WASHINGTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Scheduled Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 3, 2017 7:00 PM  I. II.  Opening of the meeting Invocation II. Roll call IV. Old Business  V. Certificate of Appropriateness  A. Major Works  1. A request has been made by Ms. Vickie Pfahler for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 6-foot decorative metal fence in the back of the 2. request has been made by Mr. Walker Lynch for a Certificate of Appropriateness to renovate the structure located at the corner of Market  property. located at 419 East Main Street.  and Third Street. B. Minor Works  1. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 314 East Second Street to repair the existing fence using like materials in the back yard of the property. 2. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 219 East Third Street to remove the existing 3. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 713 West Second Street to repair the 4. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 118 Charlotte Street replace rotting boards in the siding with like materials on the front facade of the property.  chain link fence run on the east side oft the property.  existing gutters using like materials on the property.  VI. Other Business  1. John Rodman- Discussion  1    VII. Approval of Minutes = September 5, 2017  VIII. Adjourn  2    OLD  BUSINESS    MAJOR  WORKS    419 East Main  Street  Installation ofFence    APPLICATION FOR A GERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS  Please Use! Blackl Ink  Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC  To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission  Please submit the Application! Fee of $50 tocashiers in thet front lobby of City! Hall underDevelopmental Finding Fee"  102. East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889  Street Address of Property: 419 FAST MAIN ST ASAMIDAAIS  Historic Property/Name (if applicable):  Owner's Name: VAcKEROONEY PFAHLER  Lot Size:  feet by  féet.  (width)  (depth)  Brief Description of Work to be Done:  wouLD LIKE 7OINSTALG METAL FENCE LIKE PH870 NCLuDeD INSTAD DE WBDOEA FENCE ALREADY APREOOEA.  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 oft 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 (Date)  Vokis PEAHLER 7Name of Applicant-type or print) (Mailling Address) 9-6-17 (Date)  (Initials)  ACTION  910 MALNST Hulon OHD YYY39  (ZipCode)  419-16-70Yy (Daytime Phone Numbér)  AhPabr (Signature of Applicant)  (Authorized Signature)  Upon being signed ànd 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 othet permit requirèd by City code or any law. Minor work projeçts not approved by staff will bei fowarded  Minor Works Certificate of Appropriateness. Itis valid until  Issuance of a Minor.  to the Historic Preservation Commission for revièw ati its next meeting.  (Minor Work Auth. Sig.)  (Date)  Applicant's prèsence 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.        9/22/2017  ConnectGIS Feature Report  Beaufort Printed: September 22, 2017 See Below for Disclaimer  CONNECIGIS  Parcels  SRS  Property Land Owners. 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JOSEPH 420E E MAIN STREET WASHINGTON NC 27889 HARDT KEITHA 4241 EAST MAINSTREET WASHINGTON NC 27889  MESSNER MICHAEL 428 EMAIN: STREET WASHINGTON NC 27889    -  Citya  Oorontoion eoelopmenb 6 @htoric Preseroation  Washington  NORTH CAROLINA  September 22, 2017  Subject: Certificate ofAppropriateness: - 419 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 of the proposed construction activities are required to be notified by the City of Washington. According to the application submitted by the owner of 419 East Main Street your prop-  erty is located adjacent toi the above subject property.  Ar request has been made by Ms. Vickie Pfahler for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a 6-foot decorative metal fence in the back yard of the property located at  419 East Main Street.  Ifyou would like to see plans for this work, please visit the City Planning Office prior to the meeting. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the reularly scheduled meeting of the Washington  Additionally, the full application is available on the city website. Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place:  Date: Tuesday October 5, 2017  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: 7:00 PM  Ini the meantime, should you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Sincerely,  L Emily Rebert Community Development Planner Historic Preservation 252-946-0897 erebert@washingtonnc.gov    Staff Report  419 East Main Street  The application for the property located at 419 East Main Street is requesting approval to install a 6-foot Please review the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, Chapter 4.6 Fences and Walls: 4.6.2 Wood, brick, stone, decorative block, iron, and equivalent materials of authentic design are appropriate fencing materials in the Historic District. Welded Wire, vinyl, and chain