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Kenosha preservation commission denies certificate for Uptown library roof work

Kenosha Historic Preservation Commission · October 30, 2025
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The Kenosha Historic Preservation Commission on Oct. 30 denied a certificate of appropriateness for exterior alterations at the Uptown (West Branch) Library at 241960 Third Street, saying the proposed materials would not meet Section 15.1(e) of the City of Kenosha zoning ordinance or the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

The Kenosha Historic Preservation Commission on Oct. 30 denied a certificate of appropriateness for exterior alterations at the Uptown (West Branch) Library at 241960 Third Street, saying the materials proposed did not comply with Section 15.1(e) of the City of Kenosha zoning ordinance and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

Chair called the meeting to order and, after staff presentation and public comment, the commission moved and voted by voice to deny the certificate. The action followed a staff recommendation to seek bids for imitation slate that more closely resembles authentic slate and to preserve copper gutters and flashing if salvable.

"Shortly after [the current roof] was installed, the shingles started curling up," Mike Mackey of the Department of City Development said, describing the condition that prompted the replacement.…

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