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CITY OF HARTFORD 5

HARTFORD HISTORIC PROPERTIES & 6

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS 7

260 Constitution Plaza – Hartford, CT 8

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August 21, 2019 10

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The Hartford Historic Properties & Preservation Commissions held a Public Hearing at 4:00 p.m. 12

on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the Plaza Level Conference Room of 260 Constitution Plaza, 13

Hartford, CT 06103. 14

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Hartford Historic Properties Commission 16

Attendance 17

Present: Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari, Commissioners Albert Gary, Jeffrey Jahnke and Josye Utick; 18

Alternate Commissioner Greg Andrews 19

Absent: Chair Michael O’Connell Commissioners and Alternate Commissioners Jonathan Clark, and 20

Aurelia Gale 21

Staff Present: Vanessa Walton and Valerio Giadone- Hartford Preservation Alliance 22

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CALL TO ORDER 24

Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. and stated that Alternate 25

Commissioner Greg Andrews would be seated as a full Commissioner for this meeting. 26

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HISTORIC REVIEWS 28

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ADJOURNMENT 31

The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. 32

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Hartford Historic Preservation Commission 34

Attendance 35

Present: Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari, Commissioners Albert Gary, Jeffrey Jahnke and Josye Utick; 36

Alternate Commissioner Greg Andrews 37

Absent: Chair Michael O’Connell Commissioners and Alternate Commissioners Jonathan Clark, and 38

Aurelia Gale 39

Staff Present: Vanessa Walton and Valerio Giadone- Hartford Preservation Alliance 40

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CALL TO ORDER 42

Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari called the meeting to order at 4:11 p.m. and stated that Alternate 43

Commissioner Greg Andrews would be seated as a full Commissioner for this meeting. 44

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HISTORIC REVIEWS 1

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1. 315 Capitol Avenue 3

This was an application for the demolition of the structure at 315 Capitol Avenue. Mr. Valerio 4

Giadone of Hartford Preservation Alliance gave an overview of the proposal and stated that the 5

applicant requested a continuance of the hearing. There were letters and emails received from 6

citizens opposing this demolition, which were read into the official records. The Commission 7

TABLED the application until the next Commission meeting, September 18, 2019. 8

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2. 31 Kenyon Street 10 This was a proposal for the new construction of five townhouses on a vacant lot in the West End 11 North National Historic District. Mr. Valeria Giadone of Hartford Preservation Alliance gave an 12 overview of the proposal and stated that Mr. Khalid went before the Zoning Board of Appeals 13 and received a Variance for this project. The applicant, Mr. Nadeem Khalid was present and he 14 addressed the Commission. Also there to speak was Ms. Toni Gold and Mr. Rafael Podowski. 15 There were no other comments or testimony from the public and the Public Hearing was closed. 16 Acting Chair, Lynn Ferrari made a MOTION to TABLE this proposal to allow the applicant to 17 meet with the Civic Association for their input and support. Seconded by Commissioner Josye 18 Utick . The Commission unanimously voted to TABLE the proposal by a vote of 5-0. 19 20

CITY OF HARTFORD 21 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 22

31 KENYON STREET 23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPOSAL 24

25 Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for the 26

construction of a new residential building at 31 Kenyon Street; and 27 28 Whereas, The property is in the West End North National Historic District; and 29 30 Whereas, The proposed structure is a 2 1/2 story wood frame building of Townhouse style; and 31 32 Whereas, The applicant proposes to construct a new residential building consisting of five (5) 33

townhouses on an empty lot; and 34 35 Whereas, The proposed exterior finish consists of an asphalt shingles roof, cement fiber board 36

siding, stone veneer base, D/H and picture vinyl windows; and 37 38 Whereas, The proposed design is not in character with the style, detail and massing of the existing 39

neighborhood”; and 40 41 Whereas, Zoning requirements are still being reviewed for zoning approval; and 42 43 Whereas, The proposed new construction is not consistent with the City’s Historic Design 44

