Historic Preservation Commission

MADISON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting – November 10, 2015 Attending: Co-Chairmen John Solu and Janet Foster; Members David Luber, Carmine Toto and Margaret Weisgerber; Recording Secretary Laurie Hagerich. Absent: Members John Forte, Joseph Longo, Alberta Marcy and William VanRyzin; and Council Liaison Patrick Rowe. The meeting was called to order as an open public meeting at 7:35 p.m. in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The October 13, 2015, minutes were considered. By unanimous consent the minutes were approved as written. For Discussion: Ms. Foster agreed to contact Ms. Hannah Dickson Arnstein about the possibility of designing a new illustration for HPC’s letterhead. Several members have terms ending the end of the year and will be replaced with new appointments. There was discussion of some possible new members, who will be contacted to determine their interest in serving on the Commission. Follow Up: TCC applications update: There were no new TCC applications. Mr. Solu mentioned that he was notified that a party was interested in property at 66 Lathrop Avenue. Mr. Solu will contact the party to answer his inquiries. Sign and Façade Applications update: There were no new Sign and Façade applications. For Action: Develop 2015 Annual Report Action Items: This matter will be taken up at the December meeting when Mr. VanRyzin is present. For Discussion: Bottle Hill Historic District Road Construction Project: The project is complete, including repaving and lining of the street. Ms. Weisgerber mentioned that many of the requests of the Friends of Bottle Hill Historic District regarding parking and other issues at Sumerhill Park were not put in place, the speed limit was not reduced to 25 MPH as requested and there is still significant truck traffic. The Borough has not yet made its decision on funding for the historically appropriate lighting fixtures and new signage. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Laurie Hagerich, Recording Secretary