago and LaSalle to hold property
rights on the canal. Another interesting feature of the Tedens store was an iron vault Tedens installed in the
mid- 1860s. The vault which still exists in the building today, allowed for citizens to store their valuables
and documents in the era preceding banks.
The Opera House on the 2' floor of the building, featured live entertainment from local talent and
from around the country. Traveling lecturers, black minstrel shows, a Mozart symphonic group, and many
other acts performed at Tedens. Local musicians wrote and produced musical productions. The Opera House
was used countless times in the town's history for important local events, graduations, wedding receptions,
and meetings of local organizations. It was a place for gathering with neighbors and celebrating important
milestones in the town' s development. When the era of live entertainment gave way to the American passion
for film, Tedens Opera House was converted to a movie house.
2. Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the development of
Lemont.
John Henry Tedens was born in Germany in 1833, emigrated to America and eventually landed in
Mokena, Will County. In 1860 John moved to Lemont. Tedens, with investment help from a man named
John Tourmahlen, began J.H. Tedens & Company in a small wooden building just south of the railroad
tracks. He married twice and had six sons and a daughter which were raised in the original Tedens home on
Talcott Avenue. He built the building on Stephen Street at the Canal in 1862.
According to the 1870 census, John Sr. listed his assets as $7,500 in personal property and $2,500
in real estate in both the store and the home on Talcott Avenue. Tedens is listed as a retailer. It is clear from
the numbers that business in the general store was brisk. The family was religious and were strong members
of the Methodist Church. Church history lists the Tedens family as among those spiritually active families
in town, alongside names like Brown and Norton.
Tedens was Town Clerk in 1870 and 1871. When the village incorporated in 1873, Tedens was one
of the original trustees; he is listed again in 1879. During the inquest into the Lemont Quarry Strike in May
of 1865, Tedens was drafted to serve as a member of the jury.
Tedens' sons remained in Lemont. John Henry Jr. continued in the general store which flourished
until his death in 1938. He took on a new partner and the store became known as Tedens and Dystrup. Son
George partnered in Tedens & Wertzler drug store at the corner of Stephen and Canal streets. Son Walter
was very active in community affairs as a town trustee and volunteer fireman; Edward was appointed
postmaster 1918 - 1936.
We know that the original Tedens was involved in several business ventures in addition to the
general store including an interest in the stone quarry: Sanber, Tedens, Scheibe & Co.
At its close in 1938, The store remained vacant for about 8 years and was purchased by Arthur
Blesch and Andrew Welter and re- opened in 1946 as Blesch & Welter, a hardware store specializing in
building materials. In 1978, the business was acquired by Gee Lumber and continued in operation well into
the 1980's.
3. Representative of the distinguishing characteristics of architecture inherently valuable for the
study of a period, type, method of construction or use of indigenous materials, especially the
Lemont limestone known as "athens marble."
The building at 106 Stephen Street is one of approximately a dozen buildings in the historic district
constructed of native limestone. Its size (10 bays wide) is unique in the historic district. It is a two -part
commercial block building, with Queen Anne detailing. The Granacki survey of the Historic District ranks
the building Architecturally Significant as a substantial limestone commercial building with Queen Anne
style detailing, and historically significant for its commercial associations with J.H. Tedens & Co., an
important local dry goods store. The survey lists significant features: ten bay facade; decorative metal
pediment and cornice; foliated ornament and 1895 cartouche inset in pediment; decorative brackets and
recessed rectangular paneled frieze; ashlar stone lintels; stone panel "1861, 1895 J.H.T. & Co.
It is a particularly fine example of its construction era in excellent condition and highly visible due
to its location on Stephen Street at the I & M Canal.
4. Notable work of a master builder, designer, architect or artist whose individual work has
influenced the development of the community, county, state or country.
Printed information documents J.H. Tedens as the builder, but no information is available as to the
architect or designer of the building.
5. Its unique location or singular physical characteristics that make it an established or familiar
visual feature, including presence in the skyline as viewed from the norther entrance to
Lemont.
The buildings at 102 and l 06 Stephen Street figure prominently in the downtown skyline. They rank
prominently among the landmarks in the Stephen Street commercial area.
