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Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 11, 2021
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes
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Sally Peltz, CHAIR
Ald. Robert Bauman, VICE-CHAIR
Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, Matt Jarosz, and Patricia Keating
Kahn
Staff Assistant, Linda Elmer, 286-2231, Fax: 286-3456,
lelmer@milwaukee.gov
Senior Planner: Carlen Hatala, 286-5722,
chatal@milwaukee.gov
Senior Planner: Tim Askin, 286-5712,
tim.askin@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Monday, January 11, 2021 3:00 PM City Hall, Room 301-A
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
AMENDED 1/6/21 -- Items 2 and 3 (files 201074 and 201075) were removed.
3:00 P.M.
Present: 5 - Bauman, Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Keating Kahn, Peltz
1. 201036 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for window
replacement at 1696 - 1698 N. Marshall Street (AKA 701 E Brady
Street), in the Brady Street Historic District, for FoxBeach LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mr. Tim Askin said the owner provided a quote for 21 new Marvin windows and staff is
satisfied.
Wendy Wasserman - owner
Owner will pursue the work. She is fine with this being denied and she'll submit a new
application for the 21 wood windows, which will be approved by staff.
This Resolution was PLACED ON FILE
Aye: 5- Bauman, Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Keating Kahn, and Peltz
No: 0
2. 201093 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness a ground-mounted
solar array of 848 panels at 3136 W. Kilbourn Avenue, on land
corresponding to the 800-block of N. 33rd Street, in the Concordia
Historic District, for the Forest County Potawatomi.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Held as needs to be joint meeting with the City Plan Commission
A motion was made by Patricia Keating Kahn, seconded by Ann Pieper
Eisenbrown, that this Resolution be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Bauman, Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Keating Kahn, and Peltz
No: 0
3. 201164 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of
a garage at 2237 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic
District, for Ben Sadek.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mr. Tim Askin said this is for a new garage that will not be visible from Lake Drive, but
will be visible from Ivanhoe Pl. The construction will be plywood, glass and
pre-finished wood trim with folding doors toward the owner's backyard and an overhead
door facing the driveway. Staff recommends approval with conditions. Mr. Askin has
gotten some concerns about the use of exterior-grade plywood.
Nick Burrowes - architect
Approve with staff conditions.
A motion was made by Sally Peltz, seconded by Matt Jarosz, that this
Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Bauman, Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Keating Kahn, and Peltz
No: 0
4. 201165 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of
an aluminum storefront at 1213 E. Brady Street, in the Brady Street
Historic District, for Johnnie Piette and Famous Smoke Shop.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mr. Tim Askin said there was a complaint about the overhead door going into the
storefront. The proposal is to restore everything back to its 2018 condition. Staff
recommends approval as proposed.
A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by Matt Jarosz, that
this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Bauman, Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Keating Kahn, and Peltz
No: 0
The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
5. 201216 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs to the
walls of the upper floors at 819 N. Cass Street in the Cass and Wells
Historic District for S & D Riedel, LLC.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by Sally Peltz, that
this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Bauman, Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Keating Kahn, and Peltz
No: 0
6. 201221 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for kitchen HVAC
equipment at 1327 E. Brady Street, in the Brady Street Historic District
for Jeno Cataldo (St. Bibiana).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by Sally Peltz, that
this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Bauman, Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Keating Kahn, and Peltz
No: 0
7. 201227 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for masonry
repairs at 2943 - 2945 N. Sherman Boulevard in the Sherman Boulevard
Historic District for US Bank and LSF9 Master Participation Trust.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, seconded by Sally Peltz, that
this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Bauman, Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Keating Kahn, and Peltz
No: 0
8. Review and approval of the minutes from the December 14th meeting.
Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown moved, seconded by Mr. Jarosz, for approval of the minutes.
There were no objections.
9. Election of a Vice Chair.
Mr. Jarosz moved to nominate Ms. Keating Kahn. The nominations were closed.
10. Updates and announcements.
Ms. Hatala said there will be another national register nomination next month - a
sunken ship.
Ms. Peltz expressed concern about the two current vacancies on the Commission and
getting those positions filled.
Meeting adjourned: 3:19 P.M.
Linda M. Elmer
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Staff Assistant
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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Agenda
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Sally Peltz, CHAIR
Ald. Robert Bauman, VICE-CHAIR
Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, Matt Jarosz, and Patricia Keating Kahn
Staff Assistant, Linda Elmer, 286-2231, Fax: 286-3456,
lelmer@milwaukee.gov
Senior Planner: Carlen Hatala, 286-5722, chatal@milwaukee.gov
Senior Planner: Tim Askin, 286-5712, tim.askin@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Dana Zelazny, 286-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Monday, January 11, 2021 3:00 PM City Hall, Room 301-A
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
AMENDED 1/6/21 -- Items 2 and 3 (files 201074 and 201075) were removed.
1. 201036 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for window
replacement at 1696 - 1698 N. Marshall Street (AKA 701 E Brady Street),
in the Brady Street Historic District, for FoxBeach LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 201093 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness a ground-mounted
solar array of 848 panels at 3136 W. Kilbourn Avenue, on land
corresponding to the 800-block of N. 33rd Street, in the Concordia Historic
District, for the Forest County Potawatomi.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This is a public hearing. If you wish to participate in the hearing, please e-mail
lelmer@milwaukee.gov by noon the day of the meeting.
3. 201164 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of a
garage at 2237 N. Lake Drive, in the North Point South Historic District, for
Ben Sadek.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This is a public hearing. If you wish to participate in the hearing, please e-mail
lelmer@milwaukee.gov by noon the day of the meeting.
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4. 201165 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of an
aluminum storefront at 1213 E. Brady Street, in the Brady Street Historic
District, for Johnnie Piette and Famous Smoke Shop.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This is a public hearing. If you wish to participate in the hearing, please e-mail
lelmer@milwaukee.gov by noon the day of the meeting.
The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness:
5. 201216 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs to the
walls of the upper floors at 819 N. Cass Street in the Cass and Wells
Historic District for S & D Riedel, LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 201221 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for kitchen HVAC
equipment at 1327 E. Brady Street, in the Brady Street Historic District for
Jeno Cataldo (St. Bibiana).
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 201227 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for masonry repairs
at 2943 - 2945 N. Sherman Boulevard in the Sherman Boulevard Historic
District for US Bank and LSF9 Master Participation Trust.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. Review and approval of the minutes from the December 14th meeting.
9. Election of a Vice Chair.
10. Updates and announcements.
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