Historic District Commission Minutes 05/03/2018

Meeting date: 
Thursday, May 3, 2018

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

MAY 3, 2018

MINUTES FROM REGULAR MEETING

SUBJECT TO VOTE OF APPROVAL

 

 

I.             CALL TO ORDER

 

The Regular Meeting of the Historic District Commission was called to order at 7:33 P.M. in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices, 933 Hopmeadow Street.  Also in attendance were Michael Glidden, Assistant Town Planner; Karen Haberlin, Commission Clerk; and other interested parties.

 

 

II.            ROLL CALL

 

Commission members present were Peter Adamowicz, Julie Carmelich, Marguerite Carnell, Heather Goetz and Patricia Hyyppa.

               

                1.            Appointment of Alternates

Ms. Carnell appointed Julie Carmelich and Peter Adamowicz to serve as voting members.

 

 

III.           APPLICATIONS

 

                1. Public Hearing

                                a. Application #18-03 of Liljedahl Home Repairs, Applicant: Marshall Epstein, Owner; for a Certificate of Appropriateness for removal of two east facing garage doors, siding replacement, roof extension, and installation of a wash sink at the farm stand on the property located at 25 East Weatogue Street (Assessor’s Map H14, Block 108, Lot 003).  Zone R-40. (received 3/23/2018; decision must be rendered by 5/27/2018)

 

Ms. Carnell read Application #18-03 into the record.  James Karoutas and Eric Liljedahl, of Liljedahl Home Repairs, LLC, described the work to be done to remodel 400 square feet of an existing farm stand to create a space for a working bakery at Rosedale Farms and Vineyards.  The project includes the removal of the two east-facing garage doors, replacement of siding to match the existing novelty-lap siding, extending the east-facing shed roof ten feet and building another twenty-foot-wide-shed roof on the north-exterior wall to cover a wash sink.  The sink will be used to accommodate a new FDA requirement to wash all produce harvested from the farm.  Mr. Karoutas noted the service window under the front-shed roof will match the existing windows.  Mr. Liljedahl added all of the windows will have panes to match, including a side-to-side sliding window (3’ x 5’) and four pane windows.  It was noted the building was built in 1952 and is not historic.  Vinyl siding will be removed and novelty (wood) siding will be put in its place.  All sides being worked on will be repainted.  GAF roofing shingles will be used on the shed roof.  The sink for washing produce will be under the shed roof on the side of the building.  Light crushed stone will be used in the sink area.  The interior space will be gutted, re-insulated and re-sheet-rocked.

 

MOTION: Ms. Carnell made a motion to close the public hearing.  Ms. Carmelich seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.

 

                2. Discussion and Possible Action

                                a. Application #18-03 of Liljedahl Home Repairs, Applicant: Marshall Epstein, Owner; for a Certificate of Appropriateness for removal of two east facing garage doors, siding replacement, roof extension, and installation of a wash sink at the farm stand on the property located at 25 East Weatogue Street (Assessor’s Map H14, Block 108, Lot 003).  Zone R-40. (received 3/23/2018; decision must be rendered by 5/27/2018)

 

Ms. Carnell asked the Commission if they had any concerns.  Ms. Carmelich thought that the loss of the two garage doors takes away some of its character and she recommended keeping the look of the garage doors.  Discussion ensued.

 

MOTION: Ms. Carnell made a motion to approve Application #18-03 with the following recommendations: the two garage doors at the northeast corner be removed; framing of the garage doors to remain; infill siding to be provided, set into the door framing; the novelty siding being used on the rest of the building be painted a different color, (perhaps white to match the trim); all of the new windows be wood to match windows on the south side of the building; the window on the upper level be fixed, four-on-four; and the door on the north side match the door on the facade or east side.  Ms. Carmelich seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.

 

 

IV.          GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS

 

                1. Update handbook

Mr. Glidden had a few questions for the Commission regarding discussion topics from the last meeting.  He clarified that the commission would like aerial photographs with overlay on the tax maps to be used for Regulatory Map.  Under Site Features, he asked for more direction at some point, noting Site Features and Alternative Energy are a larger discussion for the Commission.  Under Forms, he noted he will begin updating them and will share them with the Commission at the next meeting.  He recommended scheduling a Special Meeting in two weeks to keep things going.  Under Site Features, he noted more direction is needed for clarity.  Regarding stone walls Mr. Glidden added the Planning Commission has authority on scenic roads under the Scenic Road Ordinance.  Under Staff/Enforcement it was agreed to amend the Guidelines to note that enforcement is through the Planning Department.  Under Photographs Ms. Carnell confirmed that the Commission would like to use examples from the District.  It was noted that In-District members should be present for the discussion on Materials.  In summary, Mr. Glidden noted bigger discussions are needed for Materials, Technology and Site Features to give him a better sense of direction before the RFP goes out at the end of June.  There was brief discussion about the RFP process.  Finally, it was decided that the Commission will have a Special Meeting scheduled for either May 17 or May 24 at 7:00 P.M.

 

 

V.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

                April 5, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes

On Line 110, add the word “made” after “Ms. Carmelich”.

On Line 189, change the word “is” to “are”.

 

MOTION: Ms. Carnell moved to approve the Minutes from the April 5, 2018 Regular Meeting as amended.   Mr. Adamowicz seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed.

 

                April 23, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes

 

MOTION: Ms. Carnell made a motion to approve the April 23, 2018 Special Meeting Minutes as written.  All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.

 

 

VI.          ADJOURNMENT

 

Ms. Carnell moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M.  Ms. Carmelich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Karen Haberlin

Commission Clerk