HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Monday, September 9, 2024 · 3:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission met to review multiple preservation requests for historic properties across Milwaukee, focusing on modifications to buildings in various historic districts. Most requests were approved, including sign replacements, fence installations, and minor building improvements, with a few items held for further review.

Key Decisions

Permanent Historic Designation for Geuder, Paeschke & Frey Building Passed
Elevator Addition at St. Josaphat Basilica Placed on File (Approved)
Window Replacement at Townsend Elementary School Held in Committee
Demolition of Lorenz Paetzold Slate House Held in Committee
Amendment of Historic Preservation Commission By-Laws Passed

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

1. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for an elevator addition at 2232 S. 7th Street, St. Josaphat Basilica, an individually designated historic property, for the Franciscan Fathers Minor of Convention of St. Josaphat Church of Milwaukee.
Resolution
Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for removal of a fire escape at 1555 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, the Golda Meir School, an individually designated historic property, for Milwaukee Public Schools.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a metal fence with brick pillars along the N. Summit Ave. and E. Kenilworth Pl. frontages and railing on upper front porch at 2107 E. Kenilworth, in the North Point South Historic District for Redentor and Gloria Galang.
Resolution
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 1119 E. Knapp St., in the First Ward Triangle Historic District for Daniel Slade.
Resolution
Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for front door replacement at 1119 E. Knapp St., in the First Ward Triangle Historic District for Daniel Slade.
Resolution
Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. Substitute resolution denying the appeal of the Certificate of Appropriateness relating to full window replacement, at 3360 - 3370 N. Sherman Boulevard, Townsend Elementary School, in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District, for Milwaukee Public Schools.and affirming the Historic Preservation Commission’s decision.
Resolution
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
7. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of the Lorenz Paetzold Slate House, at 1942 S. Muskego Avenue, an individually-designated historic property, for Mandeep Dhawan.
Resolution
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Matt Jarosz, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
8. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a limestone paver walkway and limestone garden wall at 2585 N. Summit Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Nicholas Porter.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Geuder, Paeschke & Frey Company building at 324 N. 15th Street, in the 4th aldermanic district.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Matt Jarosz, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
10. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for projecting signs at 901 W. Winnebago St., in the Pabst Brewery Historic District for Red Tail Residential.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
11. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for porch railings at 2140 N. Sherman Blvd., in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Benjamin L. Rogers.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a projecting sign at 1229 E. Brady St., in the Brady Street Historic District for Mary Jane Muth.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wooden replacement fence at 2579-2581 N. Terrace Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Leslie McCormick.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
14. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for relocation of HVAC equipment to the north wall of the building and masonry repairs to the rear wall at 2107 N. Terrace Avenue, in the North Point South Historic District for Blackwatch 68.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for fences at 2018 N. 2nd Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Joshua & Lindsey Birch.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
16. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC equipment at 2360 N. Terrace Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Paul Burgess.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
17. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC equipment at 2951 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point North Historic District for William Boles.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
18. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for new gutters, tuck pointing, garage repairs and roof, and wooden fence repair/relocation at 2107 E. Kenilworth Pl., in the North Point South Historic District for Redentor and Gloria Galang.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
19. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wood replacement fence at 1842 N. 2nd Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Clairissa & Alexander Edwards.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
20. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for reconstruction of the porch stairs, at 1105 N. Waverly Place, the James Peck House, an individually-designated historic property, for the Immanuel Presbyterian Society.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
21. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement gutters at 2949 N. Sherman Blvd., in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Lea Blumer.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
22. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC equipment replacement and storm windows at 2421 N. Terrace Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Steven Wiesner and Paul Reidinger.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
23. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for repair to the retaining wall and fence at 2220 N. Terrace Avenue for Villa Terrace Decorative Art Museum.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
24. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of side walkway at 2118 E. Kenilworth Pl., in the North Point South Historic District for Amine & Noah Benbazza.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by ALD. BAUMAN, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Review and approval of the minutes from the August 5th and 26th meetings.
26. Resolution amending the by-laws of the Historic Preservation Commission relating to roof material replacement.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

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