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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesCITY OF OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION Minutes January 11, 2017 PRESENT: Steve Cummings, Paul Arnold, Shirley Brabender Mattox, Harold Buchholz, Austin Frederick, Alexa Naudziunas, Elizabeth Williams, Darryn Burich EXCUSED: Angela Allen, Vicky Redlin, Elizabeth Hintz 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 December 14, 2016 Meeting Minutes The commission discussed the December meeting minutes. Ms. Brabender Mattox said that her last name is spelled wrong again. Mr. Arnold made a motion to approve the December meeting minutes as amended and Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Historic Preservation Ordinance – Planning Division Director, Darryn Burich Discussion Ms. Naudziunas explained that the commissioners were provided copies of the Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District zoning ordinance. Darryn Burich explained that this overlay district is considered to have strict regulations that may serve the same purpose as a historic preservation ordinance. Mr. Buchholz explained that he would like to see historic preservation incorporated in the comprehensive and strategic plans. Darryn Burich explained that there needs to be a consensus between all groups including Plan Commission and Common Council. The commissioners discussed the possibility of creating a historic preservation plan that exists as a separate planning document. The commissioners agreed to discuss this further at the next meeting. 4. Eagles Club Repurpose - Planning Division Director, Darryn Burich Discussion Mr. Cummings discussed that this is currently being used by the YMCA as they are under reconstruction. It was mentioned that a children’s museum would be a great use. The commissioners discussed that it would be a valuable building if a developer was able to find a new use for it. 5. Irving Church Historic District - Planning Division Director, Darryn Burich Discussion Darryn Burich went into further detail explaining the Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District with the commissioners. 6. Historic Signage – Planner, Elizabeth Williams Elizabeth Williams, Planner, attended the meeting in order to discuss the current funding available for historic signage. Commissioners previously agreed that they are willing to help gather information in order to install historic signage. Ms. Williams explained that if the funding is not used before the end of the year, it will no longer be available to the commission. Ms. Brabender Mattox explained that she would try to have sign content prepared for the next meeting. Ms. Williams and Mr. Cummings met with Randy Domer, President of the Winnebago County Historical Society. They plan to partner with the Landmarks Commission to install a sign at the Morgan House. They have requested that Austin Frederick is assigned to draft the language for the potential sign. There is also an interest in making the sign double sided in order to fit more information. There will be one sign located across the street from the Time Theatre; the goal is for the sign to match the design as the one located on the Morgan House Property. 7. Acanthus Awards – Review Potential Nominations Ms. Naudziunas explained that she has not yet received any applications for Acanthus Awards. She explained that it may become necessary to self-identify potential nominations as a commission. The commissioners recommended that the Washington Building and the Schriber House are reviewed for an Acanthus Award. Ms. Naudziunas requested that the commissioners continue to look for potential nominations. 8. Building Permit Review The commissioners reviewed the list of historic building permits. The commissioners were wondering what the rental registration item meant. Ms. Naudziunas explained that this is part of the Rental Registry Program. All rental properties are required to register with the Inspections Division. 9. Longfellow School Lintel - discussion Mr. Frederick presented on the Longfellow School Lintel and the necessity of making sure that it doesn’t get damaged further. Mr. Frederick explained that it is sinking into the ground more every year. The commission discussed ideas of bringing historical context to the lintel with a bench or sign. Mr. Naudziunas agreed to look into the best way to move forward with this project and to look back at past discussions. 10. Annual Report – Discussion Ms. Naudziunas explained that she has begun working on updating the annual report for the 2016 work year. She would like to know what photos and projects the commission would like to be highlighted in the report. Ms. Brabender Mattox agreed to work with Ms. Naudziunas outside of meeting times on this project. The commission thought that the Schriber house move would be a good photo to use for the cover. 11. Mission Statement – Review and Potential Rewrite Ms. Brabender Mattox explained that after reviewing the mission statement is seems to be poorly written and could be updated. The commissioners agreed that there is room for improvement. 12. Agenda Items for Next Meeting Longfellow School Lintel, Historic Signage, Riverwalk Historic Signs – Discussion Vicky UWO area (on hold) , Building Permit Review, Historic Fish District – Research , Annual Report – Review, Historic Preservation Ordinance. Irving Church Historic District – Zoning Change. Eagles Club Re-Purpose. 13. Adjournment Mr. Cummings made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Mr. Arnold. Motion approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Recorded by: Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner