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Landmarks Commission approves copper gutter lining for 242 N. Hartwell
Summary
The City of Waukesha Landmarks Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to complete copper gutter lining at the 1928 McCoy house at 242 North Hartwell, and discussed queueing the owner for a paint-and-repair grant pending confirmation of funds.
The City of Waukesha Landmarks Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to repair built-in gutters and install additional copper gutter lining at 242 North Hartwell Avenue, a Prairie School–style house in the McCall Street Historic District.
The action on April 2 followed a staff presentation describing earlier work and a note that the commission had previously approved partial copper lining. Charlie (City staff) told commissioners the earlier installation covered roughly 44 feet of guttering; the current proposal would complete the remaining portions of the house. Applicant Jim Mathew (242 North Hartwell) attended and told the commission the work is “not any different than last year. It's just more of the same kind of.”
The commission discussed matching roof shingles where replacements are needed; Jim Mathew said the original shingles are not manufactured anymore and that contractors have used a mix of relocated shingles and new ones where necessary. Charlie noted the previously installed aluminum liners had extended in the same profile and that copper sheets are soldered together, which should provide a longer-lasting repair compared with the prior caulked aluminum liners.
Commissioners approved the COA as presented. Commissioners and staff also discussed the applicant's interest in applying for the Landmarks Commission paint-and-repair grant once the city has funding. Charlie said the commission expects up to $25,000 in paint-and-repair funds for the year but that confirmation is pending; $2,850 remained available from the prior year and two prior grantees still had open invoices. Staff told the applicant his already-filed application could be placed in a queue so the grant review can proceed on a first-come, first-served basis once funds are confirmed.
The commission gave the COA approval and indicated staff would proceed with administrative follow-up on grant queueing if federal or county restrictions are lifted and funds are confirmed.
