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260254
| 0 | 1. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of a fire-damaged garage at 2848 N. Sherman Blvd., in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for Andy and Cari Sirianni.
Minutes note: Self evident. Staff recommend approval. | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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260255
| 0 | 2. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of a three-car garage at 2848 N. Sherman Blvd., in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District, for Andy and Cari Sirianni.
Minutes note: Appeared Andy and Cari Sirianni as well as the contractor.
Staff Tim Askin recommended approval of the project with conditions including that the LP Smart Side siding must have a smooth finish, the synthetic Azek trim must be painted to appear like wood, and no vinyl windows are permitted.
| ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260397
| 0 | 3. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a statutory demolition review of Lincoln Avenue School, 1817 W. Lincoln Avenue, due to fire, for Milwaukee Public Schools.
Minutes note: Staff Tim Askin reported that the school, located at 1817 West Lincoln Avenue, suffered a devastating fire that caused a total collapse of the roof and extensive interior destruction, rendering it unsafe and essentially uninhabitable.
State law requires Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approval for demolition of schools over 50 years old. Although the fire created an emergency situation, the city’s legal staff chose to formally process the demolition review to "cover all bases."
Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) Commissioner Jezamil Arroyo-Vega reported that the building threatened neighborhood safety due to the risk of collapse (four-story masonry walls with no lateral support) and hazardous materials like asbestos or lead possibly being released if not properly abated.
The City Attorney's Office Mary Schanning, clarified that the law applies if the school board formally votes for demolition, but emergency orders make the building's fate essentially unavoidable. Still, the paper trail ensures legal compliance if later actions by MPS require another commission decision.
Michael Turza (MPS Interim Chief Operations Officer) and Principal Damaris Ayala said MPS would prioritize salvaging any architectural brickwork or stonework if it can be done safely and pending contamination testing; their first priority is public safety and regulatory compliance.
The motion to approve the demolition, as required by state statute, passed unanimously. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260057
| 0 | 4. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for selective window replacement at 4377 N. 25th Street, in the Garden Homes Historic District, for Martha Love.
Minutes note: Appeared Martha Love.
Joe Bova of the Garden Homes Neighborhood Association spoke in support of Ms. Love.
Staff Tim Askin recommend grant based on lapse of time.
Member Sally Peltz oppose.
Martha Love at 4377 North 25th Street was granted a COA for a single rear window that was replaced inappropriately over 20 years ago by a weatherization program.
| ADOPTED | Pass | 6:1 |
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| 0 | 5. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for retroactive approval of vinyl windows at 2377 N. Sherman Blvd., in the Sherman Boulevard Historic District for LaQuita Hoskin.
Minutes note: Staff Andrew Stern reported that the applicant LaQuita Hoskin received violation at 2377 North Sherman
Boulevard where eight windows were replaced with vinyl without a COA in April 2024.
Laketa Hoskin explained that her contractor, Universal Windows, did not pull the required permits and has been difficult to reach for resolution.
The commission denied the retroactive approval for the vinyl windows but granted a six-month "mothball" status to stay DNS fines while Ms. Hoskin pursues legal action or a resolution with the contractor.
Staff member Andrew Stein will contact the DNS inspector to inform them of the mothball status to assist in freezing the fine process for Ms. Hoskin.
Hold in committee until applicant submit the approved Mothball application. | HELD IN COMMITTEE | Pass | 7:0 |
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260252
| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a front porch reconstruction and expansion and landscaping improvements at 3067 N. Lake Drive, in the North Lake Drive Historic District for Gilbert Southwell.
Minutes note: Staff Andrew Stern reported that this is a extensive exterior landscaping improvements and rebuilding and enlarging the front porch. The existing front porch is showing considerable deterioration, including cracking and settlement of the underlying foundation. The porch will be clad with natural stone, matching the look of the existing. A new landscaping bed will be constructed in front of the porch, with new landscaping material planted in front. Major rear yard improvements, the rear yard improvements will not be visible from the right of way.
Staff Recommend approval with standard conditions.
Appeared Gilbert Southwell presented a proposal for 3067 North Lake Drive involving front porch reconstruction, expansion by 30 square feet, and extensive landscaping including replacing concrete walkways with natural stone.
The Southwell project, which includes a wood pergola and a natural stone clad electric fireplace in the rear, was approved with standard masonry conditions; the work will be performed by Oscar Munoz Construction and Landscaping.
| ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260264
| 0 | 7. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of a garage at 2386 N. Terrace Avenue, in the North Point North Historic District, for Aaron Dekosky.
Minutes note: Architect and contractor Jim Pitzen presented a unique design for Aaron Dekosky at 2386 North Terrace Avenue involving the demolition of an existing garage. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260265
| 0 | 8. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of a sunken garage at 2386 N. Terrace Avenue, in the North Point North Historic District, for Aaron Dekosky.
