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Home My WebLink AboutItem 7 - Annual Report 2020 Draft ..............................................................................................................................................: _ OSH o i N ✓r^^w � m r m V�VV IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII � F r M >MMkNX FHFff+.4l4M1 I f + „ r r F r I a � r rri �V�I l " 'I Y I r I i � J i � 1 it /rya r' j14 ; J5 y� � r s � � 4 I.I m I—�.�N IJJJJJJ I LU 1'd y III I� _� �x�nw�X�.v �:r- mv �ns 11� .A\ "I� �—..AAA 9 P \ `� g m a � r 73a Eit []CCU �— w ar , �, � _ _ ! C ) w.... „A iC 1 � I EDEEm�CI_', d YV r n x g . 1� t el 71 n%:�� r,e /d I ! 1LL M aaNNvv (� 7 [( Guy LL � �l C V. ~ 7�� -, n �y —T"T 1 C I' JCIC lLl JL J[J + l ' /v Oshkosh Historic Resources Washington Avenue Historic District Riverside Cemetery Historic District Washington Avenue Neo-Classical District V�W�UJ Oshkosh Normal School Historic District North Main Historic District Paine Lumber Historic District Irving-Church Historic District Local Landmark North Main Bungalow Historic District@�1RU National/State Register Property Algoma Boulevard Historic District Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://wwwfacebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ LANDMARKS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2020 MISSION STATEMENT The Landmarks Commission is charged with fostering the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of historic improvements and of districts which represent or reflect elements of the City's cultural,social, economic,political and architectural history,safeguard and fostering civic pride in the City's historic and cultural heritage as embodied in landmarks and historic districts. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP Shirley Brabender Mattox, Chairperson Dennis Paul Arnold,Vice-Chairperson Steve Cummings Deb Allison-Aasby, Council Representative Nikki Stoll Olthoff Gerald Jacklin Andrew Smith Elizabeth Hintz Kristopher Ulrich Staff Liaison-Steven Wiley 2020 COMMISSION GOALS Historic Preservation Plan - Create a historic preservation plan to guide the efforts of the Commission long term over several years. Web Site /Facebook—Update the Landmarks Commission website presence as needed and post regular updates and material on Facebook. Review Historic Preservation Ordinance—Review and update the Historic Preservation Ordinance in the Oshkosh Zoning Ordinances. Include Historic Preservation in all City Planning Efforts-Raising awareness of the importance of historic preservation in all City departments and planning processes. Education and Outreach Programming-Develop materials to promote commission programs for distribution to the public and area businesses as well as presentation by commission members to present to local community organizations and other outreach venues. Continue to Promote the Historic Plaque and Marker Programs—Reach out to commercial and residential historic property owners and area organizations for financing of community historic markers and individual building plaques. Marketing Efforts—Continue to work with other historic-focused groups &community agencies for joint marketing efforts regarding historic tax credits, historical tours,brochures, historical education and the possibility of hosting a future state historical commission conference. Local Landmarking—Identify properties that are eligible to locally landmark and contact owners. Research and Award the Acanthus Award—Take nominations, perform historic research and present historic preservation awards for historic preservation efforts. Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://wwwfacebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ "'� :• � ' �', �/ip�/ii000/loll/° �/,,,,�, ��I�Iery',W., yq y� — 'f t k,{ MM^ ✓woo.,, L 1 'd� ' �1`J RKS, j CON MISSION � R 444 P r, I 1 { a ,rig, TV 9 HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN The creation of an Historic Preservation Plan is a major goal of the Commission during the 2020 reporting peiod. The Commission has applied for a CLG Subgrant for financial assistance. The planning process is ongoing and the Commission has examined other plans from several communities. Staff mapped out Oshkosh's existing historic districts, individually-listed State and National Register properties, and local landmarks. A subcommittee of Landmarks Commissioners met several times in 2019 to create material for the plan. On September 20th, 2019 the subcommittee held a visioning session and brainstormed assets and opportunities for preservation in Oshkosh. The Commission will work to create goals, objectives, and action items for the plan and host public meetings to obtain input from the public. After this, staff and the subcommittee will work to refine the plan and then run the plan through the approval process. The Historic Preservation Plan is a formal plan that would be recognized by the Plan Commission and Common Council and coordinate with other City plans. Once the plan is complete it will serve as guidance and form the basis of preservation efforts in Oshkosh. OsFllwsf� crt,Um,r6ssporlr: 2020 Auronaia� V,qIiY.,n:ory Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://wwwfacebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ VJ(88)C,l f 00I L,,d, X U Ifill III\ if.) w, M, V,,,t,d Get g St,,ted P,g. nx utdi(,110ris y )I,ghl blisliliffil looll, Ad I'W SOfirig"ilia I dip Oshko% City of Oshkosh Landmarks ,Rai Commission H [if tat Gaut Photos .. ........4 Vid— I JJJJJJJ Hrvlews a 1 1'11, - &, " N iligi0iii P,,M, C� UMY KO IS H 4 I Ev% \MRKS Marlage PrarVions IISSION 1111111oo ........... MJJJ11—- The above shows a screenshot of the Landmarks Facebook page along with images of local buildings covered in previous postings. SOCIAL MEDIA The Landmarks Commission maintains a Facebook page as a means of reaching the community regarding preservation-related initiatives. A few Commission members have volunteered to assist in posting material on the Facebook page. Materials posted on the page have included weekly postings on significant architecture in Oshkosh, links to State and National resources such as Technical Preservation Briefs, and updates on major preservation activities and events. A number of Commissioners have expressed their interest in diversifying the Commission's social media to include platforms other than just Facebook. The Commission believes that this will broaden their reach with audiences of all age groups. Social media is a powerful tool by which Landmarks can update the public on events such as workshops, featured speakers, educational efforts, etc. Efforts are ongoing to increase activity on the Facebook page and determine programming for social media. The Landmarks Facebook page has greatly increased the number of page followers over the past year. Oshkcisfi II iu-i1ihnafl<,s Clomo,msswrv� 20�20 Anmml Report Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wl.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ m r M f Mn i wr I W � n� _ `�/✓� AM a � a A f r✓+ ��h k" P M i IaAv/rg"I14V7��¢I P m p� �p n t��W a�W i��"l�✓ , .,. _ ,,.Nub � v; . °f0,r. ';�nm.'VI,✓ 1•;�,i rio r The Jessie Jack Hooper House at 1149 Algoma Boulevard was designed in the 1890s by William Waters and is a contributing structure in the district. The Commission and staff provided information on tax credit programs to the owner. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PROPERTY OWNERS SEEKING TAX CREDITS The Landmarks Commission and staff continued to assist property owners interested in seeking historic tax credits. The Jessie Jack Hooper House is an example of a well-preserved William Waters home from the 1890s. The home is a contributing structure in the Algoma Boulevard Historic District. Staff became aware of the owner's interest in doing siding and roofing work on the house. Staff informed the owner of available state and federal tax credit programs and invited the owner to a Landmarks Commission meeting. The owner attended the meeting and was able to engage with the Commission. The Commission provided insight on historically sensitive