link 4.6.6 New fences and walls should be ofa design that is appropriate to the architectural style 4.6.7 Front yard fences, fences erected adjacent to a main street oras sidé street should be of an open design, such as picket and no greater than four (4) feet in height. Iti is prohibited to use solid privacy fences in front yards. Split rail, basket weave, lattice and shadowbox: are also 4.6.8 Privacy fencing shall only be allowed in the rear yard. Ifar majority of a privacy fence is visible from the public right-of-way, al landscape buffer shall be included. No fence, includinga 4.6.9. A reary yard privacy fence shall place the framing for the fence to the inside facing the owner's property. The outside of all wooden rear yard privacy fences shall bet finished using an opaque stain or paint. If painted, the color shall be compatible with the structure.  decorative metal fence in the back yard of the property:  fences are not allowed. and period oft the historic: structure.  prohibited.  privacy fence, shall exceed six (6) feet in height.  Note: This is the same property that came before the commission at the June 2017 meeting to request a wooden 6-foot privacy fence. The property owner decided to go with the metal fence for less maintenance purposes. It will be in the same footprint as the previously approved wooden fence. Based on finding of fact, the application is  congruous with the design guidelines.    REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION  To: Historic Preservation Commission From: Emily Rebert, Planning & Development Re: 419 East Main Street- Construction ofa a fence  A request has been made by Ms. Vickie Pfahler for a Certificate of Appropriateness to installa 6-foot decorative metal fence in the back oft the property located at 419 East Main. Street. Please review the Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 4.6 Fences and Walls. To grant such a request, the Historic Preservation Commission must make findings ofi 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 Ms. Vickie Pfahler toi install a 6-foot decorative metal fence ini the back of the property located at 419 East Main Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 4.6  Fences and Walls.  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Ms. Vickie Pfahler to install a 6-foot decorative metal fence int the back oft the property located at 4191 East Main Street. This motion is based on the followingi findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historicl Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 4.6 Fences and Walls. Ifurther move that the Historic Preservation Commission place the following  conditions on the approval:  Or  Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission denya Certificate of Appropriateness to Ms. Vickie Pfahler toi install a 6-foot decorative metal fence in the back of1 the property located at 419 East Main Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is not congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter  4.6 Fences and' Walls.    Corner ofMarket and  Third  Street  Renovation of Facades    APPLIGATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS  Please Use Blackink  Historic Preservation Commission Washington, NC  To: Washington Historic Preservation Commission  Please submit the Application Fee of $50 toc cashiers int thet front lobby ofc City Hall underDevelopmental Finding Fee"  102 East 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889  Street Address of Property: CORNE Market 39 S+. Owner's Name: Muviay Wallkev bynch  Historic Properly/Name (iF applicable):  Lot Size:  feet by  feet.  (width)  (depth)  Brief Description ofWork to. be Done:  Benosote Struckwe per Qblached  lunderstand that all applications for a Certificate of Appropriateriess that require review by the Historic Preseryation Commission must be submitted by 5:00 p.m, ori the 15th of the month priorto the meeting Lwish to: attend; otherwise consideration will be. delayed until the following HPG meeting. Ani incomplete application will not be accepted. lunderstand approved requests arè Valid for one year,  Office Use Only (Date Received) o Approved Approved with: Conditions Denied Withdrawn Staff Approval (Date)  MupslwLnck 7Name of Applicant- type. or printy  (Initials)  ACTION  30.Bx 1887 Washinghn NC 27887  (Mailing Address) 9-32-17 (Date) yonue  (Zip Code)  252.946-7157 (Daytime Phone Number)  (Authorized Signature) (Signature of/Applicant)  A0pi  Upon being sigried and dated below by the Planning Department: or designee, this application becomes a Works Certificate shall not relieye 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 valid until  Issuance. of a Minor.  to the Historic Preservation Commission. for review at its next meeting.  (Minor Work Auth. Sig.)  (Date)  Applicanf's presence or that of your authorized. representative is required at the meeting oft the Historic Preseryation Commission: at which the application is to be considered. You must give wriften permission. to your authorized representative to attend the hearing on your behalf,    PROJECT CATEGORIES (check all that apply):  This document does not constitute the issuance of a Building Permit. Itis the responsibility of the applicant to obtain all necessary permits before commencing work. Contact the Inspections Department at  Exterior Alteration New Construction SUPPORTING INFORMATION:  Addition Demolition  252-975-9304.  Attach 8-1/2" X 11" sheets with written descriptions and drawings, photographs, and other graphic information necessary to completely describe the project. Use the checklist below to be sure that your application is complete. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. (Leave the checkbox blank if the item Written Description. Describe clearly and in detail the nature of your project. Include exact dimensions Plot Plan (if applicable). A plot plan showing the relationship of buildings, additions, sidewalks, drives, trees, property lines, etc., must be provided if your project includes any addition, demolition, fences, walls, or otherlandscape work. Show accurate measurements. You may also use a copy oft the survey that you received when you bought your property. Revise the copy as needed to show existing  isr not applicable).  for materials to be used (ie. Width of siding, window trim, etc.)  conditions and your proposed work.  Description of Materials (provide samples if appropriate).  Photographs of existing conditions.  Drawings showing proposed work. Include one set of full size drawings when available.  Plan drawings.  Elevation drawings showing the new façade(s). Dimensions shown on drawings.  8-12" x11" reductions of full-size drawings. If reduced size is sO small as to be illegible, make 8-1/2"x1 11" snapshots ofi individual drawings on the bigsheet. Photocopy reductions may be obtained from a number of blueprinting and photocopying businesses.  State or Federal Tax Credits/Funds or CAMA Permits. Ify you are applying for any oft these programs, Black Ink. Your application must be prepared in black ink on 8-1/2"x 11" sheets sO that it can be copied for commission members. Applications prepared in blue, red, or other colored inks and/or pencil copy  you must include a copy of your letter or permit from the State.  poorly and will not be accepted.  (Office Use Only) Section (page)Topic Section 3.4 Windows and Doors Section 3.7 Storefronts  Brief Description of Work  Chapter 3.0 Changes to Existing Buildings Rehab existing building    091  8  202    -  LLI L 3  DCI    U @ u :    Adjacent Property Owners 307 North Market Street  Rodman, Holscher, Peck & Edwards PO Box 1747 Washington, NC 27889 First South Bank PO Box 2047 Washington, NC 27889 Harris Investment Group 4525 VOA Road Washington, NC 27889 Donald M. Hardison 702 North Poplar Street Aberdeen, NC 28315 Herman Faustina 129 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Washington, NC 27889 Deborah B. Wright 108 East 3rd Street Washington, NC 27889 Leonard Van Cura 217 Pamlico Drive Washington, NC 27889 Washington NewsMedia LLC 217 North Market Street Washington, NC 27889 Shannon Blackstone 222 Stewart Parkway Ste 204 Washington, NC 27889 Richard Barber Morris Insurance. Agency 321 North Market Street Washington, NC 27889 Nancy Arnold 2125 Hwy 17 North Washington, NC 27889    Cora Williams 123 East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Washington, NC 27889 Orr Lodge #104 116 East 3rd Street Washington, NC 27889 David L. Moore 406 East 5th Street Washington, NC 27889    CITY OFWASHINGTON DOWAIOWADEVILOPMIENTOIISTORIC PRESERVATION  September 20, 2017 Subject:  Certificate of Appropriateness - 307 North Market Street - Tumble Gym  Dear Adjoining Property Owner,  Whenever exterior renovation work is being conducted in the Washington Historic District, all property owners within 100 feet of the proposed construction activities are required to be notified byt the CityofWashington. According to the appicationsubmited by Mr. Walker Lynch your property is located  within 100 feet of the above subject property.  A request has been made Mr. Lynch to rehab the existing building located at 307 North Market You are welcome and encouraged to attend the regular scheduled meeting of the Washington  Street.  Historic Commission. Please note the following date, time, and place:  Date: Place: Time:  Tuesday, October 3, 2017  City Hall- -I Municipal Building, 102 East Second Street. Enter fromi the Market Street side of the building and go to the second floor. City Council Chambers.  7:00 P.M.  During the meantime, should you have any questions, please direct your inquiries to Ms. Emily Rebert, Planning and Development, by phoning 946-0897 during normalworking hours Mondayti through  Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.  