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Waukesha Landmarks Commission approves two preservation projects, affirms grant program
Summary
At its regular meeting the Waukesha City Landmarks Commission approved a $750 paint/repair grant for a storm door at 300 Windsor Drive and a Certificate of Appropriateness for tuckpointing at 311 McCall Street, reviewed the 2026 paint/repair fund balance and held one item for applicants to attend.
The Waukesha City Landmarks Commission met and unanimously approved two preservation actions and several procedural items. City staff said the commission has $25,000 in the 2026 paint and repair grant fund and explained award rules; commissioners approved minutes and two project applications.
City planner Charlie told the commission, “For 2026, we have a total of $25,000 of paint and repair grant funds,” and explained awards are typically 15% of project cost up to $3,000 and require Waukesha County and State Historic Preservation Office compliance. He said a remaining 2025 payment is in process and that the commission had approved $12,277.50 in grants so far this year, leaving about $12,722.50 available.
After a staff presentation, the commission approved a paint/repair grant of $750 for a proposed wood rear storm door at 300 Windsor Drive in the Capels Park Historic District. Applicant Peter Lang (300 Windsor Drive) spoke in support of the replacement; Charlie described the new wood door as matching the front-door arch and using actual divided-light panes. The motion to award $750 passed unanimously, with the approval conditioned on Waukesha County and SHPO review.
The commission also approved Certificate of Appropriateness COA 2,603,977 for tuckpointing and limited stone replacement at 311 McCall Street (the Charles H. Howard House, built 1890). Staff said the work will remove deteriorated mortar and replace it to match existing hardness, texture and color. Commissioners agreed the repairs are needed to stop water intrusion; the COA passed unanimously.
Separately, commissioners moved to put item 3978 on hold because applicants were not present; that motion was approved unanimously. The commission closed with staff updates about an upcoming preservation conference and public events.
The commission did not take action on the water utility’s proposed demolition of a historic pump station during this meeting; that matter was discussed and may require further review by the Common Council or SHPO negotiation before a formal decision.
The next regular meeting was not scheduled in the transcript; staff invited further questions and closed the session.
