WASHINGTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION  Regular Scheduled Meeting - Agenda Tuesday September 3, 2013  7:00 PM  I. Opening of the meeting I. Invocation III. Roll call IV. Old Business  Demolition of3 312' Water Street  V. Major Works, Certificate of Appropriateness  A. Major Works  1. Arequest has been made by Sloan Family' Venture, LLC1 to install 3 "goose neck" or barn lights on the southwest façade oft the building located at 245 W. Main Street 2. Arequest has been made by Mary Alice King to have a dying tree removed from the 3. Arequest has been made by Mr. William Kenner to remove secondary front door and return it to a window configuration, replace second floor windows with new wooden windows, remove existing roof and replace with new standing seam metal roofand install halfround gutters on the property located at 720 E. Main Street.  (overlooking parking lot and Stewart Parkway).  front yard of the property located at 115 N. Academy Street.  B. Minor' Works  1. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for an Emergency Certificate of Appropriateness to remove the tree located in front of 234 E. Main Street. Thetree 2. Ana application for Grant Funding under: the Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program has been made by Betty Steward for work completed on the property located at 121 N. Market Street. Work includes awnings, wood replacement and 3. An application for Grant Funding under the Downtown Façade improvement Grant Program has been made by' William Page for work on the property located at 149N. Market Street. Work includes replacement of windows, replacement of tile work 4. Ann application for Grant Funding under the Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program has been made by Hood Richardson for work on the property located at 110V W. Main Street. Work includes window repair and paint work. Staffhas 5. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Bruce Donald to replace the A/C unit and gas furnace at the propertylocated  split down the middle and fell on two houses.  sidewalk repair. Staff has approved this request of$2,000.  and wood repair. Staff has approved this request of $2,000.  approved this request of $1,087.50.  at 750' West 2nd Street.    6. Arequest has been made and approved by stafffor a Certificate of Appropriateness: to Terry Hardison to change out the gas pack at the rear oft the house at the property 7. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Ms. Margaret Branchaud to construct al handicap ramp off the side oft the porch ont the property located at 610' West 2"d Street. The ramp will go to the rear oft the 8. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness tol Mr. and Mrs. Andy Olsen to replace the A/C unit on the property located at 245 9. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness toMr.Jeffery Bennett to replace the A/C unit oft the property at 751 West 2"d Street.  located at 325 North Market Street.  property. East 2nd Street.  VII. Other Business  1. Election of New Officers  2. Demolition by Neglect Sub-Committee, 51 letters sent toj property owners  3. Demolition by Neglect of 210E. 2"s Street, update 4. Design Guidelines Sub-Committee 5. Cell Tower Construction Notice  6. Preservation North Carolina Conference, October 2-4, Edenton  VII. Approval of Minutes - August 6, 2013  VIII. Adjourn    OLD BUSINESS  312 Water Street Demolition    REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION  To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Jennifer Brennan, Planning & Development  Re: The CityofWashington has submitted al Notice of Intent to Demolish the property located at 312  Water Street.  A request has been made by the City of Washington fora Certificate of Appropriateness to Togrant such a request, the Historic Preservation Commission must make findings off fact, which are included in the sample motions below. Any conditions the Commission feels appropriate  demolish the property located at 312 Water Street.  may be attached tot the motion.  Possible Actions  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to the City of Washington to allow for the demolition of the property located at. 312 Water: Street. This motion is based on thei following findings off fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 6.01 Demolition and Relocation.  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness toi the City ofV Washington to allowi for the demolition of the property located at 312 Water Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 6.0 Demolition and Relocation. Ifurther move that the Historic Preservation Commission place thei following  conditions on the approval:  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission deny: a Certificate of Appropriateness to the Cityo of Washington to allow the demolition of the property located at 312 Water. Street. This motion is based on thei following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 4.0 Streetscape and Site  Design.    APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS  Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC  To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission  102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889  Please use Black Ink  Street. Address of Property: 317 Kater Shect  Historic Property/Name (if applicable):  Owner's Name: Lot Size:  William Honcy K  feet by  feet.  (width)  (depth)  Brief Description of Work to be Done:  Damoltion of4lu hose 0- 312 Jo-ler SHecl  Olue 4o neglece  lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month prior to the meeting wish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. An incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year.  