HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: July 12, 2010
The regular meeting of the Historic District Commission of East Hartford, Connecticut was called to order at 7:44 p.m. in the Building Department Conference Room at Town Hall by Chair David Holmes. On a roll call by Secretary Robert Pasek:
PRESENT: Chair David Holmes, Alternate Jeffrey Cummings, Travis Simpson, Secretary Robert Pasek, and Gloria Visgilio-Lupi
ABSENT: Vice-Chair Steven Hudak, Alternate Dusty McMahan and Alternate Catherine Condio
ALSO PRESENT: Liaison Mary G. Martin, Municipal Historian Raymond Johnson, Mayor Melody Currey.
Alternate Jeffrey Cummings and Gloria Visgilio-Lupi were appointed voting members by Chair Holmes.
MOTION by Mr. Pasek to move item 6B of the Agenda; seconded by Mr. Cummings. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
752 MAIN STREET (“WIC BUILDING”): Mayor Currey explained to the Commission that she has moved forward with the demolition of the building. It is currently scheduled for July 26, 2010. She explained that the RFP for the sale, removal and restoration of the structure failed to bring in any bids. Another attempt to move the building by another businessman did not happen due to lack of funding. Mayor Currey thanked the Commission and Chair Holmes in particular for his efforts to save the building and Chair Holmes in turn thanked Mayor Currey for allowing the several extensions she gave to the Commission to look for potential developers.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Pasek to accept the June 7, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes; seconded by Mr. Simpson. Vote was unanimous and uncontested. Ms. Visgilio-Lupi abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS: Those items listed on the agenda were presented. In addition:
- National Flood Insurance Program, Floodplain Management Bulletin for Historic
Structures; May 2008 – FEMA
2. Notice of Intent to Demolish: 400 Main Street (North Test and Factory A Building)
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS/RESIDENTS TO SPEAK: None
OLD BUSINESS:
DESIGN GUIDELINES SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE: Tabled till the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS #75 FOR 119 NAUBUC AVENUE (OWNER: SIMPSON): Mr. Pasek made a MOTION to Approve Application #75 with the following changes/conditions:
- Reshingle roof-architectural asphalt shingle (currently have asphalt)
- Re-wrap windows (rear & High Street sides with aluminum (currently aluminum) to include exposed painted wood, black trim.
- Chimney removal and replace with faux veneer structure (brick, not stone) materials; keep width, dimensions and color as similar to the existing structure. Also, keep protruding vents as close to the top of the chimney as the building code allows.
- Change rear addition roof pitch has been deleted from this application.
- Accessory Building: “Caretaker’s shed” – re-roof current asphalt with asphalt shingles (maintenance). Also, replace the existing Cupola with one of similar design and color.
- Accessory barn: siding repair to match 3-tab asphalt shingles (maintenance).
Mr. Pasek wanted the minutes to reflect that the Commission is accepting a verbal quote by structural engineer, William LaPointe, to Chair Holmes that the chimney is structurally unsound and should be removed. He would prefer to have a written letter in the file documenting this, but feels the excess cost would be an additional financial burden on the homeowner.
MOTION was seconded by Mr. Cummings. Vote was unanimous and uncontested. Mr. Simpson and Ms. Visgilio-Lupi abstained.
PAYMENTS: 1. Clerk – M. Enman ($75)
- The Hartford Courant (not to exceed $60)
- Connecticut Trust – membership dues ($75)
MOTION by Mr. Simpson to pay the above listed expense; seconded by Ms. Visgilio-Lupi. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: None
MOTION by Mr. Simpson to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m.; seconded by Mr. Cummings. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Michelle A. Enman, Clerk
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