Minutes of the June 23, 2005 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
4:45 p.m. and the roll was called. OLD APPLICATIONS:
S. Padmalingam 222 Chestnut St.
Improvements: Addition to existing house
Involved Parties: Mr. Woodward
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
to approve the five page details presented.
Disposition: Approved
S. Velitskakis 219 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Sub-divide property into 3 lots, demo garages and build
2 new houses.
Involved Parties: Mr. Velitskakis and Mr. DuPont
Discussion:
Action: Tabled to work on roof line further, 6 over 6 windows, change
brick façade to wood.
Disposition: TABLED
J. Cochran 59 The Strand
Improvements: Kitchen addition on back of house.
Involved parties: Mr. Cochran and Mr. Pagenkemper
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that litany is followed. Garage door replacement must
be approved later.
Disposition: Approved
NEW APPLICATIONS:
Esta Inc. 427 Delaware St.
Improvements: Repair brick over front door, repoint as necessary.
Remove and replace front sidewalk.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that we see a sample of mortar.
Disposition: Approved F. Pollard 114 Harmony St.
Improvements: Emergency – roof leaking. R/R roof in kind.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the proviso that the litany is followed .
Disposition: Approved R. Gillespie 24 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace window on west side.
Involved Parties: Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that litany is followed and with eight light sash, true
divided lights.
Disposition: Approved A. Vellrath 34 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: Replace wood fence in kind.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
D. Lovett 111 Porters Alley
Improvements: Consultation only on buildable lot
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: CONSULTATION ONLY
P. Whary 129 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: repair steps in kind.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved C. Grant 184 E. 4th St.
Improvements: Front porch renovations
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the proviso that porch pillars may be either brick or wood. Final
design of posts to be submitted for approval.
Disposition: Approved
A. Ciffettelli 419 Delaware St.
Improvements: Replace existing roof w/copper roof.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved C. Sullivan 121 Delaware St.
Improvements: Replace exterior wood siding on kitchen addition in
kind.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
w/ proviso that litany is followed indicating wood siding.
Disposition: Approved R. Gillespie 24 W. 4th St.
Improvements: New window per specs attatched.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the proviso that litany is followed and with eight light sash,
true divided lights.
Disposition: Approved R. Poskitt 17 The Strand
Improvements: Remove and replace 6 large windows on rear of house
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
w/proviso that new windows have true divided lights w/all wood muntins.
May have energy panel. May not be permanently applied muntins as in
Pella series.
Disposition: Approved
L. Sheridan 143 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Rear addition per sketch attached.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: CONSULTATION ONLY
R. Carey 114 W. 5th St.
Improvements: Convert heat from oil to gas, add A/C. Condenser placement
approval
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that condenser goes behind fence.
Disposition: Approved A. Jarvis 15 the Strand
Improvements: Replace existing wood basement windows w/ custom made
wood windows.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
B. Beale 26 The Strand
Improvements: Install heating & a/c system per specs attached.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
J. VanArsdalen 427 Delaware St.
Improvements: Repair brick over front door, repoint annecessary. Patch
left front steps. Remove front sidewalk and replace with brick. Salvage
as much old brick as possible. Using Glen Gary DD 52 or 53.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the proviso that sample of pointing be supplied.
Disposition: Approved
C. Calloway 532 Delaware St.
Improvements: R/R top roof rear porch .
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
L. Tidball 44 W. 4th St.
Improvements: Install wood full view storm door. Replace 3 sets of
shutters.
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that shutters to be on operable hardware. Catalog cut
of shutters to be provided for final approval. Replacement in kind
NOT appropriate, profiles not historically accurate.
Dispostion: Approved
Wik Central LLC 222 Delaware St.
Improvements: New Sign for restaurant per sketch attached.
Action: Hr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
w/proviso that sign be painted wood on wrought iron bracket (hollow
triangular). Final design to be circulated between meetings.
Action: Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by____________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
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