Office Use Only (Date Received) Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval  Senai-fy annan (Name of Appiicant t-type or print) Cof oshington  (Initials)  ACTION  (Mailing Address) 7131l3 (Date)  (Zip Code)  (Daytime Phone Number)  (Date)  Buman (Sgnature of Applicant)  (Authorized Signature)  Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this appliçation becomes a Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will be fowarded  Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. It is valid until  Issuance of al Minor  tot the Historic Preservation Commission for review at its next meeting.  (Minor Work Auth. Sig.)  (Date)  Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearing on your behalf.    City of Washington  Washington Historic Preservation Commission  Notice of Intent to Demolish  The undersigned do petition the Historic Preservation Commission for a Certificate of Historic District Appropriateness for the demolition of the structure (s) at 31Z Nodet stroet Type of structure- Single fomily casiclenc  The notice of intent to demolish will be received and reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission at their next regular meeting.  1131113  40RO  Date  Signed  Historic Preservation Action taken:.  Date taken  Authorizing Official  61    113 South Harvey Street Washington, NC: 27889 13+ August 2013  John Rodman City of Washington Planning Office City Hall Washington, NC27889 Dear. John,  At1 the City Council meeting last night, the Mayor, with the support of the Council, stated that Demolition by neglect matters should be: specifically referred toi the City Council by the Historic Given that we have a very pressing matter ofac circa 1880 house identified as a contributing structure to the Historic District thati is under threat of Condemnation by the city, and subsequent destruction. located at 312 Water Street, lam requesting that thisi issue be put ont the agenda for action at the next meeting of the Commission. We do not have time to lose on this house. lam requesting that a motion be prepared, asking the City Council to use thet tools in the Demolition by Neglect ordinance to either 1) expend funds (which would be al lien on1 the property) to stabilize the house or 2) immediately impose maximum demolition by neglect fines oni its owner until he: stabilizes the house. We should also ask the  Preservation Commission, sO that the Council could take action.  City Council to rescind its Condemnation proceeding on1 this house.  Sincerely.  Biton Bbsly-hike  Victoria Rolinsky-Rader cc:City Manager    CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVBLOPMENT 01 ISTORICPRESERVATON  Subject: Certificate of APpropnateness-312 Water Street  Dear Adjoining Property Owner,  Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted in the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet oft the proposed construction activities are required to be notified by the City of Washington. According toi the application submitted by the City of Washington, your propety is located within 100 feet oft the above referenced property.  Arequest has been made by the City of Washington for a Notice of Intent To  Demolish for the property located at 312 Water Street.  You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularly scheduled meeting of the Washington  Historic Commission. Please notei the following date, time, and place:  Date: Tuesday September: 3, 2013  Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market  Street side ofthe building and go tot the second floor.  Time: 7:00PM  Ini the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely,  Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 brennan@washingtonnc.gov    Adjoining Property Owners: 312 Water Street  Charlotte Mason 119S. Harvey Street Washington, NC 27889 Maurice Bridgeman 204 Yukon Street Hampton, VA 23663 Dorothy' Wheeler 512 Hickory' Woods Way Antioch, TN 37013 Margaret Howdy 326 Water Street Washington, NC 27889 Aulander Crisp 122S. Academy Street Washington, NC 27889 Litchfield Holdings 135 Harbor Rd. Washington, NC 27889 Mary Elizabeth Haubenreiser 118S. Academy Street Washington, NC 27889 Crystal Phillips 331 E. Main: Street Washington, NC2 27889 Henry Carter 325 E. Main Street Washington, NC: 27889 Annette Jefferson 323 E. Main Street Washington, NC 27889    Rachel Cahoon 1149A Nicklous Dr. Greenville, NC 27834 Laura Darre 316 Riverside Dr. Washington, NC 27889 Joseph Wooten 221 Lake Rd. Greenville, NC 27834 Betty. Jane Green 307 E. Main Street Washington, NC 27889 Robert Mudd POI Box 26 Pomfret, MD 20675 Steven Rader 113S. Harvey Street Washington, NC 27889 Dianna Aideuis 122S. Harvey Street Washington, NC27889 Arthur Tyndall 110S. Harvey Street Washington, NC27889 Helen Myers 243 E. Main Street Washington, NC: 27889 Richard Hodges 1537 Craig Street Greenville, NC 27834    Anna Maria Investments 122S. Academy Street Washington, NC27889 William Toler 224 E. Water Street Washington, NC27889    MAJOR WORKS    Sloan Family Ventures, LLC  To Install Goose Neck Lights on the  Southwestern Façade of 245 W. Main Street    REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION  To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Jennifer Brennan, Planning & Development  Re: Sloan Family Ventures LLCI has submitted a request to install 3 "goose neck" or barn lights on the  southwest façade of the building located at 245 W. Main! Street.  A request has been made by Sloan Family Ventures for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install 3 "goose neck" or barn lights on the property located at 245 W. Main. Street. The lights will be located on the southwest façade of the building, overlooking Stewart Parkway. To grant sucha a request, the Historic Preservation Commission must make findings off fact, which arei included in the sample motions below. Any conditions the Commission feels appropriate  may be attached to the motion.  