HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesCITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION
Minutes
March 9, 2016
PRESENT: Vicky Redlin, Steve Cummings, Paul Arnold, Shirley Brabender Mattox, Elizabeth
Hintz, Sharon Kipetz, Harold Buchholz, Alexa Naudziunas and David Buck
EXCUSED: Angela Allen
ABSENT: None
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:07 p.m. and a quorum was declared present.
2. Approval of February 10, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Mr. Arnold made a motion to approve the February 10, 2016 meeting minutes and Mr.
Cummings seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Building Permit Review
Mr. Buck went over the list for historic building permits. Ms. Brabender Mattox discussed the
price of the project on 1122 Merritt Avenue and questioned if the work could be eligible for tax
credits. Mr. Buck stated that he was unsure as this was primarily a bathroom remodel and that
much of the work is related to non-primary electrical, relocating fixtures and plumbing for a
new bath.
4. Website Redevelopment Update – Cover Page
The commission reviewed the potential changes to the main page and Acanthus Awards page
for the Landmarks Commission website. Discussion took place on the composition of the main
page and the need for a historic narrative versus a timeline history. Ms. Redlin volunteered to
create a concise history and also expressed an interest in creating the timeline history page.
She also hoped to utilize corresponding links to other sources rather than include the
information on the page itself. It was determined that the Acanthus Awards page will be
comprised of bullet points for the pre-2012 awardees and brief descriptions for 2013-2015,
which will be updated annually.
5. Acanthus Awards Application Form - Review
Mr. Buck provided the commission with a variety of historic preservation award applications
examples from other places at the February meeting. Mr. Buck drafted an Acanthus Awards
application and information sheet for review by the commission. Mr. Buchholz volunteered to
work on improving the format of the two-page application and attempt to reduce it to a single
page. Ms. Redlin volunteered to update the information page based on comments that the
commissioners agreed to email to her.
6. Acanthus Awards 2015 – Possible Nominees and Outreach Efforts
Mr. Buck requested the commission come up with a list of potential nominees for the 2016
Acanthus Awards. After discussion, the commission came up with a list of seven nominees to
consider including:
1) 1540 Algoma (Charles Wood House/Queen Anne) – Façade rehabilitation
2) 531 N Main (Frank Percey Gun and Fur) – Retention/adaptive reuse to office
3) 522-530 N Main (Raulf Hotel) – Retention
4) 19-21 Waugoo (Kohlmann’s Block) – Restore transom window/façade rehabilitation
5) 2505 Oregon (former Filling Station) – Adaptive reuse to restaurant
6) 1842 S Main (South Side Ice Yacht Club) – Preservation of Ice Boating
7) 519 Franklin (Edward Jones House/Queen Anne) – Painting/Façade Rehabilitation
The commission will examine the properties/sites and will determine awardees at the April
meeting. At that meeting determination on research duties and Acanthus Award presenters for
the May Council meeting will be determined.
7. State of the City Display
Mr. Buck reviewed the materials that will be used for Landmarks Commission displays at the
State of City. Mr. Buck explained that the Landmarks Commission will have their own table and
he will bring informational display boards on our historic districts, potential new district, tax
credits, and plaque program.
8. Historic Plaque Applications – Review and Action
Mr. Buck explained that at the February meeting the commission approved multiple plaque
applicants and also agreed to table the discussion on two applicants, which are to be discussed
at this meeting as well as three additional applications. After discussion on each application the
commission approved endorsing a plaque for the following properties: 430 N Main, 146
Algoma, 1128 Washington, 1133 Algoma and 1212 Washington.
9. Work Plan/Commission Action/Implementation Plan for 2016
Mr. Buck reviewed the annual work plan that the commission compiled at the February
meeting. The commission discussed the potential to put a calendar of items to review together
to assist with prioritizing their agendas and Mr. Buck mentioned that the agendas tend to
become quite large with regular items and items that come up.
10. Agenda Items for Next Meeting/Statements
Mr. Buck stated that beside the regular items of minutes and building permit review they will
review the Acanthus Awards nominations at the April meeting. The committee also agreed to
discuss the draft Acanthus Award nomination application and Chief Oshkosh monument
upgrades as well as website updates. The commission discussed the condition of a historic
home at the corner of Washington Avenue and Hazel Street and Ms. Brabender Mattox said she
will attempt to contact the owner, who she believes lives out of state.
11. Adjournment
Mr. Cummings made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Mr. Buchholz.
Motion approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
Recorded by:
Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner and David Buck, Principal Planner