HISTORIC AREA COMMISSION
Minutes of the April 19, 2007 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
Mr. William Hentkowski
Mr. David Bird
Ms. Robin Hegvik
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 5:00 p.m. and the roll was called.
Old Application:
R. Hyworth 49 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Repoint bricks on porch
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
State of DE 100 Harmony St.
Improvements: Brick repointing
Discussion: Could be shorter and not cut in as far. Original is more irregular and vertical narrower than horizontal. Originally routed with ruler.
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
NEW APPLICATIONS:
L. Sheridan 143 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Air conditioner condenser placement approval
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
A. Mills 46 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace roof with weathered wood blend shingles
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
W. Barthel 72 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Replace porch floor with t & g yellow pine.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
Historical Soc. Of DE 42 The Strand
Improvements: Replace in kind double back gate on Second Street
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
P. Flannigan 166 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Build 12x24’ wood deck. Point brick, replace roof, repair trim, door and windows on detached garage.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that the deck is DENIED and a patio is approved.
Disposition: Approved
G. Kirk 118 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Replace roof with weathered wood blend shingles
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
P. Johnson 124 Delaware Street
Improvements: Reverse swing of front door and new sign. Air Cond. Condenser placement approval. Kitchen hood roof top unit placement approval
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso: As submitted w/ air cond placement; least conspectus point in yard.
With chimney/fan; run duct up side of building, paint same color
Reverse swing of door; need to see drawing first
Sign; need to see drawing first.
Disposition: Approved
P. Carvell 47 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Install wood shutters, replace exterior stairs, replace front door, replace a/c unit. Install French doors and stairs and more light above front door. All per specs attached.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with changes to shutters discussed and attached in file.
Disposition: Approved
P. Carvell 47 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Replace exterior stairs and handrails.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Clark 71 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace wood fence in kind
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
G. Miller 69 w. 4th Street
Improvements: Replace wood fence in kind.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Hyworth 49 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Repoint 1st floor porch, replace bricks where needed. Replace cement floor on porch.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: Application as submitted is DENIED. Recommend the following: Brick piers up to concrete caps. Wood piers (square and tapered) with them matching other neighboring porches. Wood deck and wood steps and repair beam with wood. Need to see a sample of pointing.
Disposition: Denied
C. Mariano 48 E. 5th Street
Improvements: Replace rotted wood on existing windows.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Mullen 48 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Reline 4 fireplace flues. Replace front shutters. Spot repointing on front at 1st floor window.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that Victorian “flattish” panels on 1st floor shutters. 2nd Floor shutter need meeting rails and operable louvers. Hardware should be “shell” or “grape” shape not “S” shape. Chimney cap to be black. Pointing approved.
Disposition: Approved
C. Brennan 133 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Repair/replace front porch deck and re-secure porch to house in kind.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
M. Caven 49 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Demo kitchen and rebuild new 2 story addition
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: Tabled
J. Cochran 59 The Strand
Improvements: Replace fence on side of yard with fencing like wharf fencing.
Discussion:
Action Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that fence consists of brick piers and railings replicating wharf fence. No more that 6’ high and no low wall under fence.
Dispositon: Approved
R. Parker 49 W. 3rd Street
Improvements: Demo kitchen addition and build new addition. Will return at May’s HAC meeting with architectural drawings for approval.
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted to demo kitchen subject to Building Official reviewing structural engineering report. New addition would add 10’ beyond current house. Second floor would extend only to current end of first floor will extend beyond neighboring houses. Committee needs notes from previous ruling, drawings of scope of addition in relation to neighbors.
Disposition: Approved
M. Brown 122 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Remove and replace top roof with weathered wood blend shingles
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
P. Flannagan 166 E. 2nd Street
Improvements: Point brick, replace roof, repair trim and door and restore windows.
Discussion
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
Disposition: Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by____________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