Possible Actions  imove that the Historic Preservation Commission, grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Sloan Family Ventures, LLCt to install. 3 goose neck or barn lights on the property located at 245 W. Main Street. The lights are to be placed on the southwestern, façade of the building overlooking Stewart Parkway. This motion is based on the following findings off fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines,  specifically Section 4.0 Streetscape and Site Design.  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Sloan Family Ventures, LLCtoi install. 3 goose neck or barn lights on the property located at 245 W. Main. Street. The lights are to be placed on the southwestern, façade of the building overlooking. Stewart Parkway This motion is based on thet following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 4.05 Streetscape and Site Design. further move that the Historic Preservation Commission place the following conditions on the approval:  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to Sloan Family Ventures, WC toi install 3goose neck or barn lights on the property located at 245 W. Main. Street. The lights are to be placed on the southwestern, façade of the building overlooking. Stewart Parkway. This motion is based ont the following findingso oft fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines,  specifically Section 4.0Streetscape and Site Design.    APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS  Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC  To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission  102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Street Address of Property: Historic Property/Name (if applicable):  Please use Black Ink  245 w, MRIN 8T., WASHNETON N2788  Owner's Name: Lot Size:  SLOAN FMMIy VENTURES  CLC  feet by  feet.  (width)  (depth)  Brief Description of Work to be Done:  INSTA ALLATION OF 3 GODSENECI OR BPPN LIGHTS To BE (NSTPLLED ON THA slis FACAD OVERLOCRNS  PPRING LT)oN BTRWARr PARKwPY,  P  lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month prior to the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. An incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year.  Office Use Only (Date Received) Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff. Approval  SLOAN FAMLY UATORES LLS  (Name of Applicant-type or print) P6. Boy (Mailing Address) 8-13-13, (Date)  (Initials)  ACTION  1847  (Zip Code) 2529457704 Phone Number)  (Date)  (Authorized Signature)  (Signature of Applicant)  he  Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will be fowarded  Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. It is valid until  Issuance of a Minor  toi the Historic Preservation Commission for review at its next meeting.  (Minor Work. Auth. Sig.)  (Date)  Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. Youmust give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearing on your behalf.    (6in  24in  1of1  8/6/2013 9:55. AM    CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVBLOPMENT OE HISTORICPRESERVATION  Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness-245 West Main Street  Dear Adjoining Property Owner,  Whenever exterior rénovation work is being conducted ini the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet oft the proposed construction activities are required to be notified by the City of Washington. According to the application submitted by the City of Washington, your propety is located within 100 feet oft the above referenced property.  Ar request has been made by Thomas Sloan to install 3 Gooseneck or Barn Lights on the southwest façade oft the building located at 245 W. Main Street.  You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularly scheduled meeting ofthe Washington  Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place:  Date: Tuesday September: 3, 2013  Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market  Street side oft the building and go to the second floor.  Time: 7:00P PM  Int the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely,  Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 brennan@washingtonnc.gov    Adjoining Property Owners: 245 W. Main Street  Fortescue Investment Group 444: Stewart Parkway Washington, NC 27889 Strong Shields Properties 444 Stewart Parkway Washington, NC 27889 PGMLLLC 107 Island Lane Washington, NC 27889 Randall Walker PO Box 2632 Washington, NC: 27889 David Williams PO Box,2165 Washington, NC: 27889 Randy Cantrell 258 W. Main Street Washington, NC 27889 Gary' Wilson PO Box 1865 Washington, NC 27889 Norman Manning PO Box 2611 Washington, NC: 27889 Wallace Smith 2283 Old New Bern Rd. Chocowinity, NC 27817 MBA Holdings 234 W. Main Street Washington, NC: 27889    Murray Lynch PO Box 1887 Washington, NC: 27889 William Oden. Jr. Trust Executor PO Box 190 Washington, NC 27889 Marie Tomasolo 107 Island Lane Washington, NC 27889 Wolf Enterprises 19245 Fishburne Dr. Spring Hill, FL. 34610 Melton Everett 231 E. Main Street Washington, NC27889 Rodney Schmitt 202 W. Main Street Washington, NC27889    Mary Alice King  To Remove a Dying Tree from the Property  Located at 115 N. Academy Street    REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION  To: Historic Preservation Commission From:. Jennifer Brennan, Planning & Development  Re: Mary Alice King has submitted a request to remove a dying treei from the front yard of the property  located at115 N. Academy! Street.  