The City of Auburn
Historic Resources Review Board
c/o Office of Planning and Economic Development
Memorial City Hall - 24 South Street
Auburn, New York 13021
(315) 255-4115 Fax 253-0282
Meeting Minutes
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1. Meeting was opened at 7:05 P.M. in the Training room of Memorial City Hall
In attendance were members: Ellen Clark, Sam Swan, Betty Lewis, Mike Deming, Peter Gabak, staff members Michael Long and Alicia McKeen and guest Dia Carbajal
2. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of January 8, 2002 made by Peter Gabak, seconded by Sam Swan. All votes in favor. Minutes accepted. Motion to approve the minutes of March 12, 2002 made by Peter Gabak, seconded by Ellen Clark. All votes in favor. Minutes accepted.
3. Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. Michael Chamberlain 137 South St. extend existing wooden fence along the rear property line. Motion to approve made by Ellen Clark, seconded by Betty Lewis. All votes in favor. Motion passed.
B. Westminster Manor 87 South St. changes to porches, windows, site work, etc.
Represented by architect David Tucker problems with handicapped accessibility, looked at elevator. Spent more money on interior than anticipated and would like to save on exterior. Wants to reconstruct south porch needs new structure piers, roof and deck. Suggest not wrapping porch but only redoing front porch w/remainder and north porch done within 5 years. Major entrance in rear for handicapped access. North entrance retained for ambulatory. Reconstruct in kind entire north porch. Install concrete ramp in rear capped with tone. Not putting in rear stairs as show on drawing. Brick piers at rear access to support portico roof. Parking between the two buildings (existing Manor and
new) with handicapped parking in rear near entrance. Four chimneys to be rebuilt in kind re-use existing brick when/if possible. Tried to replicate/re-use original architectural plans new plans more detailed. Eventually repaint entire building original coat of paint holding well water wash to remove 2nd layer. Concerning windows due to elderly solid, weather-proof windows needed most windows previously replaced. Major architectural, historical windows remaining. Others to be replaced in kind with new green aluminum clad wood painted to match interior. Wants to reconstruct historical windows. Replacement of others (24) cost $50,000.00 replace windows and sash keep trim.
Concern with the board that not much true historic fabric is left everything is being replaced.
Chimneys o.k. to reconstruct to match existing as proposed.
Open porch south section o.k. to proceed as proposed with ability to build onto in future and to use original details.
North porch rebuild steps to code with brick and provide column caps
Rear/west o.k. as proposed ramp being worked on low retaining wall capped with original limestone, sloped shed concrete roof with gutters at rear access.
Building trim and paint o.k. as proposed to replace/match
Windows South elevation window had been porch closed in for bedroom. Suggest to make smaller and replace with vertical boards to match. Windows there now not original. Recommend changing dimensions to match other windows for better proportions. Mike Long to address
B windows o.k. to repair as proposed
A windows Mike Long to verify windows that have been previously replaced and any historical significance and discuss at next meeting.
Architect states no site improvements at this time will eventually redo to original specs.
Board recommends. Wants to save driveway for stabilization.
Board would like time frame for completion and recommends north porch roof to be done
as soon as possible.
Also advised to screen/landscape generator at existing manor.
Motion to approve o.k. d items made by Sam Swan, seconded by Peter Gabak. All votes in favor. Motion accepted. Windows and north porch to be discussed at next meeting.
4. Other Items:
A. 149 North St. annual interior inspection will be done by Peter Gabak and Mike Deming.
B. Request to City Manager for $7,000.00 for FY 2002-2003 budget consideration
C. Request for 2002 summer intern from Cornell University to finish last year s work. $1,400.00 sent in from Cornell.
D. Historic District Video status report Project w/Stephen Gage & Lydia Rozell. Ellen to call script needs to be done. Slide show translate to word document to install on website start filming when trees bloom.
E. Visitor Dia Carbajal requesting 114 116 Curtis Place be placed on Local Historic Landmark. Packet of information distributed to the HRRB members. Process includes:
1. HRRB Approval
2. Public Hearing with notice to Cayuga County Legislative Chairman and Auburn Mayor.
3. Recommendation to City Of Auburn Council
Other parcels worthy of expanding district. Cultural resource to peruse entire City. Designate district on North St.
Motion for Curtis Place to be eligible for historic significance pending further research made by Peter Gabak, seconded by Betty Lewis. All members vote approval.
Schedule for next month s meeting for recommendation for public hearing.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Peter Gabak, seconded by Sam Swan. All members vote approval.
Meeting adjourned.
Recorded by: Alicia McKeen
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