Historic District Commission

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION, NORWICH, CONNECTICUT 19 November 2009 The regular meeting off the Norwich Historic District Commission was held on 19 November 2009 in Room 319, Norwich City Hall at 5 p.m. Members Present: Malcolm Edgar, Chairman Judith Hamblen Gideon Loewenstein Marco Middleton Pamela Muccilli Cort Murphy Nancy O’Neil Members Absent: Desiree Champagne Also Present: John Robbins Catherine Gagne I. HEARING – COA # 271 Catherine Gagne 11 Huntington Place A discussion took place that included the understanding that the footprint of the addition should not exceed 7 ½’ x 9 ‘, and that any new window systems must match the existing ones in size, style, materials and depth of the reveal... COA #270 John H. Robbins Discussion continued from October meeting A lengthy discussion focussed on the concern that the proposed exterior stair system would be visible from the sidewalk if the observer is standing just a few steps eastward of the driveway, and on the observation that exterior stairways of this sort are not a part of colonial architecture.  II. REGULAR MEETING A. COA # 271 was approved by unanimous vote COA #270 was denied by unanimous vote. The applicant was informed that other options for an exterior stair system could be considered with submission of a new Certificate of Appropriateness. B. The minutes of the October meeting were approved without change. C. Chairman’s Report The chairman noted that the commission has been asked to comment on a proposal to install a communication facility in the Blackstone Apartments. The chairman visited the site with Mssrs. Loewenstein, Murphy and Middleton. It was determined that the project will not have any significant adverse effect to local historical sites. Edgar has retained a file with the correspondence and details of the project. D. . Old Business There was no old business to be discussed. E. New Business There was no new business to come before the commission. E. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Malcolm S. Edgar, Chairman