HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-01 West Street Historic District Commission MinutesRF ittED
T0`~JH CLERK
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WEST STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION A .
Chairman; Susan Patterson, Vice-Chairman; David Kruh, Secretary; Dorothy l %u8k~,R,, &r4y Greenfield,
Minutes of October 1, 2007
Members present:
Susan Patterson (SP)
David Kruh (DK)
Kathryn Greenfield (KG)
Rick Nazzaro (RN)
Dorothy Casolaro (DC)
The meeting was called to order at 7: 35 p.m.
1. 178 West Street-
Proposal is to replace five windows. House built in mid 90's (less than 70 years old) so it
is non-applicable. Motion was made to issue a Certificate of Non-Applicability, sec. 5.1.8.
91.6. The motion passed 4-0.
2. 157 West Street-
They are painting the house, new storm windows, replacing certain windows, house built in
the 1950's so the above section applies. Motion passed 4-0. SP noted, in rules and regulations,
that a member is allowed to issue a certificate of applicability to further define functions of
certain provisions.
3. 187 West Street-
Discussion was held as to whether a public hearing was necessary. Homeowner is installing
a French Door and deck on the main house. Decision is that by virtue of sec. 5.1.8.8.3 , that is,
that the work is not visible from the street, a motion was made and passed (4-1) to issue a
Certificate of Non-Applicability. Discussion followed regarding the proposed maintenance work
on the carriage house. They are installing new windows which constitutes ordinary maintenance
and is not visible from the street. The motion passed (4-1) to issue a Certificate of Non-
Applicability regarding this application. SP will verbally confirm this with the owner.
4.4 County Rd.-
Discussion followed regarding whether the location is within the jurisdiction of the WSHDC.
It was determined that it is within the district. SP plans a site visit due to additional questions
before scheduling a hearing.
5. Sign update-
SP talked with Ann Diccio regarding pulling materials together to reduce the price of the sign
posts. Ann will get back to SP.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.
Next meeting- 11/5/07