HISTORIC AREA COMMISSION
Minutes of the February 16, 2006 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
Mrs. Jane Miller
Mr. William Hentkowski
Mr. Charles Cobb
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 4:40 p.m. and the roll was called.
Old Application:
S. Padmalingam 222 Chestnut Street
Improvements: Various changes to exterior plans
Involved Parties: Dr. Padmalingam & Builders, Mr. C. DeAscanis and Mr. R. DeAscanis
Discussion: Discussion:
- One chimney – stamped plans show 2 faux chimneys
- Bump out on back for vent
- A/C condenser unit placement
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: With respect to the old application, the only change that we are going to require for the rear chimney is to extend the box down so that the siding on the back of the house wraps around the bottom of the chimney. Paint the ventilator. I move we do not require the construction of the 2nd chimney on the west end of the house. (Mr. Cobb abstained from the chimney issue)
Disposition: Approved
S. Velitskakis 221 & 223 East 2nd St.
Improvements: Exterior changes in plans
Involved Parties: Mr. Velitskakis, Mr. C. DeAscanis
Discussion: 8 over 8 windows instead of 6 over 6 as shown in plans.
Action:
Disposition: TABLED
I. Cochran 39-41 West 3rd St.
Improvements: Re-submittal of plans due to expiration of HAC review
Involved parties: Mr. Pagenkemper
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: Consultation only
Hist. Soc. Of DE 42-46 The Strand
Improvements: Revised application of 5/20/04 in include demo of lean-to.
Involved parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the proviso that the building be photographed inside and out with the
intention of recording the original material that remains.
Disposition: Approved
NEW APPLICATIONS:
R. Daniels 14 Dalby Alley
Improvements: Relocate skylight and relocate meter box
Involved Parties: Mr. Daniels
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
J. Givens 117 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Replace front door
Involved Parties: Mr. Givens
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: Tabled for further discussion
F. Tarburton 110 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Replace rotted fascia and soffit in kind.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
W. Shusta 43 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace flat roof in back.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
L. Root 152 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Air conditioner condenser placement approval
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
M. Tomaszewicz 14 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Remove and replace front roof
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
J. Zolper 125 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Installation of TV dish
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: Tabled ( to talk to the owner)
C. Bentley 201 Chestnut Street
Improvements: Sand and paint 16 shutters, rebuild storm door, fix rotted window sills and install aluminum drip caps on all windows.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that all repairs are done in wood to match existing and paint flashing the color of the house.
Disposition: Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by____________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
