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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 9 - Annual Report_FinalWebsite - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ LANDMARKS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT 2018 MISSION STATEMENT The Landmarks Commission is charged with fostering the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of historic improvements and of districts which represent or reflect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history, safeguard and fostering civic pride in the City's historic and cultural heritage as embodied in landmarks and historic districts. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP Shirley Brabender Mattox, Chairperson Dennis Paul Arnold, Vice -Chairperson Steve Cummings, Mayor / Ctizen Member Austin Frederick / Nikki Stoll Olthoff Jake Krause, Council Representative Harold E. Buchholz Elizabeth Hintz Staff Liaison - Steven Wiley Museum Liaison - Jim Hoffman 2018 COMMISSION GOALS Historic Preservation Plan - Create a historic preservation plan to guide the efforts of the Commission long term over several years. Web Site / Facebook — Update and redevelop the Landmarks Commission website presence from "top to bottom" updating information and adding new educational and tourist element. Designate Historic Districts - Investigate a possible residential district on Bay Shore Drive and in the Millers Bay Neighborhood. Review Historic Preservation Ordinance — Review and update the Historic Preservation Ordinance in the Oshkosh Zoning Ordinances. Include Historic Preservation in all City Planning Efforts -Raising awareness of the importance of historic preservation in all City departments and planning processes. Education and Outreach Programming - Develop materials to promote commission programs for distribution to the public and area businesses as well as presentation by commission members to present to local community organizations and other outreach venues. Continue to Promote the Historic Plaque and Marker Programs —Reach out to commercial and residential historic property owners and area organizations for financing of community historic markers and individual building plaques. Marketing Efforts — Continue to work with other historic -focused groups & community agencies for joint marketing efforts regarding historic tax credits, historical tours, brochures, historical education and the possibility of hosting a future state historical commission conference. Local LandmarkinQ — Identify properties that are eligible to locally landmark and contact owners. Research and Award the Acanthus Award— Take nominations, perform historic research and present historic preservation awards for historic preservation efforts. Website - https://wwwci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://wwwfacebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ 0S � O� LANDMARKS 0ISI0 HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN The creation of an Historic Preservation Plan was a major goal of the Commission during the 2018 reporting peiod. The process is ongoing and staff and the Commission have examined some existing plans from other communities around the country. The Commission created an outline that can form a basis for the preservation plan. Staff and the Commissioners agreed to begin work on various sections of the plan. As the process moves forward the Commission will work on the creation of a public input process. Public workshops allow residents to have the ability to weigh in and shape the plan based on their input. This will ensure that the plan receives support from historic property owners and the community at large. Once the plan is complete it will serve as guidance and form the basis of historic preservation efforts in Oshkosh. The plan will help the Commission assign priorities to specific goals moving forward. The historic preservation plan is a formal plan that would be recognized by the Plan Commission and Common Council and coordinate with other City plans. Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ M nvert M1 eecx 4:.I anet-FI S m [IJ Srgpe dSt y"„`�Man.ewimala prima.... 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UNJ Oshkosh Career Services 6A Frai54als (FlnncS) Drou1ech I u- I r iaA'.MH 44 people reachad ou Chat 9,11! 1,, J,tl The above shows a screenshot of the Landmarks Facebook page along with images of local buildings covered during the weekly postings. SOCIAL MEDIA The Landmarks Commission maintains a Facebook page as a means of reaching the community regarding preservation -related initiatives. A few Commission members have volunteered to assist in posting material on the Facebook page. Materials posted on the page include weekly postings on significant architecture in Oshkosh, links to State and National resources such as Technical Preservation Briefs, and updates on major preservation activities and events. A number of Commissioners have expressed their interest in diversifying the Commission's social media to include platforms other than just Facebook. Over the next year the Commission will explore further the ability to create pages or feeds on other social media platforms. The Commission believes that this will broaden their reach with audiences of all age groups. Social media is a powerful tool by which Landmarks can update the public on events such as workshops, featured speakers, educational effots, etc. Efforts are ongoing to update the Facebook page and determine programming for social media. Oshkosh 1.,andmarks 1:.aommissio n- 2018 Anni.ml Reap : rt Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ Historic Fire Station at 17 West 6th 4venue - 1880 REVIEW HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE / LOCAL LANDMARKING The Landmarks Commission has continued to examine the current Historic Preservation Ordinance and its applicability to various structures and rehabilitation projects throughout the city. Landmarks examined the strengths and weaknesses of the current ordinance in light of several issues including demolitions and rehabilitation projects. Discussions occurred on how the Commission may broaden the applicability of the ordinance to include Landmarks review of most exterior work proposed for not only Landmarked properties but also contributing properties in historic districts and properties eligible for the State and National Registers. As a part of the ordinance update process, the Commission will hold a public input workshop to gauge community support and concerns. Landmarks has also prioritized local landmarking of historic properties. The Commission would like to educate property owners on landmarking and create additional incentives for property owners who choose to landmark and restore their historic properties. Staff and Commisisoners have explored financial incentives such as facade grants, or funding options such as downpayment assistance for historic properties and additional rehabilitation loans for these properties. In 2018, the Commission has seen an increase in the number of restoration/renovation projects referred to Landmarks for review. Examples include properties at 217 High Avenue, 434 Church, and the historic fire station at 17 W 6th Avenue. Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ Associmttion of 1-listoric c o�rtti n Con=Assiosu S C 0N' S 1 " KI S T 0 R.I S ' M I L L E R S B LY „„unAun°°RNmunuiuomuiuuiuu��piuiGpaauuliulullCIURN N� I�RMJ)Rkk)RUNRIkR�kNRNRNNRN1kNNWfukNk�k�NNINNd�NNNrofNNdkNNNNNro����IKKKf�V�VIIU�IIVIII RRlgi..ummmmii OTHER AGENCY COORDINATION & ASSISTANCE m Coordination and assistance to other agencies and community groups is an important aspect of the Commission's functions. The Commission worked on a number of projects including: • Wisconsin Association of Historic Preservation Commissions (WAHPC) - Landmarks has actively worked with the to plan the 2019 WAHPC Conference to be hosted in Oshkosh. • Advocacy Efforts for the Historic Tax Credit Budget - Mayor Steve Cummings, Landmarks Commissioner, worked with the rest of the Common Council to create resolutions opposing changes proposed in the state budget. • Miller's Bay Neighborhood Association - Visted the neighborhood with Daina Penkiunas from the State Historic Preservation Office to determine the feasibility of a potential Mid -Century Historic District. Efforts Ongoing. • State Historic Preservation Office - Staff completed a survey sent by the State Historic Preservation Office to local preservation commissions to determine how the Commission is doing and how SHPO could further assist Landmarks. • Winnebago County Historical & Archaeological Society (WCHAS) - Staff worked with Randy Domer of the WCHAS to place an historic marker on the Morgan House property. The marker includes information on the Morgan House and the Irving -Church Historic District. 110ls:osh 1.,amimarl(s 1:..aommissio: i- 2015 Aumi.ml Re.:po rt Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ 913 SOUTH MAIN REVIEW The Landmarks Commission reviewed an adaptive reuse proposal for the property at 913/915 South Main Street and engaged in dialogue with the property owner and architect. The property is the former King Industries location and was in use as an industrial property for many years. The property has sat vacant and in a marked departure from its former state, the owner would like to adaptively reuse the property for affordable live - work units. The property is located in a Central Mixed Use zoning district, which means that such properties are subject to additional regulations. The Landmarks Commission was given review authority as part of the process and discussions with the owner and architect revealed that the owner would like to restore the building's storefront glass. The architect for the project, Todd Hutchison, has done several adaptive reuse projects around the state. 110ls:osh 1.,amimarl(s 1:..aommissio: i- 2015 Aumi.ml Re.:po rt The Commission was in favor of the project, which is an opportunity to transform a vacant industrial property into modern live -work units while restoring it to its historic appearance. The owner indicated that he was interested in pursuing a State and National Register listing and obtaining Historic Tax Credits. The Landmarks Commission eagerly supported the property's nomination and agreed to write a letter of support for the project. Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ Historic Permit II Date Fiona 11111.5 and Data To 113af15 PernI permit Address Paircell m Owner Name Templatep. Date Valuation 21Dt'S O078 1515 N MAIN ST 1505380000 TERRY aJiA C Building 42 - Siding Residential Repairing tillre 01MW2015 $4,924.tylp SIKAUG Exterior damage to detached gal age to Include: replacing wood sidung, ilnstalling nw soffit Jfaswia, rapt ar,ing garage door, ptaiantin'g front and nudes of garage (in tspringp. W stlnurtu ral alterations. 201600009 641pFRANKLiN 07042100D00 Ei,xoiEL Residential 140-Resfdent'ialRemodel Residerotial Converting 3units er'flW'tM,015 $7,50000 SSA PROPERTIES L.L.0 Building into.a duplex. 