# Historical landmark permit fee waiver for 26 W Chestnut St

- Record number: **Or2026-0026802**
- Type: Order; category: Historical Landmarks
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Reilly, Brendan
- Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Introduced: Jul 15, 2026
- Final action: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=73812882-6179-F111-AB0D-001DD806636B)

## Roll call: Passed Sep 23, 2026

**50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Villegas, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Sep 23, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA).

**Yea (50)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [Permit Fee Waiver - 26 W Chestnut - signed.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e2851ef7-b5db-496c-9e24-8b0df22e321b.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This order tells several City departments to issue landmark-related permits for free for the property at 26 W. Chestnut Street, which is in the Washington Square Historic District Extension. The work is an interior rehab of a 3-story single-family home, a detached garage, and a coach house, with no exterior or structural changes. The owner can get a refund of covered city fees already paid.

- Waives City fees for permits that need approval from the Commission on Chicago Landmarks for this property.
- Work includes new interior layouts and finishes, plus full upgrades of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in both buildings.
- No structural, exterior, occupancy, or zoning changes are planned.
- The waiver does not cover additional developer service fees, stop-work order fees, or fines.
- This order is not a permit; the work still needs approval from City departments and the Landmarks Commission.

**Who**: The property owner, Michael Mintskovsky, who would not pay covered City permit fees and could get a refund of covered fees already paid.

**Where**: 26 W. Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60610 (Washington Square Historic District Extension), 42nd Ward

## Timeline

- Jul 15, 2026: Referred, City Council
- Sep 22, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Sep 23, 2026: Passed, City Council

## Documents

- [ZLB Letter 9-22-2026.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7f3290e2-f31d-4086-95e2-4836367673a0.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [Recertification.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/32e10f48-003b-4971-bfa0-1b8e975a186e.pdf) (EDS)
- [Permit Fee Waiver - 26 W Chestnut - signed.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e2851ef7-b5db-496c-9e24-8b0df22e321b.pdf) (Legislation)
- [Original EDS.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6de2bca9-683d-4e20-8431-c0d0a6fd686e.pdf) (EDS)

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