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City staff described the application as a request to replace two basement windows, replace the roof and tuckpoint masonry on the Cahill House, a 1928 English revival residence in the Capels Park Historic District. The applicant was not present; staff said the contractor quote named Seaway Commander-series vinyl casement basement windows (white), Owens Corning Duration Designer shingles for the roof, and tuckpointing with mortar matched to existing hardness, texture and color. The applicant indicated an intention to apply for historic preservation tax credits.

Commissioners discussed visibility of the basement windows and whether vinyl was acceptable for low-visibility locations. One commissioner recommended good-quality vinyl for the north-side, sunken basement window given damp conditions; other commissioners said staff should obtain samples and color options for both the windows and the proposed shingles before approving. Commissioners also noted a 2023 prior approval for a higher-definition shingle on this property that was not implemented because the prior owner sold the house.

Staff advised that Capels Park is not eligible for the city’s paint-and-repair grants (those funds target properties in low-to-moderate income census tracts), but the property may qualify for other RDA-administered affordable-housing rehab loans or leftover ARPA funds for roof and window work; staff said they would follow up with RDA staff.

A commissioner moved to hold the COA request (agenda id COA 2500794) until June so the homeowner can provide clearer material samples and attend the next meeting; the motion passed by voice vote. The commission asked staff to retrieve the prior 2023 approval materials so the commission could compare the earlier approval to the current proposal.

The postponement gives the applicant additional time during the construction season to revise materials and present samples; staff indicated they could grant administrative approvals for minor details if the commission preferred, but the commission chose to review the project again in June.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Waukesha, WI - Landmarks Commission on 2025-05-07 6:00 PM - May 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners held discussion about proposed window replacements, roof shingles and tuckpointing for a 1928 house in the Capels Park Historic District and voted to postpone the Certificate of Appropriateness application until the June meeting so the applicant can provide samples and the commission can review prior approvals.","taxTitle","Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",9326,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6565337,"Waukesha landmarks commission heard update on Blair House National Register appeal; opts not to add further comment",2367,112000,2479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3221445-6f68afe09238069a62e8270793360fb2&start=112&end=2479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3221445-6f68afe09238069a62e8270793360fb2/thumbnail_112000.jpg","/articles/6565337/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Waukesha-landmarks-commission-heard-update-on-Blair-House-National-Register-appeal-opts-not-to-add-further-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6565337-d70f5aa9bf0e8b368cd75c1e57ec9b25/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197324&Signature=bQHC2uY8orM92NySFde7cMblpZkxAPEwHt93Be3c-2rmMLgKJvZE5GdeMFL72BsjbfkpdQGnILGIr11wOnx5LM25EgLFjdyx5F-t8QRCrqETAvqgQ1e8EKGy~Cu~sJ4gfi5qPC2D9rQI27HptF-r1g4AwyDFuS4Aj7SoVi1O2pbOT-kKUr11y8RhYXLyOQDVarwHVNiMT7c~1daM4~vxiHXdW~Q-mX14uKiGZrsttx9HJ~w3NNJH7qeauQcnu1R6FTLxBIduXyqGnbiFH2m-5D~TPMqxggC2KLSVJqTLXaTa90K8iIEtT1msupncP4qRB9nnnHUCOu0z5cstJ-rf3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City of Waukesha Landmarks Commission members heard an update on May 7 about the city’s appeal of a state decision to decrease the boundary of the William Blair House historic property and agreed not to file further comment with the Keeper of the National Register.

The update was prompted by public comment from Lisa Southport, a resident of 34 Madison Street, who said the State Historic Preservation Review Board voted 8–4 not to approve the boundary decrease request and that the city subsequently appealed that state decision to the Keeper of the National Register. Southport said the Keeper accepted the petition and set an expected decision date of May 26, adding an additional 30 days to the review timeline because of the petition.

City staff told the commission the state Historic Preservation Officer’s materials and the commission’s prior correspondence were forwarded to the Keeper. Commission staff recommended no additional comment because the commission’s position had already been transmitted and further statements could harm the commission’s relationship with the common council and city staff. Commission discussion echoed that view: members said the commission’s prior letter had been forwarded, that the council has its own process, and that there was little additional factual material the commission could provide.

During public comment, Southport also reported a change to the Blair House property tax assessment: she said the 2025 land assessment decreased roughly 40%, from about $135,700 to $81,000; she emphasized that figure referred to land value only, not building value.

A newly seated alder, Elizabeth Moulton, who is also a member of the landmarks commission, told the commission she had previously characterized the area as a parking lot when speaking at common council meetings and reiterated that council members will weigh staff recommendations at the council level.

After discussion the commission asked staff to confirm that the commission’s earlier letter had been sent to the Keeper; staff confirmed it had. The commission then agreed by unanimous consensus not to submit any further comment beyond what had already been transmitted to the Keeper.

The commission chair and staff said they would provide updates if further input was needed later in the process. The Keeper’s decision date provided in public comment was May 26, 2025; the commission did not take additional formal action at the meeting.","The Landmarks Commission was told the city’s appeal of a state boundary-reduction decision for the William Blair House has been forwarded to the Keeper of the National Register. Commissioners agreed they had already submitted their opinion and, by consensus, declined further formal comment.","actionData","errors"]

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