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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/2016 James Garretson, Chairperson Town Hall Annex Anne Surchin, Vice Chair 54375 Route 25 Donald Feiler PO Box 1179 James Grathwohl Southold, NY 11971 Robert Harper Fax (631) 765-9502 Gary Parker Telephone: (631) 765-1802 Edward Webb www.southoldtownny.gov Damon Rallis, Administrative Assistant Town of Southold Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 3:00 p.m., May 17, 2016 Town Hall Annex Executive Board Room Attendees: Anne Surchin, Robert Harper, Edward Webb, Gary Parker, James Garretson, Donald Feiler, James Grathwohl, Damon Rallis  Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chairman Garretson.  Approval of Minutes: The minutes of April 19, 2016 were approved unanimously on a motion by Commissioner Webb and a second by Commissioner Harper. Chairman’s Comments  Chairman Garretson announced that, as chairman of the HPC, he is also a sitting member of the Southold Town Architectural Review Committee. He noted that the ARC typically begins its meetings with a work session. Because the HPC has had a heavy work load recently, Chairman Garretson suggested starting the HPC meetings an hour earlier when necessary. Commissioners agreed to start the next meeting, June 21, 2016 at 2 p.m. The format would be a 2 p.m. work session and a 3 p.m. regular meeting.  Administrative Assistant Damon Rallis explained that he was not permitted to attend any meetings scheduled outside of the regularly scheduled public meetings. However, he assured commissioners that he would have all commission documents prepared and ready prior to any scheduled work session. Public Hearing  Beug, 1620 Koke Drive, Southold (SCTM# 1000-87.-5-19.3). Proposed porch addition Robert Brown to an existing single family dwelling on a landmarked property. , architect, on behalf of the applicant. Robert Brown presented the commission with revised drawings that took into o account the comments made by commissioners during the April 19, 2016 pre- submission conference. Which included the addition of lattice screening and siding that matched the existing structure. Although the commissioners had suggested that the roof pitch be steeper, in o keeping with the existing structure, Robert Brown explained that he made the decision to keep the original proposed pitch for a number of reasons, including the fact that a change in the roof pitch would interfere with an existing window and would make the porch look more obtrusive. He said that, as the designer, he wanted to keep a low profile both figuratively and literally. Resolution #5.17.16.1 – Passed, Unanimously  Resolution #5.17.16.1, approving the proposed porch addition to an existing single family dwelling at 1620 Koke Drive, Southold (SCTM# 1000-87.-5-19.3). Approved unanimously on a motion by Commissioner Grathwohl and a second by Commissioner Webb. (A full copy of the resolution is on file in the Southold Town Building department.) Public Hearing  Campbell, 400 King Street, Orient (SCTM# 1000-26.-2-14). Proposed additions and alterations to an existing single family dwelling on a landmarked property. Kevin Perry, architect, gave a power-point presentation and presented the HPC o with plans and models for proposed additions and alterations to this landmarked structure. Commissioner Parker asked about the proposed siding. Kevin Perry explained o that the entire building would be sided in clapboard with the exception of the rear addition which would be done with cedar shingle. He also explained that they would be developing a Yankee gutter for the project, which would be an “interior” gutter. Commissioner Webb and Chairman Garretson commended Kevin Perry on the o proposal and his presentation. Commissioner Parker asked if there was a window schedule for the project. The o architect explained that he had not developed one yet, but he would do so and forward it to Damon Rallis as soon as possible. Resolution #5.17.16.2 – Passed, Unanimously, conditioned upon an approved window schedule and fascia detail  Resolution #5.17.16.2, approving the proposed additions and alterations to an existing single family dwelling at 400 King Street, Orient (SCTM# 1000-26.-2-14). Approved unanimously, conditioned on the submission of an approved window schedule and fascia detail, on a motion by Commissioner Surchin and a second by Commissioner Grathwohl. (A full copy of the resolution is on file in the Southold Town Building department.) Public Hearing  Kane, 335 Village Lane, Orient (SCTM# 1000-25.