6. Its character as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure, including, but
not limited to farmhouses or commercial structures, with a high level of integrity or
architectural significance.
The campus consisting of the buildings at 102 and 106 Stephen Street, particularly the building at
106 Stephen Street, present a high level of architectural significance to the historic district and to the
community of Lemont.
Village of LEMONT
ILLINOIS URBAN ARCHITECTURAL
AND HISTORICAL SURVEY
STREET 0 102
DIRECTION
STREET 'Stephen
PIN 22 -20- 404 -001
LOCAL
SIGNIFICANCE
RATING HS
POTENTIAL IND
NR? (YorN)
CRITERIA
Contributing to a
NR DISTRICT?
C
Contributing secondary structure?
Listed on existing :IHSS -O; IHLS
SURVEY?
CATEGORY building
CONDITION excellent
INTEGRITY :major alterations and /or addition(s)
STOREFRONT INTEGRITY ,major alterations
SECONDARY
STRUCTURE
GENERAL INFORMATION
CURRENT FUNCTION iCommerce(Trade - business
HISTORIC FUNCTION ',Commerce/Trade
REASON for Historically significant as the only store between Chicago
SIGNFICANCE and LaSalle that held property rights right on the I & M
(canal. Housed one of the oldest general stores in Lemont.
Architectural integrity compromised by alterations.
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION
PLAN rectangular
NO OF STORIES 2
ARCHITECTURAL
CLASSIFICATION False Front Commercial Block
DETAILS
BEGINYEAR 1861,1895
OTHER YEAR 1970 -80
DATESOURCE HAGS Inventory
WALL MATERIAL (current) Wood
WALL MATERIAL 2 (current)
WALL MATERIAL (original) Wood
WALL MATERIAL 2 (original)
ROOF TYPE .Parapet; gable
ROOF MATERIAL 'Not visible
FOUNDATION (Limestone
PORCH
WINDOW MATERIAL :metal
-_I WINDOW MATERIAL
WINDOW TYPE ;double hung; display
WINDOW CONFIG 1/1; display
SIGNIFICANT ',False front with tall parapet and front gable roofs behind
FEATURES
ALTERATIONS Bldg completely re -sided w /non- historic materials; 2nd floor window openings infilled on front facade & others
downsized w /metal double hung windows; encl rear porch- 1981- #E8101= walkway; #H8104 =rehab (int ?); 2004-
#040702 = reroof; 2004 - #041012 =int remodel
Village of LEMONT
ILLINOIS URBAN ARCHITECTURAL
AND IIISTORICAL SURVEY
STREET # 106
DIRECTION
STREET Stephen
PIN 22 -20- 404 -001
LOCAL
SIGNIFICANCE
RATING
POTENTIAL IND
NR? (Y or N) N
CRITERIA
Contributing to a
NR DISTRICT?
Contributing secondary structure? -
Listed on existing
SURVEY?
CATEGORY building
CONDITION excellent
INTEGRITY minor alterations
STOREFRONT INTEGRITY ,major alterations
SECONDARY
STRUCTURE
GENERAL INFORMATION
CURRENT FUNCTION ICommerce/Trade - business
HISTORIC FUNCTION Commerce/Trade
REASON for
SIGNFICANCE
Architecturally significant as a substantial limestone
commercial building with Queen Anne -style detailing.
Historically significant for its commercial associations with
J. H. Tedens & Co., an important local dry goods store.
ARCHITECTURAL
CLASSIFICATION Two Part Commercial Block
Queen Anne
1895
DETAILS
BEGINYEAR
OTHER YEAR
DATESOURCE date panel
WALL MATERIAL (current) ,Limestone
WALL MATERIAL 2 (current)
WALL MATERIAL (original) .Limestone
WALL MATERIAL 2 (original)
SIGNIFICANT
FEATURES
ALTERATIONS
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION
PLAN
NO OF STORIES
ROOF TYPE
ROOF MATERIAL
FOUNDATION
PORCH
rectangular
2
Flat
Not visible
Limestone
WINDOW MATERIAL ''metal
WINDOW MATERIAL
WINDOW TYPE
WINDOW CONFIG
double hung; display
1/1
Ten bay facade; decorative metal pediment and cornice; foliated ornament and 1895 cartouche inset in pediment;
decorative brackets and recessed rectangular paneled frieze; ashlar stone lintels; stone panel that says 1861 and
11895, J.H.T. & Co.
