HISTORIC AREA COMMISSION
Minutes of the June 28, 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 4:45 p.m. and the roll was called.
Old Application:
D Atherton 2 Plum Alley
Improvements: Revised drawing of windows and deck.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted. Deck on 2nd floor (Plum Alley side) with French doors where there were windows.
Disposition: Approved
NC Building & Const 104-106 East 4th Street
Improvements: Build 2 single family homes
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: TABLED
M. Tomaszewicz 14 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Eliminate existing porch and add extension
Discussion
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that litany is followed, stucco smooth and either beige gray.
Disposition: Approved
E. Johnson 27 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Replace 6 windows and back door.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted. Stucco exterior as on rear of building with smooth stucco.
Disposition: Approved
NEW APPLICATIONS:
B. Gordon 106 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Patch point side and rear walls, stucco to stay except where loose on rear wall.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Day 114 Delaware Street
Improvements: Remove cedar shake down to rafters and replace. Replace shingles on part in front.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
G. Seitz 55 The Strand
Improvements: Masonry repair on chimney.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
NC Senior Ctr 400 South Street
Improvements: Install handrails on existing steps to older building where ramp as been removed to match existing rail.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: As submitted.
Disposition: Approved
J. Toner 144 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: Replace front entry door.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: As submitted with strong recommendation that antique door be maintained and repaired.
Disposition: Approved
B. Widdoes 22 E. 5th Street
Improvements: Install 68’ of 6’ high wood fence with gate.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
D. Dorwich 416 Delaware Street
Improvements: Install 3 storm windows in attic.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that litany is followed.
Disposition: Approved
D. Dorwich 416 Delaware Street
Improvements: Replace roof with weathered wood blend color shingles.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
E. McLaughlin 44 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace front door and frame and replace 10 windows.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that panel door trim match other houses. Back windows are suggested taller windows in back. Replace vinyl shutters with wood shutter (owner to provide drawings of shutters).
Disposition: Approved
P. Snow 117 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Install wood gate.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Lerro 108 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Remove and replace 9 windows.
Discussion:
Action: CONSULTATION ONLY. Two over two windows recommended.
Disposition: Approved
F. Gallagher 67 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Install wood storm door full view. Repair wood siding and trim on rear of house 1st t floor to match old.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that litany is followed.
Disposition: Approved
E. Alekel 134 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: Replace roof, flashings and pipe collars to vent pipes.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with determination of color must be weathered wood blend color and dimensional shingles.
Disposition: Approved
D. Jarvis 15 The Strand
Improvements: Replace 3rd floor flat roof
Discussion: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Action: Approved
E. Brown 105 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace damaged german siding on front of house.
Discussion: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Action: Approved
C. Byham 124 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: Install ductless wall unit a/c to rear bedrooms on 2nd floor
Discussion: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that lines and condenser are indicated as to location.
Action: Approved
D. Walz 31 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Concept only on dormer
Discussion:
Action: CONCEPT ONLY
J. Givens 117 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Install new shingle roof (weathered wood blend color)
Discussion: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Action: Approved
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Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by____________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
