06/12/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission Minutes June 12, 2023 Opening: The regular meeting of the City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was called to order by Chairperson Warren Coupland at 6:03 p.m. 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 Ms. Campbell Present 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: Judith Decker, HPC Secretary, and Solicitor Robert Fineberg. Deputy Mayor Lorraine Baldwin was absent. MINUTES Motion made by Mr. Cogswell to approve the May 15, 2023, minutes seconded by Mr. Carroll and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. RESOLUTIONS Wenzel, 105 Queen Street, Block 1096, Lot 1 – Resolution 2023-20 Cicchitti, 402 Clay Street, Block 1061, Lot 57.03 – Resolution 2023-21 Clemens, 504 Jefferson Street, Block 1074, Lot 8 – Resolution 2023-22 Jocoby and Went, 432-434 West Perry Street, Block 1031, Lots 10, 77 & 78 – Resolution 2023-23 Went Irrevocable Income Only Trust, Joan E., Trustee, 432-434 West Perry Street, Block 1031, Lot 10 C-2 – Resolution 2023-24 Winward, 432-434 West Perry Street, Block 1031, Lot 10 C-3 – Resolution 2023-25 Mellon, 1157 Lafayette Street, Block 1061, Lot 72 – Resolution 2023-26 Motion made by Ms. Pessagno to approve Resolutions 2023-20 through 2023-26 seconded by Mr. Testa and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. APPLICATIONS APPROVED/DENIED IN REVIEW Anderson, 1221 Lafayette Street, 1061/89.01, Contributing – Porch Decking Anderson, 1221 Lafayette Street, 1061/89.01, Contributing – Roofs Clayton, 808 Washington Street, 1091/2 C-01, Contributing – Fence Cape Windsor LLC, 271 Windsor Avenue, 1027/11, Contributing – Exterior Shower Repair Caruso, 315 Congress Street, 1031/58, Non-contributing – Deck, Railings Colehower, 298 Windsor Avenue, 1023/3, Contributing – Windows Davis, 1001 Maryland Avenue, 1104/59, Contributing – Deck, Railings DeLisle, 119B Stockton Place, 1065/1 C-02, Contributing – Roof HPC Minutes June 12, 2023 1 Gindville, 20 Gurney Street, 1056/10, Key Contributing – Porch Roof, Posts, Trims Heald, 508 Jefferson Street, 1074/7, Non-contributing – Porch Windows Hood, DENIED, 132 Decatur Street, 1041/1, Contributing – Front Porch Decking Hubschmidt 654 Hughes Street LLC, 654 Hughes Street, 1066/7, Non-contributing – Sidewalks Jeca Too Properties LLC, 640 Hughes Street, 1066/3, Contributing – Delete Rear Window Keyak, 1307 Beach Avenue #13, 1146/25 C-13, Key Contributing – Heat Pump Kiraly, 295 Windsor Avenue, 1027/23.02, Contributing – Condenser Madrid, 1001 Washington Street 4A, 1111/11 C-07 – Condenser Menei, 412 Congress Street, 1027/6.03, Non-contributing – Paver Pad (Withdrawn) Mistretta, 660 Hughes Street, 1066/8, Contributing – Roof Perrywinkle LLC, 238 Perry Street, 1031/27, Contributing – Porch Joists Roddy, 12 South Broadway, 1016/7 & 8, Contributing – Fence Rudzenski, 104 North Street, Unit 104, 1025/1 C-104, Contributing – Decking, HVAC, Exterior Shower Sawyer’s Dowry LLC, 655 Hughes Street, 1058/10 & 18, Contributing – Fence Stolz, 917 Washington Street, 1094/19, Contributing – Porch Roof, Decking, Columns, Railings 1 S Lafayette LLC, 1 South Lafayette Street, 1021/9 C-07, Contributing – Roof Motion made by Mr. Cogswell to approve the applications approved or denied in review seconded by Mr. Stevenson and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. OLD BUSINESS: Bogle – 102 First Avenue, Block 1015, Lot 6, Non-contributing Roof Deck Attorney Anthony Monzo and Architect Pamela Fine returned representing the applicant. Mr. Monzo distributed photos of the project area as Exhibits A-1 through A-8 and reviewed the project for a revised smaller roof deck. The new plans show the deck as stand-alone structure accessed by an exterior staircase connected to the second floor of the house. Ms. Fine further explained that the stairs have been moved farther from the house to avoid the eaves and the size of the deck is 10’ X 12’ with the height of the top rail of approximately 26’ 8” to fall below the ridgeline. There have been no changes in materials. HPC acknowledged that the applicant had incorporated HPC suggestions following an onsite meeting with Mr. Boecker. Mr. Monzo stated that a setback variance would be sought from the Zoning Board. Motion made by Mr. Testa to grant conceptual approval as submitted seconded by Ms. Pessagno and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. Mahalo Cape May LLC – 1033 Beach Avenue, Block 1101, Lot 1, Non-contributing Steet Sign Representing Icona Mahalo Cape May were Mark Robins, Development Manager, and Steve Tomassetti, Architect. Mr. Robins distributed comparison photos of Beach Avenue hotel signage and the current sign. The sign proposed is 32 square feet, five square feet smaller than the existing sign. Mr. Coupland explained that the sign proposal did not meet the HPC Standards for lettering and had a very modern look. Discussion followed regarding