Number
041747
Version
SUBSTITUTE 3
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Substitute resolution relative to the amendment of guidelines governing demolition, rehabilitation, fire escapes, and signage for selected buildings as well as for streetscapes and new construction within the Pabst Brewery Local Historic District, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This substitute resolution amends the guidelines that restrict the demolition and rehabilitation, the treatment of fire escapes and signage for selected buildings, and streetscapes and new construction within the Pabst Brewery Local Historic District.
Body
Whereas, File No. 85-586, effective July 30, 1985, designated the Pabst Brewery complex as a Local Historic District; and
Whereas, The rehabilitation and demolition of buildings, the treatment of fire escapes and signage as well as streetscapes and new construction within the Pabst Brewery Local Historic District are restricted by guidelines contained in a Study Report adopted as part of File No. 85-586; and
Whereas, Juneau Avenue Partners have proposed a major redevelopment within the boundaries of the Pabst Brewery Local Historic District; and
Whereas, The PabstCity development plan includes renovation of existing buildings within the Pabst Brewery Local Historic District as well as demolition of a number of buildings to make way for new construction; and
Whereas, Section 308-81-8.5 allows amendment of historic district guidelines by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Common Council”) after it receives a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission; and
Whereas, On April 7, 2005, the Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing on a petition to amend the guidelines for the Pabst Brewery Local Historic District to accommodate the PabstCity development; and
Whereas, On April 7, 2005, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended limited amendment of the guidelines for the Pabst Br...
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