Sincerely,  Emily Rébert b Preservation Planner  P.O. Box 1988 OWashington, N.C. 27889D D(252)975-9383    REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONACTION  To: From: Re:  Historic Preservation Commission Emily Rebert, Historic Preservation Planner  307 North Market Street - Rehabilitation of existing building  A request has been made by Mr. Walker Lynch for a Certificate of Appropriateness: to rehab the existing building located at 307 North Market Street. The rehab will include the front elevation (west), the south and the east elevations. Please review the Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 3.0 Existing Buildings Subsection 3.4 Windows and Doors, and Subsection 3.7 Storefronts. To grant 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  - move that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Walker Lynch to rehab the existing building located at 307 North Market Street. The rehab will include the front elevation (west), the south and the east elevations. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 3.0 Existing Buildings Subsection 3.4 Windows and  Doors, and Subsection 3.7 Storefronts.  or  - move that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Walker Lynch to rehab the existing building located at 307 North Market Street. The rehab will include the front elevation (west), the south and the east elevations. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 3.0 Existing Buildings Subsection 3.4 Windows and Doors, and Subsection 3.7 Storefronts. Ifurther move that the Historic Preservation  Commission place the following conditions on the approval:  or  - move that the Historic Preservation Commission deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Walker Lynch to rehab the existing building located at 307 North Market Street. The rehab will include the front elevation (west), the south and the east elevations. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is not congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 3.0 Existing Buildings Subsection 3.4 Windows and  Doors, and Subsection 3.7 Storefronts.    MINOR  WORKS    Minor Works  1. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness fort the owner of 314 East Second Street to repair the existing fence using like materials in the back 2. Are request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 219 East Third Street to remove the existing chain link fence run on the east side 3. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 713 West Second Street to repair the existing gutters using like materials on the 4. Ar request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of 118 Charlotte Street replace rotting boards in the siding with like materials on the  yard of the property.  of the property.  property.  front facade ofi the property.    OTHER  BUSINESS    John Rodman  Discussion    MINUTES    WASHINGTON HISTORICPRESERVATION COMMISSION  Regular Scheduled Meeting- Agenda Tuesday, September 5,2017 7:00 pm Members Present Cheri Vaughn Kathleen Couch Colleen. Knight Mark Everett William Kenner Geraldine McKinley Karen] Mann Members Absent All members were) present Others Present John Rodman, Director Emily Rebert, Historic Planner Jessica Green, Administrative Support  I. I.  Opening of the meeting The meeting was called to order. Invocation A1 moment ofs silence was taken. m. Roll Call As silent roll call was taken by staff. IV. Old Business  1.1 Nomination and vote for Chairman  William Kenner: nominated! Mark] Everett, Geraldine McKinley seconded the nomination and all voted in  favor,  2. Nomination and vote: for Vice Chairman  William Kenner was appointed Vice Chairman by a unanimous vote.  William Kenner made ai motion to: accept the agenda. Geraldine McKinley seconded the motion and all voted: in  favor.  1    V.  Certificate of Appropriateness: A., Major Works  1. A request has been madel by thel First] Presbyterian Church: for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove 41 trees andi replace the existing fencing on the property located at 211 West Second Street. Ron Siegrist, Chair oft thel Presbyterian Church Planning Commission, came forward and was sworn in. Mr. Siegrist explained the Church's plan to the Commission and answered: all oftheir questions about the trees and that location oft the fence. He stated that they wanted a 5ft fence tol help protect the cemetery from vandalism and also toj protect the children playing in the outdoor play area. Mr. Siegrist stated that the church did plan to replace the trees and had no objection when the Commission: recommended replacing The Chairman opened the floor and no one came forward to speak for or against the request.  them with crepe myrtle trees.  