methods of doing work on a property. The Commission and staff also provided the owner with contact information for SHPO staff who could assist in the tax credit process. With greater awareness of the tax credit programs, more property owners are taking advantage of this preservation tool. OsFllwsf� crt,Um,r6ssporlr: 2020 Auru:nua� Rf'IIio:ory Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://wwwfacebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ ............................................................................................................................. siatin OSHI ,-OSH *�T . LANDMARKS p�vvuynf± y.W 'wof 4y��p.wy y� II , � � COMMISSION W1S C ON S, 1 410- 1-1 IS T0, KCAL UW ' " S 0 '_ E T UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH gEAL Off► WINNEBAGO COUNTY Ht5,TORICAL&ARCHAEOLOGICAL(�PCIETY ��NEE N OTHER AGENCY COORDINATION & ASSISTANCE Coordination and assistance to other agencies and community groups is an important aspect of the Commission's functions. The Commission worked on a number of projects including: • Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions (WAHPC) - Oshkosh is a WAHPC member and Landmarks Chair Shirley Brabender Mattox is a WAHPC board member. • Winnebago County Historical and Archeological Society(WCHAS) -The WCHAS celebrated its 100th anneverary in 2019. Landmarks has continued collaboration with the WCHAS on a number of initiatives, including potential signage on the Lakeshore site. • Menominee Nation- City staff has continued to work on next steps for engaging the Menominee Nation on the Chief Oshkosh drafts. • UW-Oshkosh- Steve Cummings, Shirley Brabender Mattox, and staff member Steven Wiley of Landmarks worked with Dennis Zack, and professor Pascale Manning of UW-Oshkosh on the drafts for additional signage near the Chief Oshkosh statue. • State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) - Staff has worked with the SHPO multiple times on ensuring compliance for projects proposed on municipally owned properties such as the Grand Opera House. Staff has also worked with SHPO and submitted the required documentation for a garage demolition at the Frank Lloyd Wright property(Stephen Hunt II House) at 1165 Algoma Blvd. Osh:kosfi II i�u-iiiii'ru a:t'ks onao'i6ss�or- Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://wwwfacebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ Im Historic Permits e rArYA'11 1. DRsis Fry m 1,'112020and Data To 121'39 2020 Oshkosh ill IIIIIIII Jill I 202000055 1106ALGOMA 0506520000 Right-of-Viay 5000-Excavation DLIg and reptaced 0110612020 BLVD ON VME stop box. AVE 202000056 1222 1100980000 Right-of-Way 5000-Excavation DI-Ig and 111 0110&2020 WASHINGTON service leak. 1.16" AVE X 1"s p1t in lead. 202000163 422 IN MAlIN ST 0400&30000 HOOPMANS HVAC 500-Heating Cornmerciall Furnace 0111 4f2O2O $2,850.00 DOWNTO'0114 replacement OSHKOSH LLC 202000306 1107 ALGOMA 0507210000 MATTA/CHERYL Pli-Imbing 411 -Water Heater Residential Replace leaky 011232020 $1,000.00 BLVD A LAURITCH I heater 202000333 421 AMHERST 0702050000 FOCUS Rental 700-Rental Registration 01124(2020 AVE PROPERTIES LLCRegtsliration 202000348 907 020260,0000 DAVID Electrical 612-AdditionlRerqodet Residential Electrical 011272020 520,000.00 il'ON BEARDSLEY AVE TRUST/SUSAN TATUM TRUST 202000364 1010 BAY 0805830000 PANE Commercialf 207-MUM Family Cornmerciat Replacing the front 011272020 $7,500.00 SHORE DR APARTMENTS 1111 BILIJilding Residential porch SUPPOITtS ILLC Postsxill be reptacedwith metal. CITY OSHKOSH BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW P—# 20MM79A OF PERMIT bShkosh E.pll,Chill. PROGRAM Jolt md— IOU HIGH AWE. G1TY OF 05 HKOS IT P-11110 01091 C.Itllgl sgns G-t— APPLETON ShGN COMPANY I The commission continues to review incoming U. C.,--1 I]l rHIEGRAKDOSIPIKOPH Ol I ,g, ,th,ft,dd D)O High A—,�,Hf Pm p—I building permits that pertain to historic structures or Ii.t.111hg IIEMCI.191.11tlh....,ell di.,,.fIMHEghA�.,..p.�,,[.-.1Varcp.,,ud� historic districts wiitapproximately h 212 reviewed in pl,..I,p'Ihd. this report period. This process helps the Commission Sq,F.. C—I P.