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TO: Landmarks Commission
FROM: Steven Wiley, Staff Liaison
DATE: August 51h, 2020
SUBJECT: Item 4: 1523 North Main Street — Potential Historic Plaque — Discussion/Action
1.) Initiated by: Audrey Spanbauer - Property Owner, 1523 North Main
This property is a contributing structure in the North Main Bungalow District. It is the
Jack H. & Jennie B. Riegel House of 1927 and is a Tudor Revival example. It is not
individually -listed on the registers. The owner would like to apply for an historic
plaque and seeks Landmarks' support.
2.) Is the item related to an Historic District/contributing, listed individually, Landmarked
or eligible?
This property is a contributing structure in the North Main Bungalow District.
2a.) Does item conform with all Local, State, or other Ordinances, Statutes?
The plaque conforms with all applicable ordinances and standards.
2b.) Has the State Historical Society been notified or involved?
No. The historic plaque program is a local program.
2c.) Are other organizations or entities involved?
No.
3.) Are Historic Tax Credits applicable for this item?
No. The plaque program is a local program. However, the property could be eligible
for tax credits under the homeowner program for qualifying work.
4.) Does this pertain to municipally -owned structures?
The property at 1523 North Main is privately -owned.
5.) What is the Commission priority # for this item?
Ongoing projects and property owners that approach the Commission for input are a
top priority of the Commission, along with other ongoing tasks.
5a.) Does the Commission have enough information for action(s)?
The Commission can discuss and determine if they would be willing to take on the
task of researching the property as a first step in the process.
Discussion Considerations
1.) More research or follow up on Item?
The Commission should discuss the item and determine what information is available
and whether any commissioners would volunteer to conduct research on the property.
The Commission should decide whether to approve the plaque and move forward with
the project. The only information staff has on file is in the North Main Street Bungalow
If you are unable to attend this meeting, it is important to notify Steven Wiley
(920-236-5062) in case a quorum cannot be attained.
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nomination form and the nomination does not list anything on the house except for the
name, year built, and architectural style.
2.) Evidence of "original"? Restore to what time period?
The original siding appeared intact. The project does not involve any restoration at this
time.
3.) Replacement Materials: accepted by State Historical society?
N/A
4.) Consideration of 'undo hardship on owners?' Funding sources?
N/A - the property owners pay for the plaques.
5.) Take actions?
The Commission can vote on whether to approve the plaque and decide if any
commissioners would be available to help conduct research on the property.
6.) Follow up?
Staff would work with the property owner and foundry on the plaque process and
volunteer commissioners would work on researching the property.
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(920-236-5062) in case a quorum cannot be attained.
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If you are unable to attend this meeting, it is important to notify Steven Wiley
(920-236-5062) in case a quorum cannot be attained.