Minutes note: Architect and contractor Jim Pitzen presented a unique design for Aaron Dekosky at 2386 North Terrace Avenue involving the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a sunken, two-car garage.
The Dekosky garage will be 14 feet deep and topped with a "green roof" of grass to provide more backyard space, connecting to the house through the basement.
Staff Tim Askin recommendation is approve with conditions, to add trim detail or cornice to the overhead door surround.
The commission approved the Dekosky project with the condition that the owner works with staff to finalize trim detailing on the street-facing facade to match the character of the house.
| ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260273
| 0 | 9. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for an accessory building at 210 W. Brown Street, in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Kyle Stephens.
Minutes note: Kyle Stephens received approval for a new 20-foot by 19-foot accessory building at 210 West Brown Street to be used as a golf simulator and recreation space.
The Stephens building will feature wood clapboard siding and dimensional shingles to match the primary residence, with staff to approve final window and door materials. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260161
| 0 | 10. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the infill of one door at 2665 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point North Historic District for Anna Timms and Craig Rigby.
Minutes note: Applicant couldn't appear. | HELD IN COMMITTEE | Pass | 7:0 |
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260239
| 0 | 11. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for rebuilding a brick veneer wall at 3014 W. McKinley Boulevard, in the Cold Spring Park Historic District for Don E. Pannell. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260250
| 0 | 12. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for concrete step and porch replacement at 3330 W. Kilbourn Ave. (906-908 N. 34th Street), in the Concordia Historic District for William Schuh. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260251
| 0 | 13. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for awning replacement at 2622 N. Downer Avenue, in the North Downer Avenue Historic District for B33 Downer Ave LLC. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260252
| 0 | 14. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a front porch reconstruction and expansion and landscaping improvements at 3067 N. Lake Drive, in the North Lake Drive Historic District for Gilbert Southwell. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260253
| 0 | 15. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 2618 N. Hackett Avenue, in the Downer Avenue Commercial Historic District for St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260258
| 0 | 16. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof and masonry repairs at 1630 E. Royall Place / 1801 N. Prospect Avenue, the Charles Allis House, an andividually designated historic property for the Charles Allis Art Museum. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260266
| 0 | 17. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for dormer repair, rear entry deck repair, and masonry repairs at 2112 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic District for Rebecca Osborn and Matthew Hetzel. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260274
| 0 | 18. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for porch repairs and new roof at 3304 W. Kilbourn Avenue, in the Concordia Historic District for Cynthia Frankowiak. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260277
| 0 | 19. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 2543 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Cindy Mathwig. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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| 0 | 20. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for fence repairs, wood repairs, and selective storm window replacement at 2652 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point North Historic District, for Mark Foley. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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| 0 | 21. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior HVAC equiment at 2405 E. Wyoming Place, in the North Point South Historic District, for Laurence Srebrenick. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260317
| 0 | 22. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for wood fence replacement at 2585 N. Summit Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Nicholas Porter. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260325
| 0 | 23. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for masonry and metalwork repairs at 2220 N. Terrace Avenue, in the North Point South Historic District, for Villa Terrace. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260350
| 0 | 24. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for removal of three trees at 2932 W. McKinley Boulevard, in the Cold Spring Park Historic District for Stephanie Meza & Avimelec Meza Flores. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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| 0 | 25. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 2530 N. Grant Boulevard, in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Galen DiDomizio and Brenna Durkin. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260361
| 0 | 26. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for garage door replacement, garage roof replacement, and rebuilding a deck at 2555 N. Summit Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Rob Fischer. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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260364
| 0 | 27. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement 2546 N. Summit Ave., in the North Point North Historic District for Karen and David Hecht. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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| | 28. | | Review and approval of the minutes from the last meeting.
Minutes note: Ald. Bauman moved, second by Member Hans Robinson approval of the minutes.
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| 0 | 29. | Resolution | Resolution amending the by-laws of the Historic Preservation Commission relating to rear landscaping.
Minutes note: The commission voted to amend its by-laws to restore a previously deleted policy regarding rear landscaping; the change clarifies that HPC will not review planting beds in the rear yards of mid-block lots where they are not
visible from the right-of-way. | ADOPTED | Pass | 7:0 |
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| | 30. | | Updates and announcements.
Minutes note: The Wisconsin Local History and Historic Preservation Conference is scheduled for October 14th through 16th in downtown Milwaukee. The registration cost was noted as approximately $175 for two days.
The conference will feature in-depth tours of the Central Library and social events at the Pabst Mansion and the Thrive On (formerly Schuster's) building.
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 4:42 pm
Carmen O. Roman
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research
Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. | | | |
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