HISTORIC AREA COMMISSION
Minutes of the January 17, 2008 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 - Absent
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 4:35p.m. and the roll was called.
OLD APPLICATIONS:
N.C. Bldg. & Const. 104-106 E. 4th Street
Involved Parties:
Improvements: Revised plans to build 2 new single family homes.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that he needs to provide relation to the houses on either side. Provide for a reduced size for the rear portion.
Disposition: Consultation Only
Trustees of N.C. 424 Delaware Street
Involved Parties: Mr. Buck Simpers and Corky Viola
Improvements: Revised plans for Library
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: Approved in concept subject to issues discussed and finished. Motion to approve demolition as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
Est. of S. Kristoff 3 E. 2nd Street
Involved Parties:
Improvements: Drawing of new shutters
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted providing accurate drawings in conformance with previous comments.
Disposition: Approved
NEW APPLICATIONS
N.C. Senior Ctr. 400 South Street
Improvements: Replace existing chain link fence w/black ornamental picket fence.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
C. Keiser 213 Harmony Street
Improvements: Replace 12 windows & basement windows.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
P. Kernenhen 30 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Misc. brick re-pointing on front and back and chimneys.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
G. Miller 15 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Re-point bricks over bedroom window 2nd floor.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
G. Miller 15 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Replace front flat roof
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso
Disposition: Approved
P. Bigelow 58 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Install flagstone at rear of house.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
S. Monigle 129 Harmony Street
Involved Party: Ms. Monigle
Improvements: Repair kitchen window frame in kind and replace shed roof.
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that
Disposition APPROVED (Mrs. Monigle abstained from voting)
Bethany U.A.M.E 411 Williams Street
Improvements: Install new flat roof on back of Church
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
St. Peters Church Harmony Street
Improvements: Remove and replace bricks on 4th Street side of cemetery and replace with new.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
J. McAdams 222 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: 1. Install awnings on rear of house.
2. Install hot tub and 6x6 deck on rear of house
3. Electric for hot tub.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the stipulation that he build a privacy screen of wood lattice work.
Disposition: Approved
W. Caulk 56 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Replace 2 front windows
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
Trustees of N.C. 201 Delaware St.
Improvements: Install 3” white round downspouts
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
Investment Property Assoc. 318 South Street
Improvements: Install new wood siding; replace 13 windows and exterior doors.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso the litany is followed with fence selected from the HAC approved samples and to come to HAC with samples and drawings of cornice, brick sidewalk-not concrete.
Disposition: Approved
A. Williams 28 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Replace fence with stick fence per plans attached
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that the fence be a wood fence in conformance with HAC guideline.
Disposition: Approved
D. Taylor 44 w. 5th Street
Improvements: Minor revised plans for addition
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
S. Velitskakis 224 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Revise side setbacks for new construction per plan attached.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted. Structure plans to show size relation to houses on each side.
Disposition: Approved
Toner 144 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: Reset pavers, repair retaining wall on front sidewalk. Repair basement entrance wall.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
J. Dewey 53 The Strand
Improvements: Replace 40’ downspout on front to rear with smooth round downspouts.
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by ________________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
