Minutes of the June 19, 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 -ABSENT
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 4:35 p.m. and the roll was called.
Old Application:
G. Velitskakis 234 East 2nd St.
Improvements: Revised plans for 2 single homes.
Involved Parties: Mr. Velitskakis
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that we see revised set of elevation and other changes. We will wish to see the details and show the cornice as you intend to do it. We want to see the catalog cuts of what you choose. We want to see the posts and columns. You are free to leave the porch flat. Brick on sides preferred American on front suggested.
Disposition: Approved
G. Wirt 53 The Strand
Improvements: Revised gate plan
Involved Parties: Mr. Wirt
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
M. Hemphill 114 The Strand
Improvements: Revised fence plans
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: Motion to confirm the motion of 5/15/203.
Disposition: Approved
NEW APPLICATIONS:
R. Coates 242 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Replace driveway
Involved Parties: Mr. Coates
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that from corner of house to the rear the driveway to be gravel and from corner of house forward to brick using Glen Gary DD 52 or old pavers. Real Belgian block (cobblestones) also OK.
Disposition: Approved
A. Hansen 49 The Strand
Improvements: Replace cedar shingles on roof in kind. Replace flat roof of sunroom in kind.
Involved Parties: Mr. Hansen
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that cedar shingles be used not shakes.
Disposition: Approved
S. Hall 47 W. 3rd St.
Improvements: Install wood shutters, unattached deck and arbor.
Involved Parties: Ms. Hall
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted with the proviso that 1st floor shutters to be solid two panel and 2nd floor operable blinds (louvered shutters). Shutter hardware to be appropriate Victorian. Balance of items tabled at owners request.
Disposition: Approved
B. Allshouse #1 Packet Alley
Improvements: Addition
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Consultation only
W. Sheets 14 W. 5th St.
Improvements: Replace front door and door shutters
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Lerro 108 E. 4th St.
Improvements: Remove chain link fence and replace with wood fence.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
P. Whary 125 E. 3rd St.
Improvements: Repair and replace brick front steps.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
S. Burton 211 Harmony
Improvements: Repair brick on front and back of house. Repair brick front steps.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
R. Galford 126 Harmony St.
Improvements: Replace threshold at entrance to house.
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
J. Flook 129 E. 2nd St.
Improvements: Replace roof
Involved Parties:
Discussion:
Action: Mr. Heckrotte: I move we vote on the application as submitted.
Disposition: Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Deborah A. Pullan
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