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Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 18, 2021
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Ald. Robert Bauman, CHAIR
Patricia Keating Kahn, VICE-CHAIR
Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, Rafael Garcia, Matt Jarosz, and Sally
Peltz
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, VIC-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, March 18, 2021 3:00 PM City Hall, Room 301-A
This is a special 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.
Meeting convened: 3:09 P.M.
Present: 4 - Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Bauman, Peltz
Excused: 2 - Keating Kahn, Garcia
1. 201378 Resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of the South
Superior St. Puddlers’ Cottages Historic District on the east side of
Superior St. between E. Russell Ave. and E. Ontario St. excluding 2538
S. Superior St. in the 14th Ald. District
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mr. Tim Askin said the area has 7 houses and a few garages. The houses were made
more affordable by Milwaukee Iron Company, which was the largest employer at one
time in Milwaukee County. A small village of 700-800 inhabitants sprung up and these
7 houses were part of the original village, built by and for the Milwaukee Iron Company.
The houses do have National Historic Registration status and what was present in
1892 is substantially the same as today. For 2530 S. Superior, a carriage barn was
part of the property and a number of horse-drawn vehicles, indicating some wealth. As
built, the cottages have a simple gable roof that provide for an attic, with three narrow
windows across the front facade. This is what survives of the early history of Bay
View. Many of the original Bay View homes have been substantially altered either in
size or character.
Staff recommends designation based on e-1, e-5 and e-8.
Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown moved, seconded by Mr. Jarosz, to open the public hearing.
Joseph Paterick - nominator - the carriage barn is the only one left in Bay View
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Jeffrey Reinbold - owns 2508 S. Superior - they have done extensive renovations.
There were a number of porches added/removed/enclosed and all the homes are
different than they were originally and have different entrances, brick, window, etc. Out
of the 7 houses, 3 have added second stories and one has a porch removed. He does
not support the designation. He also notes that the owners of 2512 don't support the
designation.
Jeremy Ebersole - Milwaukee Preservation Alliance - he supports the designation
Joel Bohlen - owner - disagrees with the designation as the houses have been heavily
modified and only the original roof lines remain.
Atty. Samantha Huddlestone - representing 2530 S. Superior - object to the
designation. She believes the house will be harder to sell.
Mr. Jarosz moved, seconded by Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown, to close the public hearing.
Mr. Jarosz moved to approve the designation, based on e-1, e-5 and e-8, seconded by
Ms. Peltz.
A motion was made by Matt Jarosz, seconded by Sally Peltz, that this
Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the ZONING,
NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye: 4- Pieper Eisenbrown, Jarosz, Bauman, and Peltz
No: 0
Excused: 2- Keating Kahn, and Garcia
Meeting adjourned: 4:05 P.M.
Linda M. Elmer
Staff Assistant
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200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Agenda
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Ald. Robert Bauman, CHAIR
Patricia Keating Kahn, VICE-CHAIR
Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, Matt Jarosz, and Sally Peltz
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, VIC-8679,
dana.zelazny@milwaukee.gov
Thursday, March 18, 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.
1. 201378 Resolution relating to the Permanent Historic Designation of the South
Superior St. Puddlers’ Cottages Historic District on the east side of
Superior St. between E. Russell Ave. and E. Ontario St. excluding 2538 S.
Superior St. in the 14th Ald. District
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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