Seat Opens On Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission

PLAINFIELD, IL — One seat on Plainfield's Historic Preservation Commission is open, and staff are accepting applications.

Commissioners attend monthly meetings and sometimes additional committee meetings to review applications and make recommendations for local landmark and historic district designations and certificates of appropriateness, among other "preservation matters." To make their decisions, they hear testimonies from residents, developers, staff and surrounding property owners, officials said.

"A Commissioner is required to have an open mind, demonstrated interest, an understanding of the Village’s Historic Preservation Ordinance, and good judgment in the public interest while fostering an intellectual and factual examination of the issues together with other commissioners in a public setting," village staff said in a news release.

Members are appointed based on demonstrated interest or professional expertise and experience in fields of study including archaeology, architecture, architectural history, art, art history, building construction, engineering, finance, historical and architectural preservation, history, landscape architecture, law, planning, real estate and urban design, officials said.

The position is unpaid. Resumes and letters of interest will be accepted through Oct. 31. Interested applicants can apply by emailing Village Clerk Michelle Gibas at mgibas@goplainfield.com.