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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Monday, June 2, 2025 · 3:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission met to review and approve various home improvement and historic preservation projects across Milwaukee's historic districts. Multiple property owners received approval for renovations, repairs, and modifications to their historic properties.

Key Decisions

  • Windows and Deck Replacement at Brady Street Historic District Passed
  • Pabst Bridge Sign Lighting Replacement Held in Committee
  • Schuster's Department Store Building Rehabilitation Passed
  • Permanent Historic Designation of This Is It! Building Placed on File
  • Multiple Historic District Property Repairs and Modifications Various Approvals Granted
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Agenda

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  2. 1. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for windows replacement, new deck, and fence replacement at 1419-1419A E. Brady Street, in the Brady Street Historic District for FALA7 Investments, LLC.
    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:

  3. 2. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the neon lighting on the Pabst bridge sign with LED rope lighting at 1203 N. 10th St., in the Pabst Brewery Historic District for The Brewery Neighborhood Improvement District No. 1.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

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

  4. 3. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 2645 N. Grant Blvd., in the Grant Boulevard for Michele Robinson and Jarvis Williams.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  5. 4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a retaining wall at 2591 N. Summit Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Chris Sanger and Alicia Chen.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  6. 5. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Repose for a fence at 2424 N. Grant Blvd,, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for K. Isabel Sternberg.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  7. 6. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for building rehabilitation and repair at 1220 W. Vliet Street, Schuster's Department Store, an individually-designated historic property, for Ted Matkom - Gorman & Company.
    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. 7. Resolution relating to Permanent Historic Designation of the This Is It! Building, 418 E. Wells Street, in the Fourth Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  9. The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
  10. 8. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for an iron handrail at 1043 E. Ogden Ave., in the Abbot Row Historic District for Abbot Row Corporation.
    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. 9. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for an iron handrail at 1041 E. Ogden Ave., in the Abbot Row Historic District for Abbot Row Corporation.
    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:

  12. 10. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC equipment at 2104 E. Lafayette Pl., in the North Point South Historic District for Milwaukee MBL Home.
    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:

  13. 11. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC equipment at 1025 E. Ogden Ave., in the Abbot Row Historic District for Dale Skaggs.
    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:

  14. 12. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof and chimney repair and replacement at 2421 - 2423 N. Sherman Boulevard, in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Shenita Ray.
    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:

  15. 13. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for bathroom exhaust fan at 1539 N. Cass Street, Friedmann Row, an individually designated historic property, for Bryan Ward and Bonnie McKendry.
    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:

  16. 14. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 2651 N. Grant Blvd., in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Rodney C. Dukes and Bevin F. Christie.
    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:

  17. 15. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for front flat roof replacement at 2817-2819 N. Sherman Blvd., in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Lonnie Rupert, Jr., Christine Rupert, and Joshua-Paul Miles.
    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:

  18. 16. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for masonry repairs at 2878 N. Sherman Boulevard, in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Matthew Dale Hughes.
    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:

  19. Review and approval of the minutes from the May 5th meeting.
  20. Updates and announcements.
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