-2-4.13) “As Built” alterations to an existing single family dwelling on a landmarked property. Neither the applicant nor a representative appeared for the public hearing. o Chairman Garretson noted that, in addition to failing to appear in front of the o commission for work that had been done without HPC approval, the applicant was working outside of the scope of the administrative permit issued on April 19, 2016 meeting to replace the existing windows “in kind.” Specifically, the windows did not match those proposed and outlined in the permit. Based on this information, commissioners voted to request that the building o department issue a “stop work order” on the project. Resolution #5.17.16.3 – Passed, Unanimously  Resolution #5.17.16.3, rescinding the previously approved administrative permit and authorizing and requesting the Southold Town Building Department to issue a stop work order in relation to work being one at 335 Village Lane, Orient (SCTM# 1000-25.-2- 4.13), on a motion by Chairman Garretson and a second by Commissioner Harper. (A full copy of the resolution is on file in the Southold Town Building department.) Public Hearing  John Currin, 745 King Street, Orient Mark Kaffaga, (SCTM# 1000-26.-1-32.1). Contractor. “As built” alterations to the façade of an existing single family dwelling on a landmarked property in the Orient Historic District. Mark Kaffaga presented the commissioners with architectural drawings that o reflected both the ‘as built” window change and the Yankee gutter design, as requested. Although commissioners agreed that there were a number of examples of Yankee o gutters throughout Orient, they showed concern with the size/mass of the Yankee gutter on this specific project. Both the applicant and commissioners discussed numerous ways to “cut back” the o gutters. Commissioners chose to close the public hearing, but not to vote on a resolution o to approve the “as built” work. Instead, they will continue their discussion at the planned June 21, 2016 work session. Appointment  Hideaki Arizumi, Architect. Faerber, 2072 Village Lane, (Pre-submission Conference) Orient (SCTM# 1000-24.-2-27). Additions and alterations to the façade of an existing single family dwelling on a landmarked property in the Orient Historic District. Hideaki Arizumi made a brief presentation of a plan to convert an existing o building with four apartments into a single family dwelling. Commissioners agreed to review the project furtherat the planned June 21, 2016 o work session. Old Business  Continued discussion of proposed changes to the town’s Historic Preservation Law. Based on a suggestion made by Councilman James Dinizio at the April 19, 2016 o meeting, Chairman Garretson presented the commission with draft changes to the town’s Historic Preservation law. After a lengthy discussion, commissioners agreed to forward the following to be o considered by the town board and the town attorney: CURRENT LANGUAGE: § 170-6 Certificate of appropriateness for alteration, demolition or new construction. A. No person shall carry out any of the following activities without first obtaining a certificate of appropriateness specifically permitting such activity from the Town of Southold Historic Preservation Commission: (1) The demolition or removal of landmarks designated as "historic" pursuant to § 170-5 of this chapter; or (2) The alteration of the facade of landmarks designated as "historic" pursuant to § 170-5 of this chapter. B. No demolition or building permit shall be issued for such activities without such certificate of appropriateness. The certificate of appropriateness required by this chapter shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any building permit that may be required by any other chapter of the Town Code of the Town of Southold. DRAFT LANGUAGE § 170-6 Certificate of appropriateness for alteration, demolition or new construction. A. No person shall carry out any of the following activities without first obtaining a certificate of appropriateness specifically permitting such activity from the Town of Southold Historic Preservation Commission: (1) The demolition or removal of landmarks designated as "historic" pursuant to § 170-5 of this chapter; or or additionto, alandmarkedbuilding (2) The alteration of the façade of which can be designated as "historic" pursuant to § 170-5 of this chapter viewed from any right-of-way . B. No demolition or building permit shall be issued for such activities without such certificate of appropriateness. The certificate of appropriateness required by this chapter shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any building permit that may be required by any other chapter of the Town Code of the Town of Southold. Meeting Adjourned  The meeting was adjourned unanimously on a motion by Commissioner Parker and a second by Commissioner Grathwohl.