—I Ak— understand the types of projects that are going on and IbIT S. I Fl— Ah—Ty" 01 Ell M.. 9 A]-.M---, their impacts to historic structures and to keep tabs "VAC Pl- 0 U.Ilt. R.Supp...1- O.Olp...y Fl.sm k].' on scheduled demolition projects. Additionally, this Spd.W., process provides a vehicle for historical preservation tax credit information to be disseminated to those F... ZONF Z-4, R, 5,25g9 obtaining building permits. OUNILD B.fld,,r,,P—it S22SOG Jahn Pasta A5SPRP-P,,,Jr.flN Record Ek MD $42260 P.,hh- ch-k FSSO An example of a review that occurred was work SHIPO G --d an 12)02/2020,ES-9.b be il p.,p,.ft 1p—ftd,All.—t.g V,—&—gh bl TO b.I,,— done at the 831 Washington Avenue property. The ,Ah—W,p—,.',0 di;.0. Wtv—N,—plvtd INSPECTIONS OF ALL THROUGH BOLTS AND MOUI47INn P LATER AS NET ALL ED I OCo-F AND BE REOU ESTIED ANTI APPROVEIC PRIOR 70 SUBSEQUENT SIGN Commission was given the ability to weigh in on INSTALLATIONSTEPROCCJRRIJ40 MINOR PLAQUE 91ON CONNECTIONS 70 BE MADE TO MORTAR AND NOT TJLIRO�H BRICIR A— the proposal and engage with the applicant at a h- .Ih.ity P�,,y of y.,Wf—ll—,k&—E.J IN,p—it�ppl-6- .'11— th.City I.. .'All Ill A 1. ...I T.--A and 6. —y Landmarks meeting. Without the building permit review, the Commission would likely not have known of many projects nor have contacted the relevant Sig.... D 124 112520, property owners, who are often unaware that their Ad... 21100 HOLLY ROAD NEENAH Vdl&UM6 7.R ph— 92P 7M-1601 buildings are eligible for tax credits. R.9l osFilmsfi ccimt'riiiisstorr� 2020 AuOm ia, RqLioo� Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wl.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ City of Oshkosh //i City of Oshkosh //i! City of Oshkosh Landmarks Commission IV Landmarks Commissions Landmarks Commission 2019 Annual Report Oshkosh 22019 Annual Report Oshkosh 2019 Annual Report Oshkosh 4aAW!noh Faxx V"ooko io ,,,,1„.i nrel nnM.Aaw. Iood.o,M. o „A., Uixk nkNnr J"a'-> n,oui f➢41174NSNI lI7S14➢1E74:1'111`HRVAJNX N OSI-IKOSIiv:r.-rf` 171',1¢)1i741`7'k4�t E1'1t65r,11F,iVi OSNROS(I"v'd R1IhYt},14 lihX 4ltkitpll i's,hl'�TA.`(� OSI-II<OSII �' 1 AADAl UZ1.s [AAI)df llt6A- [1ADAI A2ht (,OU\11S511)A ��"�' (O NII 1(A F 7 All '° (OMMIbSIOA rino�.ts�< rs of iui i�auts atrs�r� zs Si irc�Hc inxciaFuus n ,;�; 1°Y>roiwIm�'sry v ro ,A �yi ywwwulU'NU9'o'ro4% /1 , vm� vGr r/ %/// f s + �1 I , , 11' t1 V111M1 1y/ �17 ' �) urwr2ut W�qA LM , If In"JiflWlX��% ism �lr � �e�lf t Staff created a series of visual display boards for the State of the City event on March 9th, 2020 to educate the public and City staff on activities of the Landmarks Commission over the past year. The Commission has continued collaboration with UW- Oshkosh and the Menominee Nation on the creation of additional signage for the Chief Oshkosh statue. PUBLIC OUTREACH The Landmarks Commission goal to reach out to the community resulted in the following projects: Citv Manager's State of the Citv Address—Staff and the Commission provided information on the Commission's work to preserve Oshkosh's historic resources and inform residents about historic tax credits. Historic Preservation Plan and Historic Preservation Ordinance—Efforts are ongoing for the Commission to create and curate public input components as part of these projects. The public input provides an opportunity for residents to voice their concerns and for the Commission to educate residents on the importance of a Preservation Plan and Ordinance. Website Update—improved access to information about Landmarks Commission activities, historic preservation, and links to local and statewide resources. Facebook Page -Maintained the Landmarks Commission Facebook page with updates about ongoing activities and to create awareness of historic preservation. There are now over 350 followers. Chief Oshkosh Signa - The Commission has continued its partnership with the Menominee Nation and UW- Oshkosh on the creation of additional historic signage for the Chief Oshkosh statue by Italian sculptor Gaetano Trentanove. On June 17th, Steve Cummings, Shirley Brabender Mattox, Dennis Zack of UWO, and Steven Wiley went to Keshena and met with Tribal Chairman Douglas Cox and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer David Grignon of the Menominee Nation. A major goal of the Chief Oshkosh project is to seek the input and support of the Menominee Nation for the project. Osps:kosfi II i�� -ililifi-na:t,ks om n6ss�ory 0 20 .t usmml Report Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://wwwfacebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ 4IS 1 i G.0 � i �Illll it III I III j.