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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Monday, December 8, 2025 · 3:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Historic Preservation Commission held its regular meeting to review and approve various Certificates of Appropriateness for home and building improvements in historic districts across Milwaukee. Most of the resolutions involved minor repairs, window replacements, and structural modifications to historic properties, with nearly all items being approved.

Key Decisions

  • Brady and Farwell Historic District Permanent Designation Recommended for Adoption
  • St. Mary's Hospital Elevator Shaft Removal Approved
  • University Club Entrance Canopy Modifications Held in Committee
  • Solar Panel Installation at Historic Property Approved
  • National Register Nomination for County Welfare Building Held in Committee
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for storefront replacement at 235 S. 2nd Street, in the South 2nd Street Historic District, for Borger Building, LLC.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

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

  2. 2. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for retroactive approval for vinyl replacement windows at 2311 N. Sherman Blvd., in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Michael and Ruthie Jines.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  3. 3. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for removal of an elevator shaft at 2320-2388 N. Lake Drive, St. Mary’s Hospital, an individually designated historic property, for Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital.
    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:

  4. 4. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 2543 N. 47th Street, in the 47th Street Bungalow Historic District for Rodney Kenel and Bryan Kwapil.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  5. 5. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for an entrance canopy on Wells Street, various secondary entrance canopies, and alterations to the north wing at the University Club, 924 E. Wells Street, an individually designated historic property, for Northwestern Mutual.
    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:

  6. 6. Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the Brady and Farwell Historic District on the eastern corner of East Brady Street and North Farwell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED Passed

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

  7. The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
  8. 7. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for door and transom window replacement at 2105 E. Lafayette Place, in the North Point South Historic District for Ashley and Michael Adam.
    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:

  9. 8. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for seven new wood combination storm windows at 2105 E. Lafayette Pl., in the North Point South Historic District for Ashley and Michael Adam.
    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:

  10. 9. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for wood and masonry repairs at 1673-1677 N. Farwell Ave., in the Brady Street Historic District for Zaloti II LLC.
    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:

  11. 10. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior wood trim and window repair at 2259 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic District for Susan Hansen.
    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:

  12. 11. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of vinyl/aluminum windows with wood windows at 140 E. Brown Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Phyllis Summerfelt and Trevor Hyde.
    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:

  13. 12. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for siding replacement on a dormer at 822 N. 24th Street, in the West Avenues West Historic District for JC Enterprises of Milwaukee LLC.
    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:

  14. 13. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a kitchen vent at 819 N. 23rd Street, in the West Avenues West Historic District for Robert E. Conklin, Jr..
    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:

  15. 14. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for rebuilding the front porch steps and railings at 2104 N. 1st STreet, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Jean Dow.
    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:

  16. 15. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC equipment at 1933 N. 1st Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Nate Brenn.
    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:

  17. 16. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for front porch repairs at 920 N. 29th Street, in the Concordia Historic District for Dale Dolence.
    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:

  18. 17. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a freestanding sign at 1584 N. Prospect Avenue, the Charles McIntosh House, an individually designated historic property, for the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.
    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:

  19. 18. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for porch repairs at 830 N. 24th Street, in the West Avenues West Historic District for Recon Development, LLC.
    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:

  20. 19. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for new porch railing, wood fence, and HVAC at 1119 E. Knapp Street, in the First Ward Triangle Historic District for WSP Peltz House LLC.
    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:

  21. 20. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for new roof and rails on upper porch and in-kind repair to window trim at 830 N. 24th Street, in the West Avenues West Historic District for Recon Development LLC.
    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:

  22. 21. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC equipment at 2039 N. Palmer Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Roger Kocher.
    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:

  23. 22. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for new EPDM flat roof at 2635 N. Wahl Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for David and Janet Olsen.
    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:

  24. 23. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to the parking lot, including a new ATM, at 939 W. Historic Mitchell Street, in the Mitchell Street Historic District for U.S. Bank.
    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:

  25. 24. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for chimney reconstruction at 2543 N. 47th Street, in the 47th Street Bungalow Historic District for Rodney Kenel and Bryan Kwapil.
    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:

  26. 25. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of non-historic kitchen windows at 2645 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Michele Robinson and Jarvis Williams.
    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:

  27. 26. Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of additional rooftop solar panels at 929 N. 33rd Street, in the Mitchell Street Historic District for Tom Fritz.
    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:

  28. Review and approval of the minutes from the November 3rd meeting.
  29. 28. Resolution relating to the Certified Local Government review of the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Milwaukee County Department of Welfare Building (originally the Schuster’s Department Store) at 1220 W. Vliet Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMITTEE Passed

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

  30. Updates and announcements.
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