Principles; 45 46 Now Therefore Be It 47 48 Resolved, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission hereby tables this application to 49

allow the applicant to refine the design and meet with the local N.R.Z. board. 50 51 Be It Further, 52 53

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Resolved, This 21st day of August 2019. 1 2

3. 531 Park Street 3 This was an application for the rehabilitation of a Circa 1923 Vernacular with Spanish influences 4

building located in the Frog Hollow National Historic District. Mr. Valeria Giadone of Hartford 5 Preservation Alliance gave an overview of the proposal. The Applicant and Owner, Mr. Praveen 6 Dhulipalla was present and he addressed and answered question from the Commission. Also there 7 to speak was Mr. Glenn Geathers, City of Hartford, Department of Development Services, who 8 stated that he had been working with Mr. Dhulipalla on this project. There were no other 9 comments or testimony from the Commission and the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner 10 Josye Utick made a MOTION to APPROVE the resolution as written by staff, Seconded by 11 Acting Chair, Lynn Ferrari. The resolution was APPROVED by a vote of 5-0. 12

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531 PARK STREET 16 HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPOSAL 17

18 Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for the 19

renovation of 531 Park Street; and 20

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Whereas, The property is in the Frog Hollow National Historic District; and 22

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Whereas, The structure is a one-story masonry building of Vernacular style; and 24

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Whereas, The applicant proposes to rehabilitate the building for use as a pharmacy including 26

interior and exterior renovation work; and 27

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Whereas, The exterior work consists of the redesign of the storefront and front façade so that the 29

exterior storefront windows, sign, finishes and trim will be removed and replace with 30

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Whereas, A new entry will be provided at the north-west corner, facing west and providing access 33

to the store from the parking area; and 34

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Whereas, The rear access door will be infilled with new brick to match, and a new rear entry door 36

will be provided, and two small arched windows facing east will also be infilled with 37

brick to match; and 38

39 Whereas, The masonry walls will be cleaned of the painting and graffiti and the brick repaired, 40

repointed, and protected with a transparent breathable finish; and 41 42 Whereas, The proposed new construction is consistent with the historic character of the 43

neighborhood; and 44 45 Whereas, The proposed new construction is consistent with the City’s Historic Design Principles; 46 47

Now Therefore Be It 48 49 Resolved, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission hereby approves the proposed 50

work as submitted: 51 52 Be It Further, 53

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1 Resolved, This 21st day of August 2019. 2

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4. 94-96 Edwards Street 5 This was a proposal for the renovation of an 1865 Italianate residential building located in the Clay 6 Hill National Historic District. Mr. Valerio Giadone, Hartford Preservation Alliance, gave an 7 overview of the proposal. The applicant, Mr. James Dunn of Vase Development, LLC was present 8 and he addressed and answer questions from the Commission. Also there to speak was Mr. Glenn 9 Geathers, City of Hartford, Department of Development Services, who stated that he had been 10 working with Mr. Dunn on this project. There were no other testimony or comments and the 11 Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Josye Utick made a MOTION to AMEND the 12 resolution by adding condition; “The new double hung windows shall be provided with 2/2 light 13 panels as it is more typical of this style.”. Seconded by Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari. The 14 AMENDED resolution was APPROVED by a vote of 5-0. 15

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 18 94-96 E DWARDS STREET 19

HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPOSAL 20 21 Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for the 22

renovation and rehabilitation of 94-96 Edwards Street; and 23

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Whereas, The property is in the Clay Hill National Historic District; and 25

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Whereas, The structure is a three-story masonry building of Italianate style; and 27

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Whereas, The applicant proposes to renovate a vacant apartment building into a 5-unit apartment 29

building, including all interior renovations, mechanical, plumbing and electrical; and 30

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Whereas, The exterior renovations work includes: 32

