09/18/2023 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission Minutes September 18, 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 Mr. Cogswell Present Ms. Campbell Present Ms. Pessagno Absent Ms. Wilson-Stridick Absent Mr. Testa Present Mr. Stevenson (Alt. 1) Absent Mr. Boecker (Alt. 2) Present Also Present: HPC Secretary Judith Decker, Solicitor Robert Fineberg and Deputy Mayor Lorraine Baldwin. MINUTES Motion made by Mr. Cogswell to approve the August 21, 2023, and September 1, 2023, minutes seconded by Mr. Boecker and carried 6-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. RESOLUTIONS Iannacone, 1045 Washington Street, Block 1112, Lot 10 – Resolution 2023-33 Console-Caselton, 213 Perry Street, Block 1038, Lot 7 – Resolution 2023-34 DeLuca, 1515 Beach Avenue, Block 1174, Lot 22 – Resolution 2023-35 HPC Approval of Application to the National Trust for Recognition of the African American Contribution to the City of Cape May’s National Historic Landmark Status – Resolution 2023-36 Motion made by Mr. Carroll to approve Resolutions 2023-33 through 2023-36 seconded by Mr. Cogswell and carried 6-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: Mr. Testa from 1515 Beach Avenue and Mr. Boecker from 1045 Washington Street. APPLICATIONS APPROVED OR DENIED IN REVIEW Anstey, 210 Windsor Avenue, Unit 1, 1022/17 C-01, Contributing - HVAC A Safe Keeping Self Storage CMCH, 810 Lafayette Street, 1092/4, Non-contributing - Replace Garage Door Bogle Investment Properties LLC, 513 Washington Street, 1052/4, Non-conributing - HVAC Cranberry Court Condo Assoc., 658-660 Washington Street, 1058/4 C1-8, Contributing - Mansard Roof Curtis, 249 Grant Street, 1023/17, Contributing - HVAC and Platform 1 DeMartinis, 9 Jackson Street Unit 412, 1041/16 C-412, Non-contributing - Condenser Gibson, 22 Gurney Street, 1056/9, Key Contributing - Walkway Hitchens, 208 Windsor Avenue, Unit 2, 1022/18 C-02, Contributing - Condenser Hubbard & Feiss Etal, 1300-1304 New York Avenue, 1147/1&3, Contributing - Driveway Kane, 515 Franklin Street, 1076/2, Contributing - Condenser and Platform Kratz & Spath, 1208 Lafayette Street, 1129/3, Non-contributing - Fence Lazer, 908 Wenonah Avenue, 1086/2, Contributing - Fence Macedonia Baptist Church @ E. Faison, DENIED, 630 Lafayette Street, 1059/2, Key Contributing - Lift, Stairs, Landing, Ramp, Railings Magnus, 801 Queen Street, 1093/18 - Curb Cut Miller, 311 Howard Street, 1071/1, Contributing - HVAC Mitchell, 230 Windsor Avenue, 1022/9, Non-contributing - Roof Patrick, 9 Jackson Street, 1041/16 C-304, Non-contributing - Condenser Ward & Grace, 731 Columbia Avenue, 1066/11, Contributing - Foundation, Piers, Joists, Repair Floors 19 Jackson Street Inc., 19 Jackson Street, 1041/27, Key Contributing - Solar Panels 311 Washington Mall Group Inc., 311 Washington Street, 1037/8, Non-contributing - Siding & Trim Mr. Coupland announced that Magnus, 801 Queen Street, would be deleted from the list for the vote. Motion made by Mr. Boecker to approve the applications approved or denied in review seconded by Mr. Cogswell and carried 6-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: Mr. Testa from 19 Jackson Street Inc., Mr. Boecker from 1045 Washington Street, Iannacone. Mr. Carroll asked about the HPC application for the Macedonia Baptist Church application denial. Mr. Coupland responded that they met with the applicants, and they would be submitting a revised plan. NEW BUSINESS City of Cape May – 611 Lafayette Street, 1060/4.02, Contributing Transportation Center Sign Solicitor Fineberg noted that the City was present for a courtesy review and comment. City Engineer Paul Deitrich presented copies of a sign design to replace the existing freestanding sign at the Transportation Center with a slightly increased height, 3-D lettering and a roofed downlit overhang with light color and lumens to be in conformance with the new ordinance. The sign will hide an adjacent transformer with landscaping. HPC asked for the lettering to be rearranged and noted that a materials sheet was not included in the application packet. HPC asked that metal roofing be 1” high, uncapped, with the ends folded at a 45-degree angle; an instructional video is available on the city website. Mayor Mullock entered the meeting and handed out copies of two newly updated sign proposals. HPC agreed to option #2 in the handout which included National Historic Landmark wording and the lighthouse logo. Motion made by Mr. Coupland to issue a positive advisory letter for the Transportation Center sign design #2 with the lighting concerns and the dimensions of the metal roof detail be included in the letter seconded by Mr. Testa and carried 6-0. Those in favor: Mr. Coupland, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: none. Those abstaining: none. Mr. Deitrich announced that the plans for the steeple tower for the AME Church on Franklin Street would be coming before HPC for review. Mr. Coupland offered to submit architectural drawings. OLD BUSINESS 2 Conrad - 347 Congress Street, 1031, 82, Contributing Front Porch Attorney Andrew Catanese, Architect Paul Kiss and owners William and Dee Conrad were present. Mr. Catanese presented the new application which expands the original scope of work to include a new porch with new joist and roof rafters; all other work will be in compliance with the original plans approved in June of 2022. Mr. Kiss reviewed the drawings including: new roofing, joists, rafters, ceiling, decking, columns, gutters, foundation wall with a brick pier infill design. HPC asked for 25/75 privacy lattice rather than horizontal planks between the faux brick piers, the railing details, the porch lighting updated without recessed lighting, the metal roofing detail and construction plans with all cut sheets for materials. HPC suggested reviewing the new standards and utilizing the online metal roofing video link. Mr. Coupland asked about the missing former front entry steps. Mr. Kiss responded that the demolished brick staircase was a later addition, and steps were not shown on either the former or new plans. HPC remarked that the porch did not resemble the original without the steps but generally agreed to the removal of the stairs except for Mr. Coupland who insisted that the original bungalow would have had central steps for a correct street facade. A discussion ensued regarding front steps. Mr. Fineberg advised that the current application was an entirely new application and HPC could propose steps as appropriate. HPC noted that the house would be re-surveyed as its current appearance with the windows, siding, and porch with no stairs replaced would render the house Non-contributing. Mr. Catanese noted that they would return with: the 1 ¾” balusters and rail details, the 1” standing seam roof and roof detail, a revised lighting plan without the high hats with cut sheets. HPC confirmed that no building may move forward until approval is granted. Motion made by Mr. Carroll to grant conceptual approval based upon returning to HPC for final approval with a revised lighting plan, roof, railing and lattice details and landscaping seconded by Mr. Cogswell and carried 5-1. Those in favor: Mr. Carroll, Mr. Cogswell, Ms. Campbell, Mr. Testa, Mr. Boecker. Those opposed: Mr. Coupland. Those abstaining: none. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Mr. Coupland opened public comment at 7:00 p.m. and closed with no public coming forward to comment. DISCUSSION HPC held a discussion regarding the restoration of old windows. Bylaws Update Mr. Testa reported that he is working on the HPC Bylaws update. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Cogswell and carried at 7:10 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 3