Historic District Commission

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION, NORWICH, CONNECTICUT 18 March 2010 The regular meeting off the Norwich Historic District Commission was held on 18 March 2010 in Room 319, Norwich City Hall at 5 p.m. Members Present: Malcolm Edgar, Chairman Desiree Champagne Gideon Loewenstein Pam Muccilli Cort Murphy Nancy O’Neil Members Absent: Judith Hamblen Marco Middleton Special Guest: William Champagne In order to accommodate a presentation by Mr. Champagne, the commission tabled the public hearing until after Mr. Champagne’s program. Mr. Champagne provided information on the proposed public combined meeting to be sponsored by the Norwich Historic District Commission, the Norwich Historical Society and the Connecticut Trust for Historical Preservation. As May is National Preservation Month, the intent is to schedule the public meeting during May. Notification of the program will be sent to all property owners in the Norwich historic districts. The program agenda was discussed in detail. The goal is to bring awareness to the public of the importance of preservation of historic properties. Mr. Champagne circulated copies of Norwich, Connecticut Historic Neighborhoods by Rachel D. Carley. Copies also will be given to the City Council and the Planning Commission. The public hearing was convened at 5:15. I. HEARING – COA # 273 Edward Detoffol and Sheri Raboin 20 Huntington Place Replacement of windows March 18 2010.doc This project had previously been approved with COA # 250, but had not been completed due to difficulties with the contractor. At the meeting of February 18, the revised window system was reviewed by the board. COA #274 Christopher Bill 4 Cemetery Lane Addition to house Mr. Bill presented plans of the intended addition to the house that will extend off the rear of the house. Photographs of the structure were also included with the application. COA #272 James Quarto 407 Washington Street Mr. Quarto’s application is to replace one window on the north side of the house as part of an interior restoration of the house. The board questions Mr. Quarto on alternatives available. II. REGULAR MEETING A. Vote on Certificates of Appropriateness COA # 273 was approved by unanimous vote. COA # 274 was approved by unanimous vote. COA # 272 was passed. Mucilli dissented B. The minutes of the February meeting were approved as presented. C. Chairman’s Report Chairman Edgar reported that he and Mr. Loewenstein met with Mayor Nystrom in order to keep him informed of the efforts of the commission. Mr. Loeowenstein has been invited to attend meetings of the NCDC. D. Old Business There was no old business to come before the commission E. New Business The group discussed the topics to be presented at the combined meeting. Probable content will be the distinction between state and federal legislative authority, how historic districts are established, an explanation of COAs and an introduction to the Otis Library resources. Ms Mucilli volunteered to coordinate a PowerPoint program providing photographs and visual images to enhance the presentation. March 18 2010.doc F. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Malcolm S. Edgar, Chairman March 18 2010.doc