Historic District Commission Minutes – May 4, 2022

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

MAY 4, 2022

Mr. Kurt Smith, Chair, called the Historic District Commission meeting to order at 4:11 p.m.   In attendance were Commission Members Rob Busler, Rebecca Murphy and Vicky Smith, Jennifer McCann (Town Clerk) and guests.

Mr. Smith stated that the Chestertown Historic District Commission takes its authority from Chapter 93 of the Code of the Town of Chestertown and operates under the Historic District Design Guidelines that were adopted by the Mayor and Council of Chestertown on October 7, 2002, and revised March 7, 2012.

Mr. Smith asked if there were any questions regarding the consent calendar.  There were none.  Mr. Busler moved to accept the agenda as presented, was seconded by Ms. Smith and carried unanimously.

Mr. Smith asked if there were any questions or comments on the minutes of April 6, 2022.  Ms. Murphy moved to approve the minutes as presented, was seconded by Mr. Busler and carried unanimously.

The items on the consent agenda were as follows:

1. BP2022-43 – White/Stoltzfus Roofing, 107 S. Queen Street – Roof and chimney;
2. BP2022-49 – Bainbridge, 212 Washington Avenue – Fence;
3. BP2022-51 – Dowling, 109 High Street – Porch (Maintenance);
4. BP2022-52 – Cousineau, 216 S. Queen Street – Fence.

Ms. Murphy moved to approve the consent agenda as follows:

1. BP2022-43 – White/Stoltzfus Roofing, 107 S. Queen Street – Roof and chimney;
2. BP2022-49 – Bainbridge, 212 Washington Avenue – Fence;
3. BP2022-51 – Dowling, 109 High Street – Porch (Maintenance);
4. BP2022-52 – Cousineau, 216 S. Queen Street – Fence.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Busler and carried unanimously.

The next item on the agenda was BP2020-29 from KIT Team, LLC, 339 High Street for a modification to a proposed roof material.  Mr. Christopher Frank (architect) was present for the application.  He said that he was already given permission to use an architectural shingle and/or standing seam metal roofing, but he would like to add a faux slate to the list of approvals for roofing materials.  He said that the owner liked the look of this roof and was appropriate for the architecture and that the color and pattern were attractive.  Mr. Frank stated that he was also having some difficulty getting materials so having options was a plus.  He said that he would like to use a slate gray or gray stone color slate. Mr. Busler stated that he has seen this material before, and it was a nice material.  Mr. Frank stated that he has used this product on other historic districts with no problem.  Mr. Busler moved to approve the modification to permit BP2020-29 as submitted to allow for the faux slate presented, was seconded by Ms. Murphy and carried unanimously.

The next item on the agenda was BP2022-46 from Brady/Stoltzfus Roofing for a roof replacement at 108 Cannon Street.  There was nobody present for the application.  The application was a change to asphalt shingles from metal.  The front copper roof would remain.  Mr. Busler stated that he had no problem with the change.  Ms. Mulligan stated that the permit was for a CertainTeed Presidential architectural shingle.  Mr. Busler moved to approve BP2022-46 as submitted, was seconded by Ms. Murphy and carried unanimously.   

 The last item on the agenda was BP2022-50 from Andrew Oros and Stephen Clemons at 101 N. Water Street for a deck and spa at the rear of the house.  Mr. Oros (owner) was present for the application and stated that the request was for a ground level deck matching the footprint of the jacuzzi in an alcove at the rear of Wide Hall and a 9’ brick path to connect to the alcove area.  Mr. Oros stated that this will not be visible from any portion of the house, other than the rear.  Ms. Murphy moved to approve BP2022-50, was seconded by Ms. Smith and carried unanimously.    

There being no further business, Ms. Murphy moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:26 p.m., was seconded by Ms. Smith and carried unanimously. 

Submitted by:                                                                                     Approved by:

Jennifer McCann                                                                                Kurt Smith

Town Clerk                                                                                         Chair

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 AGENDA

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

MAY 4, 2022

4:00 p.m.

1. Minutes of previous meeting of April 6, 2021
2. Consent Calendar
   1. BP2022-43 – White/Stoltzfus Roofing, 107 S. Queen Street – Roof and Chimney Removal;
   2. BP2022-49 – Bainbridge, 212 Washington Avenue – Fence;
   3. BP2022-51 – Dowling, 109 High Street – Porch (Maintenance);
   4. BP2022-52 – Cousineau, 215 S. Queen Street – Fence;
3. Old Business
   1. BP2022-29 – KIT Team, LLC, 339 High Street – Modification to proposed roof material;
4. New Business
   1. BP2022-46 – Brady/Stoltzfus Roofing – 108 Cannon Street – Roof replacement;
   2. BP2022-50 – Oros/Clemons, 101 N. Water Street – Deck and spa;
5. Adjourn