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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - 217 High OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION TO: Landmarks Commission FROM: Steven Wiley, Staff Liaison DATE: March 61h, 2019 SUBJECT: Item 3: 217 High Avenue—Rehabilitation Work—Discussion/Action 1.) Initiated by: Lisa Morris, Property Owner, 217 High Avenue This property is not a landmark or contributing structure but if it is eligible for inclusion on the National/State Registers the Commission has the ability to review work proposed. 2.) Is the item related to an Historic District/contributing,listed individually, Landmarked or eligible? This property was listed in the 1980 Intensive Historic Resource Survey as eligible for the National Register. It is the Augustus Stille Residence and represents a time, period, or method of construction. Staff and the property manager met since the February Landmarks meeting and have started to work on completing the Wisconsin Historical Society Nomination Questionnaire. This is a first step towards having the property listed on the National or State Registers of Historic Places. 2a.) Does item conform with all Local, State, or other Ordinances, Statutes? Any work would have to comply with building codes and/or base zoning and design standards. Depending on the work the owners propose,the work may or may not comply with the preservation ordinance. 2b.) Has the State Historical Society been notified or involved? Daina Penkiunas from the WHS did visit the site with Shirley Brabender Mattox on December 181h,2018. 2c.) Are other organizations or entities involved? Not currently 3.) Are Historic Tax Credits applicable for this item? Not at this time,but potentially if the property gets listed on the National and State Registers. 4.) Does this pertain to municipally-owned structures? Property is privately owned and managed. 5.) What is the Commission priority#for this item? Ongoing projects and property owners that approach the Commission for input are a top priority of the Commission, along with other ongoing tasks. 5a.) Does the Commission have enough information for action(s)? 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. OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION The Commission does not yet have enough information but the property owner was planning to submit more information for the upcoming meeting. The property owner and manager had met with Landmarks and explained potential routes to consider for moving forward. The property manager was planning to obtain more estimates from contactors to compare. Discussion Considerations 1.) More research or follow up on Item? Staff met with the property manager and discussed the WHS Questionnaire with her. She had worked on filling out this form and staff further assisted her. She now has the information from the 1980 Intensive Resource Survey. She was planning to take current photographs and prepare the materials for submission to the WHS. Staff also provided her with the application for the rental rehabilitation program the City offers. The immediate next steps would be to submit the questionnaire and if applicable, apply to have the property listed on the National/State Registers. If the property owner and manager would like to pursue city rehab funding,they will also apply for the city loan at the same time. All approvals must occur before beginning work. 2.) Evidence of"original"? Restore to what time period? Potentially-Staff checked with the Museum and the Museum did not have any interior photographs. Staff has not yet checked with the Library. 3.) Replacement Materials: accepted by State Historical society? The Commission discussed WI Act 317 and the provision in the new legislation that allows restoration work to use materials similar in appearance to the original materials. 4.) Consideration of'undo hardship on ownersT Funding sources? Potential for city rehab programs if the owner/tenant(s) qualify. 5.) Take actions? Staff will continue working with the property manager and Inspections to try to find an acceptable solution. 6.) Follow up? Currently yes since the property manager is interested in having the property listed. 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. OSHKOSH LANDMARKS COMMISSION List of Potential Work for Commission Review Demolitions Windows/ Doors-removal or replacement of existing Siding with materials different than existing Additions Entrances, Porches, Exterior Steps Soffits, Fascia, Exterior Trim- __ Alterations,removal, _ _ --- additions. MET 77111111111 a''�di!I��il'��uq Illlllllflll! Nlllllfllll IIII ��f 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.