05/17/2021 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - Virtual

City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission Monday, May 17, 2021 - 6:00 PM OPENING: The regular meeting of the City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Warren Coupland at 6:06 PM virtually on Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook. In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting was provided. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Mr. Coupland, Chairperson Present Mr. Carroll, Vice Chairperson Present Mr. Clemans Absent Mr. Cogswell Present Ms. Pessagno Present Ms. Wilson Stridick Present Mr. Testa Present Mr. Stevenson Alt. 1 Present Mr. Boecker Alt. 2 Present ALSO PRESENT: Robert Fineberg, Esquire – Commission Solicitor Karen Keenan, HPC Secretary RESOLUTION(S): 248 Grant Street QPR Trust, 248 Grant Street, 1019/12 – Resolution #2021-13 NJ Cape Properties LLC, 918 Lafayette Street, 1094/9 & 10 - Resolution #2021-14 Casaday, 21 Second Avenue, 1014/19 – Resolution #2021-15 Motion made by Mr. Cogswell to approve Resolutions #2021-13, #2021-14, and #2020- 15. Seconded by Mr. Testa and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Coupland. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None. APPLICATIONS APPROVED IN REVIEW: McMullin, 1321 New York Avenue, 1148/25, Contributing – Roof Ward and Grace, 731 Columbia Avenue, 1066/11, Contributing – Remove Satellite Dish, Porch Plexiglass, Frames and Front Fence Schu Trustees, 29 Gurney Street, 1063/10, Contributing – Fence Carey, 279 Windsor Avenue, 1027/17, Contributing – Railing, Baluster Detail Adis, Inc., 1317 Beach Avenue, 1146/6,7,10-24, Non Contributing – Sheathing, Metal Roof O’Connor, 1226 Lafayette Street, 1129/10, Non Contributing – Fence, Shower Parker, 108 Howard Street, 1064/4.02, Not Rated – Roof Kraemer Rev Trust, 733 Columbia Avenue, 1066/10, Contributing – Roof Mooney, 1028 Lafayette Street, 1112/5, Non Contributing – HVAC IDGY Barbera Holdings LLC, 640 Hughes Street, 1066/3, Contributing – Window Kriebel, 1106 New York Avenue, 1116/3, Contributing – Roof Chalfonte Partners Inc., 301-309 Howard Street, 1071/7, Key – Columns Swains Property Management LLC, 1207 Lafayette Street, 1061/82.01, Contributing – Roof HPC 1 May 17, 2021 41 Jackson Street Condo Association, 41 Jackson Street, 1041/32, Contributing – Soffit, Facia 908 Madison LLC, 908 Madison Avenue, 1094/13, Non Contributing – Roof Steinour, 1405 Beach Avenue, 1161/1.15, Non Contributing – Windows, Siding Perry-Winkle LLC, 238 Perry Street, 1031/27, Contributing – Roof Vanderwende, 1009 Maryland Avenue, 1104/53, Contributing – Roof Cement Ship Inc., 1613 Beach Avenue, 1185/17, Key – Roof Gulish, 1125 Washington Street, 1113/29 – Contributing – Roof Riter, 283 Windsor Avenue, 1027/19, Non Contributing – Roof Maffeo, 284 Windsor Avenue, 1023/9, Non Contributing – Roof Adis, Inc., 1317 Beach Avenue, 1146/6,7,10-24, Non Contributing – Roof on Sign Boettcher & Pessolano, 1209 Lafayette Street, 1061/83.02, Non Contributing – Pool KGIII Realty LLC, 1213 Lafayette Street, 1061/85.01, Non Contributing – Fences Wilson, 908 Lafayette Street, 1094/1 C-908, Contributing – Heater, A/C on Concrete Pad Soul to Soul Estates LLC, 653 Washington Street, 1059/10, Contributing – Deck, Fire Escape Bruce, 829A Stockton Avenue, 1068/11 C-1, Contributing – Roof, Siding Chalfonte Partners Inc., 301-309 Howard Street, 1071/7, Key – HVAC Motion made by Mr. Carroll to approve the Applications Approved in Review. Seconded by Ms. Wilson Stridick and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Coupland. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None. ANOUNCEMENT: Chairperson Coupland announced that the June meeting will be in person in the City Hall Auditorium. APPLICATIONS: MILLER…………………………………………………………………….........................1241 LAFAYETTE STREET NEW CONSTRUCTION BLK 1061 LOT(S) 93.03 (NON CONTRIBUTING) Applicants Steve and Kitty Miller returned to the HPC for final approval of their application and included final plans that do not include “not for construction” notations. Chairperson Coupland asked if there were any changes to the plans, and Mr. Miller said no. Motion made by Ms. Pessagno for final approval of the application as presented. Seconded by Mr. Testa and carried 6-0. Those in favor: Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Coupland. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: Mr. Cogswell. HUDSON………………………………………..…………………………………..………..1527-1529 YACHT AVENUE DEMOLITION & BLK 1160 LOT(S) 21 (1529 NON CONTRIBUTING) NEW CONSTRUCTION BLK 1160 LOT(S) 20, 20.01 (1527 NOT IN DISTRICT) Owners Dan and Mabeth Hudson, Attorney Jeffrey Barnes and Architects Dave Schultz and Billy Campbell were present for this application. Attorney Barnes introduced the application, and Architect Campbell described the architectural plans. Architect Campbell shared that a variance is needed for the project, and an application to the Zoning Board is pending. HPC 2 May 17, 2021 The nine points/criteria of demolition were reviewed by Architect Schultz noting that the last two points are for relocation and do not apply to this application. Motion made by Mr. Testa for approval of demolition of the existing structure. Seconded by Mr. Cogswell and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Mr. Testa, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Coupland. