The City of Auburn
Historic Resources Review Board
c/o Office of Planning and Economic Development
Memorial City Hall - 24 South Street
Auburn, New York 13021
(315) 255-4115 Fax 253-0282
Meeting Minutes
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1. Meeting was opened at 7:30 P.M. in the Training room of Memorial City Hall
In attendance were members: Sam Swan, Betty Lewis, Mike Deming, Jim Hutchinson, staff members Michael Long and Alicia McKeen.
2. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of April 9, 2002 made by Betty Lewis, seconded by Sam Swan. All votes in favor. Minutes accepted.
3. Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 14 Grover St., Dan and Mary Fedyshyn repairs to rear porch foundation, roof and enclosure walls. Dan Fedyshyn has permit to repair rear porch but now, due to unforeseen extensive nature, wants to enclose as an addition with new foundation, floor, walls and 6-panel windows. Roof will remain the same. Layout of project questioned and whether the change will be reversible. A more detailed sketch was asked for. Triple windows not within original design. Columns to be incorporated into new design. Final suggestion was to install support columns under the floor, insulate and enclose with pressure treated wood and lattice. Will give guidance for windows. New plan to be sketched and presented at next
meeting.
B. Westminster Manor 87 South St. continued discussion and window evaluation report. Represented by architect David Tucker. Mike Long viewed and provided pictures of windows at Manor. Supports many of replacements as originally planned. Referent to plan concurs with all proposed replacements on the third floor but retain old sash of S.W. corner window. East elevation of 2nd floor proposal, keep 1st and 2nd floor bay windows with original woodwork, installs storm windows when needed. Also keep 1st floor dining room windows at south elevation. The two windows on the north elevation where elevator will be installed will be retained, sealed and painted
black. Other windows will be replaced as they are although it was suggested to replace with consistency rather than matching especially on sleeping porch. Also, roof over the elevator shaft needs to be modified to allow room at the top of the elevator. Small corner of hip roof above the elevator will be “shed”. A sketch of this was asked for.
Resolution change windows as originally proposed saving all sashes. Modify roof over elevator shaft and submit drawing with Mike Long to approve. Motion by Jim Hutchinson, seconded by Sam Swan. All members vote approval. Resolution passed.
C. 149 North St., Diane and Michael Long repair to south side porch roof and carriage house. Installation of fencing around vegetable garden in rear yard. Remove asphalt on south porch and replace with EDPM glue down. Pull up sinking column and steps. Vegetable garden to be enclosed with six-foot black vinyl coated fence buried 6 inches in ground. Minor front porch repairs in-kind. Motion to accept resolution by Jim Hutchinson, seconded by Sam Swan. Resolution passed.
3. Other matters.
A. New Cornell University intern Sigrid Bergland was introduced. Internship provided by matching grant between Cornell and Review Board. She will continue work of last year s intern. She will be working for 200 hours. Also suggested that she do research into the Osborne Library at 99 South St. (3 Fitch Ave) providing a physical description and historical significance.
B. Michael Cuddy has resigned from the board. Mayor has issued a proclamation to be received as a Council meeting date to be determined. She is also entertaining any recommendations for replacement. Replacements must have a professional background. Also, Peter Gabak was reappointed for another 3 years.
C. The proposed budget for 2002-2003 is $7,000. Money will need to be encumbered from this year s budget.
D. Historic District Video Ellen was supposed to talk with Lydia. Possibly get Sigrid to help out. Script for voice over needs to be written.
Attention was brought to the fact that historic maps are now available on the County s web site.
4. Adjournment: Next meeting June 11, 2002 at Memorial City Hall third floor training room.
Motion to adjourn made by Jim Hutchinson, seconded by Sam Swan. All members vote approval.
Meeting adjourned.
Recorded by: Alicia McKeen
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