City of Milwaukee - File #: 121632

• File #: 121632
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/6/2013
• In control: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
• Final action: 4/8/2013
• Title: Substitute resolution denying a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of the house and garage at 832 N. 29th Street in the Concordia Historic District for Barbara Holzmann, T.O.D.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
4/8/2013	0	HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION	SUBSTITUTED; Minutes note: Mr. Jakubovich said that this Dutch Colonial Revival house had a fire that was limited to its attic area. There is a tarp on the back end of the house where the damage occurred. The vinyl siding to the house did not melt from the fire. DNS has not issued a raze order and thinks the damage can be repaired. Staff recommends against approval of a COA for the demolition of the house and garage. Brian Kraus, DNS inspector, said that the fire was minor and confined to the third floor finished bedroom resulting in damages to only the surface finishes. There was no damage to any rafters, ceiling joists, wall studs, or floor system. Improvements to the house are assessed over $81,000, and the threshold to condemn this historic property was not satisfied here. The fire occurred in October 2012. Mr. Williams moved for a public hearing, seconded by Ald. Bauman. There were no objections. Individual from the public appearing in support for a Certificate of Appropriateness: Barbara Holzmann, property owner Ms. Holzmann said the house has been independently appraised at $49,000 in improvements, been vacant, been vandalized, has no heat, and is missing plumbing. Her insurance company will pay for demolition but will not pay for repairs. She has no money, is filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and owes back taxes. She will abandon the property and welcomes foreclosure if the Commission denies her request for demolition. Ald. Bauman said that the house has had poor ownership resulting in this property to being vandalized and a problem on the block. Mr. Bryant moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Hoeschen. There were no objections. Mr. Williams moved denial, seconded by Mr. Bryant of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the house and garage at 832 N. 29th Street in the Concordia Historic District. (Prevailed 4-0-1)	Pass	4:0
4/8/2013	1	HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION	ADOPTED	Pass	4:0
4/2/2013	0	HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/2/2013	0	HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/2/2013	0	HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION	HEARING NOTICES SENT
3/6/2013	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

121632

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Substitute resolution denying a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of the house and garage at 832 N. 29th Street in the Concordia Historic District for Barbara Holzmann, T.O.D.

Analysis

This resolution denies a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the the house and garage at 832 N. 29th Street.

Body

Whereas, A hearing was held by the Historic Preservation Commission at its April 8, 2013 meeting, meeting at which the Commission, by a vote of four (4) ayes, zero (0) noes, one (1) abstention, and two (2) excused, denied a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the the house and garage at 832 N. 29th Street; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Milwaukee, that the house and garage at 832 N. 29th Street be denied a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition.

Requestor

Drafter

CVL

04/08/13