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| | | | Meeting called to order at 3:02 p.m.
Minutes note: Present: 4 - Nemec, Jarosz, Ackerman, Balon
Excused: 3 - Pieper Eisenbrown, Bauman, Bryant
Individuals also present:
Carlen Hatala, Historic Preservation Commission
Paul Jakubovich, Historic Preservation Commission | | | |
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| | 1. | | Review and approval of the minutes of the previous minutes.
Minutes note: Ms. Balon moved approval of the minutes of the previous meeting, June 13, 2011, as written. Mr. Jarosz seconded. There were no objections. | | | |
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| 0 | 2. | Resolution | Substitute resolution designating the Garden Homes development as a City of Milwaukee historic district. (1st Aldermanic District)
Minutes note: Ms. Hatala gave a summary on the proposed designation. She stated that the Garden Homes Neighborhood Association approached the staff two or three years ago, and there were several discussions with the neighborhood. On January 26, 2011, the neighborhood association submitted the historic designation application for the Garden Homes District. A meeting on this application was originally scheduled for April 11, 2011, but was postponed.
Ms. Hatala gave a PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit 1), which depicted homes, designs, floor plans, and aerial views of the Garden Homes neighborhood in the past as well as influences from England. She said this district was already recognized as historic under some government branches and circumstances, previously given landmark historic status, and given national register historic status in 1990.
Ms. Hatala stated that the Garden Homes District met six of the nine criteria in the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances for historic designation.
E1- development of cultural, economic, historic, and social heritage of Milwaukee, E2 - identification with a significant person important to Milwaukee, E4 - protrayal of a group of people in history characterized by a unique architectural style, E6 - identification as a work of an architect, artist, craftsman, or master builder, E7 - materials and architectural innovation, and E9 - unique location or visual landmark.
Ms. Hatala submitted revised preservation guidelines regarding the Garden Homes District. (Exhibit 2)
Ms. Nemec moved for a public hearing. There were no objections.
Individuals appearing in opposition:
Josh Hoyord, Garden Homes Ev. Lutheran Church, 1906 N. 52nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53208.
Mr. Hoyord said that the church wants to build a playground, which would improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. He was concerned about a lack of information on the economic impact from the district being designated historic and said there may be hidden hurdles that would result in financial challenges.
Individuals appearing in support:
Joe Bova, Garden Homes Neighborhood Association, 4468 N. 26th St., Milwaukee, WI 53209.
Janet Mayes, 2940 N. Downer St., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Mr. Bova stated that his association is the applicant. He said that the association sent letters to the neighborhood and conducted a postcard survey. 27 owner occupied households, out of 44 owner occupied homes and 102 total homes in the area, were visited. All those who were visited were in support.
Mr. Bova submitted a list of owner occuppied addresses visited for the survey. (Exhibit 3)
Ms. Mayes stated that she owns the property on 4401 N. 25th St., Milwaukee, WI 53209. She said that a historic designation would bring increased value, pride, stability, and an added feature to the community.
Ald. Hamilton was present in support. He stated that historic designation of the whole district was better than individual historic designation. He added that there are processes to alter and appeal the designation for those who may want to do so.
Ms. Ackerman moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Balon. There were no objections.
Ms. Balon moved approval on the creation of the Garden Homes Historic District based upon satisfaction of criteria E1, E3, E4, E6, E7, and E9. Mr. Jarosz seconded. There were no objections.
Ms. Balon moved to amend the motion of approval to include the amended preservation guidelines, as mentioned and submitted by Ms. Hatala. Seconded by Ms. Ackerman. There were no objections. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110373
| 0 | 3. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of two additions at 2134 N. Terrace Avenue for Michael and Cathy White.
Minutes note: Mr. Jakubovich gave a PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit 1) and spoke about the two proposed additions to the house at 2134 N. Terrace Ave. One addition is for the southeast corner facing Back Bay Ct. and the other is a garage addition to the northwest corner facing Terrace Ave. After conversations with the historic preservation office from the State, Mr. Jakubovich said that the addition plans would entail alteration to all four sides of building. This would result in the building to become a non-contributing structure, which would cause the State to consider removing historic designation status from the historic district. Also, approval of this type of plan may cause a precedent for other types of similar plans in the district, which may adversely affect the historic status of the district.
Ms. Hatala mentioned that there was an opposition letter from the Historic Water Tower Neighborhood Association that was distributed to the commissioners. (Exhibit 2) Also distributed to the commission was s. 320-21-12 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. (Exhibit 3)
Individuals appearing in support:
Michael H. White, property owner, 1150 W. Bradley Rd., River Hills, WI 53217
Greg Uhen, architect, 2775 W. Bradley Rd., River Hills, WI 53217
Mr. White said some plumbing, HVAC, and kitchen renovations had already occurred. However, the house was not functional and livable absent the two proposed additions, which would satisfy the need for a family room and eating area removed from the kitchen.
