City of Milwaukee - File #: 191824

• File #: 191824
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/8/2020
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 6/16/2020
• Title: Substitute resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of the Jefferson Street Historic District at the West Side of Jefferson St. between Mason St. and Wells St. excluding 419-433 E. Wells St. in the 4th Ald. District.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: HISTORIC BUILDINGS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
6/25/2020	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
6/16/2020	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
6/9/2020	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Appearing: Tim Askin, Historic Preservation Commission Appearing in opposition: Atty. Brian Randall (Davis/Kuelthau) counsel for property owner (Seven51, LLC) at 751 N. Jefferson St. Falamak Nourzad, Continuum Architects & Planners Vaishali Wagh, Continuum Architects & Planners Robert Barr, Continuum Architects & Planners Mike Soto, Continuum Architects & Planners Corey Lapworth, Continuum Architects & Planners Jacob Zetley, property owner of 783-789 N. Jefferson St A letter of opposition from Carol Ann Hartter (Scandinavia Fine Furniture Inc. at 767 N. Jefferson St.) dated May 15, 2020 was read into the record.	Pass	4:0
6/3/2020	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
6/3/2020	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/19/2020	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR; Minutes note: Ald. Bauman requested to hold this item to the next meeting to allow dialogue with property owners.	Pass	4:0
5/13/2020	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/13/2020	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/12/2020	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/12/2020	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/12/2020	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/8/2020	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO
5/4/2020	0	HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED; Minutes note: Ms. Carlen Hatala said the buildings in the district include the George Watts building, which was built to appeal to high-class customers. The J. Home Building was originally two parts of a 3-unit rowhouse which was turned into a more commercial building in 1916 and in 1966 was brought into the concept of what East Town should look like, with a Georgian facade put on. The third building if the George Augustus Tiffany Rowhouse, which was built in 1852 by an unknown architect. The fourth building is the Matthew Keenan Doublehouse, which was built in 1860, and transformed from a home to commercial offices. There was a fire in 1984 that gutted the building, but the front facade was retained. The William A. Webber Home was built in 1858 and the family fought over 10 years about the disposition of the building following the death of the owner and his wife. There is also a house at 787-789 N. Jefferson also owned by the Webbers and a store front was added in 1907. Staff recommends approval of the designation based on e-1, e-3, e-5, e-6 and e-9. This block already has national historic designation. Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown moved to open the public hearing. There were no objections. Carol Hartter - owns Scandinavia Fine Furniture and she objects to the designation of her building. The building has been changed too many times to still be considered historic. Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown moved to close the public hearing. There were no objections.	Pass	5:0
4/6/2020	0	HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION	HELD IN COMMITTEE; Minutes note: Ms. Carlen Hatala said the district excludes the building known as "Taylor" Staff had the wrong building listed in the PowerPoint presentation with its recommendation.	Pass	5:0
3/2/2020	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
191824

Version
SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

Sponsor
THE CHAIR

Title
Substitute resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of the Jefferson Street Historic District at the West Side of Jefferson St. between Mason St. and Wells St. excluding 419-433 E. Wells St. in the 4th Ald. District.

...Analysis
This resolution grants permanent historic designation of the Jefferson Street Historic District at the West Side of Jefferson St. between Mason St. and Wells St. excluding 419-433 E. Wells St. in the 4th Ald. District.

...Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Ordinance, s. 320-21 of the Code of Ordinances, provides that historic sites, structures and districts may be designated by the Common Council upon the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission; and

Whereas, The Historic Preservation Commission, at its May 4, 2020 meeting, by a unanimous vote of five (5) ayes and one (1) excused, recommended historic designation of the Jefferson Street Historic District at the West Side of Jefferson St. between Mason St. and Wells St. excluding 419-433 E. Wells St. in the 4th Ald. District.; and

Whereas, These buildings fulfill the following criterion set forth in s. 320-21-3:

e-1. Its exemplification and development of the cultural, economic, social or historic heritage of the city, state of Wisconsin or the United States

e-3. Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the city

e-5. Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen

e-6. Its identification as the work of an artistic, architect, craftsman or master builder whose individual works have influenced the development.of the city

e-9. Its unique location as a singular physical characteristic which represents an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood community or the city

; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City o...