HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: November 1, 2010
The regular meeting of the Historic District Commission of East Hartford, Connecticut was called to order at 7:07 p.m. in Conference Room A (formerly the Building Department Conference Room on the first floor) at Town Hall by Vice Chair Steven Hudak. On a roll call by Secretary Robert Pasek:
PRESENT: Alternate Jeffrey Cummings, Travis Simpson, Secretary Robert Pasek, and Vice Chair Steven Hudak
ABSENT: Chair David Holmes, Alternate Dusty McMahan, Alternate Catherine Condio and Gloria Visgilio-Lupi
ALSO PRESENT: Liaison Mary G. Martin, Municipal Historian Raymond Johnson, Applicant Mr. Matthew Finan and Contractor Mr. John Melanson
Alternate Jeffrey Cummings was appointed a voting member by Vice Chair Steven Hudak
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Pasek to accept the July 12, 2010 Public Meeting Minutes; seconded by Mr. Cummings. Vote was unanimous and uncontested. Mr. Hudak abstained.
MOTION by Mr. Pasek to accept the July 12, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes; seconded by Mr. Cummings. Vote was unanimous and uncontested. Mr. Hudak abstained.
MOTION by Mr. Simpson to move item 7A New Business up on the Agenda; seconded by Mr. Pasek. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
NEW BUSINESS:
ACCEPT AS COMPLETE: APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS #76 FOR 207 NAUBUC AVENUE (OWNER: FINAN) FOR REPAIRS TO BARN: Mr. Finan wishes to do maintenance work on the post and beam barn located on his property to make the building structurally sound as described on his Application:
- Replace front section of roof with some rafters or scissor on old rafter with rough sawing as original rafters. Replace all sheeting with ¾ inch ply CDX architectural shingle. Asphalt shingle is currently in place.
- Replace any unstable beam or joist with pressure treated materials.
- Replace any boards that need to be replaced.
- Clean and paint with barn red paint.
- Replace window glass above doors with plexiglass.
Mr. Pasek made a MOTION to withdraw the application due to the fact that it contained all maintenance work noting that plexiglass would be acceptable because it will be sized to fit the window opening and can be readily replaced; seconded by Mr. Simpson. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
COMMUNICATIONS: Those items listed on the agenda were presented. In addition:
- Notice of Intent to Demolish 195 Riverside Drive – One story Storage/Office Building, built in 1936.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS/RESIDENTS TO SPEAK: Mr. Simpson, owner of 119 Naubuc Avenue, updated the Commission on the work being done on his property. He said the structure has now been stabilized. All exterior work is complete except for the cupola on one of the outbuildings. Mr. Simpson also made repairs to the front door and storm door.
OLD BUSINESS:
DESIGN GUIDELINES SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE: The subcommittee has met and has decided to look at each application on a case by case basis. They feel that this wording should be placed in the guideline booklet.
PAYMENTS: 1. Clerk – M. Enman ($75)
MOTION by Mr. Simpson to pay the above listed expense; seconded by Mr. Hudak. Vote was unanimous and uncontested.
OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Commission members discussed the zoning change at the Northwest corner of Silver Lane and Brewer Street. Also, Ms. Martin mentioned that she received a call from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company regarding property located at 160 Naubuc Avenue owned by Mr. Laferriere. The aluminum siding received considerable hail damage during the summer and the insurance agent was wondering if they would have to pay for aluminum siding instead of vinyl. Ms. Martin told the insurance agent that the owner should contact the Historic District Commission and then the Commission can work with the homeowner on his selection of substitute siding.
MOTION by Mr. Pasek to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 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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