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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission held its regular meeting, focusing on approving various home improvement and restoration projects across different historic districts in the city. Most resolutions related to minor renovations like window replacements, signage, and maintenance were approved, with two larger proposals for historic district designations recommended for further review.

Key Decisions

  • Historic Designation for Stollenwerk/Correa House Recommended for Adoption
  • Central City Plaza Historic District Designation Recommended for Adoption
  • Window and Exterior Repairs for Multiple Properties Approved
  • New Garage Construction at 3002 W. Kilbourn Ave Approved
  • Signage and Minor Renovations in Various Historic Districts Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  3. 1. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for mothball status at 2863 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District, for LaShanda Anderson.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  4. 2. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement windows and stucco repair at 2610 W. Port Sunlight Way, in the Garden Homes Historic District for Wesley S. Bentil.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  5. 3. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for gas lamps on primary façade at 611 N. Broadway, in the East Side Commercial Historic District for First MKD LLC.
    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:

  6. 4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for infill of various openings on the rear of the property at 2721 N. Lake Drive, in the North Lake Drive Historic District, for Ann Jacobs.
    Resolution
    Action: 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:

  7. 5. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new garage at 3002 W. Kilbourn Ave., in the Concordia Historic District for Mateo Grajales.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  8. 6. Substitute resolution granting Permanent Historic Designation to the Stollenwerk/Correa House at 2246 S. Aldrich Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Patricia Keating Kahn, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  9. 7. Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation of the Central City Plaza Historic District between W. Walnut St. and W. Vine St. and N. 6th St. N. 7th St., in the 6th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  10. 8. 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 Matt Jarosz, seconded by Patricia Keating Kahn, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. 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 one wall sign at 2569 N. Downer Avenue, in the Downer Avenue Commercial Historic District, for Serenitea.
    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:

  13. 10. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement siding on front dormers at 2605 N. Summit Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for James and Agnes Stearns.
    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:

  14. 11. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for window installation and glass replacement 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 Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Matt Jarosz, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. 12. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing roof shingles and performing related repairs at 3002 W. Kilbourn Avenue, in the Concordia Historic District, for Mateo Grajales.
    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:

  16. 13. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for tuck pointing at 2392 S. Woodward St., Bethel Evangelical Church, an individually-designated historic property for Lake Region Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventists.
    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:

  17. 14. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for refacing one projecting sign at 624 N. Water Street, in the East Side Commercial Historic District, for Jr’s Treats.
    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:

  18. 15. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installing a storm window on the south side of the house at 2671 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District, for Phases Unlimited.
    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:

  19. 16. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for temporary and permanent wall signage at 802 W. Historic Mitchell St., in the Mitchell Street Historic District for Hunger Task Force.
    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:

  20. 17. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC equipment at 1415 E. Brady Street, in the Brady Street Historic District for Amarjit Kalsey.
    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:

  21. Review and approval of the minutes from the February 3rd meeting.
  22. Updates and announcements.
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