Minutes of the May 15, 2003 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
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 4:40 p.m. and the roll was called.
Old Application:
L. Emmerick 40 W. 4th St.
Improvements: Replace iron railing in front
Involved Parties: Ms. Emmerick
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that we confirm the previous motion for 42 W. 4th St. and clarify that we are approving a railing whose appearance to the one on the other half of this house, but the new railing may vary with such details as sturdiness and whether the poles are twisted or not.
Disposition: Approved
N. Rumble 160 E. 3rd St.
Improvements: Revised plans for addition
Involved Parties: Ms. Rumble
Discussion:
Action:
Disposition: TABLED
NEW APPLICATIONS:
C. Mariano 48 E. 5th St.
Improvements: Replace damaged window sills and wood door in basement and repair basement entrance wall.
Involved Parties: Mr. DeAllesandro
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
S. Sykora 246 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Build patio in back of house
Involved Parties: Mr. Sykora
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
P. Mund 11-13 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Repair or replace shutters
Involved Parties: Mr. Mund
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
S. Velitskakis 234 E. 2ndSt.
Improvements: Plans for 2 single homes & Subdivide the property
Involved Parties: George & Steve Velitskakis
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Tabled - Plans for 2 single family homes
Dispostion: Approved - To subdivide the property into two equal lots.
D. Chance 402 Chestnut St.
Improvements: Remove and replace steps and landing to 2nd floor in kind.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that wooden steps and landing be stained. Air Conditioner condenser placement approved. Replacement of garage doors must be wood.
Disposition: Approved
M. Lovlie 22 E. 5th St.
Improvements: A/C condenser placement approval
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
T. Fields 132 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Replace 1st floor roof with weathered wood blend shingles.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
M. Hemphill 114 The Strand
Improvements: Fence in back of house
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that no plastic wire fencing will be approved and that one of the fences from the guidelines is available.
Disposition: Approved
G. Wirt 53 The Strand
Improvements: Install fence across back of property
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Denied
Ms. Davis: No because it is not a fence that it in our recommended fences.
Ms. Miller: Yes
Mr. Hentkowski: No- it is not a fence that we would recommend
Mr. Heckrotte: Yes
Mrs. Monigle: No- it is not a fence that we would recommend.
G. Kirk 118 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Replace shingled porch roof
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
The minutes from the April Meeting was approved.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Deborah A. Pullan
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