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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Monday, June 3, 2024 · 3:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission held a meeting to review and approve various historic property modifications across Milwaukee's historic districts. Most proposals were approved, including renovations, window replacements, and a permanent historic designation for Schuster's Department Store.

Key Decisions

  • Schuster's Department Store Historic Designation Permanently Designated
  • Window Replacements in Multiple Historic Districts Approved
  • New House Construction in Brewers Hill Historic District Approved
  • Window Modifications at 2602 N. Grant Boulevard Held in Committee
  • Roof Material Change at 2525 N. Grant Boulevard Held in Committee
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  3. 1. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of selected windows or mothball status at 2602 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District, for Bunny Booker.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

    A motion was made by Jordan Morales that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

    Roll Call (6 votes)
    • Ann Pieper Eisenbrown Excused
    • Jordan Morales Aye
    • Matt Jarosz Excused
    • Nicholas Hans Robinson Aye
    • Patricia Keating Kahn Aye
    • Sally Peltz Aye
  4. 2. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a change in roof material from slate to another product at 2525 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District, for Laura Dauenhauer.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

    A motion was made by Jordan Morales that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  5. 3. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition to and rehabilitation of the Nunnemacher Estate / Wildenberg Hotel, an individually designated historic property, at 3774 S. 27th Street, for Rakesh Rahan.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  6. 4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications to a previously approved second floor window plan at 725 W. Historic Mitchell Street, in the Mitchell Street Historic District, for Shane McAdams.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  7. 5. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the replacement of a rear addition, replacement of an exterior staircase, and window repairs at 2633 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point North Historic District, for Maddie & Murphy McFadden.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  8. 6. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new house at 113 W. Lloyd Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Vera Property Management LLC.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  9. 7. Resolution granting permanent historic designation to Schuster's Department Store at 1220 W. Vliet Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  10. The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
  11. 8. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a fence at 2670 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Brenda Jackson.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. 9. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for window repair and storm windows at 2411 N. Terrace Avenue, in the North Point North Historic District for Sheila Reynolds and Robert Chang.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  13. 10. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for awnings and signage at 2633 833 E. Brady Street, in the Brady Street Historic District, for Sip & Purr.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 11. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for wood window replacement at 2402 N. Sherman Boulevard, in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Melvin Reed.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. 12. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of one storefront bay at 2608 N. Downer Avenue, in the Downer Avenue Commercial Historic District, for Lowlands Group (Café Hollander) and Bridge 33 Capital.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  16. 13. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of an air conditioning line set at 2210 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic District for Jagpal Singh Waraich.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 14. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for chimney repairs and tuck-pointing at 2419 N. Wahl Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Beth and Greg Myers.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. 15. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for tuck pointing and masonry repair at 2212 E. Kenilworth Place, in the North Point South Historic District for Edward and Cathy David.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  19. 16. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for tuck pointing and window sill replacement at 1125 N. 9th Street, in the Pabst Brewery Historic District for Blue Ribbon Suites LLC.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  20. Review and approval of the minutes from the May 13th meeting.
  21. Updates and announcements.
  22. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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