HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS

May 30, 2006

Chairman Tom Stelling called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Bob Henney, Susan Kott, Judy Stone, Kent Strong and Chairman Tom Stelling. Absent and excused: Commissioners Joe Busch and Steve Whittow.

Citizens Comments: None. Chairman Stelling thanked the Commission for taking the time to attend the special meeting. He stated if they waited until the June HPC meeting, that recommendation for approval would not go before the City Council until July. He felt it in the best interest of the Commission to try to accommodate businesses when possible.

Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Gloria Henry/Lori Schultz, Coach's Sports Bar & Grill
488 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington, WI 53105

Ms. Henry submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness Application requesting approval for painting the façade of 488 Milwaukee Avenue. Ms. Henrys request was for light cream color, trim and shutters painted green and windows painted white. Color samples were provided for Commission review. Colors similar to Mautz paint historical color Andover cream and Mautz paint historical color Picholine (green).

After some discussion, all agreed that the color choices were HPC appropriate. Concern was expressed regarding the project being started prior to HPC approval. Chairman Stelling stated a letter is mailed to HPC District property owners yearly detailing HPC requirements, but the property owners do not always pass this information along to their tenants.

Chairman Stelling entertained a motion for approval. Commissioner Strong motioned to recommend approval of the COA to Gloria Henry for 488 Milwaukee Avenue as presented with cream for the body portion of the façade and green as the accent color as presented, with defining any façade portion above the soffit area must come back to the HPC for recommendation of approval. Seconded by Commissioner Kott. There was no further discussion. All voted unanimously aye, motion carried.

There being no further items for discussion, Chairman Stelling entertained a motion for adjournment. Commissioner Strong motioned for adjournment, seconded by Commissioner Henney. All voted aye and Chairman Stelling adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Deb Rintamaki
Department of Public Works

 

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