Minutes

September 7, 2006

North End - Huntington Heights Architectural Review Board.

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

Board members in attendance:

Steve Hudak, Carolyn Hughes, Fred Whittaker, Phil Shook, Deirdre Wells

Staff in attendance:

David Watson

Pat Diggs

The minutes were approved as presented with minor clarifications regarding the proposed guidelines update.

Motion: Whittaker

Second: Wells

Unanimous

COA-06-170  6921 Warwick Boulevard.  Frank Vargas

Replacement of windows the installation of vinyl siding.

Mr. Vargas presented the application and stated that he will use PVC window trim as recommended previously by the Board.  Mr. Shook noted that the applicant was free to use wood if he chose to do so.  Mr. Vargas also stated that the new vinyl siding would be double four.  Ms. Hughes asked the applicant if he had considered restoring and painting original wooden siding.  Mr. Vargas responded that he had not, but would take it into consideration.  The Board noted that painting is not regulated and it may be undertaken at the applicant’s discretion.

Motion to approve:  Hudak

Second:  Whittaker

The motion was unanimously approved.

 COA-06-171   347 56^th Street.  Darrin Anderson

Installation of a dog-eared privacy fence.

Mr. Shook reviewed the application and noted the extent of the fence line.  Mr. Whittaker asked about the existing shrubbery.  Mr. Anderson stated that most of the vegetation would have to be removed as it has grown into the chain link fence that needs to be removed.  He did state an intention to plant new shrubs once the new fence is installed.  The top of the fence line will be level upon installation.  The gate will be facing Warwick Boulevard.  The roller assembly on the gate will be covered.

Motion to approve:  Whittaker

Second:  Hudak

The motion was unanimously approved.

Old Business

None

New Business

Jack and Beth Taylor submitted for preliminary review a plan to replace the existing aluminum siding with vinyl siding, and to install vinyl shutters.  The Board recommended a siding with a reveal matching the original wood siding, noting that the applicants were free to match the reveal of the existing aluminum siding if desired.  Solid panel shutters were recommended.  Staff reminded the Taylor’s that the Board’s suggestions are not binding until the application is officially approved at the October meeting.