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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Monday, November 4, 2024 · 3:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission held its regular meeting, reviewing multiple Certificates of Appropriateness for historic properties across Milwaukee. Most proposed modifications to historic buildings were approved, including renovations, window replacements, and minor structural changes. Two historic property proposals were held in committee for further review.

Key Decisions

  • Demolition of Lorenz Paetzold Slate House Held in Committee
  • Comprehensive renovation at Mitchell Street Historic District Approved
  • Garage demolition and new garage at Sherman Boulevard Historic District Approved
  • Vinyl window retention at Grant Boulevard Historic District Approved
  • Addition of dormer at Brewers Hill Historic District Held in Committee
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  3. 1. 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 Patricia Keating Kahn, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. 2. 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 Patricia Keating Kahn, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  5. 3. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for retaining vinyl windows installed by a prior owner at 2658 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Patrick Betts & Jessica Holly.
    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:

  6. 4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a comprehensive renovation 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:

  7. 5. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for garage demolition at 2857-2859 N. Sherman Blvd., in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Jesse and Henrietta Lee.
    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:

  8. 6. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new garage at 2857-2859 N. Sherman Blvd., in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Jesse and Henrietta Lee.
    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. 7. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to a previously approved design for an addition, at 1311 E. Brady Street, in the Brady Street Historic District, for Jo-Cat’s Inc.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  10. 8. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for modification and expansion of the back deck at 2723 E. Bradford Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Caitlin and Rick Long.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  11. The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
  12. 9. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC equipment replacement at 2045 N. 2nd St, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Dale and Renate Bunger.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  13. 10. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof shingle replacement at 2465 W. Congress St., in the Garden Homes Historic District for Ashley Montgomery.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  14. 11. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to an existing sign at 1036 W. Juneau Avenue, in the Pabst Brewery Historic District, for Blue Ribbon Management on behalf of Milwaukee County.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  15. 12. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof waterproofing at 2774 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District, for Kaelee Pietrini.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  16. 13. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of a flat roof and in-kind replacement of gutters at 1841 N. 1st St., in the Brewers Hill Historic District for James Leick and Kim Kummrow.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  17. 14. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for gas service replacement and installation of a regulator on the rear facade at 2724-2726 W. Burnham St., in the American System Built Homes Historic District, for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Burnham Block, Inc.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  18. 15. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement railings at 2615 N. Lake Dr., in the North Point North Historic District for Vesla and Kenny Hoeschen.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  19. 16. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof and parapet repairs at 2617 N. Wahl Avenue, in the North Point North Historic District, for Greg and Joan Gnadt.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  20. Review and approval of the minutes from the October 7th meeting.
  21. Updates and announcements.
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