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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Minutes note: Ms. Hatala said that the current proposal is to do a low masonry wall to enclose the terrace area. The top of the terrace wall wil be 40" with a limestone cap to match the stone on the house and it will be 5.5 feet from the sidewalk. The applicant would like to put in expansion joints as well. The applicant has also proposed down lights that will shine on the sidewalk. The work has begun as there was a misunderstanding on the part of the applicant who thought it had already been approved.
Rick Donner - attorney for the applicant
- contractor
TIm Brennan - landscaper - the wall will be as high as the white stone band on the house, so 40" about the sloped up land from the sidewalk. The sidewalk does slope down, which means the wall will go up higher as it runs along the sidewalk.
Dawn McCarthy - 2589 N. Lake Dr. - there is nothing similar to this in the area and she thinks it changes the character of the historic neighborhood in that manner and adds to the weight on the property, which already has large garage on it. She is also explicitly opposed to the lights.
Ald. Kovac said that neighbors are concerned with how long it is taking to build the garage and this has become a perpetual construction site. He would like to see this work completed. He sees no need for additional lights on the wall.
Att. Donner said that any approved wall will be built before the end of the year.
Mr. Williams also supported not having the lights and if the wall is not built this year, the land should be re-graded.
Mr. Williams moved for approval subject to removal of the lights and work with staff on landscaping. Seconded by Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown.
Mr. Williams said staff needs to review this and see the landscaping. Mr. Jarosz would like final review by staff and then come back in two weeks if it's not clear.
Ms. McCarthy is also concerned about the open COAs for the work that has never been completed and when it will be completed.
Work on the front of the house will be completed in 2016. The wall is subject to frost, which did occur 2-3 days ago.
Mr. WIlliams moved to amend his motion that if the wall isn't built within 60 days the COA is void, although the staff approval still stands, with disapproval of the lights. Seconded by Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown. | Pass | 5:0 |
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