The City of Auburn
Historic Resources Review Board
c/o Office of Planning and Economic Development
Memorial City Hall - 24 South Street
Auburn, New York 13021
(315) 255-4115 Fax 253-0282
Meeting Minutes
December 8, 2009
Present: Mike Deming, Paul McDonald, David Thurston, Betty Lewis. Staff: Stephen Selvek
Absent: Jim Hutchinson
Mike Deming calls the meeting to order
Minutes of the April 14, 2009, August 11, 2009 and October 13, 2009 Meetings.
Quorum for the minutes is not available so no motion is called.
Certificates of Appropriateness.
1) 36 South St.
Stephen Selvek – applicant wishes to install a fence at the rear 2/3 of the parking lot for further security of vehicles parked there at night. It will be a 6 foot ornamental aluminum fence as shown in the brochure. Staff recommends the classic style. Request is also to replace the rear green chain link fence with a 6 foot chain link fence. Staff recommends using color black. Staff also suggests the remaining 4 foot green chain link fence at the front be removed or replaced with black colored chain link to match.
Motion to approve as presented by staff made by Paul McDonald, seconded by Betty Lewis. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
2) 52 South St.
Stephen Selvek – the applicant has had continued problems with the railing replacement. He has not completed the 6x6 post as previously directed. At this time he would like to install a temporary black pipe railing, which is historically significant, as a quick fix to get through the winter. He is also considering plans for handicapped access via a ramp at this entrance. Staff recommends approval of this replacement for no longer than 10 months.
Also, the applicant would like to replace the entire front door including the side lights with a similar looking door. The side lights are historically significant. The door does have issues with the lock set that could be replaced or repaired. The door is a unique 6 panel design. Staff believes more information is needed to justify complete replacement and recommends against this part of the project.
Motion to approve the railing as presented by staff made by David Thurston, seconded by Paul McDonald. All members vote approval. Motion carried.
Motion to approve replacement of the door unit made by David Thurston, seconded by Betty Lewis. All members vote to deny this request. Motion denied.
Stephen Selvek – states that the Bartolotta’s are having an open house of the Logan St. Loft Apartments.
Next meeting scheduled for January 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned
Recorded by Alicia McKeen
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