Historic Goll Mansion / Condo towers by Sura, September 21

From Eileen Collins of Prospect Avenue Association:

Time is running out before the final City decision on the proposed 26-story condo tower at the site of the historic Goll mansion at 1550 N. Prospect Ave. The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee of the Milwaukee Common Council will meet on the issue at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Room 301-B of City Hall. The full Council will consider and decide on the matter at its meeting on Oct. 7.

For those who oppose the condo tower proposal, it would be very helpful if you would let your feelings be known to the mayor and your alderman before these meetings. For those living on the east side of Prospect Ave. south of Kane Pl., your alderman is Bob Bauman. Those on the west side of Prospect Ave., and on both sides north of Kane Pl., your alderman is Nik Kovac. Here are their e-mail addresses and phone numbers.

Mayor Tom Barrett
mayor@milwaukee.gov
414-286-2200

Alderman Robert Bauman
rjbauma@milwaukee.gov
414 286-2221

Alderman Nik Kovac
nkovac@milwaukee.gov
414-286-2221

There are many different arguments that can be put forth in opposition to this project, and you likely have your own favorites. It’s important to keep your comments brief and to the point. Among the objections we are hearing most often these days are these:

• The above-ground five-story parking structure is unprecedented along Prospect Ave. Built almost from lot-line to lot-line on the north and south, and taller than the Goll House, this becomes a terrible obstruction. It disrespects both the historic value of the mansion and the aesthetic value of the modern condo tower.
• Approving this project at a time of surplus condos on the downtown market likely means even more condo vacancy, or else delay of the project to see if the market for ultra-luxury condos might strengthen. Either way, this will further suppress the value of occupied condos in the area
• The location of the new building – far out of line to the east by contrast with most other tall buildings along the avenue – unfairly disadvantages owners and residents of those other buildings and jeopardizes the woodsy atmosphere of the county bike trail.

For further information, contact Dave Behrendt, coordinator of Goll Mansion Strategy Group, 1522 On The Lake Condominium Association, 414-276-1512

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To added or removed from the PAA email list for updates and information, contact eileen.collins1660@sbcglobal.net

21 Sep 2008 | 11:13 am | Development

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