Historic District Commission

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION, NORWICH, CONNECTICUT 17 April 2009 The regular meeting off the Norwich Historic District Commission was held on 16April 2009 in Room 319, Norwich City Hall at 5 p.m. Members Present: Malcolm Edgar, Chairman Gideon Lowenstein Judith Hamblen Marco Middleton Nancy O’Neil Members Absent: Desiree Champagne Cort Murphy I. HEARING – COA # 266 Pamela Muccilli 101 Union Street This project consists of the restoration of the covered porch at the rear of the structure. A detailed proposal was presented to and reviewed by the commission. I. REGULAR MEETING A. The minutes of the March meeting were approved without change. B. Chairman’s Report 1. Apparent nonconforming changes to the windows of the property at 116 Union Street were discussed. It was agreed that further investigation is necessary. 2. Gov. Rell has proposed merging the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism with the Economic and Community Development Commission in her plan to reduce the number of boards and commissions. There has been no formal announcement made to date.  3. City Manager Alan Bergren has notified the commission that the its budget will be reduced. The amount of the reduction has yet to be determined. 4. Plans for the feasibility study of the purchase of the Indian Leap/Yantic Mills property are moving forward. A report from Bill Champagne from the Norwich Historical Society indicates that the owner of the property has agreed to pay 50% of the cost of a grant writer. Mary Dunn will proceed with the grant application for funding of the study. C. Old Business 1. There has been no article in The Day about the Contractor Recognition Award. Ms Hamblen will follow up with Claire Besette. 2. The proposed revisions to the HDC Rules and Regulations were reviewed. Pursuant to legal advice, the changes will be presented at a public hearing prior to formal approval. 3. The status of the property at 17 West Town Street was discussed. D. New Business 1. COA # 266 was brought to vote and was approved by unanimous vote. E. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Malcolm S. Edgar, Chairman