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Plan Commission denies demolition permits for two Wingra Park houses after extensive public comment
Summary
The Plan Commission unanimously found demolition standards were not met for 2021 Jefferson St. and 1007 Edgewood Ave., both listed as contributing buildings in the Wingra Park National Historic District, and denied the applicant’s request.
The City of Madison Plan Commission on Jan. 13 unanimously denied demolition permits for two houses at 2021 Jefferson Street and 1007 Edgewood Avenue, concluding the standards in the city demolition‑permit ordinance were not met.
Planning staff reported receipt of an independent inspection report but noted staff had not conducted a physical inspection of the buildings. Chris (Planning Division staff) said staff believes the submitted reports “could support a finding” but emphasized the commission should carefully weigh historic‑preservation considerations.
The two properties lie inside the Wingra Park Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Applicant counsel argued the houses have been altered (vinyl siding and replacement windows) and are not identified in the district registration form as architecturally or historically significant. Attorney Chris Nelson said, “Not every old house is a historic…
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