A request has been made by Mary Alice King for a Certificate ofA Appropriateness to remove a dying tree from the front yard ofthe property located at 115 N. Academy Street. Togrant such a request, the Historic Preservation Commission must make findings of fact, which are included in the: sample motions below. Any conditions the Commission feels appropriate  may be attached to the motion.  Possible Actions  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission, grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mary Alice King to allow the removal of the tree located in the front yard oft the property located 115N. Academy Street. This motion is based on thei following findings off fact: the applicationi is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 4.0  Streetscape and Site Design.  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mary Alice King to allow the removal of the tree located in the front yard of the property located 115 N. Academy Street. This motion is based on1 the following findings of fact: the application is congruous' with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 4.0 Streetscape and Site Design. further move that the Historic Preservation Commission place  the following conditions oni the approval:  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mary Alice King to allow the removal of the tree located in thej front yard of the property located 115 N. Academy Street. This motion is based ont thet following findings off fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 4.0  Streetscape and Site Design.    APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS  Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC  To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission  102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889  Please use Black Ink  Street Address of Property: 1S Aeadenuy 1 Owner's Name: meny dinen  ut  Historic Property/Name (ifa applicable):  Lot Size:  feet by  feet.  (width)  (depth)  Brief Description of Work to be Done:  Jdous dyjngr De aemd ynat yd.  lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month prior to the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. An incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year.  Office Use Only (Date Received) Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval  MARH ALICE Kive (Name or/Applicant-7 type or print)  (Initials)  ACTION  115 T (Mailing Address), C py Blslha (Date) mau  37889  Apodumr st, (ZipCode)  975-163 (Daytime Phone Number)  (Date)  (Authorized Signature)  (Sigaatur of7 Aa y  Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will be fowarded  Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis is valid until  Issuance of a Minor  to the Historic Preservation Commission for review at its next meeting.  (Minor Work Auth. Sig.)  (Date)  Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearing on your behalf.    Wayne's Tree Service 122 Catnip Pt. Bath, N.C.27808 252-923-3016-Office 252-943-7082-Cell -  To May alik Address Is Nail SA City Mihaylon, Nc  Date8,412013  Mlpk te nemosl die t Esctasise Choun dibochy mam Aiyetond ostcollas dibhThes askos i Tpkion  an Imadut Mbe aht  Za Pebiliesy  hyoh 943-2082  NAt  Terms: Cash Upon Completion of. Job            CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT a HISTORIC! PRESERVATION  Subject: Certificate of APproprateness-115 N. Acadamey: Street  Dear Adjoining Property Owner,  Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted in the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet oft the proposed construction activities are required to be notified by the City ofWashington. According to the application submitted by the City of Washington, your propety is located within 100 feet oft the above referenced property.  AI request has been made by Mrs. Mary Alice King to remove a large tree from the  front yard ofher house.  You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularly scheduled meeting oft the Washington  Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place:  Date: Tuesday September3, 2013  Place: City Hall - Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market  Street side oft the building and go to the second floor.  Time: 7:00F PM  Ini the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely,  Jennifer Brennan Community Development Planner 252-946-0897 Pvemanenashngtomese"    Adjoining Property Owners: 115 N. Academy Street  First Christian Church ofGod 401 E. 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889 Virginia-Finnerty 400 E. Main Street Washington, NC 27889 Doris Schneider 323 East 2"d Street Washington, NC 27889 James Prichard 120 N. Academy Street Washington, NC: 27889 First Baptist Church 113 N. Harvey Street Washington, NC 27889 Glenn Simpson 322 East Main Street Washington, NC 27889 IBXI Development 1589 W. 5th Street Washington, NC: 27889 Crystal Phillips 331 E. Main Street Washington, NC 27889 Henry Carter 325E E. Main Street Washington, NC 27889 Annette Jefferson 323 E. Main Street Washington, NC 27889    William Kenner  To Remove the Secondary Front Entrance and Return to Window Configuration, Replace Second Floor Windows with New Wooden Windows, Replace Existing Roof with New Standing Seam Metal Roof and Install Half Round Gutters on the Property  Located at 720 E. Main Street    REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION  To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Jennifer Brennan, Planning & Development  Re: William Kenner has submitted a request to remove as secondary front door on the front façade and return it to the historicwindow: configuration,' replace second floor windows with new wooden windows, remove the existing roof and replace with new standing seam metal roof and install half round  gutters on the property located at 720E E. Main Street.  