05/19/2025 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission Minutes May 19, 2025 Opening: The regular meeting of the City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was called to order by Chairperson John Boecker. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Mr. Boecker, Chair Present Mr. Testa, Vice Chair Present Mr. Carroll Present Mr. Stevenson Present Ms. Pessagno Absent Ms. Wilson-Stridick Present Mr. Hammeran Present Mr. Johnson (Alternate 1) Absent Mr. Kurtz (Alternate II) Present Also Present: Chris Gillin-Schwartz, Esq., HPC Solicitor, Judith Decker, HPC Secretary, Councilmember Lorraine Baldwin. MINUTES Motion made by Mr. Testa to approve the Minutes dated April 21, 2025, seconded by Mr. Stevenson and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Carroll, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Hammeran, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion made by Mr. Carroll to pay the bills seconded by Mr. Hammeran and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Carroll, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Hammeran, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. RESOLUTIONS Gorman, 1142 Washington Street, Block 1110, Lot 28 – Resolution 2025-13 230 Grant Street Cape May NJ LLC, 230 Grant Street, Block 1019, Lot 14 – Resolution 2025-14 Taylor-Gordon, 921 Washington Street, Block 1094, Lot 16 – Resolution 2025-15 Thompson, 829 Kearney Avenue, Block 1072, Lot 6 – Resolution 2025-16 Reinert, 216 Perry Street, Block 1031, Lot 34 – Resolution 2025-17 Carlson-Glazer, 820 Sewell Avenue, Block 1073, Lot 8 – Resolution 2025-18 Motion made by Mr. Testa to approve Resolutions 2025-13 through 2025-18 seconded by Mr. Kurtz and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Carroll, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Hammeran, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: Mr. Stevenson from 216 Perry Street. APPLICATIONS APPROVED/DENIED IN REVIEW Albanese, 120 Stockton Place, 1063/2 C-02, NC – HVAC with screening Barron & Moreira, 24 Jackson Street, 1034/6, C – Roofing Buck, 911 McCullum Avenue, 1087/18, NC – Condenser, Lattice Cape del Mar LLC, 101 South Lafayette Street, 1025/10 C-3, C – One window, amendment to AIR dated 10-15-14 Cape May City, various locations, NR – Replacement of water and sewer mains HPC Minutes May 19, 2025 1 Cape May Sea Glass, 933 Beach Avenue, 1081/16, NC – Aluminum driveway gate Chatzkel, 629 Hughes Street, 1058/26, C – Fence Doherty, 211 Grant Street, 1022/23, C – Brick Veneer foundation – revision to RES 2024-37 Drake, 17 South Broadway, 1018/20, C – Roofing Falconer & Lamb, 1018 Stockton Avenue, 1095/5.01, C – EV charger Laudeman, 1311 New Jersey Avenue, 1147/32, 33, KC – revised decking profile, amendment to AIR dated 11-17-24 Popdan, 1239 Lafayette Street, 1061/93.02, NC – Front stairs, rails, walkway, landscaping Puffin Atlantic LLC, 32 Jackson Street, 1034/4 C-05, C – Extension Denial (2021) Rogers, 201 South Broadway, 1023/26, C – Replace 11 columns in kind Seaside Homes Inc, 201 Grant Street, 1022/22, C – Replace two doors for egress Scheffer, 1011 Washington Street, 1111/8, C – Patio, landscaping Stevens-Kagan, 804 Sewell Avenue, 1073/2, C – Roofing Varady, 289 Windsor Avenue, 1027/22, C – Denied - Six windows Whalen, 1248 Washington Street, 1128/28, NC – Roofing Welden, 320 Jefferson Street, 1073/10.02, C – Front steps 15 First Avenue LLC, 15 1st Avenue, 1016/21, C – Roofing 41 Jackson Street Condo Assn, 41 Jackson Street, 1041/32, C – Rehabilitae front door, add lights, light fixtures 311 Washington Mall Group Inc, 311 Washington Street, 1037/8, NC – Replace windows 917 Stockton Property LLC, 917 Stockton Avenue, 1082/16, C - Roofing Motion made by Mr. Carroll to ratify the applications approved or denied in review seconded by Ms. Wilson Stridick and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Carroll, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Hammeran, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: Mr. Hammeran, Mr. Kurtz and Mr. Boecker from 1011 Washington Street. Mr. Stevenson read the Purpose Statement of the HPC: To serve as a catalyst for guiding and valuing Cape May’s historical, cultural, and natural resources in ways that inspire and unite our community to steward these resources for the benefit of all, so that present and future generations continue to express the unique quality of life in this place we love. OLD BUSINESS Heathcote – 1283 Lafayette Street, Block 1061, Lots 113, 114, Contributing Elevation, Doors, Siding, Windows, Railings, Decking Shutters, Lighting Architect Pam Fine, certified to represent the owners, returned seeking final approval to elevate the house 2’with a new foundation, install new floor joists, replace the asbestos siding with wood clapboard to match the original siding, add new wood landings and steps, replace the front and rear doors, replace all windows with new 6/6 appropriate wood windows with functional wood shutters, and add a new