Historic District Commission

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION, NORWICH, CONNECTICUT 17 June 2010 The regular meeting off the Norwich Historic District Commission was held on 17 June 2010 in Room 319, Norwich City Hall, convening at 5:06 p.m. Members Present: Malcolm Edgar, Chairman Gideon Loewenstein Marco Middleton Pam Muccilli Cort Murphy Members Absent: Desiree Champagne Judith Hamblen Nancy O’Neil REGULAR MEETING A. The minutes of the May meeting were approved. B. Chairman’s Report Chairman Edgar reported that John Robbins has requested another hearing concerning an outdoor stairway at 44 EastTown St. (Ref. COA # 270) He advised Mr. Robbins that the commission is not anxious to revisit that original plan, which was denied at the meeting of November 19, 2009. The commission will process a new COA with appropriate supporting documents. Edgar advised that a new COA application will be sent to Mr. Robbins. The chair reported that the combined meeting of May 26 was, by unanimous agreement, very successful regarding content as well as attendance. Edgar directed particular thanks to Ms Muccilli for her help in organizing the presentations. The Study Group Reports of the Norwichtown Historic District and the Little Plains Historic District were delivered to the Reference Desk at Otis Library on May 28. June 17 2010 Draft.doc C. Old Business Rick Crootof has completed the photo inventory of the Little Plains Historic District. Alan Bergen, City Manager, has assured the chairman that the entire photo inventory of the two historic districts can be placed on the city web site. Dr. Crootof will work with Ms Muccilli to complete that project. D. New Business The group discussed the long standing Historic District Commission policy to hold regular meetings on the third Thursday of each month except July and August. The needs of the board have changed as the summer months are frequently busy with COA applications. Chairman Edgar suggested that the schedule be amended with regular meetings held every month except January. By motion made and seconded, the new schedule was passed unanimously. The amended schedule will be submitted to the city clerk. Edgar noted that he approved the replacement of exterior air-conditioning units at the rear of the office at 5 Town Street. No COA is required for that project. E. . Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Malcolm S. Edgar, Chairman June 17 2010 Draft.doc