Minutes of the May 20, 2004 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. Mary Davis
Mrs. Jane Miller
Mr. William Hentkowski
Mr. Clifford Hearn, City Solicitor
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:

J. Healy 112 The Strand
Improvements: Request to subdivide lot to establish a minimum building setback line to subdividing lot.
Involved Parties: Mr. Healy and his Attorney
Mr. Cashman and his Attorney
Discussion:
Action: Continued for consultation by HAC with City Attorney. Special meeting will be scheduled before April 26th Planning Commission Meeting
Disposition: WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT

F. Dressler 137 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Consultation only. Build addition on back of house.
Involved Parties: Dr. Dressler
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: Consultation only

R. Daniels 14 Dalby Alley
Improvements: Addition approval
Involved Parties: Mr. Daniels
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on application as submitted with the proviso that we see elevation report. Two over two windows, 1 divided in French door not 2 and we see catalog cut on back door.
Disposition: Approved

NEW APPLICATIONS:

L. Emmerick 40 W. 4th St.
Improvements: Install 3 sets of shutters on front of house.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that meeting rail be at correct height
Disposition: Approved

C. Cashman 48 E. 4th St.
Improvements: Replace existing storm windows and storm door. (wood).
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

W. Condouris 32 W. 3rd St.
Improvements: Build 2 townhouses CONSULTATION ONLY
Involved Parties: Mr. Condouris
Discussion:
Action: CONSULTATION ONLY
Disposition:

W. Condouris 39-41 W. 3rd St.
Improvements: Renovate 2 houses.
Involved Parties: Mr. Condouris
Discussion:
Action: CONSULTATION ONLY
Disposition:

R. Appleby 13 The Strand
Improvements: R/R in kind wooden treads and riser on rear staircase.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.

R. Poskitt 17 The Strand
Improvements: Remove and replace roof
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved

St. Peters Church 35 East 5th St.
Improvements: Screen in existing porch
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that HAC see drawings and we approve it between meetings.
Disposition: Approved

R. Briggs 211 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Remove various sidewalks and level and replace with bricks.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that brick pattern be uniform.
Disposition: Approved

J. Flook 129 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Pointing bricks of front of house and replace cellar windows.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

M. George 25 The Strand
Improvements: Replace deck and stairs increasing size of deck.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that HAC see design of railings.
Disposition: Approved

H. Ballman 120 W. 5th St.
Improvements: Install wood fence in back yard
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

H. Ferguson 42 E. 4th St.
Improvements: Install section of lattice fence and gate.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved.

H. Furguson 42 E. 4th St.
Improvements: Installing a/c unit
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that condenser goes back in the same place.
Disposition: Approved

L. Barth 110 E. 3rd St.
Improvements: R/R gas heater, install chimney liner with cap (painted black)
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

Tedd Cycle Inc 410 Delaware St.
Improvements: Repair existing roof with shingles
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

J. Diffley 407 William St.
Improvements: Back patio and fence.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that the litany is followed.
Disposition: Approved

J. Cross 65 W. 5th St.
Improvements: Installation of air conditioner
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

Historical Society of DE 42-46 The Strand
Improvements: Demolish garden shed and reinforce lean-to structure.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that the structure appears to be old. Recommend that it be replaced and if they replace it they need to come to HAC
Disposition: Approved

S. Michel 34 W. 4th St.
Improvements: R/R roof
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

J. Keller 73 W. 5th St.
Improvements: R/R asphalt roof
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

J. Koch 2 The Strand
Improvements: Heater radiators replacement in renovations and a/c unit.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

S. Cordano 28 E. 3rd St.
Improvements: Old coal hatch sealed. Replace 1st floor shutter in kind
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that HAC see catalog cuts of shutters.
Disposition: Approved

I. Burwell 206 Delaware St.
Improvements: Replace Sanyo ductless split system at same location at rear of house.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

R. Pennell 28 The Strand
Improvements: Install wood fence.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

G. Smith 26 W. 4th St.

Improvements: Build brick patio and steps & concrete parking pad

Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that litany be followed for the patio. With regards to the parking pad the HAC members voted NO.
Disposition: Approved

G. Bell 156-158 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Replace flat roof on back section of house.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved

W. Hentkowki 128 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: R/R heater and a/c. Condenser placement approval
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved (Mr. Hentkowski abstained from voting)

Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:30 p.m.