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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Monday, February 3, 2025 · 3:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission met to review and approve several property modifications in historic districts across Milwaukee. Most of the agenda focused on minor home improvements like roof replacements, window updates, and fence installations that maintain the historical character of neighborhood properties.

Key Decisions

  • Roof Replacement at 2713 W. McKinley Blvd Placed on File
  • Historic Designation for Central City Plaza Building 3 Held in Committee
  • Window Replacement at Turner Hall Approved
  • Fence Installations on N. Grant Boulevard Approved
  • Fascia and Siding Repair on W. McKinley Blvd Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  2. 1. 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.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by Jordan Morales, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  3. 2. Resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of Central City Plaza Building 3, 1747 N. 6th Street, in the Sixth Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

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

  4. The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
  5. 3. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for fascia and siding repair at 3244 W. McKinley Blvd., in the Cold Spring Park Historic District for Kandie Smith.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  6. 4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for door and transom replacement and new railing at 1200 E. Brady St., in the Brady Street Historic District for Todd Dunsirn and Kimberly Forbeck.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  7. 5. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications to the design of previously approved alterations to the rear of the property, at 2633 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point North Historic District for Maddie & Murphy McFadden.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  8. 6. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a wood fence at 2624 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Christopher Cousineau.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, 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 2616 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Bertha Morrow.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  10. 8. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement windows at 1030 - 1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue, the Turner Hall, an individually designated historic site for the Milwaukee Turners.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  11. Review and approval of the minutes from the January 13th meeting.
  12. Review and approval of the 2024 Annual Report.
  13. Updates and announcements.
  14. This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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