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Historic Preservation Commission creates 3D imaging subcommittee; approves multiple Certificates of Appropriateness

MilwaukeeApr 13, 20263 min read

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The Historic Preservation Commission met April 13, 2026 (City Hall, Room 301‑B). Seven members were present. The commission established a three‑member 3D imaging subcommittee to define technical standards and submission criteria for ordinance‑required scans prior to demolition, and approved multiple Certificates of Appropriateness for demolitions, rehabilitations, additions, and repairs across several historic districts. A proposed large mural on 918 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. was held for further review. Staff‑approved COAs were noted and the March 2, 2026 minutes were approved; awards planning and scheduling were discussed.

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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Established a 3D imaging subcommittee (to define technical standards, parameters, exemptions, and submission criteria); members: Matt Jarosz (chair), Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, and Nicholas Hans Robinson; coordinate with Senior Planner Tim Askin.
Adopted Resolution 251921: approved demolition of a garage at 2465 W. Congress Street (Garden Homes Historic District) for Ashley Montgomery.
Adopted Resolution 251986: approved demolition of an attached garage and related repairs at 1060 E. Juneau Avenue (First Ward Triangle Historic District) for GMC MCR Miller House LLC; approved replacement of the garage entry with a wood door.
Adopted Resolution 251818: approved rehabilitation of the Geuder‑Paeschke Frey building at 324 N. 15th Street (individually designated) for Sunset Investors with standard conditions (including no vents on the St. Paul façade and standard wood/masonry conditions).
Adopted Resolution 251847: approved a rear sunroom addition at 2315 E. Ivanhoe Place (North Point South Historic District) with standard wood quality conditions.
Adopted Resolution 251727: approved adding a third‑floor balcony at 2015 N. Lake Drive (North Point South Historic District) with condition on final wood door selection.
Adopted Resolution 251995: approved amendment to prior comprehensive rehabilitation at 1220 W. Vliet Street (Schuster's Department Store) for a change to all‑residential use, with added rear windows and parking‑lot redesign to be coordinated with DNS and DCD and screening confirmation requested.
Adopted Resolution 251999: approved landscape and rehabilitation work at the former stable/carriage house, 2007 E. Windsor Place (North Point South Historic District) with staff conditions (fabric awnings; step flashing on chimney) and allowed shutters.
Held Resolution 252001 (mural at 918 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.) for further evaluation of installation method, removability, masonry protection, maintenance, and VARA/legal issues; item to return for additional review.
Approved a series of staff‑approved COAs (items 10–27) covering HVAC, fences, roof/gutter repairs, masonry, electrical equipment, tree removal, porch railings, and related routine work across multiple historic districts.
Approved minutes from March 2, 2026 and discussed awards nominations and scheduling (award ceremony set for the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend).

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