materials and lettering. The applicants agreed that the sign would not be internally lit, plastic materials would not be used and the single flat sign would be altered to use reveals, wood trims and 3 dimensional elements with a wood wrapped and landscaped post. Motion made by Mr. Carroll to grant conceptual approval conditional upon the sign being constructed of all wood, picture framed with reveals and 3 dimensional elements, fonts consistent with HPC Standards except those copyrighted, ground lit with a wood-wrapped post seconded by Mr. Testa and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. HPC Minutes June 12, 2023 2 NJ Cape Properties LLC – 1006 Washington Street, Block 1110, Lot 2 – Contributing Renovation of existing residential structure, rear addition, new garage Appearing for the applicant were Attorney Christopher Baylinson and Architect Blane Steinman. Mr. Steinman presented a revised plan for a smaller 800 square foot 2-story rear addition with a one-story side screened porch accessing a side/rear deck. No variances are required for the project. Cedar siding will replace the existing asbestos siding, all existing windows will be repaired or replaced with new Kolbe 4/4 windows to match the original windows and the addition windows. A new garage with only electricity is proposed. HPC confirmed that the new windows would be all wood; the applicant agreed to attempt to restore existing windows, if possible. The applicant agreed to update the material list for the foundation and windows with cut sheets. It was agreed that the railings and brackets in the screened porch would replicate the original porch elements. Adding appropriate shutters on the front façade second floor was discussed but no decision was reached. HPC noted that the rear addition was not differentiated at the ridgeline or sidewalls from the original structure as per the Standards although the scale, massing and height were improved over the former plan. Following discussion, the applicant agreed to add a vertical corner board at the junction of the addition with the original house. Motion made by Mr. Carroll to grant conceptual approval conditional upon returning to the full commission with a cut sheet for a wood primed window to match the existing windows, cut sheets for any doors, lighting or other exterior elements, a screened only porch with architectural trim to match the original front porch outside the screening, a corrected material list with the brick veneer foundation and a rendering of the vertical corner boards seconded by Mr. Testa and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. Healey, M c/o Katherine Healey – 236 Grant Street, Block 1019, Lot 13.01 - Non-contributing New House Attorney Robert Baranowski, Architect James Chadwick and owner Katherine Healy were present. Mr. Chadwick distributed revised application documents including renderings of the house and photos. HPC responded that the submission did not include streetscape photos. Mr. Baranowski cited the lot size as .44 acres, maximum height allowance at 35’ with no variances needed for the project. Mr. Chadwick stated that as per HPC comments at the April 17 HPC meeting that the size and height of the house were not appropriate for the streetscape, the height, width and length of the house were reduced, the cupola eliminated, and the roofline was redesigned due to a reduction in the floor area of the third floor. The foundation cladding was changed to brick and the material list revised. Mr. Chadwick submitted a height comparison photo sheet of Cape May houses stating that five of them are near the proposed project and stated that the proposed height of the house is at the maximum allowable by the zoning ordinance: 25’ from elevation 10’. A discussion ensued between Mr. Boecker and Mr. Chadwick regarding the scale of the drawings and the height of the building. HPC asked for the elevation of the houses directly next door for scale. Mr. Chadwick responded that the Healy house next door is 36’6” high and the other neighboring house is approximately 22’ high. HPC agreed that the house still looked too large and high and requested streetscape views of Grant Street for scale review. Solicitor Fineberg explained the streetscape view as the long view of both sides of the street. More discussion ensued and it was agreed by both parties to table the application. Motion made by Mr. Testa to table the application with the applicant agreeing to waive the 45-day review period seconded by Mr. Cogswell and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. NEW BUSINESS: Carlson-Glazer – 710 Columbia Avenue, 1071/3, Contributing Rear Addition, Windows, HVAC, Roof Deck, Driveway Owner Christine Carlson-Glazer appeared with Architect Christina Amey who presented the project seeking conceptual approval to convert a former guest house to a single-family dwelling by renovating the second floor of the HPC