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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
| ADOPTED
Minutes note: Mr. Jakubovich gave an overview on the proposal for construction of a small gateway trellis structure in the northwest corner of the urban garden in Kilbourn /Reservoir Park. Currently, there are raised garden beds that are part of the community garden. There is a five year lease for the community garden with the Water Department, which will end in 2015. The gateway structure will lead to the garden bends. It will be 4 feet by 8 feet and have a height of 8 or 9 feet. The structure will be made of peeled cider poles and branches, and it will reflect garden structures of the late 19th Century.
Mr. Jakubovich said there are concerns that the structure will deteriorate over time due to the wood material and that the park may be too small to allow for the structure to be open with the garden beds.
Mr. Jakubovich, on behalf of staff, recommended acceptance of the structure with the conditions that the structure be maintained and reconsidered by the committee again when the lease has ended.
Ms. Balon asked if other materials were considered?
Mr. Jakubovich replied that the desire is for cider, sap wood from younger, smaller trees to show a weathered look. He added that the water department has permitted the gateway structure to be built.
Mr. Bryant, seconded by Ms. Balon, moved approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new gateway trellis at the urban garden in Kilbourn/Reservoir Park Historic District at 701 E. Garfield Avenue for Milwaukee Urban Gardens based upon staff recommendation and conditions, as stated. There were no objections.
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