Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, November 8, 2010
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Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT |
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Kenneth Levin (Cochairman, Regular), Tom Keogh (Regular), Barbara Traskos (Regular), Janet Sturges (Alternate), John Forbis (Alternate) |
Absent: |
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Jim Bechtel, Joanne DiCamillo, Nina Peck |
Guests: |
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Lindsay Eisensmith, Paul Sagristano, Michael Franklin |
Agenda: |
9:00 |
Public Open Forum, Public Hearing: 62 Lyme Street picket fence. |
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Public Hearing: 10 Lyme Street |
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Public Hearing: 21 Lyme Street |
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9:45 |
Plaque Program update - Ken Levin, Jim Bechtel, Martha Hansen. |
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10:00 |
HDC Handbook Reprint Grant update - Jim Bechtel, Martha Hansen. |
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10:15 |
Business News & Secretary’s Report. |
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10:30 |
Any other new or old business. |
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10:45 |
Adjournment. |
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Cochairman Ken Levin.
A motion was made by John Forbis, seconded by Barbara Traskos, to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2010 meeting as presented.
Ken Levin, Barbara Traskos, Tom Keogh, John Forbis, and Janet Sturges voted in favor. Motion carried.
1. Public Open Forum: 20 Lyme Street – Possible conversion to a residence – Michael Franklin
Michael Franklin, representing the prospective buyers of the Masonic Hall building at 20 Lyme Street, presented preliminary plans to renovate the building as a residence. The property’s south boundary line extends onto the newly paved edge of Academy Lane and the prospective buyers would like to reclaim the property. A new septic system and new drilled well would need to be installed.
2. Public Hearing: 62 Lyme Street picket fence & porch columns– Denise Collins
The CofA application replaces: a) the picket fence along the front boundary and b) the side porch columns. The new fence will match the existing fence but will be 4 inches higher (39 inches) to match the neighboring fence. The round columns on the side porch will be replaced to match the square columns on the front porch.
A motion was made by John Forbis, seconded by Tom Keogh, to approve the CofA.
Ken Levin, Barbara Traskos, Tom Keogh, John Forbis, and Janet Sturges voted in favor. Motion carried.
3. Public Hearing: 21 Lyme Street CofA extension – Paul Sagristano
The CofA has expired. Exterior work still to be completed includes: a) installation of the garage doors, b) completion of the driveway, c) replacement of the picket fence, d) removal of the dumpster. The project has been delayed due to the tight credit market.
A motion was made by Ken Levin, seconded by Tom Keogh, to approve the CofA extension for one year.
Ken Levin, Barbara Traskos, Tom Keogh, John Forbis, and Janet Sturges voted in favor. Motion carried.
4. Public Hearing, 10 Lyme Street, Vitality Spa Health & Wellness Boutique sign – Lindsay Eisensmith
Two sign designs were presented: a) the same size and in the same location as the former Faces sign; b) divided into two signs (one over each window on either side of the door). The Historic District Handbook allows only one sign per business. A sign will be needed for the spa opening on December 1, 2010.
A motion was made by Barbara Traskos, seconded by Ken Levin, to approve the single sign design.
Ken Levin and Barbara Traskos voted in favor, John Forbis, Tom Keogh and Janet Sturges voted against. Motion failed.
A motion was made by John Forbis, seconded by Janet Sturges, to hold a Special Meeting of the HDC on November 22 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the matter again (additional HDC members should be present).
Ken Levin, Barbara Traskos, Tom Keogh, John Forbis, and Janet Sturges voted in favor. Motion carried.
5. Handbook Reprint Grant update- Jim Bechtel, Martha Hansen
The Handbook Grant Report (necessary for reimbursement) has been submitted to the CCC&T.
Action: Keep the HDC informed on reimbursement (Martha Hansen).
6. Business News & Secretary’s Report – Martha Hansen
a) The Scenic Road Application has been received by the state DOT. A representative of the state DOT is expected to attend our December meeting.
Action: Keep the HDC updated (Martha Hansen).
7. Adjournment
Janet Sturges made a motion, seconded by Barbara Traskos, to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 a.m.
All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Hansen
Recording Secretary
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