Minutes June 12, 2023 3 rear additions to add height inside, remove two exterior stairways and a chimney, level the roofline and extend the roof deck. A rear setback variance will be sought. A 10.5” reduction in the width of the side porch at the floor level only is proposed to align with the side bay; the porch roof and support columns will not be altered. Existing colored glass sash will be restored and new Jeld Wen all wood 4/4 windows are proposed where original windows cannot be repaired; rear addition windows and openings will be larger. A rear asphalt roof is proposed, an outdoor shower and permeable paver driveway. Siding, doors, columns, railings, facia, and trims are proposed to be restored or replaced in kind with wood. HPC requested a more detailed list of windows and doors to be restored or replaced and offered to visit the site for a consultation. A discussion ensued about the driveway materials as existing is brick. Motion made by Mr. Testa for conceptual approval conditional upon plans to reduce the side porch consistent with the plan, a list of windows to be replaced or restored to be provided, and the driveway material to be submitted, seconded by Mr. Carroll and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Pessagno, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. Ms. Pessagno excused herself and exited the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Oakes – 1145 Washington Street, 1113/22, Contributing Windows, Garage Renovation, Accessory Building, Outdoor Shower, Repairs Owners Jack & Eileen Oakes appeared with architect Catherine Lorentz who introduced a plan to renovate the existing detached rear garage with a new concrete foundation, asphalt roofing, asphaltic diamond shaped siding, restore the existing doors and trim with wood and add a cupola, side dormer and custom wood awning window. A brick firepit is proposed behind the garage. A new 14’6” square detached all wood screened gazebo building is planned for the side yard with railings, balustrade and brackets to replicate the front porch. A bluestone patio, walkway and trellis are proposed. New all wood windows will replace only the vinyl windows in the rear addition of the house, handrails are proposed for the exterior porch stairs to match the rails and balustrade on the front porch, brick veneer will be applied to the foundation, and an all-wood outdoor shower will be built. It was agreed that the new gazebo will be 75’ from the street, buffered by landscaping and therefore acceptable. HPC made recommendations for the walkway. Motion made by Mr. Carroll to grant final approval conditional upon redesigning the trim to run up the front stairs, to meander the walkway using a different material, and buffering the pavilion with landscaping to be reviewed in committee seconded by Mr. Testa and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Wilson Stridick, Mr. Testa, Mr. Stevenson. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. Crooked Cottage LLC – 21 Windsor Avenue, 1024/14, Contributing Elevation, Siding, Door, Landscape Janice Wilson Stridick recused herself from this application. Owner Andrew Woolworth was present with builder Lawrence McGee and landscaper designer Michael Collins. Mr. McGee explained that they were seeking approval for a wood double French entry door, replace siding, an exterior wood shower and install landscaping. He stated the existing siding is asbestos and wood clapboard. The applicant agreed to install wood clapboard siding to the entire house. A discussion ensued about the vinyl windows; it was agreed that the windows that have not been restored would be replaced with 1/1 sash wood, including the triple first floor window. Mr. Collins described the landscape plan to add flagstone patios, replace an existing retaining wall and add a retaining wall to create two levels in the yard. Motion made by Mr. Carroll to grant final approval conditional upon wood siding, wood French doors, the submitted landscape plan and all wood windows seconded by Mr. Testa and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Cogswell, Mr. Testa, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. Ms. Wilson Stridick returned to the meeting. HPC Minutes June 12, 2023 4 OPEN TO PUBLIC Mr. Coupland opened public comment at 9:18 p.m. and closed it at 9:18 p.m. with no comments from the public. DISCUSSION HPC Metal Roof Video Mr. Coupland asked if the video, as reviewed by HPC, could be included in the Standards as an online link. Ms. Campbell asked for the link which she will forward to consultant Steven Smolen. HPC Training 2023 Mr. Coupland asked HPC members to respond to the training memo he sent. Mr. Coupland, Mr. Stevenson, and Ms. Wilson Stridick plan to attend the state training on June 13, 2023. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Cogswell and carried at 9:34 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 June 12, 2023 5