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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Minutes note: Ms. Hatala said this building is a visual landmark on Historic Mitchell Street and was constructed in 1929. The building was originally constructed to hold an additional two stories, which were never needed. There have been a number of furniture stores at this location. A piece of limestone fell off and the facade is bowing out, as well as a horizontal crack on the facade due to rusting lintels. The stone trim is also cracking. The applicant is proposing to re-attach the facade through the use of pins. The applicant provided a sample brick and literature on the product he intends to use. The west facade does not have this issue. Staff recommends approval with the repair work leaving as minimal footprint as possible and brick should match the existing brick and mortar samples be approved prior to use.
Mark Rider - Air Tight Exteriors, Wauwatosa
Mr. Rider said he made some changes and once the facade is secured, a metal rod wll go through the brick veneer and into the interior masonry wall as well as a new timber and the facade weight will be supported. This system is able to support a bowed facade so even if it can't be straightened, it can be made secure. There won't be much visible on the facade once the work is done.
| Pass | 5:0 |
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