Mr. Uhen said that some suggested modifications of the Historic Preservation Commission Office were taken. He stated that both he and the applicant were not aware of the historic status issue until last Thursday, and they were not prepared to address this issue as of yet. He also said that the applicant was not pursuing any historic tax credits from the state or federal level.
Individuals appearing in opposition:
Ald. Nik Kovac, aldermanic district 3
Dawn McCarthy, Historic Water Tower Neighborhood Association
Ald. Kovac said that he cannot support due to the neighborhood being in jeopardy of losing its historic status and national register if the house became a non-contributing building.
Ms. McCarthy objected based upon a new precedent rendering the guidelines for the local district irrelevant from approving such additions. Also, she opposed based upon the applicants not seeking historic tax credits and applying for a variance, which would exceed local district guidelines.
Mr. Jakubovich stated that the principle problem was that the alterations are visible to both Terrace Ave. and Back Bay Ct.; however, a possible and acceptable plan could be achieved if alterations occurred in the non-visible and rear portion of the building.
Ms. Nemec and Mr. Jarosz asked the applicant if he wanted to hold the application for the possibility of the applicant to work with the Historic Preservation Commission office to make modifications that would make the plans acceptable.
Mr. Uhen and Mr. White agreed.
Mr. Jarosz moved to hold in committee the certificate of appropriateness for construction of two additions at 2134 N. Terrace Avenue for Michael and Cathy White. Seconded by Ms. Balon. There were no objections.
| HELD IN COMMITTEE | Pass | 4:0 |
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110374
| 0 | 4. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of a Lake Park Performance Structure.
Minutes note: Mr. Jakubovich gave a PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit 1) and spoke about the proposed performance stage structure. The proposal was modified from a year ago. It would be a new stage that is small in scale with wood columns, roof, and concrete steps in the park. It would not be visible to houses on Lake Dr. Mr. Jakubovich added that the new stage was a good fit that would replace an existing stage.
Individuals appearing in support:
Kevin Haley, Milwaukee County Parks Department, 9480 Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Sandra Wiegand, Lake Park Friends, 2824 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Mr. Haley said the new stage would serve performance events, gatherings, and picnics.
Ms. Wiegand submitted pictures, a program of events, and stage information. (Exhibit 2) She said the structure would be made from high quality wood material, have hidden fasteners, and consist of metal or asphalt roofing.
Mr. Jarosz moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness for construction of a Lake Park performance structure and for the applicant to submit details depicting the connection of the columns to concrete and roof material to staff at the Historic Preservation Commission. Seconded by Ms. Ackerman. There were no objections. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110400
| 0 | 5. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new parking lot with fencing and landscaping at 1301 W. Forest Home Avenue for Ernesto Villarreal, El Rey Grocery Store.
Minutes note: Mr. Jakubovich gave a PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit 1) and spoke about the proposed parking lot. He said that in place of a demolished building, on the corner of Mitchell St. and Forest Home Ave., the owner was proposing a parking lot in this space with fencing and a 60 feet wide green strip. Eventually, construction of a new building would replace the green grass strip. Mr. Jakubovich recommended approval.
Individuals appearing in support:
Luis Barbosa, architect, 503 W. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
Mr. Barbosa stated that the lot would be used for parking and a new building would replace the green strip next year.
Mr. Jarosz asked if the new building would have to come before the commission before being constructed as planned by the applicant. Mr. Jakubovich said yes.
Mr. Jarosz moved approval for a certificate of appropriateness to construct a new parking lot with fencing and landscaping at 1301 W. Forest Home Ave. for Ernesto Villarreal, El Rey Grocery Store. Seconded by Ms. Ackerman. There were no objections. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110403
| 0 | 6. | Motion | Motion relating to the National Register of Historic Places status for the Milwaukee River Parkway.
Minutes note: Ms. Hatala gave a summary and PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit 1) on the nomination of the Milwaukee River Parkway for National Register status this year. The parkway encompasses four municipalities. Under consideration for the commission was the parkway from Good Hope Road and West Capitol Drive. Ms. Hatala stated the commission's duty was to give an opinion indicating support or nonsupport of the nomination. The commission's decision would be forwarded to the State Historic Preservation Office and included in the comments when the nomination is reviewed by the State Review Board next month.
Ms. Ackerman moved approval of the National Register nomination for the Milwaukee River Parkway. Seconded by Ms. Balon. There were no objections. | APPROVED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110404
| 0 | 7. | Motion | Motion relating to the National Register of Historic Places status for the Milwaukee Breakwater Light.
