HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TL;DR
The Historic Preservation Commission held its regular meeting, reviewing multiple requests for modifications to historic properties across various city districts. Most requests were approved, including roof replacements, porch reconstructions, and minor property improvements that maintain the historical character of neighborhoods.
Key Decisions
- Temporary Historic Designation of Central City Plaza Building Passed
- Hotel Site Design Modifications at 308 W. Kilbourn Avenue Passed
- Dormer Addition at 204 W. Brown Street Recommended for File
- Chimney Removal at 2007 E. Windsor Pl. Passed
- Garage Relocation at 2044 N. Palmer St. Passed
Agenda
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- 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.ResolutionAction: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed
A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 2. 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.ResolutionAction: ADOPTED Passed
A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by Jordan Morales, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 3. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for asphalt roof replacement at 2713 W. McKinley Blvd., in the Cold Spring Park Historic District for Joseph P. Heinen.ResolutionAction: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed
A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for chimney removal at 2007 E. Windsor Pl., in the North Point South Historic District for Wade Weissmann.ResolutionAction: 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:
- 5. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for relocating a garage within the same lot at 2044 N. Palmer St., in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Gregory Anderson.ResolutionAction: ADOPTED Passed
A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 6. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for expansion of the front porch at 2549 N. Terrace Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Tim Roloff.ResolutionAction: ADOPTED Passed
A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by Patricia Keating Kahn, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 7. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for further modifications to a previously approved hotel and site design at 308 W. Kilbourn Avenue, in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Complex, for HKS Holdings.ResolutionAction: 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. Resolution relating to the Temporary Historic Designation of Central City Plaza Building 3, 1747 N. 6th Street, in the Sixth Aldermanic District.ResolutionAction: 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:
- The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
- 9. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs at 3385 N. Sherman Boulevard, in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Jarvis Anderson.ResolutionAction: ADOPTED Passed
A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 10. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for repair and in-kind replacement of clapboard siding at 2804 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Jordan and Alaina Morales.ResolutionAction: ADOPTED Passed
A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 11. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for front yard landscaping at 2434 N. Terrace Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for David Lucas and Anne Burris.ResolutionAction: ADOPTED Passed
A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 12. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing the asphalt shingle roof at 3244 W. McKinley Boulevard, in the Cold Spring Park Historic District, for Kandie Smith.ResolutionAction: ADOPTED Passed
A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 13. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC installation at 1701 N. Humboldt Ave., in the Brady Street Historic District for Keystone on Brady.ResolutionAction: ADOPTED Passed
A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 14. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing portions of a fence at 2677 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District, for Nichelle Walker.ResolutionAction: ADOPTED Passed
A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- 15. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for deck header and railing replacement at 130 W. Reservoir Ave., in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Reservoir Court at Brewers Hill Condominium Association.ResolutionAction: ADOPTED Passed
A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
- Review and approval of the minutes from the December 9th meeting.
- Election of a Vice-Chair.
- Updates and announcements.
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