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None. Architect Schultz shared that he designed the new structure to fit in the spirit of an old boathouse with all natural materials including cedar shake siding and roof and a brick foundation. He shared his screen and described the plans included in the application in detail. Architect Campbell went over the materials list. Commissioners were allotted time for questions. There was a brief discussion on the elevation height and the garage doors. Commissioners complimented the applicants on the design. Motion made by Mr. Carroll for approval of the new construction. Seconded by Mr. Testa and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Mr. Testa, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Coupland. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None. MAGUIRE………………………………..……………………………………………….…..…1003 STOCKTON AVENUE ELEVATOR ADDITION/GENERATOR BLK 1096 LOT(S) 17 (NON CONTRIBUTING) Present for this application seeking final approval for an elevator and generator were Owners Ned and Susie Maguire and Project Designer Adam Crossland. Designer Crossland described the plans included in the application and shared the materials to be used as matching the existing including cedar siding, Andersen 400 windows, and a metal roof on top of the elevator shaft. Commissioners were allotted time for questions and made positive comments on the application. It was determined that the seam of the metal roof to be one inch high. Motion made by Mr. Testa for approval of the application as presented. Seconded by Mr. Cogswell and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Mr. Testa, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Coupland. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None. HIRSH……………………………………………………………………………………………..….……22 FIRST AVENUE ADDITION/NEW PORCH/ BLK 1014 LOT(S) 9 (CONTRIBUTING) RENOVATIONS Owner Carolyn Hirsch and Contractor Bob Gleeson were present for this application for an addition of rear living quarters and modern amenities such as heating and cooling equipment. The materials were listed as all wood and will retain the look of the current design. The additions are not really visible from the street. Commissioners were allotted time for questions. After discussion, it was determined that there will be no change to the front of the property, there will be no ramp, the rear columns will match the existing columns, and there will be no parking in the front of the building. HPC 3 May 17, 2021 Motion made by Mr. Carroll for approval of the application with the conditions that there will be no change to the planned repairs, same for same, there will be no ramp, and the columns to match the existing. Seconded by Ms. Wilson Stridick and carried 7- 0. Those in favor: Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Mr. Testa, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Coupland. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None. FISHER……………………………………………………………………………………...1205 WASHINGTON STREET SECOND FLOOR ADDITION BLK 1129 LOT(S) 42 (NON CONTRIBUTING) Present for this application to renovate a partial second floor to a full second floor were Owner Ellie Fisher, Project Designer Adam Crossland and Contractor Skip Holtzapfel. Designer Crossland described the plans for this brick-faced bungalow. He said the dormers will be extended to create additional living space and cedar siding will be used with eventual cedar siding to be used in the front also. Commissioners were allotted time for questions. Commissioners found the addition to be hidden, appropriate and balanced. There was a discussion on the material use for the rear railing with the determination that it will be Hardie board and stick built, as agreed by Owner Fisher and Contractor Holtzapfel. Motion made by Mr. Carroll for approval of the application with the condition that proposed vinyl railing will be wood, compressed wood or Hardie board. Seconded by Mr. Cogswell and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Mr. Testa, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Coupland. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None. KRUPINSKI……..…..………………………..………………………………….…………1307 NEW JERSEY AVENUE BLUESTONE/STAIRCASE/FENCE BLK 1147 LOTS 34, 35, 36 (CONTRIBUTING) Owner Jean Krupinski presented this application for approval of three items: bluestone pavers with grass in between, fencing and a staircase. There was a discussion the location of the previously approved pool. Owner Krupinski stated that the pool will be screened by arborvitae and holly trees. Owner Krupinski shared the location of the pavers, stated that the new staircase will be mahogany and the wood fence to be thirty inches on the left side middle to the front sidewalk, across the front to the right and back and similar to her neighbor’s fence two doors away. Commissioners were allotted time for questions. It was determined that the details of the wood fence such as picket width and space between pickets would be approved in review. Motion made by Mr. Carroll for approval of the application subject to submission of a diagram of the fence with dimensions for approval by the Review Committee and that the rear fence face toward outside. Seconded by Mr. Cogswell and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Mr. Testa, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Coupland. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None. OPEN TO PUBLIC: Discussion was open to the public at 7:28 PM and closed at 7:43 PM with no public coming forward to comment. DISCUSSION: HPC 4 May 17, 2021 Chairperson Coupland shared information that interviews for a new compliance officer will begin the following week. He reminded the Commissioners that the June meeting will be conducted in person in the City Hall Auditorium. Commissioner Cogswell said the former Irish Shop is an eyesore, and he asked for status of the project. Chairperson Coupland said he would check on the project and advise the HPC. Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Carroll at 7:44 PM, with all in favor. Respectfully submitted: Karen Keenan – HPC Secretary HPC 5 May 17, 2021