Minutes of the June 17, 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 - Absent
Mrs. Jane Miller
Mr. William Hentkowski
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 4:35 p.m. and the roll was called.

Old Application:

F. Dressler 137 R. 2nd St.
Improvements: Concept only on addition
Discussion:
Disposition: WITHDRAWN

M. McDermott: 20 E. 3rd St.
Improvements: Replace kitchen window in kind
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that a wood double hung window 2 over 2 window be installed matching the windows on front of house, sized to fit original window opening. Window may be of insulated glass.
Action: APPROVED

NEW APPLICATION:

K. Mann 114 E. 4th St.
Improvements: Replace broken gutter and replace/repair rotted siding and window on back of house.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that the litany be followed.
Disposition: APPROVED

J. Meek 30 The Strand
Improvements: Repair/replace stucco wall
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that stucco repairs be made and sample of color and pattern be submitted. Also HAC will explore product info on coating product.
Disposition: APPROVED

G. Wirt 53 The Strand
Improvements: Install blue flagstone patio in backyard
Discussion
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with approval to place wood decking over a/c condenser piping and electric work be dropped below the ground (patio) level and covered with the flagstone.
Disposition: APPROVED

F. Dressler 137 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Tear off porch in back and re-hab interior.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: APPROVED

C. Castango 19 E. 5th St.
Improvements: Replace wood siding/trim in kind
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: APPROVED

S. DiLouie 17 W. 3rd St.
Improvements: Remove existing concrete sidewalk and replace with brick DD53 in herringbone pattern. Repair front steps as needed.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: APPROVED

L. Eldredge 201 Harmony St.
Improvements: Repair flower bed (brick) on front of house.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with strong recommendations that border of upturned brick be substituted for wall.
Disposition: APPROVED

Trustees of N.C. 424 Delaware St.
Improvements: Install new copper roof (Library)
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: APPROVED

B. Haley 308-310 Chestnut St.
Improvements: Remove asbestos siding.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with note the work is done and that German Siding is showing under construction paper and await application for restoration of the siding.

Disposition: APPROVED

J. Minshull 122-24 Delaware St.
Improvements: Install temporary fence.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that fence is wood and one of the approved styles and following the litany (good side out).
Disposition: APPROVED

D. Almquist 103 The Strand
Improvements: Replace 1 window on 2nd floor (defect)
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: APPROVED

B. Schmidt 313 Delaware St.
Improvements: Remove exterior wood siding damaged by termites and water and replace.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: APPROVED

Wilm. Trust Co. 210 Delaware St.
Improvements: Repair windows on barn, replace front door in kind and replace rotten wood on approx. 20 windows.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: APPROVED

S. Cooch 12 E. 3rd St.
Improvements: Remove and replace rotten trim on left side of porch roof in kind
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: APPROVED

S. Pedrick 144 e. 2nd St.
Improvements: Install cedar fence and gates at front of property.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that fence is 6’ high and highest point measured from sidewalk. Recommendation of site meeting to discuss details and depth of scallop on gate.
Disposition: APPROVED

I. Andrews 51 W. 4th St.
Improvements: Remove and replace existing rubber flat roof.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: APPROVED

B. Belford 29 The Strand
Improvements: Remove and replace roof with Weathered wood blend color shingles
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that dimensional shingles be used.
Disposition: APPROVED

Brosius-Eliason 81-83 W. 5th St.
Improvements: Build 2 story house on lot
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: CONSULTATION ONLY

K. Stone 102 Delaware St.
Improvements: Replace 2 basement windows on DE Street side.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that litany be followed (wood windows). Owner may return with alternative recommendations.
Disposition: APPROVED

N.C. Historical Soc. 2 E. 4th St.
Improvements: Build wood shed for garbage cans on DE St. side (inside gate).
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that litany be followed.
Disposition: APPROVED

Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m.