Minutes of the September 15, 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. 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 4:30p.m. and the roll was called.
OLD APPLICATIONS:
Olde New Castle Properties 79-81-83 W. 5th St.
Improvements: Final
Approval of town homes
Involved Parties: Mr.
Barthell
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with
proviso that basement windows to be width of windows above, (two
pane). Width of porches to be same as or wider than doors. Reduce
dormer pitch to 8/12 rather that that 12/12.
Action: Approved
L. Sheridan 143
E. 2nd Street
Involved Parties: Ms.
Sheridan
Improvements: Rear
addition
Discussion: Consultation
only- Recommendation for “chunky & wider” addition-not
so “long & skinny”. Discussion of maintenance issues
if addition built to neighbor’s lot line.
Disposition:
Action: Consultation
Only
NEW APPLICATIONS:
R. Wierzibicki 52
W. 3rd St.
Improvements: Remove
and replace flat roof & repair or replace fascia boards as
needed
Involved Parties: Mr.
Mace (Contractor)
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that litany is followed and wood in kind.
Disposition: Approved
K. Dunn 6
The Strand
Improvements: Remove
and replace roof on front portion of house and install handrails
at side entrance.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the proviso that the litany is followed and railing samples
be submitted. Roofing either weathered wood blend or if raised
seam HAC will need sample.
Disposition: Approved
Mayor & Council of N.C. 220 Delaware St.
Improvements: Remove
and replace flat roof on Administration Building
Involved Parties: Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
M. Koch 29
W. 4th Street
Improvements: Remove
and replace flat roof and gutters
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with
proviso that HAC members goes on site and check out gutters.
Disposition: Approved
G. Miller 15
E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Replace
two 2nd floor windows
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that simulated divided lights are permitted only because
of small size of windows and location.
Disposition: Approved
R. Morrow 308B
Delaware Street
Improvements: Retail
sign approval per specs attached.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
J. Monigle 129
Harmony Street
Improvements: Replace
several boards and hinges on sheds and replace trellis.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved (Mrs.
Monigle abstained from voting)
B. Gordon 106
W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Place
shed in back yard
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote we table this application
until we see a photo of shed.
Disposition: Approved
E. Brown 105
E. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace
water damaged wood on front of house in kind
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
and also suggest straightening eave to reduce sag.
Disposition: Approved
G. Wirt 53
The Strand
Improvements: Replace
storm windows on 1st & 2nd floor front in kind.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that litany is followed. (note the owner recognizes
meeting rails to be correct).
Disposition: Approved
L. Eldredge 201
Harmony St.
Improvements: Patch
point mortar joints on front of house.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that local HAC members see mortar sample.
Disposition: Approved
K. Koch 2
The Strand
Improvements: Remove
and replace existing asphalt shingles.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr.
Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that litany is followed –weathered wood blend,
dimensional shingles.
Disposition: Approved
The minutes from the August meeting was approved.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 5:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by____________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
Olde New Castle Properties 79-81-83 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Plans for 2 houses on South St.
Present: Mr. Pagenkemper
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the note that the roof lines are now changed and there are no
decks on the backs of the buildings. We note that you will probably
add railings to rear steps. We request that when you are required
to put basement windows in these buildings that they will be underneath
the front windows roughly the same width. That the litany is followed.
That you give us drawings showing these changes and show the shutters
correctly drawn.
Disposition: Approved
NEW APPLICATIONS:
T. McDowell 54 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace roof w/weathered wood blend shingles.
Involved Parties: Mr. McDowell
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
D. Young 12 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Replace front door.
Involved Parties: Mr. Young
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
D. Bird 158 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Addition per sketch submitted.
Involved Parties: Mr. Gordon
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the proviso that litany is followed and cornice to be 12”
lower than main roof.
Disposition: Approved
Trustees of N.C. 5th & Delaware Sts.
Improvements: Repair front steps and sidewalk as necessary & more
concrete benches to street side of wall.
Involved Parties: Mr. Bruce Gordon
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
K. Dunn 6 The Strand
Improvements: Repair exterior wood window & replace storm windows.
Involved Parties: Ms. Dunn
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that litany is followed and meeting rails on storm windows
match windows.
Disposition: Approved
D. Mozer 219 Chestnut St.
Improvements: Repair leak on rear porch.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
Bennett 140 E.3rd Street
Improvements: Replace front sidewalk.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
M. Gorak 14 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Repoint front of house.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the proviso that #1 of proposal be done not #2.
Disposition: Approved
R. Poskitt 17 The Strand
Improvements: R/r existing a/c with condenser in exact location.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
P. Crichton 56 The Strand
Improvements: R/R cedar shakes on front of house.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with the proviso that shingles, not shakes, are used.
Disposition: Approved
R. Davis 24 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: Replace rubber flat roof on middle section of house.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
H. Rowland 120 The Strand
Improvements: Install new driveway and fence per specs attached.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that correct brick is used (wrong style brick is shown
on drawings) and that fence not traditional but in keeping with contemporary
house.
Disposition: Approved
L. Workman 21 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Install fence per specs.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
C. Viola 1 The Strand
Improvements: Repoint mortar joints above 2nd floor windows on front
of house.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
B. Beale 26 The Strand
Improvements: R/r front & side doors, front light, kitchen window
and add 2 window boxes.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with exception that plastic window boxes are not acceptable. Re-submit
preferably with wood and metal liners.
Disposition: Approved
M. Stallard 4 The Strand
Improvements: Emergency roof repair.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
C. Sullivan 121 Delaware Street
Improvements: A/C condensing unit placement approval
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
The minutes from the May, June & July meetings were approved.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by____________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
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