HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Monday, October 7, 2024 · 3:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-A

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission met to review multiple Certificates of Appropriateness for property modifications in various historic districts across Milwaukee. Most proposals were approved, including fence installations, home improvements, and signage for both residential and commercial properties.

Key Decisions

Metal Fence and Brick Pillars at 2107 E. Kenilworth Passed
Window Replacement Denial at Townsend Elementary School Affirmed Original Denial
Demolition of Lorenz Paetzold Slate House Held in Committee
St. Josaphat Basilica Elevator Addition Placed on File
Pabst Mansion National Register Nomination Passed

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

1. 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: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Matt Jarosz, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. 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: 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:
3. 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 Matt Jarosz, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications to a previously approved hotel and site design at 308 W. Kilbourn Avenue, in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Complex, for HKS Holdings.
Resolution
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

This Resolution was HELD IN COMMITTEE
5. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for mothball status at 266 E. Erie Street, the Catherine Foley Tavern, for Catherine Foley Tavern Restoration, LLC.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Patricia Keating Kahn, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for addition of dormer on the west façade at 204 W. Brown Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District, for Robert Howard.
Resolution
Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
7. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for an elevator addition at 2322 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 Matt Jarosz, seconded by Patricia Keating Kahn, that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
8. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for new concrete driveway, front steps, and walkway and new concrete sewer collar at 2615 N. Lake Dr., in the North Point North Historic District for Kenny and Vesla Hoeschen.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for garage roof and repairs at 2500 N. 47th St., in the 47th Street Bungalow Historic District for Maurice Russell.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement paving and railings at 1831 - 1833 N. Palmer Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Angela Millonzi.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
11. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for one internally illuminated wall sign, at 1701 N Humboldt Avenue, in the Brady Street Historic District, for Shawarma Palace and Ogden.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC work at 2215 E. Woodstock Place, in the North Point South Historic District.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for rear upper porch replacement at 3337 N. Sherman Blvd., in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for KPM Property Management LLC.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
14. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for fence replacement at 2022 N. Palmer Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Palmer Building Condominiums in Historic Brewers Hill.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a metal picket fence and driveway gate at 2634 N. Summit Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Ben Weiland.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
16. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for woodwork repair and replacement, including repairs to windows, at 2742 W. State Street, in the Concordia Historic District, for Katharine Rose.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
17. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wall sign, at 702 W. Historic Mitchell Street, in the Mitchell Street Historic District, for Anmol, LLC.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
18. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a replacement of the entry stairs at 4401 N. 25th Street, in the Garden Homes Historic District, for Janet Mays.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
19. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a replacement of rooftop HVAC equipment at 802 W. Historic Mitchell Street, in the Mitchell Street Historic District, for Hunger Task Force.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
20. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for rear upper porch replacement at 2576 N. Grant Blvd., in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Lawrence Gooden.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
21. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for front steps and stoop replacement at 214 E. Vine St., in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Isabella Jaegersberg and Bill Brauer.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Review and approval of the minutes from the September 9th meeting.
23. Resolution relating to the Certified Local Government review of an expanded National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Frederick and Maria Pabst House (AKA Pabst Mansion) at 2000 W. Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Resolution
Action: ADOPTED Passed

A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Patricia Keating Kahn, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Review and approval of the 2025 schedule of meetings.
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