Minutes

January 4, 2007

North End - Huntington Heights Architectural Review Board.

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm.

Board members in attendance:

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

Absent:  The Board has one vacancy.

Staff in attendance:  David Watson, Patricia Diggs

The minutes of the December 7 meeting was approved with minor modifications.

Motion to approve: Hudak

Second: Wells

Motion passed unanimous

COA-06-180  David Galinski 5500 Huntington Avenue

As the former owner of this property, Mr. Shook recused himself from the Board discussion.  Mr. Whittaker assumed the chairmanship for this case and read the pertinent section of the guidelines

Mr. Galinski’s application called for the placement of two front yard gates to match the fence that was approved at the December meeting.  Mr. Whittaker asked for clarification of the setback line.  The applicant responded that the front gate was placed just inside of the easement line.

Motion to approve as submitted:  Wells

Second: Whittaker

Motion passed unanimous

COA-07-181 337-339 51^st Street. American Contractors, LLC

Mr. Shook resumed chairmanship of the meeting.

This application is for the reconstruction of the upper floor of a duplex that was destroyed by fire.  Mr. Shook and Mr. Whittaker stated that the application lacked sufficient detail to fully understand what the applicant was proposing.   Mr. Shook presented a photograph of the structure taken prior to the fire and noted that the fenestration on the proposed front elevation was slightly different.  He went on to state that the proposed front elevation of historically accurate.  However, the Board stated their unanimous opinion that the left side elevation should have windows and that a blank wall was not appropriate.  The right elevation, however, faces another structure approximately five feet away and windows would not be required on this side.

The windows on the left side should align with the lower story windows.  The Board also encouraged, but did not require, a bathroom window.

Mr. Shook stated that the board would like to see a sample of the proposed siding, columns and rings, porch railings, and roof trim.  The applicant agreed to bring in the requested information.  The Board tabled the application until the February meeting.

Motion to table the application until February:  Wells

Second:  Hudak

New Business

Ben Fitzer of 331 52^nd Street addressed the Board regarding replacing the roof on his house and removing a defunct furnace chimney.  The Board stated that replacement of shingles with like kind shingles required only an administrative review.  A change to architectural grade shingles would require Board review.  The Board cautioned the applicant to be sure that the chimney was not supporting the structure.  The Board stated an opinion that they did not see a problem with the removal of a secondary furnace chimney and told Mr. Fitzer that it would require a formal application and Board review. 

Election of Officers

Mr. Shook nominated Deirdre Wells for Vice-Chairman

Mr. Whittaker provided the second.

Mrs. Wells was elected Vice-Chairman by a unanimous vote.

Mrs. Hughes nominated Mr. Shook for Chairman

Mr. Whittaker provided a second

Mr. Shook was elected Chairman by a unanimous vote.

Old Business

The photo inventory continues.

Adjourn