Historic District Commission Minutes 10/04/2018

Meeting date: 
Thursday, October 4, 2018

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

OCTOBER 4, 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 7:35 P.M. in the Main Meeting Room of the Simsbury Town Offices, 933 Hopmeadow Street.  Also in attendance was Robin Newton, Code Compliance Officer; Karen Haberlin, Commission Clerk and other interested parties.

 

 

II.            ROLL CALL

 

Commission members present were Julie Carmelich, Heather Goetz, Patricia Hyyppa and Mark Nyquist.

               

                1.            Appointment of Alternates

Ms. Goetz appointed Julie Carmelich and Mark Nyquist to serve as voting members for the meeting.

 

 

III.           APPLICATIONS

 

                1.            Public Hearing

                                a. Application #18-04 of Mark R. Prete and Michelle Ann Pennington, Owners, for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a gravel driveway on the property located at 55 East Weatogue Street (Assessor’s Map H13, Bloc 108, Lot 010A).  Zone R-40. (received 09/10/2018; decision must be rendered by 11/14/2018)

 

Ms. Goetz read Application #18-04 into the record.  Mr. Prete, Owner of 55 East Weatogue Street, spoke to the Board and referred to the provided plans to construct a 10’ wide driveway to be located in a 50’ private right-of-way.  This application had previously received a Certificate of Appropriateness back in February 2015.  The driveway along with a stone wall was part of the original application.  The stone wall work has been completed with the post built from materials from the wall.  Pictures were included as part of the current application of the work that has been completed.  Mr. Prete explained this application was previously approved but expired.  It was noted the house location is outside the District’s regulatory area and just the entrance is in the District.  Joan Blanchard and Tim Trautman, of 57 E. Weatogue Street, introduced themselves as neighbors and noted concern because it is a wet lot and part of the 100-year flood plain area.  Ms. Newton clarified that the location of the driveway is not part of the 100-year flood plain area.  Ms. Blanchard asked about the exact location and width of the driveway.  Mr. Prete noted it was approved to the south of the right-of-way along the property line.  Brief discussion ensued.

 

MOTION: Ms. Goetz 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 #18-04 of Mark R. Prete and Michelle Ann Pennington, Owners, for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a gravel driveway on the property located at 55 East Weatogue Street (Assessor’s Map H13, Bloc 108, Lot 010A).  Zone R-40. (received 09/10/2018; decision must be rendered by 11/14/2018)

 

There was no further discussion.

 

MOTION: Ms. Goetz made a motion to approve Application #18-04.  Ms. Hyyppa seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.

 

 

IV.          GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS

 

                1. Update handbook

Ms. Newton noted that Town Manager Maria Capriola has asked that a Request for Qualifications be put together as part of the process.  Mr. Glidden is tweaking that and a draft will be presented at the next meeting for the Commission to review.

 

                2. Proposed 2019 Historic District Commission Meeting Calendar

Ms. Newton referred to the Proposed 2019 Historic District Commission Meeting Calendar, noting there will be no meeting on July 4 because it is a holiday and meetings will be on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 P.M.  Ms. Carmelich inquired about changing the meeting time to 7:00 P.M. instead of 7:30 P.M.  It was agreed amongst the members present and Ms. Newton will email the group as a whole regarding the proposed change.

 

V.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

                June 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes

 

MOTION: Ms. Goetz moved to approve the Minutes from the June 7, 2018 Regular Meeting.   Ms. Carmelich seconded the motion.  All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously.

 

VI.          ADJOURNMENT

 

Ms. Carmelich moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 P.M.  Ms. Goetz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Karen Haberlin

Commission Clerk