HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and approved several home improvement projects in various historic districts, focusing on maintaining architectural integrity. Most of the proposed changes, including roof replacements, solar panel installations, and fence additions, were approved with minimal discussion.

Key Decisions

  • New Garage at 1750 N. Palmer St. Passed
  • Roof Replacement for US Bank at 939 W. Historic Mitchell Street Passed
  • Solar Panels at 3002 W. State Street Passed
  • Dormer Addition at 204 W. Brown Street Held in Committee
  • September 2025 Meeting Date Change Discussed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  2. 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 Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  3. 2. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new garage at 1750 N. Palmer St., in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Cormac Kehoe.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  4. 3. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for porch reconstruction, poured concrete pad, and HVAC equipment at 1119 E. Knapp St., in the First Ward Triangle Historic District for Daniel Slade.
    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:

  5. The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
  6. 4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement on the primary building and the drive-through canopy at 939 W. Historic Mitchell Street, in the Mitchell Street Historic District, for US Bank.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, 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 stucco and fascia repair at 2585 N. Summit Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Nick Porter.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, 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 rooftop solar panels on the house and garage at 3002 W. State Street, in the Concordia Historic District, for Patrick Kennelly and Emily Malloy.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  9. 7. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wood fence at 4458 N. 26th St., in the Garden Homes Historic District for Kenn L. Davis.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  10. 8. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a replacement of additional 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 Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  11. 9. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for decorative metal gates 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 Matt Jarosz, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. Review and approval of the minutes from the November 4th meeting.
  13. Vote on changing the September 2025 meeting date from Sept. 15th to Sept. 8th.
  14. Discussion on Cream of the Cream City Awards.
  15. Updates and announcements.
  16. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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