260685: Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for landscaping modifications at the Milwaukee Auditorium (High Life Theater) and Milwaukee Arena (Panther Arena), at 400 - 500 W. Kilbourn Avenue, an individually designated complex for the Wisconsin Center District.

Description

Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for landscaping modifications at the Milwaukee Auditorium (High Life Theater) and Milwaukee Arena (Panther Arena), at 400 - 500 W. Kilbourn Avenue, an individually designated complex for the Wisconsin Center District.

Summary

The document is a City of Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness for 400–500 W. Kilbourn Avenue, covering the Milwaukee Auditorium (High Life Theater) and Milwaukee Arena (Panther Arena). Issued September 1, 2026, it authorizes removing spirea, low shrubs, and rock near a statue, then adding mulch, daylilies, and hydrangeas. The Commission determined the work complies with preservation guidelines under Milwaukee Code §320-21(11)–(12). Work must be completed professionally, and staff must approve changes beforehand. Required permits remain the property owner’s responsibility; work or permits must be completed or obtained within one year. Unapproved work may result in correction orders or citations.