(Replacement 2nd floor metal windows in original openings; possibly sandblasted; 1990- #H90004= reconstruct loading,
'dock with 16'x48' addition
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2.3Vileri6i ;30
2002- 03 --1. 1. _.3 .
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VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE NO. ' ! `O
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
COOK, WILL AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
This l2 day of -L64' cir' / , 2001.
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of
Lemont, Counties of Cook, WiII, and
DuPage, Illinois this /•.'
day of -1 ,f , 2001
The Lemont Historic Preservation Commission shall undertake an ongoing survey
and research effort in the Village of Lemont to identify neighborhoods, areas, sites.
structures, and objects that have historic, community, architectural or aesthetic importance,
interest, or value. As part of the survey, the Historic Preservation Commission shall review
and evaluate any prior surveys and studies by any unit of government or private organization
and compile appropriate descriptions, facts, and photographs. The Historic Preservation
Commission shall use the results of its surveys to delineate historic districts, identify
potential landmarks, and develop design guidelines for the review of alterations, demolition
and new construction activities.
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A. NOMINATION
ISTRICT DESIGNATION
Nominations shall be made to the. Historic Preservation Commission on a fora:
provided by the Community Development Department. A reasonable filing fee may
be required in such cases. The Commission may nominate potential Landmarks or
Districts as the result of its own surveys and research. In addition, the Commission
welcomes applications from other individuals or groups for the designation of
historic structures as local Landmarks or Historic Districts.
B. CRITERIA
The Commission shall, upon investigation as it deems necessary, make a preliminary
determination as to whether a property, structure, or area possesses the integrity of
design, workmanship, materials, location, setting and feeling and meets one or more
of the following criteria:
Significant value as pat, of the historic. heritage or cultural characteristics of
Lemont. Cook County. State of Illinois, or the United States.
2. Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the
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development of Lemont;
3. Representative of the distinguishing characteristics of architecture inherently
valuable for the study of a period, type, method of construction or use of
indigenous materials, especially the Lemont limestone known as "Athens
Marble:"
4. Notable work of a master builder, designer, architect or artist whose
individual work has influenced the development of the community, county,
state or country:
Its unique location or singular physical characteristics that make it an
established or familiar visual feature, including presence in the skyline as
viewed from the northern entrance to Lemont;
6. Its character as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure,
including but not limited to farmhouses or commercial structures. with a high
level of integrity or architectural significance:
The site has yielded, or may be likely to yield, inforrnation important m
history or prehistory.
8. A District that contains one or more Landmarks along with such other
buildings, places or areas within definable geographic boundaries which,
while not of such significance to be designated as Landmarks, nevertheless
contribute to the overall visual characteristics of the Landmark(s) located in
the district;
A District that establishes a sense of time and place unique to the Village of
Lemont.
10. A District that exemplifies or reflects the cultural. social, economic, polircal
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or architectural history of the nation, the state or the Village of Lemont.
A preliminary determination as to whether a property, structure, or area meets one or more of the
foregoing criteria shall be made within sixty (60) days of filing of a nomination with the
Commission.
C. LANDMARK/HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION PROCEDURES
The Community Development Department shall supply application forms. Completed forms
and any required fee shall be submitted to the Community Development Department and
forwarded to the Commission for their consideration. The Commission shall schedule a
public hearing within sixty (60) days after the filing of an application to the Community
Development Department.
