HISTORIC AREA COMMISSION
Minutes of the October 18, 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. Doug Heckrotte
Mrs. Sally Monigle, Chairman
Mr. William Hentkowski
Mr. David Bird
Ms. Robin Hegvik
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 5:00 p.m. and the roll was called.
OLD APPLICATIONS:
K. Oppenheimer – 35 E. 5th St.
Involved Parties: Mr. Ken Oppenheimer
Improvements: Roof approval
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as
submitted with the proviso that litany is followed.
Disposition: Approved
M. Tomaszewicz 14 E. 4th Street
Involved Parties: Mr. Tomaszewicz
Improvements: Revised plans for addition
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that we see a catalog cut of the wood doors. And you may use a PDM roof material.
Disposition: Approved
R. Marini 101 W. 3rd Street
Involved Parties: Todd Brick and Mrs. Marini
Improvements: Revised plans to build house
Discussion: Mr. Breck: We have been to HAC on June of 2006, September 2006, July 2007 and September 2007 and for each of those times we were asked to modify the design of the building and the elevations. At the end of the last meeting you had requested that we modify the elevations.
We feel we have complied with every request you made. After a lengthy discussion from the audience, the Commission, Mr. Breck and Mrs. Marini. Mr. Heckrotte: I think we have major gains with these folks in regards to the rear entry to the west entry to the garage, we got the ground plan at 6’ off the ground, a building which meets what we are asked to do, it’s not huge compared to the guys across the street, I don’t see grounds to vote against this. Ms. Monigle: The vote is whether or not to let the architect to proceed which includes the mass and scale.
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted which we take note that this is a well developed concept plan and we will have much to say over the ensuing design.
Disposition: Mr. Bird: I vote no because of comments made earlier
Mr. Hentkowski: No because of comments made earlier
Mr. Heckrotte: Yes
Ms. Monigle: No- based on the mass and scale.
Ms. Heglik: Yes
DENIED
P. Ramone 170 E. 3rd Street
Involved Parties: Contractors
Improvements: Revised plans for 2 story addition on rear of property
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we table this application as submitted with the proviso that the contractor submit plans between meetings for a shape that is more traditional on front and get the appearance of an old house on the back
Disposition: Tabled
NEW APPLICATIONS
Immanuel Church 100 Harmony St.
Improvements: Re-point bricks on all four sides of Parrish House.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
T. Reed 71 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Repair cornice return damaged by storm
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Day 41 E. 4th Street
Involved Mr. Day and Contractor
Improvements: Rear addition per plans attached
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that they come back between meetings with revisions that were discussed
Disposition Tabled
Est. of S. Kristoff 3 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Replace shutters, repair cracking mortar in rear of building, repair rear door and repair brick work on Delaware Street side.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that they return with drawing of shutters and second floor operable louvers and trim to match trim on door. Replacement bricks have to match and we want to see a sample of mortar.
Disposition: Approved
R. Appleby 9 The Strand
Improvements: Replacing existing railing and adding railing on opposite side of front steps.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted and with the strong recommendation that the top walking surface be extended out underneath so you cannot fall through.
Disposition: Approved
J. Moore 179 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace curb and brick sidewalk
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that the litany be followed or reuse the existing bricks.
Disposition: Approved
A. Hansen 49 The Strand
Involved Party: Mr. Hansen
Improvements: Replace fence, pool decking, general pool repairs. Repair patio and steps.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that back gate will be wood.
Disposition APPROVED
L. Cashman: 135 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Replace porch floor and lattice to match #133
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the porch lattice and fascia be painted or opaque stained.
Disposition: Approved
West 4th St. Condos (Porters Alley)
Improvements: Replace all roofs on all six houses
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that litany be followed.
Disposition: Approved
C. Cashman: 50 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Remove and replace fence
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
D. Bird 105 Harmony St.
Improvements: Driveway and sidewalk improvements
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that
Disposition: Approved
A. Vellrath 34 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: Exterior wood repairs in several areas
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
N.C. Senior Ctr. 400 South Street
Improvements: Fence and flag pole approval
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
F. Ritter 150 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Remove and replace 6 windows
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted. No we have a 18 century row houses with reasonably original windows. I move they repair the 2 front windows and replace the rear windows.
Disposition: Approved
S. Hannell 409 Harmony St.
Improvements: Replace existing front door per specs attached.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by ________________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
