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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 3.08.23 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 March 8th 2023 PRESENT: Shirley Brabender Mattox, Paulette Feld, Gerald Jacklin, Sara Stichert, Kristopher Ulrich ABSENT: Bill Miller, Nikki Stoll Olthoff, Steve Cummings STAFF: Jeffrey Witte, Principal Planner Meeting Minutes: 1) Call to Order Ms. Brabender Mattox called the meeting to order at 3 pm. Approval of February 8th, 2023 Meeting Minutes. There was one amendment to the Feburary minutes. Motion to approve the amendment minutes by Mr. Ulrich and second by Ms. 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. Ms. Brabender Mattox and Mr. Witte met with Laib Restoration to discuss the process for Historic Tax Credits and window repair and restoration. b. 1149 Algoma – This permit will is pending until the owner works with the State of Wisconsin Preservation Office. 4) Historic Plaque Application a. 1641 Jackson Street - application remains pending, looking for additional information. b. 427 W Irving Avenue – remove from agenda item. Plaque should come to the City. Mr. Witte to work with the owner. 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. c. 413 North Main – Discussion about the 150 Anniversary Celebration, on September 26th, 2024 honoring Lewis Hein. Mr. Krumrich supports these efforts and wants to be a full participant in the celebration. Ms. Brabender Mattox gave an additional history of the property. Ms. Brabender Mattox and Ms. Stichert to cover the cost of the plaque. d. 222 East Parkway Avenue – Efforts continue to contact the current owner and let them know about the program to identify historic properties in the City of Oshkosh. 5) Commissioner Statements a. Oshkosh Herald Article – continued discussion about topics for articles were discussed. Ms. Brabender Mattox is to write the article for this month titled, “How do people know they are in a historic district and what does that mean”, and “What are the benefits of being in a historic district”? Joshua has two articles ready. Mr. Ulrich to write April’s article. “Architectural styles are not just a character home”, using the example of Tudor Revival. b. Ms. Brabender Mattox supported that historic properties be flagged by the Inspections Department and forwarded for further review. c. Mr. Jacklin commented that historic properties should be identified and non- conforming ones be addressed with the City’s Inspection Department. Commissioners discussed Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines. d. Ms. Brabender Mattox and Mr. Ulrich supported making a list of locally landmarked buildings. The discussion focused on a number of homes including two Lustron homes in the City of Oshkosh. e. Ms. Brabender to research porch railings and how it relates to the local building codes. 6) Annual Report The discussion revolved around questions that were asked as part of the reporting for the Annual Report. Commissioner’s suggested that we highlight the monthly articles in the Oshkosh Herald, historic tax credits at 907 Washington, one historic plaque, and a section 106 review of the new bridge. Mr. Ulrich recommended using a digital photo of an Oshkosh Herald article in the Public Outreach section of the Annual Report. 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. 7) Building Permit Review The commission reviewed the building permit at 1313 Washington. Replacement windows are replacing existing vinyl windows. 8) Agenda Items for Next Meeting a. WAPAC Conference b. 222 East Parkway Avenue – Discussion about future plaque c. 413 North Main – Discussion about future plaque d. 1149 Algoma – Discussion about future plaque 9) Adjournment Ms. Brabender Mattox called the meeting to adjourn at 5:15pm.