Minutes note: Ms. Hatala gave a summary and PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit 1) on the National Register nomination for the Milwaukee Breakwater Light. Built in 1926 as living quarters for the US coast guards, the light house served to protect shipping and commerce. In 1966, the light house became automated. The structure is vacant currently. Before this federally owned light house is disposed of, it is evaluated for national historic register status. If given this status, the light house would be sold either to the city or through local auction. Ms. Hatala stated that the commission has the duty to give support or nonsupport of the nomination.
Mr. Jarosz moved approval of the National Register nomination for Milwaukee Breakwater Light. Seconded by Ms. Balon. There were no objections.
| APPROVED | Pass | 4:0 |
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| | 8. | | Final Approval of the HPC By-Laws and Procedures
Minutes note: Individual appearing:
Jim Owczarski, Deputy City Clerk
Mr. Owczarski stated that the final version of the by-laws contained all that were asked of and talked about over time in terms of references, definitions, and direction. He added that upon final approval, a copy of the by-laws will be given to the LRB library. Also, it will be forwarded to other appropriate places and the internet for the public.
Ms. Balon moved approval of the final version of the HPC by-laws. Seconded by Ms. Ackerman. There were no objections.
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Minutes note: Ms. Ackerman moved approval of the staff approved certificates of appropriateness. Seconded by Mr. Jarosz. There were no objections. | | | |
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110222
| 0 | a. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a new roof at 2616 N. Lake Drive for Alexander Kempe. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110223
| 0 | b. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of new windows and doors at Townsend Street School, 3360 N. Sherman Blvd. for the Milwaukee Public Schools. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110224
| 0 | c. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations at 2837 N. Grant Blvd. for the City of Milwaukee. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110225
| 0 | d. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs to foundation damage at 2008 N. 2nd Street for Benjamin Lawrenz. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110235
| 0 | e. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness to rebuild front, rear and side porches and repair siding at 2808 W. Wells Street for the City of Milwaukee. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110236
| 0 | f. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a new roof at 3402 W. St. Paul Avenue for the City of Milwaukee. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110275
| 0 | g. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a new roof and chimney repair at 825 N. 33rd Street for Ralph and Evelyn Williams. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110276
| 0 | h. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for tuckpointing building, rebuilding back stairs, resurfacing parking lot and parking spaces at 3209 W. Highland Blvd. for Forest County Potawatomi. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110277
| 0 | i.. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness to rebuild front,and rear porches, and repair siding at 805 N. 28th Street for the City of Milwaukee. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110278
| 0 | j. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness to install air conditioning units and venting at 2156 N. Sherman Blvd. for Delbert Utsey, Jr. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110280
| 0 | k. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for tuckpointing and rear porch repairs at 3402 W. St. Paul Avenue for the City of Milwaukee. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110293
| 0 | l. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of new copper gutters, rear porch railing, new copper roof on 2nd story porch at 2589 N. Lake Drive for Jeff Loss and Dawn McCarthy. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110297
| 0 | m. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a new front porch and railings at 3014 W. McKinley Blvd. for W. J. Sherard. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110306
| 0 | n. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a new roof and gutters at 2626 N. Terrace Avenue for Ross Williams. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110307
| 0 | o. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a new roof and gutters at 817 N. 28th Street for the City of Milwaukee. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110308
| 0 | p. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior repairs at 817 N. 28th Street for the City of Milwaukee. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110309
| 0 | q. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for foundation repairs at 948 N. 34th Street for Phil Perry. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | r. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a new porch posts, railings deck and skirting at 3316 W. McKinley Blvd. for W. J. Sherard. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110351
| 0 | s. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a new fence at 2031 N. 1st Street for Sarah Zirbel and Michael Nowak. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110356
| 0 | t. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior repairs at 2742 W. State Street for the City of Milwaukee. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110367
| 0 | u. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificates of Appropriateness for installation of signs at 1300 W. Historic Mitchell Street for Johnson Bank. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110401
| 0 | v. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness to rebuild the front terrace at 2409 N. Wahl Avenue for Ken Walter and Antoinette Zell. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110423
| 0 | w. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness to rebuild the roof and sheet metal on cupola at 207 E. Michigan Street for Josh Jeffers, agent for 207 E. Michigan Street LLC. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110424
| 0 | x. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations at 800 N. Marshall Street for ESG Properties, LLC. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | y. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage and a new door at 1031 N. Old World Third Street for Tom and Patty LLC. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | z. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of wood accessible ramp at 2576 N. 4th Street for Savannah Jackson. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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110428
| 0 | aa. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness to rebuild the parapet wall and to add an awning at 807 E. Brady Street for Stanley and David Larson. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | bb. | Resolution | Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness to rebuild the back porch and to add a deck at 101 W. Vine Street for Martha McGee. | ADOPTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant | | | |
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