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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, Application Coordinator
Town of Southold
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
3:00 PM, June 20, 2017
Town Hall Annex Executive Board Room
Attendees:
James Grathwohl, James Garretson, Donald Feiler, Robert Harper, Gary Parker,
Edward Webb, Damon Rallis
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Garretson.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of May 16, 2017 were approved unanimously on a
motion by Commissioner Webb and a second by Commissioner Harper.
Chairman’s Comments
Chairman Garretson gave an update on the Orient Historic District. He said that he would
schedule a meeting with Supervisor Russell for direction on the next “steps”, which will
include presenting the issue to the town board and then communicating the issue to the
public.
Chairman Garretson gave an update on the brochure project, noting that Commissioner
Surchin was out of town, but progress had been made on securing the photos, from
Commissioner Grathwohl, that will be used in the brochure.
He also noted that Commissioner Grathwohl has agreed to rewrite the outdated cover
letter that accompanies all HPC applications.
Pre-submission Conference
Meryl Kramer, Architect, for Heath, 435 Skippers Lane, Orient
(SCTM# 1000-24.-2-3)
additions/alterations to an existing single family dwelling on a landmarked property.
Chris, from Meryl Kramer’s office, presented the commission with preliminary plans.
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Commissioner Parker asked the applicant to consider a wooden basement entry instead of
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the metal Bilco shown on the plans.
The applicant asked which windows should be used and commissioners said that it was
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expected that the new windows match the existing.
Continued Pre-submission Conference
John Bassett for Matthew Aselton/Sara Lamm, 1045 Orchard Street, Orient
(SCTM# 1000-25-2-20.22). Proposed additions and alterations to an existing single
family dwelling and conversion of an accessory building to a pool house on a landmarked
property.
Mr. Bassett explained that the chimney would have to be fully reconstructed.
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He discussed samples of brick and mortar to be used in the construction.
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He presented commissioners with a corbel design.
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Answering previous questions regarding the barn foundation, he explained that
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they were going to keep it “raw” and “simple”, as it is not visible.
Commissioners agreed that the project should go to public hearing at the next
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meeting of July 18.
Old Business
There was continued discussion regarding “awards” and Commissioner
Grathwohl and Chairman Garretson agreed to continue working on the awards
project.
Commissioner Parker explained that the East Marion Historic District project was
continuing to move forward.
Commissioners continued the discussion of Commissioner Feiler’s proposed
Application Checklist and agreed to give it continued review and discuss it at the
next meeting.
Meeting Adjourned
The meeting was adjourned unanimously on a motion by Chairman Garretson and a
second by Commissioner Parker.