Council designates 273 Sheridan Road as local landmark

The Highland Park City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on April 27 designating 273 Sheridan Road as a local landmark.

Staff told the council the Historical Preservation Commission had reviewed the property and found it meets six landmark criteria. The home was identified as a French-eclectic style residence designed by William Betts and associated with landscape architect Marshall Johnson, whose work includes notable local and regional projects. Owners Kimberly and Barry Chesselman voluntarily nominated the property for the designation.

Staff recommended adoption of the ordinance and noted this would be the city’s 79th local landmark. Councilmember comments praised the property’s architecture and landscape; the council then moved, seconded and adopted the ordinance by roll call with six ayes and no nays.

What happens next: The designation is effective upon adoption; staff indicated the property can be viewed from the street and encouraged residents to drive by to see the landscape features identified in the report.

Action: Ordinance designating 273 Sheridan Road as a local landmark was adopted by the City Council with recorded ayes from councilmembers and the mayor.