front light fixture. Ms. Fine presented amendments HPC suggested: a six panel Colonial style wood front door with single light transom, window cuts sheets, and a landing plan. Motion made by Mr. Testa to grant final approval seconded by Mr. Kurtz and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Carroll, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Hammeran, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. Burton – 302 Howard Street, Block 1065, Lot 9, Non-contributing Elevation, Addition, Siding, Windows, Steps, Shutters Fenwick Architect Kevin Olandt and owner John Burton returned following conceptual approval for a home elevation of 3’, second and third floor additions to the house, siding, front steps and a retaining wall. As per HPC suggestions, zoning approval was received from Bruce Britton, shutters were added to the front façade and gable windows were separated as per HPC suggestions. HPC thanked the applicant for the amendments. Motion made by Mr. Carroll to grant final approval seconded by Mr. Kurtz and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Carroll, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Hammeran, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. HPC Minutes May 19, 2025 2 NEW BUSINESS Tarosky – 925 Corgie Street, Block 1093, Lot 12, Contributing Rear/Side Covered Porch Mr. Kurtz recused himself from this application. Owner Roland Tarosky presented a plan to construct a rear roofed 17’ X 15’ wood deck. Exhibit A-1, a two-page illustration of the deck with additional dimensions was distributed. HPC suggested removing the 2’ bump out from the side façade to create a 13’ X 17’ cedar deck flush with the side facade. The applicant agreed. Discussion followed with HPC suggestions for revised drawings. Mr. Tarosky agreed to meet with the review committee prior to returning to HPC for final approval. Motion made by Mr. Testa to grant conceptual approval conditional upon revision of the drawings to show: a deck size of 13’ X 17’, a top rail of 2” X 6” beveled, a bottom rail above deck level, 6” X 6” posts, a drop soffit and lattice detail seconded by Mr. Carroll and carried 6-0. Those in favor: Mr. Carroll, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Hammeran, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. Macfarland Associates LLC – 112 Madison Avenue, Block 1096, Lots 8, 9,10, Contributing Enclose Rear Second Floor Porch, Windows, Siding Mr. Kurtz recused himself from this application. Mcfarland Associates LLC owner Rob Wilson and Architect Chris Zender, Zen Architecture, presented a plan to enclose a rear second-floor screened porch to add a bathroom with three new all wood true divided light 6/1 windows, a wood shake roof and siding to match the house. Mr. Gillin-Schwartz asked if an FAR variance was needed and suggested calling the Zoning Officer. Mr. Boecker requested a rendering of the south elevation with a corner board added to differentiate the addition as per the Design Standards. Motion made by Mr. Testa to grant final approval conditional upon a plan of the south elevation submitted to the review committee seconded by Mr. Stevenson and carried 6-0. Those in favor: Mr. Carroll, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Hammeran, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. Mr. Kurtz returned to the meeting. OPEN TO PUBLIC Public comment was opened at 6:55 p.m. and closed at 6:55 p.m. with no public comment. DISCUSSION Special Alignment Workshop Report - Special June 9 HPC Meeting June Mr. Boecker announced that a cover letter and notice have been developed to be sent out shortly. The legal notice and press release are under development. Alignment meeting minutes are almost complete, and the June 9 Agenda is also underway. HPC Shirts Mr. Stevenson proposed the HPC personally purchase city polo shirts for special occasions. He distributed the order sheets for consideration. Mr. Stevenson will take the orders for HPC. Historic Preservation Fund and National Park Service in 2026 Federal Budget Cuts Mr. Testa reported that funding for preservation will take a tremendous hit in the upcoming federal budget and suggested HPC adopt a resolution draft he developed to be sent to our Senators and US Representatives. The draft resolution was distributed and read by the Chair. HPC Minutes May 19, 2025 3 Motion made by Mr. Kurtz to approve Resolution 2025-19 seconded by Ms. Wilson Stridick and carried 7- 0. Those in favor: Mr. Carroll, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Hammeran, Mr. Kurtz, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. Mr. Hammeran noted that Tom and Sue Carroll were awarded Citizen of the Year for 2022 by the City of Cape May. The Carrolls were thanked for their efforts. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Hammeran at 7:12 p.m. with all in favor. A verbatim recording of said meeting is available on the City of Cape May website. Respectfully Submitted, Judith E. Decker HPC Secretary HPC Minutes May 19, 2025 4