A request has been made by William Kenner for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove a secondary front entrance and replace with windows, replace second floor windows with new wooden windows, remove the existing roof and replace it with a new standing seam metal roof and install half round gutters on the property located at 720E. Main Street. To grant such a request, the Historic Preservation Commission must make findings off fact, which are included in the sample motions! below. Any conditions the Commission feels appropriate  may be attached to the motion.  Possible Actions  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness: to William Kenner to allow for the removal of the secondaryfront entrance and replace with windows, replace. second floor windows with new wood windows, remove the existing roof and replace it with a new: standing seam metal roof andi install half round gutters on the property located at 720 E. Main. Street. This motion is based on the following findings off fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines,  specifically Section 3.0 Changes to Existing Buildings.  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission, grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to William Kenner to allowj fort the removal oft the secondary front entrance and replace with windows, replace secondj floor windows with new wood windows, remove the existing roof and replace it with a new standing seam metal roof and install half round gutters on the property located at 720 E. Main Stree. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 3.0 Changes to Existing Buildings. Ifurther move that the Historic Preservation Commission place the following conditions on the approval:  Or    Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to William Kenner to allowfor the removal of the secondary; front entrance and replace with windows, replace. second floor windows with new wood windows, remove the existing roof and replace it with a news standing seam metal roof andi install half round gutters on the property located at 720 E. Main Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines,  specifically Section 3.0 Changes to Existing Buildings.    APPLICATION FOR. A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS  Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC  To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission  102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889  Please use Black Ink  Street Address of Property: 720 AST MA) ST  Historic Property/Name (if applicable):  Owner's Name: Lot Size: X  WILIAM ENNEA  feet by X  feet.  (width)  (depth)  Brief Description of Work to be Done:  *RESIORE FROUT EUEV. To ORIAINJAL PEPAE ReN0 FRoWT Dak w/ ExcsT. Aisttic NoC WINDANL MA7CEE fousE $7YLE *REPCACE 2cND FR SINOAWS w/ NEN NOOD NINAONS, KREPCAIE EXIST Hous2 TINt SHIGLE R00F w/ NSNJ M67AL RGOP - STANSOING SEAMNA EKASEO FASTAEASESILER  G7fr  % Rovnd  6.Azh or 6inch  lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness that require review by the Historic Preservation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month prior toi the meeting Iwish to attend; otherwise consideration will be delayed until the following HPC meeting. An incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests are valid for one year.  Office Use Only (Date Received) Approved Approved with Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval  WIWIAM ENNEL (Name of7 Applicant -type or print)  (Initials)  ACTION  WEST 2cw0 57. 27884  (Mailing Address) (Date),  (ZipCode)  x0d R2/2013  (Daytime PhoneNupber)  M A  (Date)  (Authorized Signature)  (Signature of Applicant)  Upon being signed and dated below by the Planning Department or designee, this application becomes a Works Certificate shall not relieve the applicant, contractor, tenant, or property owner from obtaining any other permit required by City code or any law. Minor work projects not approved by staff will be fowarded  Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Iti is valid until  Issuance of a Minor  to the Historic Preservation Commission for review at its next meeting.  (Minor Work. Auth. Sig.)  (Date)  Applicant's presence or that of your authorized representative is required at the meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission at which the application is to be considered. You must give written permission to your authorized representative to attend the hearing on your behalf.            CITY OF WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT a HISTORIC! PRESERVATION  Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness-720 East Main Street  Dear Adjoining Property Owner,  Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted in the Washington Historic District all property owners within 100 feet oft the proposed construction activities are required to be notified by the City ofWashington. According to the application submitted by Mr. Kenner, your propety isl located within 100 feet oft the above referenced property.  Mr. Kenner requests to remove the secondary front door on the front façade and return ittoav window configuration, replace the: second floor windows with new wood windows, replace the existing roof with a new standing seam metal roof and install half You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularly scheduled meeting of the Washington Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place:  round gutters on the property located at 720 East Main Street.  Date: Tuesday September 3, 2013  Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market  Street side oft the building and go tot the second floor.  