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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLandmarks Minutes 03.13.2024 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 13, 2024 PRESENT: Shirley Brabender Mattox, Steve Cummings, Kristopher Ulrich, Gerald Jacklin, and Nikki Stoll Olthoff, Council Member Karl Buelow ABSENT: Sara Stichert and Paulette Feld STAFF: Amy Fels, Museum Archivist; Jeffrey Witte, Principal Planner Agenda: 1) Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:01pm. 2) Approval of February 14th Meeting Minutes Ms. Stoll Olthoff motioned to approve the minutes and Mr. Jacklin seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote. 3) Review of Applications for City’s Historic Preservation Loan Program a. 1502 Main Street b. 1302 Washington Avenue Jeffrey Witte from the City Planning department was present to explain the loan program and the extent of work to be done on both properties. The 1502 Main Street property owner intends to complete exterior painting, window restoration, and other landscaping and cosmetic work. The 1302 Washington Avenue property owner wishes to repair the front entrance, enclosed porch, and steps of the house. Ms. Brabender Mattox asked if the 1502 Main Street owner wished to keep the house’s cedar shake siding, and Mr. Witte confirmed that they did. Mr. Witte confirmed that the property owners are still also eligible to apply for historic tax credits through the State Historic Preservation Office. Mr. Ulrich motioned to approve the loan program applications for both properties, and Mr. Cummings seconded. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. 4) 2023 Annual Report The Commissioners provided additional feedback on the second draft of the 2023 annual report. They suggested changing some images and adding some additional clarifying text. Mr. Cummings motioned to approve the annual report, pending the suggested changes, and Ms. Stoll Olthoff seconded. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote. 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) Acanthus Awards Ms. Brabender Mattox proposed nominating Smith School for a 2024 award. Mr. Ulrich asked about nominating The Gibson, but the Commission confirmed it was nominated in 2022. Mr. Ulrich asked if the Commission would consider nominating an individual for personal contribution through digital media, as individuals who have authored print media pieces have been nominated in the past. David Groth was suggested as such an individual under the Preservation Activities category. Richard Nable was also proposed, but his residence in Waukesha prompted discussion as to whether an individual must live in the City of Oshkosh in order to be nominated for an Acanthus Award. Mr. Ulrich also suggested Tim and Katy Neubauer Corbett for their work on the Corbett House, but discussion continued and the Commissioners decided the Corbett House was not the best fit for an award nomination. Mr. Ulrich pointed out that the Landmarks Commission website does not list City of Oshkosh residence as a formal requirement for award nomination. Discussion continued, and Mr. Cummings motioned that any person who has contributed to historic preservation activities within the City of Oshkosh that are accessible to the public be considered eligible to be nominated for an Acanthus Award regardless of place of residence. Ms. Stoll Olthoff seconded. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. 6) Lewis Hine Plaque Application Ms. Brabender Mattox stated that she would get in touch with the City Planning office to begin the application process for the plaque. 7) Section 106 Review - Jackson/Oregon Street Bridge Item 7 was postponed until the April meeting following a motion from Mr. Cummings and second from Ms. Stoll Olthoff. The item was postponed and modified agenda approved by voice vote. 8) Oshkosh Herald article topics The Commissioners discussed potential future article topics. Ms. Stoll Olthoff stated she would write an article for April, but she has not yet decided on a topic. Ms. Brabender Mattox stated she would write an article for March if no one else had a topic in mind. Mr. Cummings stated he would write a future article regarding Oshkosh banker Charles Schrieber. 9) South Side historic properties consideration Mr. Cummings expressed his desire to give greater attention to historic properties on the south side of the City. Mr. Cummings provided a list of properties that may hold cultural, historical, and architectural significance. Ms. Brabender Mattox pointed out that some of the properties on Mr. Cummings’ list were already listed on the National 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. Register, or property owners had been previously contacted and declined interest in having their properties nominated. Ms. Brabender Mattox asked Mr. Cummings what he proposed the Commission do, and Mr. Cummings stated he felt that the Commission should come up with a plan to acknowledge the historic events and properties associated with the south side of Oshkosh. Ms. Brabender Mattox noted that, if Mr. Cummings was particularly interested in the properties on Stoney Beach, the Commission could look into if they are potentially eligible for historic nomination. Ms. Brabender Mattox suggested Mr. Cummings do preliminary research on the Stoney Beach properties as a starting point, and Mr. Cummings agreed. 10) Commissioner Statements a. WAHPC 2024 Spring Conference, April 25 - 26 in Mineral Point Ms. Brabender Mattox encouraged interested Commissioners to attend the spring conference. She stated that she would pay registration fee if any of the Commissioners wanted to attend. 11) Staff Liaison Report a. Monthly Building Permit Report The Commissioners reviewed the monthly building permit report. Ms. Brabender Mattox stated she would contact the owner of an Irving Street property about being potentially eligible for historic tax credits. The Commissioners also reviewed a permit for 534 Jackson Street that would potentially be eligible for tax credits as well. b. Agenda Items for Next Meeting Section 106 Review of Verizon Wireless antenna installation at 530 N. Main Street. Ms. Brabender Mattox will contact the representative regarding the review letter deadline. Additional items include continued review of Oshkosh Herald topics, updates regarding the Lewis Hine plaque application, and South Side properties discussion. 12) Adjournment Mr. Cummings motioned to adjourn and Mr. Ulrich seconded. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote at 4:35pm.