Historic District Commission Minutes 01/09/2020

Meeting date: 
Thursday, January 9, 2020

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020
MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING SUBJECT TO VOTE OF APPROVAL

I. CALL TO ORDER - The Regular Meeting of the Historic District Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices, 933 Hopmeadow Street. Also in attendance was Michael Glidden, Director of Planning & Community Development; Kimberly Rathbun, Commission Clerk; and other interested parties.

II. ROLL CALL - Commission members present were Julie Carmelich, Marguerite Carnell, Heather Goetz and Peter Adamowicz

1. Appointment of Alternates - Ms. Carnell appointed Mr. Adamowicz as an alternate for the meeting.

III. APPLICATIONS
1. Public Hearing(s)
a. Application #19-04 of Walter Morkesdal, Owner: Rhino-Back Roofing, Applicant;
For a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of the old roof and the installation of a new roof on the property located at 112 East Weatogue Street (Assessor’s Map H12, Block 106, Lot 032). Zone R-40. (public hearing to be opened 01/09/2020)
2. Discussion and Possible Action
a. Application #19-04 of Walter Morkesdal, Owner: Rhino-Back Roofing, Applicant;
For a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of the old roof and the installation of a new roof on the property located at 112 East Weatogue Street (Assessor’s Map H12, Block 106, Lot 032). Zone R-40. (received 12/06/2019; decision must be rendered by 02/09/2020)
Ms. Carnell read the application aloud. Tim North, a representative of Rhino-Back Roofing produced photos of the home, providing a brief description of the roofing project. He noted the home is a colonial revival structure. The project would include the removal of the old roof down to the sheathing, installation of code compliant underlayments and new asphalt shingles. Ms. Carnell asked if materials were available for the Commission to view and approve; Mr. North advised that he did not have materials available in person, but that he had a brochure to show the style and colors of shingles. Mr. North noted the product to be used is Owens Corning, True Definition Duration shingle, architectural 50 year shingles on asphalt. The colors the owner is requesting approval for would be one of the following: driftwood, teak, estate gray, or onyx black. The shingles will be one color. Currently the flashing is lead and if would be replaced with lead, as is industry standard. The applicant is looking to start this project as soon as the application is approved, within the next thirty days. There was discussion about the roofing colors, materials to be used, and the time frame in which the project would be completed.

At 7:15 P.M., a motion was made by Ms. Carnell to approve application #19-04 as presented, using Owens Corning True Definition Duration, 50 year warranty, architectural shingles in the colors of driftwood, teak, estate gray or onyx black. The shingles on the roof are to be entirely one color, any different color choices would result in the applicant needing to return to the Commission. Accessories to be used are brand new lead flashing. Ms. Goetz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously, 4-0.

IV. GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Update handbook - Mr. Glidden advised the Commission that he reached out to FHI for a contract, speaking with Michaela, who he has been in contact with before and that he expects within the next thirty days he will receive the contract. Moving forward, he expects to have a kickoff meeting in February and a meeting in March.
2. Staffing Update - Mr. Glidden advised the Commission that there is a new Land Use Specialist who has joined his department. Her name is Laura Barkowski, and she will be handling packet correspondence.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the December 5, 2019 Regular Meeting
At 7:20 P.M., Ms. Carnell made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the December 5, 2019 Regular Meeting as submitted. Ms. Carmelich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously, 4-0.

VI. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:21 P.M., Ms. Goetz made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Adamowicz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously, 4-0.