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Landmarks Commission approves Armbruster Jewelers awning and discusses FY2027 SHPO no‑match survey grant

CedarburgApr 9, 20262 min read

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The City of Cedarburg Landmarks Commission met April 9, 2026, at City Hall. Commissioners approved minutes from March 26, 2026, and unanimously approved replacement of the awning at Armbruster Jewelers (W62 N620 Washington Avenue): a stationary, 4‑foot‑deep Sunbrella Sea Grass Green 4645 awning by Glen Raven; applicant to submit a building permit and then a sign application for wording. The Commission also discussed pursuing a FY2027 no‑match subgrant from the State Historic Preservation Office to fund an updated citywide architectural and historic survey, clarified the survey would not itself impose alteration limits on owners, and agreed to draft a letter of intent (due mid‑September) and a list of questions for SHPO outreach and public engagement planning.

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Approved minutes of the March 26, 2026 meeting (motion by Commissioner Puro, seconded by Commissioner Krimmel).
Approved replacement awning for Armbruster Jewelers (W62 N620 Washington Avenue): stationary 4‑foot‑deep awning in Sunbrella Sea Grass Green 4645 by Glen Raven; applicant to submit building permit and subsequent sign application regarding wording (motion by Commissioner Krimmel, seconded by Commissioner Pape).
Directed Commissioners to draft a letter of intent to the State Historic Preservation Office for a FY2027 no‑match subgrant (letter due mid‑September) and to compile a list of questions for SHPO contact (Jason Tish) regarding outreach and survey implementation; no final grant application decision recorded at this meeting.

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Landmarks Commission Meeting

Apr 9, 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, Tomi Fay Forbes, Doug Yip, Elizabeth Krimmel, Erin Puro
Decision: Roll Call
3. Statement of Public Notice
4. Approval of Minutes
March 26, 2026
A. March 26, 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/business owner Armbrusters Inc. in c/o Patricia Armbruster, to replace the existing awnings and related awning signs in front of Armbruster Jewelers due to age/wear. This .19-acre site, located at W62 N620 Washington Avenue, is zoned B-3 Central Business District with HPD Historic Preservation Overlay District.
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Decision: Regular Business; and Action Thereon
B. Review and discussion about making an application for a FY2027 no-match subgrant to the State Historic Preservation Office. This type of grant could be used to fund an up-to-date architectural and historic survey of the City.
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Decision: Regular Business; and Action Thereon
7. Comments and Announcements by Landmarks Commissioners
8. Adjournment
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