The Historic Preservation Commission identifies properties, structures, and areas that are historically significant. This Commission also advises the Plan Commission and City Council on the designation of Landmarks, Conservation, and Historic Districts. The Commission also acts to facilitate the protection of visual characteristics by reviewing, giving advice, and passing upon changes to the exterior architectural appearance.
The Commission consists of seven regular members and two alternates that are appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. Members are chosen on the basis of expertise, experience, or interest in the related subject matter.
Each member serves a three-year term and may be reappointed to one term. Alternate members shall first serve for one year prior to appointment.
The Planning Department at 217/403-8800 provides staff support for this Commission or email Bruce Knight, Planning Director.
Landmark Nominations
Anyone can nominate a property for consideration as an historic landmark by completing the [PDF] Landmark Nomination Application (410 kB).
Meeting Information
Committee Members
| Member Name | Phone Number(s) | Term Began | Term Expires |
| CHAIR Adam Smith 911 Foley Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 |
O: 217/373-5897 H: 217/355-9716 E: adam.smith@usace.army.mil |
March 2005 | June 2014 |
| VICE CHAIR Rachel Leibowitz 601 W. John Champaign, IL 61820 |
C: 217/417-3100 E: rachel.leibowitz@gmail.com |
August 2011 | June 2014 |
| Catherine H. Barbercheck 1508 W. Park Ave. Champaign, IL 61821-3159 |
O: 217/352-3634 H: 217/377-2967 E: cbarbercheck@barberchecklaw.com |
May 2010 | June 2015 |
| Doug Milburn 1804 Park Haven Dr. Champaign, IL 61820 |
O: 217/328-1391 ext. 17 E: dmilburn@igwarchitecture.com |
Feb 2007 | June 2015 |
| Gary Olsen 3121 Village Office Place Village of the Crossing Champaign, IL 61822 |
O: 217/359-3453 H: 217/359-6440 E: olsenarchitects@gmail.com |
May 1997 | June 2015 |
| Greg Stock 902 S. Prospect Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 |
O: 217/351-3952 H: 217/352-3713 E: stockgr@yahoo.com |
June 2003 | June 2015 |
| Dr. Joshua Peschel 601 W. Green St. Champaign, IL 61820 |
O: 217/419-2571 H: 217/419-2571 E: jmpeschel@gmail.com |
September 2012 | June 2015 |
| Alternates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Member Name | Phone Number(s) | Term Began | Term Expires |
| Barabara Ford 305 W. University Ave. #2 Champaign, IL 61820 | H: 217/377-9472 E: bjford46@hotmail.com | February 2013 | June 2015 |
| VACANCY | |||
| Supported By: | Meeting Time, Frequency & Term Duration | ||
| Planning Department City of Champaign 102 N. Neil Street 61820 |
O: 403-8800 | Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. |
Terms are 3 years. |
