As part of the project at Cherry Lanes to construct apartments on the building’s second floor, Sturgeon Bay’s Aesthetic Design and Site Plan Review Board on June 23 approved replacing windows on the rear of the building at 134 N. 4th Ave. with larger ones that are 32 inches by 70 inches with colors and materials similar to the existing windows.Cherry Lanes property owner Moira Callan sought a permit for the new windows to alter their sizes “for appropriate natural light and consistency throughout the building.”
City Planner/Zoning Administrator Stephanie Servia said the new windows, for which there will be no changes to the front of the building facing North 4th Avenue, “do not appear to take away from the historic character of the building” with the windows being replaced with the same style of windows.
The project to build eight workforce apartment units on the second floor was awarded a $160,000 Restore Main Street loan through the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) to rehabilitate affordable housing. To receive a Restore Main Street low-interest-rate loan, the development must provide affordable rents, which must remain affordable for at least 10 years following occupancy...
Leo’s notes: Sturgeon Bay’s Cherry Lanes redevelopment is a smart example of preserving character while creating much-needed workforce housing. With WHEDA’s Restore Main Street support and thoughtful design updates, this project blends historic preservation with modern affordability—helping downtown remain vibrant and livable for all.
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