Time: 7:00P PM  Int the meantime, should youl have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely, Buwan Jennifer Brennan 252-946-0897  Community Development Planner brennan@washingtonnc.gov    UNION COPRUSATINGCOMPAN, Your Roof, Forlife.  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Mr. Kenner requests to remove the secondary front door on the front façade and return ittoa window configuration, replace the second floor windows with new wood windows, replace the existing roof with a new: standing seam metal roof and install half You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularly scheduled meeting ofthe Washington Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place:  round gutters on the property located at 720 East Main Street.  Date: Tuesday September: 3, 2013  Place: City Hall- Municipal building, 102 East Second Street. Enter from the Market  Street side oft the building and go to the second floor.  Time:7 7:00PM  Int the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely,  Jennifer Brennan 252-946-0897  Community Development Planner brennan@washingtonnc.gov    Adjoining Property Owners: 720 East Main Street  John and Sandra Harvey 8714 Cypress Club Dr. Raleigh, NC27615 Douglas and Diane Wright 728 East Main Street Washington, NC27889 Hugh and! Sylvia Sterling 718 East Main Street Washington, NC 27889 Lisa Clark 102. James Court Chocowinity, NC2 27817 Eugene Fellenger and Laura Frye 712 East Main Street Washington, NC27889 Kenneth and Paula Tisdale 704 East Main Street Washington, NC27889 James and Cheryl Peavyhouse 517 Boulevard. SE Atlanta, GA: 30312 Don Crawford 236 Huntington Ave., Suite 318 Boston, MA 02115 Moira and Stephen Laughlin 1227Surf Ave Pacific Grove, CAS 93950 Stephen and Rachel Smith 1313 College Place Raleigh, NC27605    Sam Carty c/o Peggy Farrell 150 Lowtide Lane Bath, NC2 27808 Constance Howard 137 East Main Street Washington, NC27889    MINUTES    WASHINGTON HISTORICI PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Scheduled Meeting - Minutes Tuesday August 6, 2013 7:001 PM Members Present Geraldine McKinley Jerry Creech Seth Shoneman Victoria Rader Members Absent Judi Hickson Picott Harrington Others Present John Rodman, Director Jennifer Brennan, Community Development Planner Jessica Selby, Administrative Support  Ed Hodges  . II.  Opening of the meeting The Chairman called the meeting to order. Amoment of silent prayer was taken. A: silent roll call was taken by staff. IV. Old Business  Invocation  III. Roll Call  1. Demolition of 312 Water Street  John Rodman came forward and asked the Commission to continue the item due toi the fact that adjacent property owners were not properly notified. Mr. Rodman explained that asking for demolition does not meant the house is going to come down. He explained that thisi isj just another step in the process as they move along and try to figure out what they are going to do with this particular property. Hei informed the Commission that theyl have cleaned up some of the nuisance items on the property, including the old outbuilding. Mr. Rodman stated that he believed there were: some people present in the audience who wished to speak on the matter.  1    The Chairman opened thet floor.  Dee Congleton came forward. She stated that her only concern was that they wait so longi in terms of dealing with homes int the historic district. She spoke about the number of years that this house has been in need of attention and thel bad shape that this house is currently in. She explained that when she went into the house six years ago the house was doable and there were a couple of parties interested in buying the property. However, Mr. Henry would not sell. She stated that she felt there should have been some kind ofl lean or fines imposed on Mr. Henry. She stated that it concerns her that they let these historic homes get in such bad shape Steve Rader came forward. He stated that he agreed that the item needed to be continued and the adjoining property owners should be notified. He explained that he would like to echo what Ms. Congleton had to say to some degree. He stated that the house is noti in as bad a condition thati it cannot be restored. Mr. Rader elaborated on the condition of the house. He stated that iti is still savable. He then spoke about a number of people who are interested in buying the house to restore it. Mr. Rader stated that finesarei in the demolition by neglect ordinance and he feels this is a perfect case toi impose those fines. He explained that leans could be placed on the property and spoke about other ways the house could be taken from the owner. Mr. Rader stated that he felt the Commission should consider formally requesting the City Council to move not on demolition of the house, but on the demolition by neglect fines. He: stated that this  and then tear them down.  would be the perfect case ofa a poster child for future neglect cases.  