Historic Preservation Commission · August 27, 2026
The Kroehler Mansion is on the agenda again, and this time it’s about color.
This is a short meeting with one substantive item. No contracts, no dollars, no eminent domain. Just a century-old mansion and a dispute over whether some field changes to its windows, roof shingles, and front porch should get the commission’s blessing.
🔦 The 3 items worth your attention
Only one item clears the bar here, so this section has one.
The owners of the Kroehler Mansion want to amend a Certificate of Appropriateness that was already in place (COA 20-2321, issued back in 2020) to allow changes that were made or proposed in the field rather than by the original plan. Specifically: window color, roof shingle color, and the front porch. For a designated historic property, that kind of exterior change isn’t a formality. The commission’s job is to weigh whether the changes fit the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for historic preservation, and field changes that deviate from an existing approval can be a real sticking point. Commissioners could require reversal, or they could sign off. Either way, the decision shapes what the mansion looks like going forward. (E-1)
🏗️ Roads & property
Nothing in this category on this agenda.
💰 Where the money’s going
No contracts or financial items on this agenda.
📌 Also notable
- Staff will share feedback on a draft resident survey form that was introduced at the May meeting. It’s a discussion item, no action expected. (F-1)
- May 28 meeting minutes are up for sign-off. (F-2)
The meeting is open to the public. Check the city’s website at naperville.il.us for the room location, call-in details, and how to sign up for public comment before the session starts.
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