Minutes

August 3, 2006

North End - Huntington Heights Architectural Review Board.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.

Board members in attendance:

Bea Dahlen, Carolyn Hughes, Fred Whittaker, Phil Shook

Staff in attendance:

David Watson

The minutes were approved as presented.

Motion: Dahlen

Second: Whittaker

Unanimous

 
COA-06-169 

6702 Huntington Avenue.  James and Deidre Wells. 

This application was for the installation of an 8’x12’ deck in the rear of the house.  Mr. James Wells presented the application to the Board.  Mr. Shook reviewed the guideline sections pertinent to the application and determined that application was within the stated perimeters.

Mr. Wells stated that the primary motivation for the deck was to provide an easier access to the rear door.  The width was expanded several feet beyond the minimum required to allow a functional utility of the space.  The Board concurred with this proposal.  Mr. Whittaker asked Mr. Wells if he had considered using Trex, or a similar synthetic decking material, instead of wood.  Mr. Wells responded that he had not, but would look into that option.  Mr. Whittaker reiterated that Mr. Wells was free to use the material of his choosing.

Ms. Dahlen made a motion to approve the application as submitted.

Mr. Whittaker provided a second.

The motion was unanimously approved.

COA-06-168 

323 62^nd Street.  Janice Parker.

Ms. Parker presented her application for the installation of white vinyl double-hung windows, and for the installation of black shutters.  She noted that her application had not changed since her November discussion with the Board regarding window replacement.  Mr. Shook reviewed the guideline sections pertinent to the application and determined that application was within the stated perimeters.

Ms. Parker stated that some of the work had been started and brought photographs of the installed windows.  She noted that the contractor would be installing internal muntins later.  The Board agreed that the windows, when the muntins are installed, would be acceptable. 

Ms. Parker asked for guidance regarding the removal of an a/c unit from a sidewall opening, and installing a window in the opening.   The consensus opinion of the applicant and Board was that the installation of a solid pane thermal window would be the best option. 

 Old Business

The Board discussed proposed changes to the Guidelines.

Section IV.K.8

Wrapping of window trim with aluminum or vinyl will be allowed provided that:

1)      Only flat board window trim can be wrapped.  Trim that has any contoured shape will not be wrapped.

2)      The drip cap on top of the window shall not be wrapped.

3)      One first floor window trim shall be wrapped as an example for ARB review prior to approval for remaining windows to be wrapped.

 
 New Business

Staff will look at a possible violation in regard to a fence installed at 60^th and Warwick.