1. Repair existing roof and provide flashing, gutters and leaders as required. 33

2. Brick masonry repairs and repointing, including the existing chimney. 34

3. New double hung 1/1 vinyl windows within existing masonry window openings. 35

4. New front entry porch of similar design and construction as the porch at 84 Edward St. 36

with new hollow metal front entry door with raised panels, decorative wood trim and 37

glass transom above. 38

5. Repair existing concrete stairs and provide new wrought iron handrails. 39

6. Remove rear metal egress stairs, and provide new pressure treated wood stairs with 40

new roof. 41

Whereas, Staff believes that with proper modifications, the proposed rehabilitation work 42

maintains the integrity of the building’s materials and details and the historic character 43

of the building and the neighborhood; and 44

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Whereas, The proposed new construction is not fully consistent with the City’s Historic Design 46

Principles; 47

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Now Therefore Be It 49

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Resolved, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission hereby approves the proposed 1 work as submitted with the following condition: 2

3 1. New entry door to be a single or double door with small raised panel at the bottom, 4

large glass opening above, and glass transom above the door, and decorative wood 5 trim. 6

7 2. The new double hung windows shall be provided with 2/2 light panels as it is more 8

typical of this style. 9

Be It Further, 10 11 Resolved, This 21st day of August 2019. 12

13 5. 153 Market Street 14

This was a proposal for the installation of a new sign for advertisement of a restaurant business on 15 a 1918 Neo-Classical Revival Mixed Use business/commercial building located in the Department 16 Store National Historic District in Downtown Hartford. Mr. Valerio Giadone, Hartford 17 Preservation Alliance, gave an overview of the proposal. The Applicant, Mr. Darin Senna and the 18 building owner, Mr. Peter J. Dominski were both present to address the Commission. There were 19 no other testimony or comments from the public and the Public Hearing was closed. 20 Commissioner Josye Utick made a MOTION to APPROVE the resolution as written by staff. 21 Seconded by Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari. The resolution was APPROVED by a vote of 5-0. 22

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153 MARKET STREET 27 HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPOSAL 28

29 Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for a 30

new sign installation at 153 Market Street; and 31 32 Whereas, The property is in the Department Store National Historic District; and 33 34 Whereas, The structure is an eleven-story masonry building of Neo-Classical Revival style; and 35 36 Whereas, The applicant seeks to replace the existing wall mounted sign with a new double face 37 projecting sign 2’-6” wide x 7’-0” high, projecting 36” from face of wall, and with 12’-8” 38 clearance from bottom of sign to sidewalks level; and 39 40 Whereas, The proposed sign is fabricated with internally illuminated extruded aluminum frame, 41

and 3/16” non-illuminated Lexan panel with opaque vinyl; and 42 43 Whereas, The proposed sign will be affixed to the wall with metal brackets and with a frame that 44

allows the sign panel to be replaced, to identify new future businesses, without the need 45 to replace the entire sign; and 46

Whereas, The new proposed sign appears to be compatible with the design and style of the building 47 and the historic district; and 48

Whereas, Other signs in this area of downtown vary in design, size, and type; and 49 50 51 Whereas, The proposed sign will not have a detrimental effect on the historic character of the 52

building or the district; and 53 54

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Whereas, The proposed new construction is consistent with the City’s Historic Design Principles; 1 2


work as submitted: 6 7

Be It Further, 8 9 Resolved, This 21st. day of August 2019. 10

11 6. 40 Terry Road 12 This was a proposal for the replacement of the existing slate roof and wood siding on a 1928 13

Tudor Revival residential home, located in the Prospect Avenue National Historic District. Mr. 14 Valerio Giadone, Hartford Preservation Alliance, gave an overview of the proposal. The 15 owner/applicant, Mr. Mark E. Kerin was present and he addressed the Commission and answered 16 questions. There were no other testimony or comments from the public and the Public Hearing 17 was closed. Commissioner Josye Utick made a MOTION to AMEND the resolution to change 18 condition 1 to read, “New roof shall be asphalt roofing shingles as selected by applicant and 19 approved by staff”, Seconded by Acting Chair, Lynn Ferrari. The AMENDED resolution was 20 APPROVED by a vote of 4-0. 21


HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 24 40 TERRY ROAD 25

HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPOSAL 26 27

Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for new 28 roofing and siding materials at 40 Terry Road; and 29

30 Whereas, The property is in the Prospect Avenue National Historic District; and 31 32 Whereas, The structure is a 2 1/2 story building of Tudor Revival style; and 33 34 Whereas, The applicant proposes to replace the existing slate roofing tiles with asphalt shingles as 35 manufactured by Owens Corning, True Definition, Duration Series. Amber color; and 36 37 Whereas, The applicant also proposes to replace the wood shake siding with new vinyl shake siding 38

as manufactured by Ply Gem, Cedar Discovery authentic shake siding. Rugged Canyon 39 Color; and 40

41 Whereas, Both the existing slate shingles and wood shake siding, are character defining elements of 42

this historic home; and 43 44 Whereas, The proposed asphalt roofing may have a detrimental effect on the historic character of 45

the house; and 46 47 Whereas, The proposed vinyl shake siding will not have a detrimental effect on the historic 48

character of the house if the existing exterior wood trim is retained and the details at the 49 interior and exterior corners are replicated; and 50

51 Whereas, If properly executed, the proposed rehabilitation work will maintain the historic character 52

of the building and the neighborhood; and 53 54 Whereas, The proposed new construction is not fully consistent with the City’s Historic Design 55

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Principles; 1 2 Now Therefore Be It 3 4 Resolved, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission hereby approves the proposed 5

work with the following conditions: 6 7

1. New roof shall be asphalt roofing shingles as selected by applicant and approved by 8 staff. 9

2. The new roofing shingles be installed with open valleys to match the existing design, 10 and that the existing copper flashing be retained or replaced with new copper flashing 11 to match. 12

3. The existing exterior wood trim shall be retained and the details at the interior and 13 exterior corners shall be retained or replicated. 14

15 Be It Further, 16 17 Resolved, This 21st. day of August 2019. 18

19 20 7. 183-185 Edgewood Street 21 This was a proposal to replace the wood shingle and clapboard siding with new vinyl siding on a 22

1910 Queen Mary/Colonial Revival residential home located in the Upper Albany National 23 Historic District. Mr. Valerio Giadone, Hartford Preservation Alliance, gave an overview of the 24 proposal. The owner/applicant, Mr. Carlos Salmon was not present to address the Commission 25 and there were no testimony or comments from the public. The Public Hearing was closed and 26 the Commission went into discussion. Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari made a MOTION to AMEND 27 the resolution to add condition 3 to read as follow, “Entire second floor, including front porch and 28 all gable areas are to receive vinyl shingle siding.” Seconded by Commissioner Josye Utick. 29 The AMENDED resolution was APPROVED by a vote of 4-0. 30


HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 33 183-185 EDGEWOOD STREET 34


Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for the 37 replacement of exterior wood siding with vinyl siding at 183-185 Edgewood Street; and 38

Whereas, The property is in the Upper Albany National Historic District; and 39 40 Whereas, The building is a 2 ½ story wood frame building of Queen Mary/Colonial Revival style; 41

and 42 43 Whereas, The applicant proposes to remove the existing wood siding and install clapboard vinyl 44

siding at the first-floor level and vinyl shingle siding at the second level and gable areas 45 to match existing design; and 46

47 Whereas, All exterior wood trim will remain, and the new vinyl siding will not be forward of the 48

exterior trim; and 49 50 Whereas, The proposed work, if executed properly will not detract from the historic character of 51

the neighborhood; and 52 53 Whereas, The proposed work is consistent with the City’s Historic Design Principles; 54 55

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work with the following conditions: 4

