HISTORIC AREA COMMISSION
Minutes of the April 20, 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 - Absent
Mr. William Hentkowski
Mr. Charles Cobb ---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 4:40 p.m. and the roll was called.
Old Application:
S. Padmalingam 222 Chestnut Street
Improvements: Driveway modification and fence approval
Involved Parties: Dr. Padmalingam
Discussion: Mrs. Monigle recommended a 10’ driveway. Dr. Padmalingam stated that 10’ driveway was not wide enough. He requested a 16’ wide driveway. Ms. Susan Keyser stated from the audience that she did not feel Dr. Padmalingam had the correct set-back.
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with a 10 foot driveway with 1 ½ ‘ flares on either side of the curb cut with brick to go back to at least as far as his brick wall turn. Thirteen feet wide at curve. The fence: To come back with a design that was designed for a tall fence and one that is in the litany and that the fence is either painted or stained.
Disposition: Approved
I. Cochran 39-41 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Re-submittal of plans due to expiration of HAC Review
Involved Parties: Mr. Pagenkemper
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
pending the drawing be corrected with the following changes; that you
design the same windows on the front that is on the side and the same
sash size and size of glass. Re-configure the windows on the rear side of
the house. Move rear deck of the end unit to center (4”). Raise roof
one foot. With review between meetings. I move the owner get a
variance for off street parking.
Disposition: Approved
NEW APPLICATIONS:
A. Hansen 49 The Strand
Improvements: Replace triple window, railing on 2nd floor. Repair basement window.
Remove planting beds in front and replace with bricks.
Involved parties: Mr. Hansen
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted and to
replace wood siding in kind where rotten.
Disposition: Approved
P. Mund 11-13 East 2nd Street
Improvements: Build 4x6’ shed per plans attached.
Involved Parties: Mrs. Mund and Mr. Thatcher
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
J. Wheeler 108 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Enclose front porch and replace 2 small windows at rear.
Involved Parties: Mrs. Wheeler
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted in regards
to screening in front porch w/proviso that litany is followed. In regards to replacing 2 small windows in the back of the house with small french door/window, as submitted for concept and to return showing door with catalog cut.
Disposition: Approved
R. Daniels 14 Dalby Alley
Improvements: Installation of gas fireplaces.
Involved Parties: Mr. & Mrs. Daniels
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the back vent out the side and the alley vent out the side of the house be 5’ and painted to match house. Air conditioner condenser placement as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
M. McDermott 20 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: Remove and replace siding on front and alley side of house.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with strong recommendation to scrape and repaint instead of replacing siding.
Disposition: Approved
K Nardone 51 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Replace fence in kind.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that fence be painted or stained according to mfg. Instructions.
Disposition: Approved
Wik Central 222 Delaware Street
Improvements: Addition of one living room area to 3rd floor apartment.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that litany is followed.
Disposition: Approved
E. Brown 105 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace flat roof on rear of house.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
P. Carvell 47 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Install wood fence across back of property.
Involved parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Peden 22 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace porch floor and top of porch steps in kind.
Involved parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Pennell 28 The Strand
Improvements: Remove and replace cedar roof w/shingle roof and downspouts/gutters.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that litany is followed specifically dimensional shingles and smooth round downspouts.
Disposition: Approved
L. Tidball 44 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace fence (wood) per example supplied.
Involved parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that fence be painted or stained according to mfg. Instructions.
Disposition: Approved
Not on agenda (Old Business
G. Miller 15 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Change patio in back yard
Involved parties: Ms. Miller
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the concept to change patio with proviso that you match the bricks.
Disposition: APPROVED
S. Steel 30 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace wood door sill in kind. Powerwash & repair rear deck. Replace window balances. Replace 1 interior stair tread.
Involved parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: APPROVED
Minutes from the March 2006 meeting were approved.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by____________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
