Historic District Commission

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION, NORWICH, CONNECTICUT 18 July 2013 The regular meeting of the Norwich Historic District Commission was held on 18 July 2013 in Room 319, Norwich City Hall at 5:00 P.M. Members Present: Gideon Loewenstein, Chairman Robert Champagne Malcolm Edgar Judith Hamblen Scott Learned Pamela Muccilli Absent: Cort Murphy Nancy O’Neil Also in Attendance: Wayne Cosentino Nancy Khybery Thomas Giroux Adam Welsh Joanne Welsh I. PUBLIC HEARING COA # 301 Nancy Khybery 25 Huntington Place Installation of fence bordering property COA # 302 Adam R. Welsh 415 Washington Street Convert attached greenhouse to enclosed structure COA # 304 Wayne Cosentino 17 West Town Street Replacement of roof Mr. Cosentino provided plan details and samples of architectural shingles to be used in replacing existing roof at 17 West Town Street. Sent by email Sept.10, 2013  Mr. Giroux of Custom Carpentry provided architectural drawings and photographs of the existing structure at 415 Washington Street. He supplied information on siding, windows, and materials to be used. Ms Kybery provided photographs of the proposed black, decorative fence that will be constructed around the perimeter of the property at 25 Huntington Place. The public hearing was adjourned at 5:25 II. REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting convened at 5:26. A. Action on COAs #301, #302 and #304 On motion made by Edgar and seconded by Champagne, COA #304 was approved as presented by unanimous vote. On motion made by Hamblen and seconded by Muccilli, COA #302 was approved as presented by unanimous vote. On motion made by Edgar and seconded by Champagne, COA #301 was approved as presented by unanimous vote. Following the vote, Mr. Loewenstein, clarifying a discussion that occurred during the meeting of June 18, said the deed for 25 Huntington Place states that the property is in an historic district. B. Minutes On motion made by Edgar and seconded by Champagne, the minutes of the June meeting were approved. C. Chairman’s Report Mr. Loewenstein has been monitoring roof work under way at 96 Union Street. The property is owned by Jihan Saeed. The contractor had inquired about approval for painting the house and was told no COA was necessary. However, considerable roof replacement has been completed. It is apparent that a building permit was issued without notification to the commission. Because significant architectural changes have been made to the roof, the project is out of compliance. Mr. Loewenstein will contact Building Official James Troeger and ask him to issue a cease and desist order. Sent by email Sept.10, 2013  Mr. Leowenstein had a successful meeting with Tianne Curtis, the zoning enforcement officer. He reviewed with her the relationship of the commission with city zoning and building authorities. D. Old Business COA # 296 for replacement of the roof at 335 Washington Street has expired. Work has not progressed. Ms O’Neil did not have sufficient information on the status of the project at the last meeting. There has been no further information forthcoming on the project from the applicants. The present condition of the roof is not acceptable. A letter will be sent to Ms. O’Neil and Mr. Beebe in an attempt to resolve the issue. E. New Business Despite inquiries by Mr. Loewenstein, there are no potential candidates for recording secretary. Mrs. Loewenstein has agreed to assume the responsibilities provided no conflict of interest is perceived. The group endorsed her appointment. F. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Sent by email Sept.10, 2013