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Landmarks Commission approves fence and business sign; requires floodway verification

CedarburgMar 26, 20263 min read

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At the March 26, 2026 Landmarks Commission meeting, members approved the February 12, 2026 minutes, approved a proposed 6' cedar stockade replacement fence at W63 N664-66 Washington Avenue with conditions including that the decorative side face the adjoining property and that the applicant verify the regulated floodway boundary via elevation survey/floodplain analysis prior to placement, and approved a new freestanding business sign for Ivy Junction at N61 W6321 Turner Street with placement and appearance specifications. David and Michele Larson spoke claiming long-term occupation of the area where the fence would be placed; the commission noted that ownership-by-occupation is outside its jurisdiction. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. and adjourned at 9:08 a.m.

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Approved minutes of the February 12, 2026 meeting (motion by Commissioner Krimmel; seconded by Council Member Burkart).
Approved request by John Roth Building LLC (c/o Lance Lichter) to install a new 6' tall cedar stockade fence along the south edge of W63 N664-66 Washington Avenue, with conditions: fence may be placed in compliance with city code and not encroach on regulated floodway; decorative/attractive side must face the adjoining property; applicant must establish the field location of the floodway boundary using elevation survey/floodplain analysis prior to placement. (Motion by Commissioner Krimmel; seconded by Commissioner Puro.)
Noted public comment from David & Michele Larson claiming prior long-term occupation/use of the land at issue; commission stated ownership-by-occupation claims are outside its parameters.
Approved request by Angela Stroik (d/b/a Ivy Junction Floral Designs) to install a new freestanding business identification sign at N61 W6321 Turner Street as presented: sign to be placed east of the building (between fence gate and bush), set 12" back from the sidewalk, mossy green color, post pre-treated wood (natural until weathered, then painted), and legible from Washington Avenue and Hanover Street. (Motion by Commissioner Puro; seconded by Council Member Burkart.)
Adjourned the meeting at 9:08 a.m. (Motion by Commissioner Puro; seconded by Council Member Burkart.)

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Landmarks Commission Meeting-4th Monday

Mar 26, 2026, 8:30 AMW63N645 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI 53012completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
A. Chairperson Tom Kubala, Vice Chairperson James Pape, Council Member Kristin Burkart, Tomi Fay Forbes, Doug Yip, Elizabeth Krimmel, Erin Puro
Decision: Roll Call
3. Statement of Public Notice
4. Approval of Minutes
February 12, 2026
A. February 12, 2026
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Decision: Approval of Minutes
5. Comments and Suggestions From Citizens
6. Regular Business; and Action Thereon
A. Review, discussion, and possible approval of the request by property owner John Roth Building LLC, in c/o Lance Lichter, to install a new/replacement fence along the south edge of his property located at W63 N664-66 Washington Avenue. This .24-acre site is zoned B-3 Central Business District w/ HPD Historic Preservation District Overlay.
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Decision: Regular Business; and Action Thereon
B. Review, discussion and possible approval of the request by Angela Stroik, d/b/a Ivy Junction Floral Desings, to install a new freestanding business identification sign in support of her new tenant occupancy at N61 W6321 Turner Street. This .07-acre property, owned by Jolene and Robert Bulawa, is zoned B-3 Central Business District w/ HPD Historic Preservation District Overlay.
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Decision: Regular Business; and Action Thereon
7. Comments and Announcements by Landmarks Commissioners
8. Adjournment
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