Historic Preservation Commission-1-July 1, 2009

A SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES OF THE

GLENRIDGEHistoric Preservation Commission

HELD IN THE MUNICIPALBUILDING

July 1, 2009

Call to Order & Roll Call

Chair Murphycalled the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and read the Sunshine Act Notice and called the roll.

PRESENT: Chair Murphy

Vice Chair Herrigel

Wright

Way

Graydon

McMahon

Githens

Russomano

Addison

ABSENT:Secretary Ventola

Introduction

Chair Murphy introduced himself and briefly described the hearing process to the members of the public.

Chris Osterman

2 Laurel Pl.

Chair Murphy called for the application. Homeowner, Chris Osterman, appeared before the commission. The owners are proposing to rebuild an existing deck.

The commission discussed the application with specific regards to the railing. They agreed there were not enough details provided in the application to approve the railings at this time.

On motion by, Mr. Way, seconded by Mr. Wright, the application was approved in concept subject to the following conditions:

  1. Railings and lattice work must be reviewed and approved by a subcommittee.

Herrigel / Yes / Murphy / Yes / Wright / Yes
Graydon / Yes / Addison / Absent / Githens (Alt.1) / Yes
McMahon / Yes / Way / Yes / Russomano(Alt. 2) / DNV

Joseph Foster

15 Mead Terrace

Chair Murphy called for the application. Joseph Foster, homeowner, appeared before the commission. He stated that due to the fact that he was unaware of the Historical Preservation Ordinance, he has already begun work on an addition to his single family home.

The commission reviewed and discussed that application submitted. They noted the materials on the addition do not match the materials found on the existing home, and the wood framed lattice under the deck is not on the proposed plans. The owner also proposes to add stairs off the deck onto the driveway.

After some discussion, on motion by Ms. Graydon, seconded by Mr. Herrigel, the application was approved as submitted subject to the following conditions:

  1. Proposed stairway on side of driveway must be submitted as part of complete project.
  2. A subcommittee must review and approve the location of posts of railings.
  3. A subcommittee must review and approve the framing and location of lattice work under deck.

Herrigel / Yes / Murphy / Yes / Wright / Yes
Graydon / Yes / Addison / Yes / Githens (Alt.1) / DNV
McMahon / Yes / Way / Yes / Russomano(Alt. 2) / DNV

Alexis Hanes

103 Carteret Street

Chair Murphy called for the application. Alexis Hanes, homeowner, and Thomas Lukas of Garden State Brick appeared before the commission. The owner is proposing a modification to the front elevation, replacing the existing materials with stone face and vinyl siding.

Members of the commission explained to the applicants that the use of vinyl siding and stone face is not appropriate and is inconsistent with the original intent of the home.

On motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Ms. Graydon, the application was denied.

Herrigel / Yes / Murphy / Yes / Wright / Yes
Graydon / Yes / Addison / Yes / Githens (Alt.1) / DNV
McMahon / Yes / Way / Yes / Russomano(Alt. 2) / DNV

Nat Novak

330 Maolis Ave.

Chair Murphy called for the application. Joe Grzybacz of Broad Construction appeared before the commission, on behalf on the homeowner. The contractor described the application to construct a front portico to the existing home. The commission discussed the application.

On motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. McMahon, the application was approved as submitted, subject to the following conditions:

  1. The tapered square columns (per letter submitted with the application) must match the columns shown in the pictures of various homes on Carteret St. and Hawthorne Ave.
  2. The line of the column must be expressed in lattice work below via vertical trim to break up the area of framed lattice.

Herrigel / Yes / Murphy / Yes / Wright / Yes
Graydon / Yes / Addison / Yes / Githens (Alt.1) / DNV
McMahon / Yes / Way / Yes / Russomano(Alt. 2) / DNV

Ms. Graydon and Chair Murphy stepped down for the following application.

Jim Ashenfelter

163 Forest Ave.

Vice Chair Herrigel called for the application. Jim Ashenfelter, homeowner, appeared before the commission. He stated his application is to replace the existing front steps. The commission discussed the railings and the brick.

On motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Addison, the application was approved subject to the following conditions:

  1. A subcommittee must review and approve the design of the iron railings.
  2. A subcommittee must review and approve a sample of the brick.
  3. The brick used must match the existing brick found on the steps.

Herrigel / Yes / Murphy / DNV / Wright / Yes
Graydon / DNV / Addison / Yes / Githens (Alt.1) / Yes
McMahon / Yes / Way / Yes / Russomano(Alt. 2) / Yes

Chair Murphy rejoined the commission.

Heidi & Christopher Sullivan

37 Hamilton Road

Chair Murphy called for the application. Contractor, Thomas Testa, appeared before the commission, on behalf of the homeowners. The owners are proposing to construct an addition to the existing single family home. He discussed the scale, massing and proposed materials.

After some discussion, the application was approved as submitted, on motion by Mr. Way, seconded by Mr. Wright.

Herrigel / Yes / Murphy / Yes / Wright / Yes
Graydon / DNV / Addison / Yes / Githens (Alt.1) / Yes
McMahon / Yes / Way / Yes / Russomano(Alt. 2) / DNV

Ms. Graydon rejoined the commission.

Public Comment

Benson Street Station

Chair Murphy called for comments from the public. Edna & Richard Moriarity appeared before the commission to discuss renovations they plan to make to the Benson Street Train Station. They stated their intent was to restore the building to its original condition. They will start by making repairs to the chimney and adding a driveway for contractors to access the building. The commission noted and explained that if there is no change in material the commission would not need to review the plans.

Subcommittee Reports

The commission discussed the condition and progress of the construction at 40 Hamilton Road.

Adoption of theJune 3, 2009 Minutes

On motion by Ms. Graydon, seconded by Mr. Herrigel, the minutes of the June 3, 2009meeting were unanimously adopted.

Adjournment

On motion by Ms. Graydon, seconded by Mr. Way, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Tara Ventola

Secretary