TOWN OF OLD SAYBROOK
Historic District Commission
302 Main Street Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475-1741
Telephone (860) 395-3131 FAX (860) 395-3125
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
Monday, June 19, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Acton Public Library
60 Old Boston Post Road
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Robert Welsh, called the special meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and welcomed Tammy Miglio, who has been newly appointed to the Commission.
II. ROLL CALL
Attendant Members Absent Members
Robert Welsh, Chairman Richard Morrison, Clerk/Secretary
Robert Wendler, Vice Chairman
Randi Bradbury, Member
Louise Tietjen, Alternate Member
Henri David, Alternate Member
Attendant Staff
Michael Cronin, Town Attorney
Whitney McKendree Moore, Recording Clerk
III. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Application for Certificates of Appropriateness
Erection of New Addition and Remodeling of Residence
Petition Regarding Previous Alterations
4 North Cove Circle (Map 32/Block 65/Lot 5)
Owner: Laura P. and David A. Gray Agent: Jonathan Gibbs, Architect
ACTION: Open public hearing; deliberate and act within 65 days (by August 9, 2006)
Both Randi Bradbury and Louise Tietjen recused themselves, creating a quorum of three members for the final deliberations. The Chairman then invited the applicant’s attorney, Jay F. Malcynsky, to review the entire history of both matters under appeal.
Regarding the dock application, Mr. Malcynsky presented a new proposal for a shorter dock that is acceptable both to the DEP and, they hope, to addressing the previous concerns of the Commission. He stated that, as originally proposed, the fixed portion of the dock would have been 172 feet; in this latest configuration, it is reduced to 147 feet. The height has also been reduced (from 7.0 feet to 5.5 feet) and the pilings will be flush with the platform. Adding another 25 feet for a ramp portion and 20 feet for a float, the newly proposed dock totals 192 feet, considerably shorter and lower than before.
Chairman Welsh next invited comments from the public, and there were several requests for clarification regarding how it would look from the road. After these questions had been answered, Barbara Smith of 200 North Cove Road commended the applicant for presenting “something we can consider.” The Commissioners were then invited to comment and ask their questions, after which the Chairman turned to consideration of the fence.
Attorney Brendan Fox represented the applicant’s new fencing proposal, about which the public was invited to comment, with the Commissioners’ questions following. At the conclusion of this question-and-answer period, Chairman Welsh closed the public hearing, and the Commissioners began deliberations at 7:57 p.m.
MOTION to approve the dock application for LL Family, LLC of 135 North Cove Road (Map 32/Lot 5). MADE by R. Welsh. SECONDED by H. David. VOTED IN FAVOR: R. Wendler, R. Welsh, H. David; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.
MOTION to approve the fence application for LL Family, LLC of 135 North Cove Road (Map 32/Lot 5). MADE by R. Welsh. SECONDED by H. David. VOTED IN FAVOR: R. Wendler, R. Welsh, H. David; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m. until the next meeting to be held on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Acton Public Library. MADE by H. David. SECONDED by R. Wendler. VOTED IN FAVOR: R. Welsh, R. Wendler, H. David; OPPOSED: none; ABSTAINED: none; APPROVED: 3-0-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Whitney McKendree Moore
Recording Clerk
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