° I r I r HISTORIC PLAQUE PROGRAM The City of Oshkosh has many historically significant residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. To recognize these properties in the present and their place in our collective past, the Oshkosh Landmarks Commission has continued the Historic Plaque Program to share the history of these buildings and our community. The commission continued to promote the Historic Plaque Program to homeowners and businesses. The Commission revised the historic plaque criteria and application in 2020 to make the criteria and application more easily understandable for potential applicants. Two property owners applied for plaques during the 2020 reporting period. Jeffrey Behnke of 1321 Porter Avenue and Audrey Spanbauer of 1523 N Main Street applied for historic plaques. Mr. Behnke's application was approved and his plaque was put into production. Ms. Spanbauer's application is pending. The plaques are bronze ovals 10"x7" or 14"x10" in size. As of 2020, over 30 property owners have applied for plaques. OsFllal"Isl� crt,Um,r6ssporlr: 2020 A rums a, R II"OI.,n:ory Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://wwwfacebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ I, r I _( HARD f ,,rBERW " µ N i q J I The Landmarks Commission and City staff met with Toe Ferlo of the Grand Oshkosh to discuss Mr Ferlo's proposal for updated Grand Opera House signage. Staff then worked with Mr. Ferlo's team, the SHPO Compliance Reviewer, and pertinent City departments during the review and approval process. REVIEWED WORK PROPOSED TO HISTORIC STRUCTURES The commission reviewed and provided input to property owners, the State Historical Society, Plan Commission and Common Council for work proposed to historic buildings including: • Grand Opera House-Reviewed new signage including a blade sign, marquee, and EMC signage for the Grand Opera House. Staff then coordinated with the Grand Opera House Foundation and SHPO Compliance Reviewer during the SHPO Concurrence process. Installation of the signage will proceed in 2021. • Residential Properties in Historic Districts -Reviewed/provided input and direction for work proposed to residential properties inlcuding properties at 831 Washington Avenue and Jessie Jack Hooper House at 1149 Algoma Boulevard. oshVraosfi Lrr"@➢ll&"'t illks ' !rt,Um'r6ssporlr: 2020 Aurunua� V,qIio:ory Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://wwwfacebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ ACANTHUS AWARDS Since 1981, the City of Oshkosh has honored members of the community that have made contributions to local historic preservation through awarding of the Acanthus Awards. The Acanthus Awards are generally given in five categories, although awards may not necessarily be given in each category every year. Awardees include property owners and individuals involved in activities that have enhanced our historic and cultural resources. Due to the coronavirus pandemic the Landmarks Commission did not present any 2020 Acanthus Awards. However, the Commission's goal is to resume the presentation of Acanthus Awards in 2021. IVmmwiuuwiuuwiui � - r a i i Osh:kosfi II in-iiiii'ru a:t'ks onao'i6ss�or- Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://wwwfacebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ Oshkosh Larldf-tuirks cclmrr6ssporlr: 2M9 Annua� Rqport Website -https://www.ci.oshkosh.wl.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page -https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/