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File #: 181568    Version: 0
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/23/2019 In control: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
On agenda: Final action: 2/4/2019
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution relating to the Temporary Historic Designation of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts at 929 North Water Street in the 4th Ald. District
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 1. Appl for Temporary.pdf, 2. Attachment 1 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, 3. Attachment 2, 4. Attachment 3 LandArchMagazine January 2019.pdf, 5. Attachment 4 Milwaukee Independent January 2018.pdf, 6. Attachment 5 Milwaukee Magazine Nov 2017.pdf, 7. Map Plat of Survey.pdf, 8. E-Mail in Support of the Designation, 9. Letter in Support of Designation, 10. 3 E-Mails in Support of the Designation, 11. 5 E-Mails in Support of the Designation, 12. E-Mail in Support of the Designation, 13. E-Mail in Support of the Designation, 14. 3 E-Mails in Support of the Designation, 15. 2 E-Mails in Support of the Designation, 16. E-Mail in Support of the Designation, 17. Updated E-Mail in Support of the Designation, 18. Study Report, 19. PowerPoint - Milwaukee County, 20. Objection from County, 21. Documents from the Marcus Center, 22. 3 E-Mails in Support of the Designation, 23. E-Mail in Support of the Designation, 24. 2 E-Mails in Support of the Designation, 25. Statement by Jennifer Current, Nominator, 26. Objection to Letter Re HPC Decision, 27. Letter to Property Owner, 28. Letter to Property Owners Within 200 Feet, 29. List of Property Owners Within 200 Feet, 30. Certified Mailing to the Property Owner, 31. Certified Mailing to the Nominators, 32. Signed Certified Mail Receipt - Owner, 33. Signed Certified Mail Receipt - Nominator, 34. Sign-In Sheets, 35. Signed Certified Mail Receipt - Current, 36. HPC Decision Letter
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2/4/20190 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ADOPTED

Minutes note: Ms. Carlen Hatala said this nomination was submitted by two city residents as a result of articles relating to proposed changes to the Center. The landscape was designed by Dan Kiley. The Commission is reviewing the 10 criteria to determine if the property is eligible for permanent designation. The nominations for the temporary and permanent designations came in on the same day. The building opened in September 1969 and the site was formerly derelict buildings. The architect of the building was Harry Weiss, of Chicago, and the landscape architect was Dan Kiley. The building architecture is brutalist in style and Ms. Hatala spoke on the design of all sides of the building. In the 1950s and 1960s landscaping, such as fountains or green space, were added to public buildings and the plaza was added. A glass wall was added in the front, but it still is a significant building despite that change and other changes done over time. The trees and fountain mirror the square look of the building. The Peck Pavilion was built later and has interesting truss roof and seats 400. The property won an American Institute of Architecture award in 1970 (one of 14 awarded). Dan Kiley was also recognized nationally. Staff recommends temporary historic designation based on its exemplification of . 320-21-3-e-1, e-5, e-6 and e-9. Ald. Bauman moved, seconded by Ms. Keating Kahn to open a public hearing. There were no objections. Supporters: Dawn McCarthy - Milwaukee Preservation Alliance - she agrees that the building meets the 4 criteria. Mark Debrauske - 2955 S. Wentworth Ave. - one of the nominators - practicing architect - he is inspired by Dan Kiley's work and we need to preserve this cultural asset. Jennifer Current - 1843 N. 2nd St. - nominator - landscape architect - really likes the work of Dan Kiley Opposed: Paul Matthews - president and CEO of the Marcus Center Michael Ostermeyer - Attorney for the Marcus Center Jim Shields - 3033 N. Hackett -- the building has seen such significant alterations that it isn't designatable as it is. The public hearing was closed. 		Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
1/23/20190 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

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181568

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ORIGINAL

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Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

Resolution relating to the Temporary Historic Designation of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts at 929 North Water Street in the 4th Ald. District

Drafter

CC-CC

Carlen Hatala

01/23/2019