STACKMAN v. City of Geneva

In these consolidated cases, plaintiff, Walter Stackman, appeals from the orders of the trial court (1) affirming, on administrative review, the decision of the city council of defendant the City of Geneva; and (2) denying his motion for summary judgment and granting summary judgment in favor of defendants, the City of Geneva and the City of Geneva Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) on his complaint for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. We reverse.

Plaintiff lives at 406 S. Fourth Street in Geneva. This home, built in 1945, is located within the Geneva Historic District (Historic…