HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8 - Mural Ordinance InfoTO:
Landmarks Commission
FROM:
Steven Wiley, Staff Liaison
DATE:
November 71h, 2018
SUBJECT:
Item 8: Oshkosh Mural Ordinance
1.) Initiated by: Shirley Brabender Mattox, Chair Oshkosh Landmarks Commission
a.) The item is within the purview of the Commission because many potential mural
locations are on historic buildings in the Downtown and other areas.
2.) Is the item related to an Historic District/contributing, listed individually, Landmarked
or eligible?
Yes and the recently passed mural ordinance permits murals on buildings located in
the CMU district (much of Downtown) and other zoning districts.
2a.) Does item conform with all Local, State, or other Ordinances, Statutes?
There does not appear to be any conflict with other ordinances and Statutes but
commissioners have concerns with the mural ordinance and permitting process and
best practices for applying murals to historic buildings.
2b.) Has the State Historical Society been notified or involved?
Yes — Ms. Brabender Mattox contacted the State Historical Society and heard back
from Mark Buechel (see included packet materials).
2c.) Are other organizations or entities involved?
Yes — The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) is involved also and has
been during the process of drafting the ordinance.
3.) Are Historic Tax Credits applicable for this item?
It would be a good question to pose the state — does applying a mural/paint to
previously unpainted brick or masonry disqualify a property from receiving historic
tax credits.
4.) Is this a municipally -owned structure?
The ordinance would apply to privately owned and municipal structures. It permits
murals on municipally -owned structures through a Conditional Use Permit process.
5.) What is the Commission priority # for this item?
The mural ordinance recently came up as an item for discussion and is not listed in
the Commission priority items that were voted on originally. However, staff has
considered recommending an amendment to the historic preservation ordinance that
would address painting historic masonry/brick structures that have historically not
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.
had paint on them. The historic Preservation Ordinance revisions are a priority 02)
for the Commission.
5a.) Does the Commission have enough information for action(s)?
The Commission could perhaps benefit from more information on the background of
the ordinance, approval/permitting process, and original mural ordinance/other case
studies of mural ordinances in the state and beyond.
Discussion Considerations
1.) More research or follow up on Item?
Yes - Staff can follow up on creating an amendment to the historic preservation
ordinance. Staff also added a requirement to the permitting process and application form
that requires Landmarks review for all murals proposed for landmarked, contributing
properties, and properties eligible for inclusion on the State and National Registers.
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?
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(920-236-5062) in case a quorum cannot be attained.