HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Monday, April 14, 2025 · 3:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission held its regular meeting, focusing on reviewing and approving various historic property modifications across Milwaukee. The commission granted certificates of appropriateness for multiple property renovations and repairs, and recommended permanent historic designation for one significant house.

Key Decisions

  • Permanent Historic Designation for Stollenwerk/Correa House Recommended for Adoption
  • Certificate of Appropriateness for Former Browning School Demolition Review Adopted
  • Re-Imagining Sherman Park Project in Sherman Boulevard Historic District Adopted
  • New Three-Unit Residential Property in Brewers Hill Historic District Held in Committee
  • Historic Site Plaque for Theodore Friedlander House Adopted
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  2. 1. 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 Patricia Keating Kahn, 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:

  3. 2. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for mothball status at 266 E. Erie Street, the Catherine Foley Tavern, for Catherine Foley Tavern Restoration, LLC.
    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:

  4. 3. 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.
    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. 4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of vinyl siding, window replacement, and additional repairs at 4370 N. 25th Street, in the Garden Homes Historic District for Nakia Monk.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  6. 5. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of casement windows and the rear door at 2121 N. Terrace Avenue, in the North Point South Historic District, for Jim & Kris Rappe.
    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:

  7. 6. Resolution relating to a statutory demolition review of outbuildings and additions at the former Browning School, 5575 N. 76th Street, for Milwaukee Recreation and Milwaukee Public Schools.
    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:

  8. 7. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Re-Imagining Sherman Park project at 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard / 3001 N. 41st Street, in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District, for Milwaukee County Parks.
    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:

  9. 8. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of a new three-unit residential property at 113 W. Lloyd St., in the Brewers Hill Historic District for MMF Holdings, LLC.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

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

  10. The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
  11. 9. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for masonry and roof repairs at 2000 W. Wisconsin Avenue, an individually designated historic property, for Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, Inc.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. 10. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for general repairs and installation of handrails at 4383 N. 25th St., in the Garden Homes Historic District for Starlight Homes LLC.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  13. 11. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for revision of the phased work plans previously approved at 1030 - 1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue, the Turner Hall, an individually designated historic site for the Milwaukee Turners.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 12. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a metal picket fence and vehicular and pedestrian gate at 3288 N. Lake Dr., in the North Lake Drive Estates Historic District for Wisconsin Institute for Torah Study Inc.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. 13. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of replica windows on the second floor at 733 W. Historic Mitchell Street, in the Mitchell Street Historic District, for Voces de la Frontera.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  16. 14. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC equipment at 2420 N. Terrace Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Doreen Stoller and Daniel Piette.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 15. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the flat roof area at 102 E. Vine Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District, for Molly & Ashley Booth.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. 16. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of missing windows, window repair, paving repair, and replacement of one door at 3120 - 3128 W. Wisconsin Avenue, in the Wisconsin Avenue Apartments Historic District, for Berrada Properties.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  19. 17. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for window signage at 807 W. Historic Mitchell Street, in the Mitchell Street Historic District, for Leo’s Wok.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  20. 18. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for wood and ornamental metal fencing at 2630 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District, for Derek Struble.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  21. 19. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 946 N. 31st Street, in the Concordia Historic District, for John & Celia Wiberg.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

    A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Nicholas Hans Robinson, that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  22. Review and approval of the minutes from the March 3rd meeting.
  23. 21. Resolution authorizing a historic site plaque for the property at 3439 N. Summit Ave., the Theodore Friedlander House, in the Kenwood Park - Prospect Hill Historic District for Timothy and Alison Henkhaus.
    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:

  24. 22. Resolution relating to the Certified Local Government review of the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Carleton District #3 School at 4116 W. Silver Spring Drive, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
    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:

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