1. All interior and exterior corners trim and base trim will be replaced with wood trim to 5 match the existing. 6

2. Provide enough openings at proper locations to vent the walls and allow for moisture 7 to escape. 8

3. Entire second floor, including front porch and all gable areas are to receive vinyl 9 shingle siding. 10


15 16 8. 130 Wethersfield Avenue 17

This was a proposal for municipal renovations and improvements to Colt Park, established in 18 1905 and is of High Victorian Gothic style. Colt Park, was gifted to the City of Hartford by the 19 Colt Family is listed on the Colt Industrial National Register of Historic Places. Mr. Valerio 20 Giadone, Hartford Preservation Alliance, gave an overview of the proposed renovation. There 21 to address the Commission was Mr. Phil Barlow of TO Design. Ms. Mary Falvey, Executive 22 Director of Hartford Preservation Alliance also spoke in favor of the renovations. There were no 23 other comments or testimony from the public and the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner 24 Josye Utick made a MOTION to APPROVE the resolution as written by staff. Seconded by 25 Acting Chair, Lynn Ferrari. The Commission APPROVED the resolution by a vote of 4-0. 26 27 CITY OF HARTFORD 28

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 29 130 WETHERSFIELD AVENUE 30


Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for 33 improvements to Colt Park; and 34

35 Whereas, The property is in the Colt Industrial National Register of Historic Places; and 36 37 Whereas, The park design is of High Victorian Gothic style; and 38 39 Whereas, The applicant proposes to make improvements to the park including: 40

1. Renovation of six softball fields, one baseball field, and other passive recreation parts 41 of the park. 42

2. New fencing, bituminous paved walks, and new player’s benches at all fields. 43 3. Roberto Clemente will receive updated field lights, larger out-field with new 44

scoreboard and a bleacher shade structure. 45 4. The baseball field will get new enclosed dugouts, bleachers, scoreboard and 46

irrigation. 47 5. Colt Park North will get a new pavilion and walk system with extensive tree 48

plantings; and 49 Whereas, The proposed work will provide needed repairs and upgrades to the park; and 50 51 Whereas, The proposed improvement work and new structures appear to be in character with the 52

existing park use, layout, and design; and 53 54

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Whereas, The proposed work is consistent with the City’s Historic Design Principles; 1 2 Now Therefore Be It 3 4 Resolved, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission hereby approves the proposed 5

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11 9. 926-930 Asylum Avenue 12

This was a proposal to replace the existing wood windows of a circa 1924 Colonial Revival 13 residential home, located in the Collins & Townley National Historic District with vinyl 14 windows. Mr. Valerio Giadone, Hartford Preservation Alliance, gave an overview of the 15 proposals and stated that this applicant, Mr. Thomas Marchand, was before the Historic 16 Commission on February 20, 2019 and received an approval for the installation of the windows 17 with the following conditions: 18 19 1. The exiting wood windows facing Asylum Avenue and Willard Street, shall be replaced with 20

new windows to match existing windows function, design, size and location. 21

2. At least 2 grids will be provided, one between the glass panes and one on the outside of the 22 glazing 23

24 The applicant, Mr. Marchand, submitted an application and has indicated the new windows 25 cannot be installed with the conditions imposed by the Commission. The applicant, Mr. 26 Marchand, nor the Owner TOV Realty, LLC were present to address or answer questions from 27 the Commission. There were no other testimony or comments from the public and the Public 28 Hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the proposal, and Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari 29 made a MOTION to DENY WITHOUT PREJUDICE the proposal. Seconded by 30 Commissioner Josye Utick. The proposal was DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE by a vote of 31 4-0. 32


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DENIAL 37 38 Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for the 39

omission of exterior divider light grilles and the removal of storm windows and security 40

grilles at 926-930 Asylum Avenue; and 41

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Whereas, The property is in the Collins & Townley National Historic District; and 43

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Whereas, The structure is a 3-story masonry building of Colonial Revival style; and 45

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Whereas, The applicant has indicated that the installation of the windows cannot be done from the 47

interior of the building as originally planned, because interior conditions prevents this 48

approach; and 49

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Whereas, The applicant now proposes to install the new windows from the exterior requiring the 51 removal of the existing security grilles and storm windows which will be discarded and 52

