HISTORIC AREA COMMISSION
Minutes of the August 16, 2007 meeting of the Historical Area Commission (HAC) held in the New Castle Town Hall at 2nd & Delaware Streets, New Castle, Delaware.
Present at roll call were: Mr. Douglas Heckrotte
Mrs. Sally Monigle – Absent
Mr. David Bird – Chairing the meeting
Ms. Robin Hegvik
Mr. William Hentkowski
Mrs. Deborah A. Pullan, taking minutes
The Acting Chair, Mrs. Sally Monigle called the regular meeting of the Historic Area Commission for the City of New Castle to order at 5:00p.m. and the roll was called.
OLD APPLICATIONS:
K. Oppenheimer 36 E. 5th Street
Improvements: Final plan approval and roof approval
Involved Parties: Mr. Oppenheimer
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: Roof: short rib metal roofing without middle panel, need sample and instructions. OK to proceed with building permit if he wants to proceed with asphalt or wood roofing, which were previously approved.
Disposition: Tabled
P. Johnson 124 Delaware St.
Improvements: Sign approval
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
NEW APPLICATIONS:
L. Wiggins 318 South Street
Improvements: Repair roof, soffit and ornamental wood work.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: Repair work is not acceptable. Would approve cornice work which matched neighbors.
Disposition: Denied
L. Resetar 112 Delaware Street
Improvements: Repair driveway with crushed stone.
Involved Parties: Mr. Oppenheimer
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that driveway pavement be gravel or crusher run.
Disposition: Approved
Immanuel Church 100 Harmony St.
Improvements: Replace brick pavers along Harmony Street with glen gary DD 52.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with new brick with antique rather than recycling brick.
Disposition: Approved
K. Adams 110 Delaware Street
Improvements: Replace all gutters and downspouts. Brick pointing and repair. Installation of new a/c system and condenser approval.
Involved Parties: Mr. Adams and several members of N.C. Historical Society
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with
proviso that litany is followed. Need to see samples of pointing.
Need more information on basement windows.
Disposition: Approved
B. Winkler 22 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Air condenser placement approval.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that refrigerant piping to be run inside not outside property and it should be inspected to be sure it meets code.
Disposition: Approved
R. Norvell 45 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Install 18 triple track storm windows.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that litany is followed to have meeting rails match.
Disposition: Approved
Center Square Assoc. 202-204 Delaware Street
Improvements: Replace window with double hung window and remove aluminum storm door and replace exterior door.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that litany is followed regarding 6/6 windows and 6 panel wood door.
Disposition: Approved
V. Clark 155 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Replace existing front entry door per spec sheet attached.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: Tabled
Trustees of N.C. 424 Delaware Street
Improvements: Replace wooden sign in front in kind. (Library)
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Fleck 212 Delaware Street
Improvements: Replace gutter in front w/copper half round and smooth round downspouts.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
B. Gordon 106 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Relocate steps at rear of house per sketch
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
J. Givens 117 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Re-lay bricks on front sidewalk using same bricks
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that he uses same pattern as front.
Disposition: Approved
K. Dunn 6 The Strand
Improvements: Point around windows in front and repair woodwork around front door.
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:__Deborah A. Pullan
Deborah A. Pullan
