From:	Juli Kaufmann <juli.kaufmann@gmail.com>
Sent:	Wednesday, July 6, 2022 9:55 AM
To:	Elmer, Linda
Subject:	In Support of HPC File #220279, St. Mark’s Church and Apartment Certificate of 
Appropriateness.


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Dear Historic Preservation Commission,

I am writing in support of the Certificates of Appropriateness for the new apartment 
building and parish hall addition (File #220279) proposed for your consideration. 

As a commercial real estate developer who has restored award-winning and federally 
recognized historic buildings and as one of Historic Milwaukee's past Remarkable 
Milwaukee honorees, I have a demonstrated understanding of and a commitment to 
preserving Milwaukee's incredible historic building stock. I also write with 
the perspective of a current property owner and soon to be resident of the East Side/ 
Downer Ave neighborhood where we are building a home in the North Point North 
Historic District.

I highly value historic preservation. Yet new construction is inevitable and desirable, too. 
City historic districts include guidelines for new construction for that reason.

I have attended a public meeting where the project plans were presented and I have 
directly reviewed the plans for the Hackett Avenue infill apartments in detail. It is clear to 
me that the architects and development team have worked hard and at great expense 
to fully meet these guidelines. They have thoughtfully considered siting, scale, form and 
material in a way that not only clearly meets district guidelines but that also adds 
tremendous value to the neighborhood.  For example, they have chosen to use brick for 
the entire facade, they are placing required parking underground, enabling them to hold 
the building’s height in line with other structures on the block, and they have a 
courtyard-shaped plan that is similar to other area apartments.

This infill building will be a welcome addition to the historic district and will support the 
integrity of historic districts in the area.  I encourage you to support these plans and I 
thank each of you for your incredible service to our shared City.

In Kindness,
Juli

Juli Kaufmann 
President, Fix Development LLC
www.fixdevelopment.com
(414) 628-2346