Karen Tripp came forward. She stated that she came in front of the Commission almost 3 years agowith concerns about this house and nothing happened. Ms. Tripp asked who was responsible for thel house. Mr. Rodman stated that Mr. Henry still owns the propertya and iss still responsible for the upkeep oft the house. He explained that if the City wants to do anything to the house then they have to send notification to Mr. Henry. Mr. Rodman then explained the notification process. Ms. Tripp stated that something needs to be done about the houses int the district that are falling into disrepair. She stated that shei is int favor of saving this house. Ed Hodges askedi if Mr. Henry was being charged for nuisance repairs that the Cityi is doing. Mr. Rodman explained that Mr. Henry is billed for the cost of nuisance repairs by the City and of course those invoices that been returned. He explained that the cost becomes al lean on the property. Mr. Rodman informed the Commission that there are currently leans on the property and those leans must be satisfied better the property can be sold. Mr. Creech asked ifMr. Henry owned any other property. Mr. Rodman explained that Mr. Henry does own a vacant lot that also had al house on ita at one time, which the City tried to encourage him to repair but had to end up taking the house down. Mr. Rodman stated that Mr. Henry had two historic homes that he let fall into disrepair. He explained that Chocowinity has had the same issues with Mr. Henry and: some of his property that he ownsi in their jurisdiction. Mr. Rodman stated that Mr. Henryi inherited this property from his uncle. Mr. Rodman elaborated more of the history the  2    City has with Mr. Henry and the City's process ofr notifying property owners. He explained that the City would like the house saved also, they are just trying to move alongi in the process. The Victoria Rader made a motion to continue the item to next month sO that adjoining property owners can be notified. Ed Hodges seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion  Commission and Mr. Rodman discussed the matter further.  carried.  V.  Major' Works, Certificate of Appropriateness  A.  Major Works  1.A Arequest has been made by the City of Washington to remove a 40 inch willow tree form the property located at 506 East Main Street. The tree has several large cavities in the limbs which are located above thel house on East Main! Street. Additionally limbs must be removed from the sycamore tree that is located ini front of 702 East Main Street. These limbs are hanging over two Jennifer Brennan came forward to address to Commission. She explained that the tree at! 506 East Main Street isav very large tree and the City did have some one look at the tree. Itwas determined that the tree is pretty far gone and potentially with the next storm or hurricane could do damage to that house. She stated that the tree is also tearing up the sidewalk and street. Ms. Brennan then explained that thel limbs at 702 East Main Street may cause significant damage to twol houses ifas storm or hurricane causes them toi fall. Seth Shoneman asked ifonce the tree at! 506 East Main is removed will the stump be grounded down. Mr. Rodman explained that the stump will be removed and staff plans to work with the property owner to plant a more  houses and may cause damage toi the houses.  appropriate tree to replace the one being taken down.  The Chairman opened the floor.  The property owner of 506 East Main, Mark Henley, stated that hel hated to see the tree go, but itneeds to come down. He: stated that he would work with the City to replace the tree. Ed Hodges made thet following motion: "Imove that the Historic Preservation grant a Certificate ofA Appropriateness to The Cityo ofWashington to remove the treel located in front of5 506 East Main Street as well as remove: several limbs from thet tree located ini front of 706 East Main Street. This motion is based on thei following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Section 4.0S Streetscape and Site Design." His motion was seconded by Victoria Rader. All voted in favor and the motion  carried.  3    B.  MinorWorks  1. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness: to Mr. Dallas Congleton to change out the heating and air conditioning unit on the propertyl located at 210 East Water Street. The new unit will bel located int the same spot on the property. 2. Arequest has been made and approved by staffi for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Angie Shiflett to install a sign above the awning on the building located at 141 N. Market Street. The 3. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Fred Roberson to change out the gas pack on the side of the property located at 233E E3 Street. 4. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Allen Mobley for a new condenser to replace the existing unit at the same location on the 5. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Ford Freeman to replace shingles on the back potion of the house and repair any deteriorated 6. Arequest has been made and approved by stafffor a Certificate of Appropriateness tol Mr. Jeff Bennett to change out the HVAC: system for the property located at 751 W 2nd Street. 7. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Michael Messner to install at tankless water heater at the back of the house located at 428E 8. Arequest has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Art Tyndall to change out the HVAC unit on the property located at 110S. Harvey! Street. 9. Arequest for construction of at façade grant has been made by Angie Shiflett for $760 for the painting of the building located at: 141 NI Market Street. This request has been approved by Ed Hodges made ar motion to approve all minor works. His motion was seconded by' Victoria  signi is 31 feet by 71 feet.  property located at 301 E2"d Street.  material in kind on the property located at 247E2"d Street.  Main Street.  staff.  Rader. All voted in favor and the motion carried.  VI. Other Business  1. Election of New Officers  Victoria Rader made ar motion to continue this item to next month. Her motion was seconded  by Ed Hodges. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 2. Update on Demolition by Neglect Sub Committee  Jennifer came forward and updated the Commission on the Committee'sprogress. She explained that the demolition by neglect item was noti included int the Committee ofal Whole's agenda last month due to the agenda being full. She explained the direction that she would like to gowith the project. She stated that she would like to make ital broader topic. She stated that the demolition by neglect subcommittee is extremely important and should continue,  4    however shef feels they also need to develop a preservation plan for the district. She explained that the subcommittee is ap portion of1 that plan that should continue to move forward, but she feels the focus needs to be a range of topics and a range ofi issues that the Cityi is facing. She stated that she would like to start developing the plan with major stake holders int the Cityalong with the Community and include the demolition by neglect issue within that plan. She explained that she would like to move forward with a comprehensive plan. specifically for the historic district. She stated that she wanted to get the Commission's: support before she moved on with the plan and enfold the demolition by neglect into al larger topic of conversations to have. The  Commission didhn'tseeaproblem. 3. Demolition by Neglect of f210E2"d Street  Ms. Brenan: stated that staff had received some complaints about the neglect of this property. She explained that staff has notified the property owner, who lives in California. She stated that he purchased the house about a year ago and iti is currently vacant. She stated that she has been in contact with the owner and hei is interested in fixing up the house and doing work on it. She explained that she requested a plan of action for the restoration of the house and he has not been able to provide that yet, sO staffi is in the process of issuing ai formal notice. However staff still plans to work with the property owner to bring the house up to where staff would like tos see it. She stated that when she spoke toi the property owner he agreed that the goal is forward motion. She explained that this issue would runi in line with the request made earlier regarding fines! being sent top property owners who neglect their property. Ms. Brennan and the  Commission discussed the time limit before fines would bei imposed. 4. Preservation North Carolina Conference, October 2-4, Edenton  Ms. Brennan informed thel board that the conference wouldi be October 2-4 in Edenton. She stated thati itwould be greati if there was a possibility that members could make that conference. She explained that the City would cover any fees to attend. She elaborated on the  information that would be presented.  5. Secretary of the Interior's. Standards) for Rehabilitation  Ms. Brennan stated that she and John discussed providing some training for the members of the Commission. She explained that staff invited the State Historic Foundation to come down, but there was a conflict in scheduling. She explained that in the future staffi is going toi try and doa little training just to get everyone up to speed. She then presented a power point presentation/traning on the! Secretary of the Interior'sStandards for Rehabilitation.  Jerry Creech asked staffi ift the Davisi family had come back to them with a window sample. Staffstated that they! had not heard from them. Mr. Creech askedi ifat time limit was put ont that issue. Mr. Rodman  stated that they had 90 days to present something.  5    VII. Approval of Minutes-July: 10, 2013  Ed Hodges made ar motion to approve the. July 10th minutes. His motion was seconded by Seth  Shoneman. All votedi in favor and the minutes were approved.  VIII, Adjourn  There being no other business. Victory Rader made a motion to adjourn. Her motion was: seconded by  Ed Hodges. The meeting was adjourned.  6    0  City,  Washington NORTI GAKOLENA  August29,2013  RE: 312 Water Street Demolition Dear Commission Members,  The agenda for the September meeting includes an item for the demolition of the property located at Enclosed, please find a copy of two motions that may be used on this issue. The agenda that was mailed toy you earlier this week included a Request Commission Action on this item. The two motions that are  312 Water Street, under Old Business.  included may also be used regarding this item.  Ifyou! have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely,  Bennan 252-946-0897  Community Development Planner  dRunn    A)  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission requests the City Council to use the tools of the demolition by neglect ordinance with regard to the late 19" centuryl historic house located at 312 Water Street to either 1) use city funds to stabilize the house, which would become al lien on the property, or 2) begin immediate imposition of maximum demolition by neglect fines on the property.  B)  lmove the following motion:  Whereas the house located at 312 Water Street isap particularly notable example ofl late 19th century  residential construction, and  Whereas the house located at 312 Water Street is listed as a contributing structure tot the Washington  Historic District, and 19th century, and  Whereas the house located at 312 Water Street is bordered on three sides by houses of the mid to late Whereas loss ofi the house at 312 Water Street would severely and irreparably harm the streetscape  and the historical integrity of the Historic District block in which iti is located, and  Whereas multiple people have expressed interest in acquiring and restoring the house located at  312 Water Street, and and upkeep oni it,  Whereas the owner oft the house at 312 has fora aconsiderable period of time neglected maintenance  Bei it therefore resolved that the Historic Preservation Commission requests immediate action by the City Council to either use city funds which would become a lien on the property to stabilize the house Located at 312 Water Street, or in the alternative to begini imposing the maximum daily fine for  demolition by neglect.