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not reinstalled; and 1 2 Whereas, The applicant has also indicated that the exterior window grille option is not available 3

with this window, and it would require these to be custom fabricated; and 4 5 Whereas, The applicant is claiming economic hardship for the installation of the exterior portion 6

of the simulated window grille; and 7 8 Whereas, The proposed removal of all storm windows and security grilles will not have a 9

detrimental effect on the historic character of the building; and 10 11 Whereas, The proposed omission of exterior simulated divider lights grille will have a 12

detrimental effect on the historic character of the building; and 13 14 Whereas, The proposed work is not consistent with the City’s Historic Design Principles; 15 16

Now Therefore Be It 17 18 Resolved, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission hereby denies without prejudice 19

the proposed work: 20 21


25 26 10. 17-21 Willard Avenue 27

This was a proposal to replace the existing wood windows of a circa 1929 Tudor Revival 28 residential home, located in the Collins & Townley National Historic District with vinyl 29 windows. Mr. Valerio Giadone, Hartford Preservation Alliance, gave an overview of the 30 proposals and stated that this applicant, Mr. Thomas Marchand, was before the Historic 31 Commission on February 20, 2019 and received an approval for the installation of the windows 32 with the following conditions: 33 34 1. The replacement windows will be a dark color to match the window frames and storm 35

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2. At least 2 grids will be provided, one between the glass panes and one on the outside of the 37 glazing 38

The applicant, Mr. Marchand, submitted an application and has indicated the new windows 39 cannot be installed with the conditions imposed by the Commission. The applicant, Mr. 40 Marchand, nor the Owner TOV Realty, LLC were present to address or answer questions from 41 the Commission. There were no other testimony or comments from the public and the Public 42 Hearing was closed. The Commission discussed the proposal, and Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari 43 made a MOTION to DENY WITHOUT PREJUDICE the proposal. Seconded by 44 Commissioner Josye Utick. The proposal was DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE by a vote of 45 4-0. 46


HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 49 17-21 WILLARD STREET 50

HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPOSAL 51 DENIAL 52

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Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for the 54

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omission of exterior divider light grilles and the removal of storm windows and security 1 grilles at 17-21 Willard Street; and 2

3 Whereas, The property is in the Collins & Townley National Historic District; and 4 5 Whereas, The structure is a 3-story masonry building of Tudor Revival style; and 6 7 Whereas, The applicant has indicated that the installation of the windows cannot be done from the 8 interior of the building as originally planned, because interior conditions prevents this 9 approach; and 10 11 Whereas, The applicant now proposes to install the new windows from the exterior requiring the 12

removal of the existing security grilles and storm windows which will be discarded and 13 not reinstalled; and 14

15 Whereas, The applicant has also indicated that the exterior window grille option is not available 16

with this window, and it would require these to be custom fabricated; and 17 18 Whereas, The applicant is claiming economic hardship for the installation of the exterior portion 19

of the simulated window grille; and 20 21 Whereas, The proposed removal of all storm windows and security grilles will not have a 22

detrimental effect on the historic character of the building; and 23 24 Whereas, The proposed omission of exterior simulated divider lights grille will have a 25

detrimental effect on the historic character of the building; and 26 27 Whereas, The proposed work is not consistent with the City’s Historic Design Principles; 28 29

Now Therefore Be It 30 31 Resolved, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission hereby denies without prejudice 32

the proposed work: 33 34

Be It Further, 35 36 Resolved, This 21st day of August 2019. 37 38

39 11. 108-110 Allen Place 40

This was a proposal for the reconstruction of a side porch and the replacement of fixed panel 41 windows and louvers with new double hung 1/1 vinyl replacement windows. The home is an 42 1896 Queen Ann/Colonial Revival residential building located in the Allen Place-Lincoln Street 43 National Historic District. Mr. Valerio Giadone, Hartford Preservation Alliance, gave an 44 overview of the proposal and stated that the demolition begun prior to building permits being 45 obtained. The applicant, Mr. Michael Roth was present and he addressed the Commission. There 46 were no testimony or comments from the public and the Public Hearing was closed. Acting Chair 47 Lynn Ferrari made a MOTION to APPROVE the resolution as submitted by staff. Seconded by 48 Commissioner Josye Utick. The resolution was APPROVED by a vote of 4-0. 49 50 CITY OF HARTFORD 51

