| 9/22/2015 | 0 |
CITY CLERK
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Minutes note: Work was never completed under this COA, but approved in 2015 under a different COA. | | |
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| 4/10/2012 | 0 |
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Minutes note: Mr. Jakubovich gave a summary and information on the proposed renovations and restoration based on the staff report. The proposal is to restore and repair the exteriors of the former Albrecht Hall and Rincker Library, now owned by the Forest County Potawatomi Community. Limestone trim will be chemically cleaned and new stonework or limestone Dutchman patches will be installed on the library. The restoration of wood windows, installation of a new roof, and replacement of corroded steel lintels will also occur on the library. In addition, the library parapet wall will be rebuilt with new brick to match the originals as closely as possible. The small, deteriorated greenhouse at the southwest corner of Albrecht Hall will be removed to make way for a new accessible entrance in the gangway between Albrecht Hall and Rincker Library. The two distinctive ventilators atop Albrecht Hall will be repaired and repainted. All the remaining, original wood windows and doors in both buildings will be restored. The existing stainless steel replacement windows in Albrecht Hall will be retained and restored. The brick infill in the window arches of the main elevation of Albrecht Hall will remain as is. Albrecht Hall will be tuck pointed 100 percent. A careful, laboratory analysis of the original mortar has been performed and specifications have been provided for new mortar that will match the original in terms of color, texture and hardness.
Mr. Jakubovich, on behalf of staff, recommended approval with conditions. The work meets preservation guidelines for the district and the complete renovation of the buildings is a very positive development for the Concordia Historic District and the City of Milwaukee. Conditions are for staff to receive masonry test panels for all tuck pointing and reconstruction of the parapet wall prior to the commencement of work being done.
Individual appearing in support and representing the applicant:
Tim Hansmann, Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc.
Mr. Hansmann offered a few comments. The pines on the front of the library will remain but will come down for a parking project in the future. The purpose of the restoration is to stabilize the exteriors of the buildings for future office occupancy by the Potawatomi legal department and another entity. Replacement of windows with wood is based upon pricing and costs. Deterioration of the mortar of Albrecht Hall is significant, resulting in a pink hue color. Spot cleaning of the buildings will take place for proper tuck pointing evaluation before masonry test panels will be submitted to staff. The local alderman is aware of the project.
Mr. Bryant said that there is a neighborhood agreement regarding the proposed project.
Mr. Bryant, seconded by Mr. Williams, moved approval for a Certificate of Appropriateness based upon the staff report. There were no objections. | Pass | 4:0 |
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