Geraldine McKinley made the following motion: Imove that thel Historic Preservation Commission granta Certificate of Appropriateness to the First] Presbyterian Church tol remove 41 trees located int the south and. east side oft thej property, andi install a decorative fence inj place oft the current chain link and wood fence on the south and east: side oft thej property located at 211 West Second Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 4.1 Landscaping, and 4.61 Fences and Walls. Cheri Vaughn seconded the 2. A request has been madel by Mr. Dennis Nichols fora a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace 4 windows on the front façade of thel house, and replace a column on the front porch of thej property located Brad Horton, Building Contractor, came forward and was sworn: in. Mr. Horton stated that he would be representing the Nichols. He explained that they would be replacing the 4 windows with wood windows, not vinyl. Mr. Horton stated that the column ont the front porch was in disrepair and neededt tol bei replaced. He explained that the owners would like tos replace it with a fiberglass column do to the fact thatt the fiberglass material would last long. He explained that thet top and base oft the column would be wood and would match the detail oft the original. Mr. Horton answered questions from the Commission. The Commission asked about the cost difference between a: fiberglass column and a wood one. Mr. Horton stated that the fiberglass column did cost more, butt thel Nichols wanted to go with fiberglass with thel hope that the new column would last longer. The Commission stated that since they were using woodi fort thet top and baset they dids see why theyj just wouldn'tuse a wooden column as well. They encouraged the owners tol looki intos some type ofg gutter system toj prevent the water: runoff from hitting the column and causing the The Chairman opened thei floor and no one came forward to speak for or against thes request. Kathleen Couch made the following motion: Imovet that thel Historic Preservation Commission deny a Certificate of Appropriateness to. Mr. Dennis Nichols to1 replace a wooden column with a fiberglass column on thei front faced of thej property located at 519 West] Main Street. This motion is based on1 the following findings of fact: the application is not congruous with thel Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 3.4 Windows and Doors, and 3.61 Porches and Entryways. Colleen Knight  motion and all voted ini favor.  at 5191 West] Main Street.  deterioration oft the new column.  seconded the motion and all voted: in favor.  2    3. A request has been made by] Mr. Matthew Willard for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove the wood siding andi replace it with hardi-board ont thej property located at 3181 East Second: Street. John Rodman came forward and explained that staff was informed that work was being done at this located. He explained that they went out andi issued as stop work order and the work stopped. Mr. Rodman stated that he spoke tol Mr. Willard and) Mr. Willard was under thei impression thatt the work had been approved already byl Mr. Rodman himself. Mr. Rodman stated that hel believed that this was a case of misunderstandingmisscommunication and explained that the Willards had done al lot of work on the property and have always comel before the Commission: for permission before they started any type ofwork on thej property. Mr. Rodman stated that he does not recall giving verbal permission to replace the siding and stated that replacing siding, unless they are replacing inl kind, would notl be something he would approve over thej phone. Again he: stated that] hei felt that there was a miscommunication somewhere and he Susan Zachery came forward tos represent the Willards and was sworn: in. Ms. Zachery explained the situation and answered questions from the Commission. She stated that Mr. Willard was under the assumption that his request had already been approved and assured the Commission that they would not The Commission discussed the request further. They discussed the fact that hardi board had been allowed int the past on the sides and rear ofhouse, but they have not approved: anyl hardi board on the front façade. The Chairman opened the floor. Jerry Creech and Dee Congleton came: forward and spoke against the William Kenner made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission denya Certificate of Appropriateness to Mr. Matthew Willard to remove the wood siding and replace ity with hardi- board on thej property located at 3181 East Second Street. This motion is based on the following findings of fact: the application is not congruous with the. Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 3.1 Walls. His motion was seconded by) Karen Mann and all voted in: favor. 4. A: request has been madel by Ms. Molly Pleasants for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace 3 Molly) Pleasants came forward and was sworn in. Ms. Pleasants stated that she recently purchased this property and would like to replace 3 windows on thel back oft the property. Ms. Pleasants explained that the windows are not original to thel house and she would be replacing them with two over two windows to The Chairman opened the floor and no one came forward to speak for or against the request. Karen) Mann made the following motion: Imove that the] Historic Preservation Commission granta a Certificate of Appropriateness tol Ms. Molly) Pleasants toi replace 3 windows ont the back oft thej property located at 704) East Main Street. This motion is based on the following findings ofi fact: the application is congruous with the Historic Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 3.4 Windows and) Doors. Geraldine McKinley seconded the motion and all voted ini favor.  