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 52 108-110 ALLEN PLACE 53


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Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for the 1 reconstruction of the side porch at 108-110 Allen Place; and 2

3 Whereas, The property is in the Allen Place-Lincoln Street National Historic District; and 4 5 Whereas, The structure is a 2 ½ story wood frame building of Queen Ann/Colonial Revival Style; 6

and 7 8 Whereas, The porch and its underlying porch structure were severely deteriorated, and the 9

demolition was started without a building permit; and 10 Whereas, The applicant proposes to rebuild the side porch, with a new porch of same size and 11

similar finish; and 12 13 Whereas, The original porch appears to have been altered, enclosed and covered with aluminum 14

siding; and 15 16 Whereas, The original windows at the first floor were too low and did not meet code with regard 17

to glazing in hazardous locations; and 18 19 Whereas, The proposed new double hung, 1/1 vinyl replacement windows will be smaller than the 20

original windows, and the windows at the side of the porch will be omitted with a total 21 loss of 4 windows; and 22

23 Whereas, The existing concrete stair will remain, and a new composite vinyl guardrail will be 24

provided with top and bottom rails, square balusters, and newel posts; and 25 26 Whereas, A new hollow metal flush panel porch entry door will be provided; and 27 28 Whereas, The proposed new construction is not consistent with the City’s Historic Design 29

Principles; 30 31 Now Therefore Be It 32 33 Resolved, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission hereby approves the proposed 34

work with the following conditions: 35 36

1. The proposed new windows at the first and second floor of the porch shall match the 37 height of the windows on the main structure. 38

2. The new entry door shall be a panel door with glass panel on the top half portion 39 instead of the proposed flush panel door. 40


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This was a proposal for the reconstruction of facades due to structure failure on a 1925 48 Commercial Vernacular mixed use building located in the Capen Clark Street National Historic 49 District. Mr. Valerio Giadone, Hartford Preservation Alliance, gave an overview of the proposal 50 and stated that a Stop Work Order had been placed on this property. Neither the applicant, Mr. 51 Alan Klavis, nor the owner, Mr. Mohammad Khan, were present. There were no testimony or 52 comments from the public. Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari made a MOTION to DENY WITHOUT 53 PREJUDICE this proposal, Seconded by Commissioner Josye Utick. The Commission voted 54 unanimously to DENY WITHOUT PREJUDICE the proposal and the proposal was DENIED 55

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Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for the 9 restoration of exterior walls at 209 Capen Street; and 10

11 Whereas, The property is in the Capen-Clark Street National Historic District; and 12 13 Whereas, The structure is a 2-story masonry building of Commercial Vernacular Style; and 14 15 Whereas, The applicant proposes to rebuild the north brick façade with new exterior brick and 16

mortar to match existing color and details; and 17 18 Whereas, The applicant also proposes to repair the masonry parapet on the west side to match the 19

existing; and 20 21 Whereas, The applicant also proposes to provide new double hung, 1/1 vinyl windows at the 22

north side to match the original windows, size, and location; and 23 24 Whereas, The existing entry door and storefronts will be retained and repaired; and 25 26 Whereas, The proposed new construction is not consistent with the City’s Historic Design 27

Principles; 28 29 Now Therefore Be It 30 31 Resolved, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission hereby denies without prejudice 32

the proposed work. 33 34 Be It Further, 35 36 Resolved, This 21st day of August 2019. 37

