HISTORIC AREA COMMISSION
Minutes of the May 17, 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
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 4:50 p.m. and the roll was called.
Old Application:
R. Hyworth 49 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Repoint bricks on porch
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
NC Building & Const 104-106 East 4th Street
Improvements: Build 2 single family homes
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: Not what we asked for in April’s meeting. Applicant is to come back with new plans.
Disposition: Consultation Only
NEW APPLICATIONS:
M. Johnson 27 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Replace 6 windows & back door. Put 2” stone in basement and install sump pump.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that they bring cut sheet for back door and litany is to be followed on all wood windows and doors.
Disposition: Approved
R. Day 114 Delaware Street
Improvements: Replace front roof in kind
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that shingles NOT shakes be used.
Disposition: Approved
P. Guttenplan 167 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Install 4 new Marvin casement windows on back of house per specs attached.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with noted additional modifications discussed.
Disposition: Approved
D. Walz 31 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Build 14x6.6’ porch on front of house.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: As submitted for CONCEPT ONLY with proviso that the detailed plans be presented later. Porch must match porch on 27 E. 4th Street (square post, etc.)
Disposition: Approved (Mr. Bird voted no for reasons it is not appropriate)
D. Atherton 2 Plum Alley
Improvements: Replace 3 sets of double windows on sides of house to match the length of those on the front of house. The width will remain the same, the length will increase from 45’ to 64’. The style and material of windows will stay the same. Install shutters on all windows.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: As submitted with approval for concept. Drawing of final version could be approved between meetings. Changing window size approved.
Disposition: Approved
W. Hentkowski 128 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Replace broken fence pickets in kind
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
Presb. Church 25 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Build enclosure over basement entrance of Sanctuary per drawing.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that cellar door enclosure slanted typical of New Castle. Wood or brick cheek walls.
Disposition: Approved
T. Hopkins 44 E. 5th Street
Improvements: Remove existing flat roof place 75# base sheet. Replace with new granulated torch down.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that no torch down be used and material be approved by Building Official and that roof edge mouldings extend only 1 to 1 1/2 “ not 2 or 2 ¼” as showing on roof.
Disposition: Approved
M. Lovlie 26 E. 5th Street
Improvements: Install new central 2 ½ ton air cond. For 2nd and 3rd floors.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that refrigerant control wires and condenser drain and power wire not be exposed on outside of house.
Disposition: Approved
R. Lerro 108 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Remove and install new air. Cond. unit.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
E. Green 31 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Install one 3 ton air cond. System to include condenser and air handler
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that condenser to be behind fence.
Disposition: Approved
B. Hartnett 217 Chestnut Street
Improvements: Remove and replace roof (no torch down – cold apply)
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
L. Titter 400 Foundry Street
Improvements: Replace roof
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by____________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
