Minutes of the July 21, 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
Mrs. Jane Miller (absent)
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
4:45p.m. and the roll was called. OLD APPLICATIONS:
S. Velitskis 219 East 2nd Street
Improvements: Approval for 2 houses
Involved Parties: Mr. DuPont & Mr. Velitskis
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with changes with stamped drawings dated 7/14/2005.
Disposition: APPROVED
K. Oppenheimer 36 E. 5th Street
Improvments: 2 story addition approval
Involved parties: Mr. Oppenheimer
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that litany be followed and that roof line can be lined
up or go down. Pitch to remain the same. Trim and gutters be lost
and recommend that you look again at window, deck and doors. The gate
will match his existing gate.
Disposition: Approved
T. Binkley 25 W. 4th Street
Improvements: A/C condenser placement approval
Involved parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
Olde New Castle Prop. 79-81 & 83 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Plans for two houses on South Street side.
Involved Parties: Mr. Pagenkemper & Mr. Barthel
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with corrected plans dated 7/18/05 with exception of shed dormer and
we need to see it drawn.
Disposition: Approved
NEW APPLICATIONS:
R. Harriman 33 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Install 4 white storm windows on front of house
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that litany be followed and that meeting rails match.
Note: The HAC instructions were not followed with respect to last
application and Building Official to withhold permit for further work
until satisfied with compliance.
Disposition: Approved R. Reilly 100 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Demolish barn
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved J. Dewey 53 The Strand
Improvements: Replace roof over back porch
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved B. Strosnider 55 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Replace siding on rear addition – termite damage
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved B. Allshouse 1 Packet Alley
Improvements: Remove tennis courts and chain link fence. Install fence
across back of house.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that new fence be painted w/white opaque stain.
Disposition: Approved
C. Alfree 16 W. 4th Street
Improvements: replace damaged wooden floor boards on front porch
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved K. Koch 2 The Strand
Improvements: Replace roof with weathered wood blend shingles
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
St. Peters Church on 4th Street side
Improvements: Replace concrete sidewalk 5’ wide x 20’
long with brick
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved D. Keenan 215 Harmony Street
Improvements: Replace 4 windows in front w/Marvin wood windows
Involved Parties: Ms. Keenan
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
w/proviso that windows be 2 over 2 windows.
Disposition: Approved J. Wik 222 Delaware St.
Improvements: Remove loose stucco and replace
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the proviso that new sections painted to match existing.
Disposition: Approved Tidwell 100 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace front and side porch roofs
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
w/proviso that EPDM or appropriate (rubber) roofing be used.
Disposition: Approved
White Swan Rubber Stamp 306A Delaware St.
Improvements: Transfer sign from 116 Del. St. to 306A Delaware St.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
C. Fitzgerald 113 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace fence in kind.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved Ward Realty 34 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Repair windows in kind
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Medelsohm 412 Delaware St.
Improvements: A/C condenser placement approval
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved M. Lovlie 22 E. 5th Street
Improvements: 2 story addition on back of house
Involved Parties: Ms. Lovlie and Mr. Thatcher
Discussion:
Action: Tabled per owner’s request
Disposition: Tabled
S. Keyser 215 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Repair/Replace deck boards, steps and several sections
of stockade fence.
Involved Parties: Ms. Keyser
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that any fence replacement be one of the approved fences
and that deck and step replacement not be pressure treated unless
painted or stained.
Disposition: Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by____________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
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