City Council

HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 2025 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission meeting of March 25, 2025, will begin at 4:00pm at the Beach Haven Borough Hall. II. FLAG SALUTE Led by Christian Baumiller III. READING OF THE SUNSHINE LAW Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting, of the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission, has been provided by posting on the bulletin board in the Beach Haven Municipal Building, mailing the same to two newspapers, and by filing a copy with the Borough Clerk. IV. OATHS OF OFFICE Dean Harkness – Class C, Alternate #1, Expiration of Term 12/31/2028 Oath administered by HPAC Secretary, Mary Clare Bunce V. ROLL CALL Christian Baumiller _____ Jaime Ciardelli _____ Dean Harkness _____ Judy McAndrew _____ Joe Ryan _____ Kitty Snyder _____ Denise Tinquist _____ Jeanette Lloyd _____ VI. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL without formal reading February 25, 2025 meeting VII. APPROVAL OF BILLS $255.00 Rutgers University, “Preservation in Practice” Seminar Attendance, K. Snyder, D. Tinquist, & J. McAndrew VIII. WELCOME/ INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS IX. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness #2025-05 Resolution #2025-06 A Demo & 2025-06 B New Construction Address: 101 5th St. Block: 175 Lot: 12 Owner: Geoffrey Rehnert Representative: Studio Tagland Designs LLC, c/o David Gaffin RA and Richard Tagland Work to be completed: Demolition of existing structure (north unit) and garage. Build a replica of the existing structure(s) in the existing footprint. Attempt to retain the existing proportions and characteristics of what is currently on the property. Some window 1  modifications have been made to accommodate code requirements. There is also a small roof change to the west side of the structure. 1a. Summary of Application Form: a. Completed Certificate of Appropriateness Form b. Elevation Certificate c. Property Images d. Images of Surrounding Properties/Neighborhood e. Property Surveys f. Architectural Plans 1b. Swearing in of witnesses 1c. Deliberation of Case/Questioning Portion: Proceed to identify which design guidelines apply to the project. 1. Height, front and side setbacks, lot coverage 2. Materials to be used (textures and patterns) 3. Architectural detailing-siding, trim, foundations 4. Roof shapes, form, pitch and material 5. Windows and door portions, shapes, locations and pattern 6. General form and proportion of building, detached garage, outside showers, sheds 7. Features and fixtures: handrails, spindles, columns, posts, stoops, decking, fences, utility boxes, central air-conditioning platforms 1d. Findings and Facts a. Chairperson lists evidence and relevant facts from questioning portion. b. Each Commissioner is to comment on the application, targeting areas of concern or any other area which has not been discussed. 1e. Decision on the Certificate of Appropriateness and Resolution: Demolition a. Based on the proceeding findings of fact: “I move that the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission finds as fact that the proposed project Application #2025-05, and Resolution #2025-06 A Demolition, at 101 5th St., does follow the historic design guidelines and (is) in harmony with the visual compatibility of the neighboring properties.” If the application is to be approved conditionally, the following phrase should be added: “This finding is subject, however, to the following conditions:” b. Call for a motion 2 1f. Decision on the Certificate of Appropriateness and Resolution: New Construction a. Based on the proceeding findings of fact: “I move that the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission finds as fact that the proposed project Application #2025-05, and Resolution #2025-06B New Construction, at 101 5th St., if constructed according to the plans reviewed at this meeting, does follow the historic design guidelines and (is) in harmony with the visual compatibility of the neighboring properties.” If the application is to be approved conditionally, the following phrase should be added: “This finding is subject, however, to the following conditions:” b. Call for a motion 2. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness #2025-03 Resolution #2025-04A New Construction Address: 132 5th St. Block: 174 Lot: 2 Owner: Phyllis Sousa Living Trust Representative: Brian Roddy, Salt Creek Construction LLC Work to be completed: Construction of new single-family dwelling 2a. Summary of Application Form: a. Front Pages of the Completed Certificate of Appropriateness Form b. Proposed Images of New Home c. Images of Materials d. List of Materials and Accessories (Amended) e. Updated Architectural Plans 2b. Swearing in of witnesses 2c. Deliberation of Case/Questioning Portion: Proceed to identify which design guidelines apply to the project. 1. Height, front and side setbacks, lot coverage 2. Materials to be used (textures and patterns) 3. Architectural detailing-siding, trim, foundations 4. Roof shapes, form, pitch and material 5. Windows and door portions, shapes, locations and pattern 6. General form and proportion of building, detached garage, outside showers, sheds 7. Features and fixtures: handrails, spindles, columns, posts, stoops, decking, fences, utility boxes, central air-conditioning platforms 2d. Findings and Facts 3  1. Chairperson lists evidence and relevant facts from questioning portion. 2. Each Commissioner is to comment on the application, targeting areas of concern or any other area which has not been discussed. 2e. Decision on the Certificate of Appropriateness and Resolution: New Construction a. Based on the proceeding findings of fact: “I move that the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission finds as fact that the proposed project Application #2025-03, and Resolution #2025-04B New Construction, at 132 5th St., if constructed according to the plans reviewed at this meeting, does follow the historic design guidelines and (is) in harmony with the visual compatibility of the neighboring properties.” If the application is to be approved conditionally, the following phrase should be added: “This finding is subject, however, to the following conditions:” b. Call for a motion X. GENERAL DISCUSSION: a. Home at Beach and Chatsworth (Tech Review) – Siding and trim discussion 1. Swearing in of witnesses XI. PUBLIC COMMENT: XII. ADJOURNMENT: A. Motion to adjourn B. The meeting was adjourned at ______________p.m. 4