HISTORIC AREA COMMISSION
Minutes of the January 19, 2006 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
Mr. Charles Cobb
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 4:40 p.m. and the roll was called.
Old Application:
S. Padmalingam 222 Chestnut Street
Improvements: Various changes to exterior plans
Involved Parties: Dr. Padmalingam
Discussion: Discussion:
1. One chimney – stamped plans show 2 faux chimneys
2. Bump out on back for vent
3. A/C condenser unit placement
Action:
Disposition: TABLED – With a meeting to be held with Dr. Pad
& Builder
S. Velitskakis 221 & 223 East 2nd St.
Improvements: Exterior changes in plans
Involved Parties: Mr. Velitskakis
Discussion: 8 over 8 windows instead of 6 over 6 as shown in plans.
Action:
Disposition: TABLED – With discussion with Jeff Bergstrom (Building
Official).
NEW APPLICATIONS:
State of DE 211 Delaware St.
Improvements: Install new exterior lighting at terrace and cupola.
Extend fenced area. Add handrails and handicap rapt per plans attached.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that HAC see a simulation of lighting.
Disposition: Approved
City Of New Castle 220 Delaware St.
Improvements: Install Colonial style lights, wrought iron railing.
Involved Parties: Mrs. Churchhill
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: Tabled for further discussion
B. Blest 130 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: Replace kitchen door and storm door per specs attached.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
L. Cordano 28 E. 3rd Street
Improvements: Remove door above kitchen roof and replace with wood
window 6 over 6.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: TABLED – For site visit and consultation with owner
in reference of
of size of the windows.
J. Davidson 62 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Kitchen re-hab. Replace roof over kitchen, exterior
door & new windows.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with regard to German siding with slightly different profile.
Disposition: Approved
B. Lewis 130 E. 4th Street
Improvements: Remove and replace roof
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
E. Johnson 27 W. 5th St.
Improvements: Replace front porch deck and decking.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
w/ notation that work was completed prior to HAC approval. Motion
to require painting after wood is cured (weathered to accept paint).
Disposition: Approved
His. Soc. Of DE 42-46 The Strand
Improvements: Repair 2 wood window sills on alley side 3rd floor
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that all repairs are done in wood to match existing.
Disposition: Approved
E. Hutchinson 57 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Demolish utility shed at rear of property
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
M. Miller 32 W. 4th Street
Improvements: Re-line existing tin gutter pole on front and rear of
main roof (using copper). Install new 3” round copper eave pipe
to each gutter pole drain per specs attached. Also re-point damaged
bricks on front.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted
with proviso that downspouts be smooth round not corrugated.
Disposition: Approved
J. Todd 53 W. 5th Street
Improvements: Demolish existing garage and build new garage.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: Motion to approve demo of garage and replacement
with all stucco structure. HAC to see copy of plan prior to construction.
Disposition: Approved
H. Rowland 120 The Strand
Improvements: Take off existing porch (rear) shingles and replace.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
C. Viola 1 The Strand
Improvements: Replace 7 pairs of shutters per specs attached.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
E. Brown 205 Chestnut Street
Improvements: Install new roof w/weathered wood blend shingles on
front of house
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
The minutes from December 2005 were approved.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by____________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
