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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2.08.23 If you are unable to attend this meeting, notify staff (920-236-5059). If anyone requires reasonable ADA accommodations, please contact the office of Planning Services at andersonrach@ci.oshkosh.wi.us or 920-236-5059. CITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION Minutes February 8th 2023 PRESENT: Shirley Brabender Mattox, Paulette Feld, Gerald Jacklin, Sara Stichert, Steve Cummings, Kristopher Ulrich ABSENT: Bill Miller, Nikki Stoll Olthoff STAFF: Jeffrey Witte, Principal Planner Meeting Minutes: 1) Call to Order Ms. Brabender Mattox called the meeting to order at 3 pm. Approval of January 11th, 2023 Meeting Minutes. There were amendments to the January minutes. Motion to approve the amendment minutes by Mr. Ulrich and second by Sara Stichert. 2) Public Comment There was no public comment 3) Pending Permits a. 411 N Main Street – This permit will remain pending until further information is provided from the applicant. Restoration first followed by wood window replacements is recommended by the Commission. We will continue to work with the owner. b. 1149 Algoma – Mr. Witte and Mr. Gresser met with the owner to discuss the project’s scope of work. 4) Historic Plaque Application a. 1641 Jackson Street - application remains pending, looking for additional information. Ms. Brabender Mattox to continue research. b. 222 East Parkway Avenue – Discussion about contacting the current owner and letting them know about the program to identify historic properties in the City of Oshkosh and that their property has been identified as the home of c. 413 North Main – Discussion about the 150 Anniversary Celebration, on September 26th, 2024 honoring Lewis Hein. Further discussion with Jeff Krumrich, who is the property owner via phone. Mr. Krumrich supports these efforts and wants to be a full participant in the celebration. Ms. Brabender Mattox to contact the Eastman Kodak Museum of Photography. If you are unable to attend this meeting, notify staff (920-236-5059). If anyone requires reasonable ADA accommodations, please contact the office of Planning Services at andersonrach@ci.oshkosh.wi.us or 920-236-5059. 5) Commissioner Statements a. Oshkosh Herald Article – continued discussion about potential ideas for articles were discussed including “Industries on the Fox River”, “How do people know they are in a historic district and what does that need?” and “What are the benefits of being in a historic district?”, and the Demsey Normal School Building and the Campus School Building on the UWO Campus. February’s article authored by Ms. Feld and Ms. Stichert will be “How to use the UWO Archives as a Resource for Historic Information”. March’s article authored by Ms. Stoll will be about the” Historic Rehabilitation Project at 1125 Merritt”. b. Mr. Cummings mentioned having information from real estate professionals on the value of historic properties. c. Ms. Feld and Ms. Stichert introduced documents from the Civil Works Administration during the Depression that have detailed appraisals of homes in the City of Oshkosh before 1934 located at the Polk Library. d. Mr. Ulrich discussed the State of the City of Address on Monday, March 13th, and suggested that the Landmarks Commission have a booth. Include tax credit brochures, example articles, the historic district map, and other visuals that dovetail with education. 6) Annual Report to SHPO a. Discussion occurred around information needed to complete the report. The report must be submitted online by February 28th. Mr. Ulrich stated that the Oshkosh Herald Articles should be more prominent. The goals in the annual report should reflect what occurred in 2022. Discussion occurred around 2023 goals and this should be a future agenda item. Mr. Ulrich suggested combining education and outreach, the Facebook website, and marketing together. Include the Historic Plaque Program and Marketing efforts at local events as part of the Annual Report. 7) Building Permit Review The committee reviewed the building permits. If you are unable to attend this meeting, notify staff (920-236-5059). If anyone requires reasonable ADA accommodations, please contact the office of Planning Services at andersonrach@ci.oshkosh.wi.us or 920-236-5059. 8) Agenda Items for Next Meeting a. 222 East Parkway Avenue – Discussion about future plaque b. 413 North Main – Discussion about future plaque c. 1149 Algoma – Discussion about future plaque d. 2023 Landmarks Commission Goals 9) Mr. Kumrich property owner at 413 called to discuss the historical significance of his building and photographer Lewis Hein. Mr. Kumrich was asked if he would support participating in the historic plaque program. He agreed and discussion occurred around planning for the 150-year Celebration of Lewis Hein. 10) Adjournment Ms. Brabender Mattox called the meeting to adjourn at 5:15pm.