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This process helps the Commission understand the types of projects that are going on and their impacts to historic structures and to keep tabs on scheduled demolition projects. Additionally, this process provides a vehicle for historical preservation tax credit information to be disseminated to those obtaining building permits. An example of a review that occurred was the Mobilite tower proposed for the street frontage at 399 Osceola Street. The Commission was given the ability to weigh in on the proposal. 001(osh :Lalii:i.maxl(:s Com m issioli- 01All i.izi.l Report Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ Osh media PUBLIC OUTREACH The Landmarks Commission goal to reach out to the community resulted in the following projects: City Manager's State of the Citv Address —provided information on the Commission's work to preserve Oshkosh's historic resources and inform residents about historic tax credits. Historic Preservation Plan and Historic Preservation Ordinance —Efforts are ongoing for the Commission to create and curate public input components as part of these projects. The public input provides an opportunity for residents to voice their concerns and for the Commission to educate residents on the importance of a Preservation Plan and Ordinance. Website Update —improved access to information about Landmarks Commission activities, historic preservation, and links to local and statewide resources. North Main and Morgan House/Irving Church Historic Markers - The Commission wrapped up a long-term project to create and install bronze historic markers at the Morgan House and along North Main Street. The markers explain the significance of their respective historic sites and districts to the community. 110ls:osh 1.,amimarl(s 1:..aommissio: i- 2015 Aumi.ml Re.:po rt Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ J1 K y TR-1 F:1-T1.1 1_I III 5To— � •��:,, dim l�..t HISTORIC PLAQUE PROGRAM The City of Oshkosh has many historically significant residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. To recognize these properties in the present and their place in our collective past, the Oshkosh Landmarks Commission has instituted an Historic Plaque Program to share the history of these buildings and our community. The commission continued to promote the Historic Plaque Program to homeowners and businesses. The Commission conducted research and reviewed applications for plaques based on designated criteria as well as facilitated purchase of approved plaques for designated buildings. Several owners of historic properties applied for and received or are in the process of receiving plaques for their buildings during the 2018 reporting period. The property owners at 1703 Michigan Street received a plaque in 2018. Previous properties included the D.C. Buckstaff Residence, the Arnold - Cummings House, about 10 properties along North Main Street and properties on Washington Avenue. An additional property owner at 456 Mount Vernon is in the process of working with staff on finalizing and obtaining a plaque for her property. 2018 Aumua,l Reuport Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCommission/ FacebookFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ 1V F4NG "' a sir a ,Wv.o� Md o kd �p V��II it n • ne 7 � n' I The Commission reviewed an initial new signage proposal for the Grand Opera House at the October 10th Landmarks meeting. REVIEWED WORK PROPOSED TO HISTORIC STRUCTURES The commission reviewed and provided input to property owners, the State Historical Society, Plan Commission and Common Council for work proposed to historic buildings including: • 223 North Main Street - Exterior Facade Work • Staff reviewed new garage door replacements for the historic Firehouse at 17 West 6th Avenue. • Grand Opera House - Reviewed potential new signage including a marquee and EMC signage for the Grand Opera House. • Residential Properties in Historic Districts - Reviewed worked proposed to properties at 434 Church Avenue and 217 High Avenue that was referred to the Commission. Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ ACANTHUS AWARDS Since 1981, the City of Oshkosh has honored members of the community that have made contributions to local historic preservation through awarding of the Acanthus Awards. The Acanthus Awards are generally given in five categories, although awards may not necessarily be given in each category every year. Awardees include property owners and individuals involved in activities that have enhanced our historic and cultural resources. The Landmarks Commission presented the following Acanthus Awards: Interior and Exterior Restoration and Preservation - Properties where a substantial amount of a historic building's original interior and/or exterior has been retained and preserved. Special Achievement - Significant accomplishments of individuals and/or organizations in regard to preservation, education and awareness and lifetime work that is or has become an integral part of Oshkosh's culture and history. Preservation and Adaptive Reuse - Preservation of an historic building that may have required changes necessary to enable a new use but which has given the building a "new life" and "modern purpose." 110ls:osh 1.,amim arl(s Commissio w 2018 Aug i.ml Re.:po rt Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmarksCommission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmarks/ ACANTHUS AWARDS Oshkosh Landmarks Commission- 2018 Annual Report Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCormuission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/ Oshkosh Landmarks Commission- 2018 Annual Report Website - https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/LandmafksCormuission/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/oshkoshlandmafks/