Any person, group of persons or association, including, but not limited to the
Lemont Historic Preservation Commission, may request a Historic Landmark
or Historic District designation for any structure, building or site within the
boundaries of the Village of Lemont which may have historic or architectural
significance as deftnedby the Ordinance,
2. Notice of date, time, place and purpose of the public hearing shall be sent by
mail to owner(s) of record, lessees, and to the nominator(s) as well as to the
adjoining property owners, not less than fifteen (15) nor more than thirty (30)
days prior to the date of the hearing. A public hearing notice also shall he
published in a newspaper having general circulation in the Village of Lemont
by the secretary of the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission. The
notice shall state the location of the property and a statement summarizing
how the proposed Landmark or District meets the criteria set forth herein.
During the public hearing. the Commission shall review and evaluate the
application according to the criteria established by ordinance.
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4. If the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission, upon hearing the case.
finds at the time that the application merits additional time and consideration.
then the Commission may table the application until its next regularly
scheduled meeting.
5. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for alteration, construction,
removal or demolition of a proposed Landmark or structure within a District
from the date when the nomination form is presented to the Commission until
the final disposition of the request.
D. APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.
Fora Landmark:
a. The name and address of the property owner,
b. The legal description and common street address of the propeltty,
c. A written statement describing the property and setting forth reasons
in support of the proposed designation.
d. Documentation that the property owner has been notified or consents
to the application for designation
e. A list of significant exterior architectural features that should be
protected.
f. An overall site plan and photographs of [all sides of ] the Landmark.
The plan may also include a front, side and rear elevation drawing.
For an Historic District
a. Names and addresses of the property owners.
b. Map delineating the boundaries or the area to be designated.
c. Written statement describing the area and properties within the
proposed Historic District and setting forth reasons in support of the
proposed desiunation.
d. List and photographs of significant exterior architectural features of
all properties in the district which should be protected.
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E. DECISIONS
A decision shall be made within thirty (30) days following the date of the closing
of the public hearing.
1. Following the public hearing, the secretary of the Commission shall prepare
the Commission's evaluation, recommendation, and all information for
submission to the Village Board within thirty (30) days.
2. If the Commission decides that the Landmark or Historic District should be
designated, it shall do so by a majority vote of the full membership
Commission.
The owner(s) of record shall be notified promptly by a letter containing,
information of the Commission's decision.
4. A simple majority vote by the Village Board is necessary for approval of a
landmark designation. If the Village Board approves the application for a
designation by appropriate ordinance, the Commission shall notify the
property owner by certified U.S. mail, providing a copy of the ordinance and
send notices to the Community Development Department, the Building
Department, the Village Clerk's office, and the County Recorder of Deeds.
If the Village Board denies the petition, no petitioner or applicant may apply
to the secretary of the Commission for landmark designation of the same
property for a period of one hundred eighty (1 SO) days.
�. A simple majority vote by the Village Board is necessary for passage or an
Ordinance approving a District designation. However, at least 51% of the
individual owner(s) of record must approve, in writing. Historic Distric'
designation before the Village Board approves such designation. If the
Village Board approves the application for a designation by appropriate
ordinance, the Commission shall [notify the property owners by U.S. mail.
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providing a copy of the ordinance and send notices to the Community
Development Department. the Building Department, the Village Clerk's
office, and the County Recorder of Deeds. If the Village Board denies the
petition, no petitioner or applicant may apply to the secretary of the
Commission for Historic District designation of the same property for a
period of one hundred eighty (180) days.
6. Buildings designated as Historic Landmarks or within Historic Districts shall
be subject to issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness.
CFRTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
A. WHEN REQUIRED
1. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be issued before a building permit.
moving, or demolition permit is issued for any designated historic landmark or any
building, structure or site or part thereof in the Historic District if the proposed
action will produce a change in the exterior appearance of such building or structure.
Minor alterations to the exterior of a structure within the Historic District,
includingbut not limited to signs, awnings, minor repairs, and painting shall be
reviewed by the Community Development Depa, tment staff. If the alteration meets
the design guidelines established by the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission,
the Community Development Department shall issue a Certificate of
Appropriateness, with copies to the Building Department and the Lemont Historic
Preservation Commission.
3. Major alterations to the exterior of a structure, new construction, requests for
demolition and any alteration to designated Landmarks within the Historic District
shall be reviewed by the Lemont Historic Preservation Commission and require a
Certificate of Appropriateness before a building pets lit may be issued.
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