HISTORIC AREA COMMISSION
Minutes of the March 17, 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, Chairman
Mrs. Mary Davis
Mrs. Jane Miller
Mr. William Hentkowski
Mrs. Deborah A. Pullan, taking minutes
The Acting Chair, Mrs. 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:
F. Dressler 137 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Concept only on addition
Discussion: Mr. Dressler and Mr. DuPont present.
Disposition: To come back between meeting with new drawings.
Action: TABLED BY APPLICANT
S. Padmalingam 222 Chestnut St.
Improvements: Addition to existing house
Discussion: Mrs. Padmalingam & Mr. Woodard present
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with proviso that they return next time with drawings a little bit more complete to show the sidewalk on the front elevation, the walkway leading to the house, the side porch if you choose to build it and the paving scheme for the driveway and that the litany is followed.
Action: APPROVED
W. Barthel 79-81-83 W. 5th St.
Improvements: Sub-divide lots per plans attached.
Discussion: Mr. Barthell present.
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the recommendation that off street parking requirements be waived. With respect to lay out of lots we accept; we require for parcels 2 & 3 zero set back to front and parcel 2 to have 5’ set back on river side. Parcel 3 has 5’ set back. Parcel 4 has 5’ set back on the South street side and zero set back on parcel 1 side and 5th street.
Action: APPROVED
W. Barthel 0 Williams Street
Improvements: CONCEPT ONLY TO REBUILD EXISTING GARAGES
Discussion:
Disposition:
Action: Concept only
C. Grant 184 E. 4th St.
Improvements Sample block approval
Discussion
Disposition
Action Withdrawn by contractor
NEW APPLICATIONS
W. VanArsdalen 221 Chestnut St.
Improvements: Remove and replace flat roof w/rubber roofing material
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Action: APPROVED
TBFB 406 Delaware St.
Improvements: Remove and replace roof w/weathered wood blend shingles.
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Action: APPROVED
D. Duncan 23 The Strand
Improvements: Remove and replace roof w/weathered wood blend shingles. Repair trim around door.
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Action: APPROVED
N. O’Donnell 32 W. 5th St.
Improvements: Replace existing window on rear of house.
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted as long as the litany is followed using wood window.
Action: APPROVED
D. Kennedy 131 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Install retractable patio awning system
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Action: APPROVED
W. Kelly 304 Delaware St.
Improvements: Move sign to the front of Opera House.
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Action: APPROVED
K. Oppenheimer 36 E. 5th St.
Improvements: Concept only on addition
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the concept as presented.
Action: APPROVED
B. Waters 314 South St.
Improvements: Repoint chimney from roof level to top
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Action: APPROVED
Immanuel Church 3rd & Harmony St.
Improvements: Misc. repointing on front steps
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Action: APPROVED
J. Lowman 139 E. 3rd St.
Improvements: Remove and replace downspout. Remove loose brick at top of downspout. Relay brick to original appearance.
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted and litany be followed as to round downspouts.
Action: APPROVED
R. Day/B. White 8 & 14 The Strand
Improvements: Repair brick sidewalk from tree removal
Discussion:
Disposition: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Action: APPROVED
Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:45.
I respectively submit these minutes__________________________________
Deborah A. Pullan
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