38 39 13. 8-10 Francis Court 40

This was a proposal for the new construction of a four (4) story, 22-unit development to support 41 elderly housing in the Parkville Industrial National Historic District. Mr. Valerio Giadone, 42 Hartford Preservation Alliance, gave an overview of the proposal. The applicant, Mr. Paul H. 43 Selnau of New Samaritan Corp. was present and he addressed the Commission along with Mr. 44 Glenn Geathers of the City of Hartford Development Services. There were no other testimony or 45 comments and the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Josye Utick made a MOTION to 46 APPROVE the resolution as written by staff, Seconded by Action Chair Lynn Ferrari. The 47 resolution was APPROVED by a vote 4-0. 48


HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION 51 8-10 FRANCIS COURT 52


Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for the 55

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construction of new mixed-use (Residential/Business/Retail) building at 8-10 Francis 1 Court; and 2

3 Whereas, The property is in the Parkville Industrial National Historic District; and 4 5 Whereas, The proposed structure is a 4-story building of Modern style; and 6 7 Whereas, The proposed building has 22 units / 1 Bedroom Multifamily Housing Development 8 (Supporting Housing for the Elderly) with first floor Business/Retail use; and 9 Whereas, The proposed 4 story building is one story higher and more massive than the adjacent 10 residential structures on both Francis and New Park Avenues; and 11 12 Whereas, Its position at the end of the block encompassed by New Park Avenue, Francis Court, 13

and Francis Avenue, creates a book-end effect anchoring this end of the block; and 14 15 Whereas, Its design, as an assemblage of many parts with different finishes, visually reducing its 16

otherwise massive nature and integrating this building within the context of this 17 neighborhood historic architecture; and 18

19 Whereas, The proposed building appears to be is in character with the style, and detail of the 20

existing neighborhood; and 21 22 Whereas, The proposed new construction is consistent with the City’s Historic Design Principles; 23 24


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33 34 14. 221 Asylum 35

This was a proposal for the installation of a new sign over an existing sign on an 1881 Eclectic 36 Mixed Use Commercial Business (Goodwin Hotel) listed on the Goodwin Block National 37 Register of Historic Places. Mr. Valerio Giadone, Hartford Preservation Alliance, gave an 38 overview of the proposal. The applicant, Mr. Clyde Grindac of Falcon Sign Company was not 39 present. Acting Chair Lynn Ferrari made a MOTION to APPROVE the resolution as written by 40 staff, Seconded by Commissioner Josye Utick. The proposal was APPROVED by a vote of 4-0. 41

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221 ASYLUM STREET 46 HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPOSAL 47

48 Whereas, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the request for new 49

sign installation at 221 Asylum Street; and 50 51 Whereas, The property is in the Goodwin Block National Register of Historic Places; and 52 53 Whereas, The structure is a 5-story masonry building of Eclectic style; and 54 55

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Whereas, The applicant proposes to install letter sign on existing storefront above entry door; and 1 2 Whereas, The sign consists of 3/4” thick cutout PVC lettering and logo pin mounted directly on 3

the existing storefront wall; and 4 5 Whereas, The proposed sign appears to be compatible with the design and style of the building and 6

the historic district; and 7 8 Whereas, Other signs on this building are of similar character; and 9 10 Whereas, The proposed sign will not have a detrimental effect on the historic character of the 11

building or the district; and 12 13 Whereas, The proposed new construction is consistent with the City’s Historic Design Principles; 14 15 Now Therefore Be It 16 17 Resolved, The City of Hartford Historic Preservation Commission hereby approves the proposed 18

work as submitted: 19 20


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NEW/OLD BUSINESS 26 There was no new/old business to discuss. 27 28 MINUTES 29 June 19, 2019- Approved 30

July 17, 2019 - Approved 31

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ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS 33

There were no Administrative Approvals to review. 34 35

LIST OF PERMITS 36 No permits to be discussed 37 38 ADJOURNMENT 39 The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. 40 41

Respectfully submitted by 42

Vanessa L. Walton, Executive Assistant 43

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