Middle Haddam Historic District Commission
August 7, 2007
Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Venue: Eaton E. Smith Meeting Room – Town Hall
Call to Order: The meeting to order at 7 PM.
Present: Ned Costello; Chairman, Nanette Woodcock; Vice Chairman, Doug Mackeown; Secretary, and Ray Krupa (Alternate), Richard Walsh (Alternate)
Also Present: Janet Brooks; Towns Attorney, Kamey Ahrens; Recording Secretary and applicants
Roll Call / Appointment of Alternates: Alternates Mr. Krupa and Richard Walsh were seated for this meeting.
Public Hearings:
A. Gary & Wendy Latuch, 24 Keighley Pond Road; Install new front door and side window. The commission discussed the installation of the new front door as presented in the application.
Chairman Costello opened the hearing up for public comment. Hearing none, Chairman Costello closed this portion of the public hearing.
Ray Krupa made a motion to approve the application of Gary & Wendy Latuch at 21 Keighley Pond Road for the installation of a new front door and side windows in addition to the replacement of the pole lamp. Motion was seconded by Richard Walsh. Vote: 5-0-0
B. Jane Quinn, 9 Long Hill Road, Enlarge side porch from 10x10 to 10x30, new roof, windows and door fro the porch. The commission discussed the details of the application.
Chairman Costello opened the hearing up for public comment. Hearing none, Chairman Costello closed this portion of the public hearing.
Nanette Woodcock made a motion to approve the application of Jane Quinn, 9 Long Hill Road to enlarge the side porch from 10x10 to 10x30/ new roof, windows, and doors for the porch as presented. Motion was seconded by Richard Walsh. Vote: 5-0-0 Doug Mackeown recused himself..
C. Doug and Tammy Mackeown, 47 Keighley Pond Road, replace house roof. The commission discussed the details of the application.
Chairman Costello opened the hearing up for public comment. Hearing none, Chairman Costello closed this portion of the public hearing.
Richard Walsh made a motion to approve the application of Doug and Tammy Mackeown, 47 Keighley Pond Road to replace the house roof with asphalt shingles. Motion was seconded by Ray Krupa. Vote: 4-0-0
Approval of Minutes & Motions Minutes July 3, 2007
Pg1. Jim Larson who has been hired as the builder was before the commission members to answer questions in addition provide a detailed presentation as to the work that is to be done at the home.
The commission had several questions regarding the change to the roof line, the siding and windows that will be installed.
Chairman Costello opened the hearing up for public comment. Hearing none, Chairman Costello closed this portion of the public hearing.
Pg2. Wendy Latuch, 24 Keighley Pond Road was before the commission to discuss her intentions. Ms. Latuch would like to replace the front door on her property located at 24 Keighley Pond Road. The commissions will hear this application in its entirety at the regular scheduled meeting in August.
Motions July 3, 2007 Doug Mackeown made a motion to approve the reroofing of 4 School House Lane to replace the asphalt roof with an asphalt roof on the home and eventually to do the work on the garage. Although there is a slightly different color this request is acceptable. The commission determined A certificate of occupacy is not required due to the work being repaired / replaced. Motion passed 4-0
Nannette Woodcock made a motion to amend the motions and minutes dated July 3, 2007 as discussed. Motion was seconded by Doug Mackeown. Vote: 5-0-0 Nannette Woodcock made a motion to accept the motions and minutes dated July 3, 2007 as amended. Motion was seconded by Doug Mackeown. Vote: 5-0-0
Public Remarks None
Correspondence:
a. Letter from M. Faber Chairman Costello read into the record a letter addressed to the MHHDC dated July 3rd, 2007 from M. Faber.
Unfinished Business:
a. Ordinance, etc. The commission discussed the comments received from the Town Council on the ordinance.
Ned Costello made a motion directing the Towns Attorney, Janet Brooks to address a memo to the Town Council stating the MHHDC voted to exclude the revisions to attachment of the Chapter 211, Attachment 2 Historical District Article due to the MHHDC being unable to verify the information and the uncertainty of the source of information. The MHHDC requested a new list be included based on MAP/LOT/BLOCK so that current residents and potential buyers can easily identify properties in the district. Motion was seconded by Ray Krupa. Vote: 5-0-0
Public Remarks None
Adjournment: Nannette Woodcock made a motion to adjourn the MHHDC meeting at 9:37PM. Motion was seconded by Richard Walsh. Vote: 5-0-0
Respectfully Submitted, Kamey Ahrens Recording Secretary
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