didn'tbelieve the Willard'si intentionally started work without permission.  have started the work otherwise.  request.  windows on the back oft the property located at 704) East] Main Street..  match the other windows on thel house.  3    5. A request has been madel by the Washington Harbor) District. Alliance fora a Certificate of Appropriateness tos make the following alterations tot the property located at 140 West) Main Street: a. Awnings: Replace the current awning on the front façade with al larger awning, andi install a1 metal  awning on thel back façade at the loading dock. b. Paint: paint thel brick on the front façade. c. Signage: Install new signage on the front façade d. Lighting: Install lighting on all: facades e. Windows: Reconfigure the display windows on thei front façade f.Roll up doors: Install roll up doors on the east, west andl back façade. g.I Loading Dock: Expand the current loading dock on thel back: façade. h. Ramp: Build ai new wheelchair: ramp on the back façade.  John Butler came forward and was sworn in. He went through and explained eachi request and answered questions from the Commission members. The Commission discussed thei issue ofpainting the brick ont the front façade. The Commission stated that they felt painting the front façade would be cohesive with the rest ofthe project. Chris) Furlough came forward to address thej paint issue and stated that paint the front William Kenner made the following motion: Imove that the Historic Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness to the Washington Harbor. District Alliance to1 make the listed alterations on thej property located at 140 West) Main Street. This motion is based on the following findings off fact: the application is congruous with thel Historic. Preservation Commission Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 4.5 Awnings, 3.21 Masonry, 4.4 Signs; 4.2 Lighting, 3.4 Windows and] Doors, 3.7 Storefronts, 3.6 Porches and] Entryways, and 3.13 Safety and. Accessibility. Geraldine McKinley seconded the motion. Mark Everett stated that Washington! Harbor District Alliance agreed to work with staff on paint option and thei reason they are: making an exception ons masonry painting is due toi the overall design schema and redevelopment oft thel building, it makes iti more cohesive to the entire design. All votedi in favor oft the  façade was a very important part oft thej project.  motion and the motion carried.  B. Minor Works  1., A request has been made and approved bys staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of717 2. A request has been made and approved bys staffi for a Certificate of Appropriateness: for Sound Rivers to 3. A request has been made and approved bys staffi fora a Certificate of Appropriateness: for the owner of404 4. A request has been made and approved by staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the owner of624 Cheri Vaughn made ai motion to approve the minor works. Karen Mann seconded thei motion and all voted  West Main Street to replace the existing condenser ini thel back yard oft thej property. install 2 signs at the Atlantic Coast Line Depot (108 Gladden Street). Water Street to install porch railing on thel back of thej property. West Main Street toi install as satellite dish ont the. back of thej property.  in favor.  4    VI. Other Business  1. Determination for) Demolition by] Neglect: 404 West) Main Street.  Geraldinel McKinley read al letter that) Mr. Major emailed her statingt that he could not attend the meeting because he was in] Massachusetts visiting] his wife. Ms. McKinley stated that] he did paint the front porch.. Emily) Rebert came forward andj presented thet timeline that was set fort thej property and pictures showing the condition oft thel house over the years. She stated that this is only deciding ifthe house constitutes Demolition' by) Neglect, ifsoi it willl hold) Mr. Major responsible for ai more definitive timeline: for completion. Ms. Rebert explained thel Demolition by Neglect process and steps further. The Commission Karen Mann made the following motion: Imove that thel Historic Preservation Commission: support the staff's efforts toj pursue thel Demolition by) Neglect ordinance for the property located at 404 West] Main Street. This motion is based on the following findings off fact: the application is congruous with the Historic) Preservation Commission: Design Guidelines, specifically Chapter 6.03 Demolition. Cheri Vaughn  members agreed that this issue is something that needs tol be pursued.  seconded the motion and all voted ini favor.  VIL. Approval ofMinutes voted in favor. VII. Adjourn  Cheri Vaughn made aj motion to approve the. August minutes. Her motion was seconded by Karen Mann and all  Therel being no other business Kathleen Couch made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by William Kenner.  5