Historic Preservation Commission

NEWPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2025 @ 5:00 P.M. Newport Municipal Building, 998 Monmouth Street, 1st Floor Multi-Purpose Room The public can access the meeting through the live stream on Facebook.com/City of Newport KY or YouTube/City of Newport KY A regular meeting of the Newport Historic Preservation Commission was held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Newport Municipal Complex, 998 Monmouth Street Newport, Kentucky 41071 Board Members Present:  Bruce Carter  Mary Beth Crocker  Michael Haas  Kathryn Quinn  Mike Kolb: Chair  Mark Ramler: Vice Chair Staff Members Present:  Jennifer Williams: Historic Preservation Officer  Rosemary Williams: Legal Administrator  Billy Summe: Assistant City Attorney  Michael Woloshin: Assistant City Attorney Board Member Absent:  Scott Fleckinger Swearing In:  Bruce Carter sworn in by Billy Summe Approval Of Minutes:  Motion made by Mark Ramler, second by Mary Crocker to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from January 22, 2025. The motion passed 5-0, with Bruce Carter abstaining. . Public Hearings: All who wished to testify were sworn in by Assistant City Attorney Billy Summe. HP-2401214   Applicant: Heather Estridge  Location: 825 Overton Street Newport, Ky 41071  Request: (COA) to construct a second-story addition over existing one-story garage at 825 Overton St. Newport, Ky 41071 Comments:  Jennifer Williams, gave staff report recommending approval of (COA) to construct a second-story addition over existing one-story garage at 825 Overton St. Newport, Ky 41071  Tim Lacey spoke in favor of the project. The commission discussed the use of vinyl windows. Approval: Motion made by Chair: Mike Kolb, Second by Vice Chair: Mark Ramler to approve case number HP-2401214, (COA) to construct a second-story addition and roof deck over existing one-story garage. With the condition that the windows be a dark color to match the house. Based on the evidence and testimony presented during this hearing the board has found that the proposed project adheres to the guidelines, has a minimal effect on the property, and has a minimal effect on the district. Roll Call Vote: 6-0 Motion Carried  Bruce Carter (Yes)  Mary Beth Crocker (Yes)  Michael Haas (Yes)  Kathryn Quinn (Yes)  Vice Chair Mark Ramler (Yes)  Chair Mike Kolb (yes) HP-2500105 Sworn In by Billy Summe:  Applicant: Rarjot Kaur  Location: 1002 York Street Newport, Ky 41071  Request: For alterations including changes to doors and awnings and use of substitute materials at 1002 York Street Newport, Ky 41071 Comments:  Jennifer Williams indicated that there are three entry doors and a garage area where doors are inappropriate, deteriorated, or missing altogether. The garage door is a bit more complicated because the guidelines do not specify how to manage missing garage doors.  Rarjot Kaur asked if there was a possibility that there could be another door added to the garage.   The Commissioners discussed the possibility of opening transoms above doors and asked about materials. More information was requested. Motion to Table: Until further information can be provided. The motion was made by Vice Chair Mark Ramler and seconded by Mary Beth Crocker to table case number HP-2500105 for discussion of options to substitute materials. Roll Call Vote: 6-0 Motion Carried  Bruce Carter (Yes)  Mary Beth Crocker (Yes)  Michael Haas (Yes)  Kathryn Quinn (Yes)  Vice Chair Mark Ramler (Yes)  Chair Mike Kolb (Yes) Adjournment: Motion made by Vice Chair Mark Ramler, seconded by Chair Mike Kolb to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried; the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:45 p.m. Approved: Date: Mike Kolb, Chair Attest: Rosemary Williams Legal Assistant