HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4 - Historic Sidewalks on Various Streets OHIWSH
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TO: Landmarks Commission
FROM: Steven Wiley, Staff Liaison
DATE: July 31s1, 2018
SUBJECT: Item 4: Historic Sidewalks on Various City Streets
1.) Initiated by: Randy Domer (Winnebago County Historical and Archeological Society
(WCHAS)
a.) The item is within the purview of the Commission per the Historic Preservation
Ordinance.
2.) Is the item related to an Historic District/contributing, listed individually, Landmarked
or eligible?
The sidewalks are located within a number of historic districts but are not listed on
the National or State Registers, contributing structures, or locally landmarked.
Sidewalks in question are located on Merritt Avenue (east of Main Street), along
Algoma Boulevard at Market Street, and vaults immediately below Market Street.
2a.) Does item conform with all Local, State, or other Ordinances, Statutes?
Public sidewalks have to meet minimum load requirements per the Municipal Code,
and Public Works staff along with structural engineer Tom Karrells were working to
determine whether these load requirements were being met along with any other
potential load considerations.
2b.) Has the State Historical Society been notified or involved?
Not for this project, and likely would not apply.
2c.) Are other organizations or entities involved?
Yes—Oshkosh Department of Public Works,Tom Karrells (structural engineer),Dick
Naslund,Julie Johnson,and the Winnebago County Historical and Archeological
Society.
3.) Are Historic Tax Credits applicable for this item?
N/A
4.) Is this a municipally-owned structure?
The public sidewalks are municipally-owned.
5.) What is the Commission priority#for this item?
Not listed in the priority items —perhaps can make a case that it might fall under
Ongoing items (#1) since the Commission has been approached by an outside entity
(WCHAS).
If you are unable to attend this meeting,it is important to notify Steven Wiley
(920-236-5062) in case a quorum cannot be attained.
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5a.) Does the Commission have enough information for action(s)?
The Commission does not yet have enough information for action. Images, potential
cost figures, maps showing the locations of these sidewalks would all benefit the
Commission.
Discussion Considerations
1.) More research or follow up on Item?
Yes
2.) Evidence of"original"? Restore to what time period?
3.) Replacement Materials: accepted by State Historical society?
4.) Consideration of'undo hardship on ownersT Funding sources?
5.) Take actions?
6.) Follow up?
If you are unable to attend this meeting,it is important to notify Steven Wiley
(920-236-5062) in case a quorum cannot be attained.