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Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 4, 2016
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Memorial Town Hall, 52 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT |
Present: |
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REGULAR: John Pfeiffer (Chairman), John Forbis (Vice Chairman), Jim Bechtel, Barbara Traskos, Dini Mallory Alternate: Jeff Cooley, Cindy Taylor |
Guests |
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David Rufo |
Agenda: |
9:00 |
Call to order, Quorum call, Approval of minutes, Communications |
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9:05 |
Public Open Forum |
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9:15 |
Zoning update |
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9:30 |
Plaque Program Update: 4 Johnnycake Hill Road, 206 Mile Creek Road, 209 Mile Creek Road, 6 Ferry Road, 10 Ferry Road, 110 Lyme Street |
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9:45 |
Secretary’s Report |
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10:00 |
Any other new or old business to come before the Commission (32 Lyme Street Propane tank & AC unit screening, HD handbook reprint, Village Shops parking) |
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10:15 |
Adjournment |
A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman John Pfeiffer. John Forbis made a motion, seconded by Dini Mallory, to approve the February minutes. John Pfeiffer, John Forbis, and Dini Mallory voted in favor, motion passed.
John Forbis made a motion, seconded by Jim Bechtel, to approve the March minutes. John Pfeiffer, John Forbis, and Jim Bechtel voted in favor, motion passed.
1. Communications: Bob McCracken informed the HDC that the plant screening will be installed at 5 Lyme Street in the next few weeks, depending on the weather.
2. Zoning Update: no update
3. Public Open Forum: David Rufo, owner of the Bee & Thistle Inn at 100 Lyme Street, would like to install a stone patio on the south side of the building to accommodate outside diners. Mr. Rufo was encouraged to submit a CofA application for the project. The application should include a sketch of the patio design, dimensions, and a materials list including the type of stone pavers to be used, lighting, furniture style, and landscaping. A public hearing will be held on May 2 to consider the CofA application.
4. Plaque Program Update: Martha Hansen
4 Johnnycake Hill Road: Dyanne Rafal plans to do research with help from Martha Hansen
206 Mile Creek Road: Research has been started on the neighboring property to help clarify the history of #206.
209 Mile Creek Road: Martha Hansen is helping Patricia Shippee with the research and has made some progress.
6 Ferry Road: Julie Quinn is working on the research.
10 Ferry Road: David Rahr is interested in a plaque, Martha Hansen will follow up.
110 Lyme Street: John Noyes has been contacted about a plaque for his house at 110 Lyme Street, he is working on the research.
32 Lyme Street: Cindy Taylor is interested in a plaque.
The construction of the barns at 1 Lyme Street and 110 Lyme Street will need to be examined to determine when they were built.
5. Secretary’s Report:
a) The HDC’s memberships in the OLHSI, CT Trust, and National Trust have been renewed.
b) The HDC discussed expanding the HD handbook to include a section geared towards high school and college students. The commission plans to apply for a grant to help pay for updating and expanding the handbook.
Action: Keep the commission informed (Martha Hansen). Reach out to High School (John Pfeiffer), and to LACFA (John Forbis).
6. Any Other New or Old Business:
Cindy Taylor has been appointed to the HDC as an alternate by the Board of Selectmen. The commission still has one vacancy.
7. Adjournment:
Jim Bechtel made a motion, seconded by John Forbis, to adjourn the meeting at 9:49 am. All present voted in favor, motion passed.
Martha Hansen
Recording Secretary
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