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Landmarks Commission recommends Thomas House as local landmark; applies to state for Frostwood district
Summary
The Landmarks Commission recommended local landmark designation for the Thomas House and approved submitting a Frostwood Historic District application to the State Historical Society; staff explained implications for exterior changes and potential appeals.
The Monona Landmarks Commission recommended local landmark designation for the Thomas House (Thomas family property) and approved submitting an application for the Frostwood Historic District to the State Historical Society; the application will proceed to the National Park Service after state review.
A commission member said the Thomas House was built in 1931 and identified it as an early example of International style architecture in the state; the member said the house is "pretty much unchanged since then." Planning staff explained that local landmark designation generally requires a certificate of appropriateness for significant exterior alterations, describes an appeal route to the city council if a certificate is denied, and noted a process exists to request removal of a designation in limited circumstances if it demonstrably prevents sale at market value.
The Landmarks Commission will forward the local designation recommendation to the council for consideration at a future meeting and will submit the Frostwood Historic District application to the State Historical Society for review.
