Historic District Commission

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION, NORWICH, CONNECTICUT 17 January 2013 The regular meeting of the Norwich Historic District Commission was held on 17 January 2013 in Room 319, Norwich City Hall at 5:10 p.m. Members Present: Malcolm Edgar, Chairman Gideon Loewenstein Marco Middleton Nancy O’Neil Absent: Robert Champagne Judy Hamblen Pamela Muccilli Cort Murphy Also in Attendance: Scott Learned – Proposed Alternate Member REGULAR MEETING A. Minutes The minutes of the November 2012 meeting were approved as presented by unanimous vote. B. Chairman’s Report Chairman Edgar reported on COA #293 that had been approved by the commission on September 20, 2012, and that had been submitted by Mr. Dale Speerli requesting replace of garage doors at property on Cemetery Lane. Edgar had visited the site and noticed the original doors had been repaired painted. No COA was required for that work. However, Edgar advised Mr. Speerli that if he intends to complete the project as approved, it must be done by March 24, 2013. After that date, a new COA must be submitted. The contractor who will be replacing the roof at 24 Huntington Place contacted Edgar for approval of project. Because architectural shingles will be used, no COA in necessary. Edgar advised the Norwich Building official of the decision. Because of increasing involvement with the Historic Preservation Act, Section 106, January 17 2013  Edgar reviewed the commission’s responsibilities. Funding for preservation may be made available to the state. Grant recipients must clear proposed projects with the local historic agency. The Norwich Historic District Commission will be called upon to attest there is no negative effect to historic properties. The commission has completed four inspections recently. Commission members should review Section 106 provisions. C. Old Business Marco Middleton’s resignation from the commission has been accepted. He has agreed to be available to the commission for assistance if necessary. Ms O’Neill advised that the roof work approved by COA #296 for roof replacement at 335 Washington Street has not begun. She anticipates that the work will be completed within deadlines of the COA. D. New Business On motions made and seconded, commission officers were elected with terms expiring as follows: Gideon Loewenstein – Chairman Malcolm Edgar – Vice President Pamela Muccilli – Secretary Dr. Edgar accepted the nomination, and added that, though he will continue to server on the commission, this would be his last officer appointment. E. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Malcolm S. Edgar, Chairman January 17 2013