Historic District Commission

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The Historic District Commission is comprised of a body of volunteers appointed by the City Council and advised by the City's Historic Preservation Planner. Together, they are responsible for overseeing development within the City's Historic District. If you are interested in serving on the HDC, please download an application here. 

For more information about the City's commitment to preserving our rich architectural heritage, be sure to visit our Historic Preservation Office, and click here for important resources for historic home owners, Frequently Asked Questions, and tips for Living in History. 
 

        

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Archives

Click below to search past meeting agendas, minutes and to review recent Annual Reports. For information about pending Historic District applications, please contact the Preservation Planner, Helen Johnson, at (401) 845-5415, or hjohnson@cityofnewport.com.

Meeting Minutes	Meeting Agendas

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Applications Currently Before the Commission

Historic District Commission 

Tuesday February 16, 2021 at 6:30pm (pre-meeting at 6:00pm)

THE MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR RAIMONDO’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-25- 1. (a) “ SUCH MEANS MAY INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS THROUGH TELEPHONE, INTERNET, OR SATELLITE ENABLED AUDIO OR VIDEO CONFERENCING OR ANY OTHER TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES THE PUBLIC TO CLEARLY FOLLOW THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PUBLIC BODY WHILE THOSE ACITIVITES ARE OCCURING” .


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**Attendees please note**
 Please be sure to keep microphones muted and cameras off unless you are testifying before the Historic District Commission. If your application is listed on the agenda below, please be prepared to represent your application before the Commission. Finally, please ensure you are able to turn your camera and microphone on and share your screen to present your application.  

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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 15, 2020
December 21, 2020
January 19, 2021
IV. COMMUNICATIONS 
Historic District Commission Updates to Window Replacement Policies and Guidelines
Part 1
Part 2
 
Decision re: Application of Mr. David E. Elwell, 96 Harrison Avenue, Plat 41, Lot 10 ½, for permission to construct a 23’ x 26’ attached 2 car wood frame garage on east side of existing building.  Modify existing main entrance.  Repair/relocate various windows and exterior doors- add new where noted.  Restore and repair existing slate roof, various copper fabrications and exposed flashings.  Replace sidewall shingles.  
 
Decision re: Application of Mr. Kevin Rinaldi-Young, 5 Russo Court, Plat 21, Lot 160, for permission to elevate building off existing foundation and put onto new foundation to provide garage at grade. Building height 36’.   East elevation changes: new garage door, move building back on site, new front entry door with overhang above.  South elevation: New exterior 2 story bump out addition above garage with new Marvin wood Ultimate double hung windows.  Siding to be painted paneling with trim and standing seam metal roof.    West elevation: New pergola above exposed area of existing deck.  New Marvin wood ultimate French doors at lower and upper deck.  New deck stairs.  New glass enclosed 3 season room under existing deck. 


V.  ACTION ITEMS
VI. CONTINUED APPLICATIONS 

Application of Mr. William and Mrs. Lisa Ruh, 88 Washington Street, Plat 12, Lot 46, for conceptual approval to relocate existing building west, closer to existing front property line.  Demolish existing addition- historic (contributing) portion of existing building to remain.  Add hyphen. Conceptual approval to construct new single family residence.  
Additional Information submitted for February 2021 meeting
Additional Information submitted for February 2021 meeting part 2
Modified scope of work for February meeting
Exhibit A
Exhibit B Part 1 Submitted at February HDC meeting
Exhibit B Part 2 Submitted at February HDC meeting
                      
Application of EPC Family Article II Trust, 5 Ocean Lawn Lane, Plat 34, Lot 237, for permission to infill both north and south ends of breezeway and minor fenestration changes.  Create new roofline at sun room and install new transom windows.  Build addition to extend breakfast room to east.  All materials and details will match existing in scale and proportion. This application has been continued to the March 16, 2021 HDC meeting at the request of the applicant.

Application of Mr. Peter Murphy, 32 School Street, Unit 1, Plat 24, Lot 128-401 for permission to replace 3 double hung windows to match existing.  
Additional Information for February Meeting

Application of Mr. William McGlinn, 32 School Street, Unit 3, Plat 24, Lot 128-103, for permission to replace 6 windows. 
Additional Information for February Meeting

Application of Lerolu, LLC, 123 Ocean Avenue, Plat 41, Lot 344, for permission to demolish existing house and garage and construct new single family residence.  
Part 1
Part 2
Revised elevations for December meeting
Updated COA application for February Meeting
Updated Application Packet for February Meeting
Presentation for February meeting

Application of Ms. Joy Scott, 12 Battery Street, Plat 12, Lot 250, for permission to replace windows.  This application has been continued to the March 16, 2021 HDC meeting at the request of the applicant.
Additional Information for December meeting

Application of Mr. Luther E. Birdzell Revocable Trust, 51 Prairie Avenue, Plat 23, Lot 161, for permission to replace 6 individual windows.
Additional Information for February Meeting


Application of Mr. Kyle Costa, 18 Memorial Boulevard, Plat 28, Lot 84, for permission to construct cedar shingle clad shed dormer on east side of roof.
Additional Information
Proposed Scope of Work for February Meeting
Updated Elevations for February Meeting

Application of Mr. Charles Sillari, Trustee, 16 Brinley Street, Plat 25, Lot 13, for permission to replace all existing roofing, windows, doors, siding, and trim.
Additional Information for February meeting part 1
Additional Information for February meeting part 2


VII. NEW APPLICATIONS 

Application of Salve Regina College, 16 Ochre Point Avenue, Plat 38, Lot 21, for permission to modify existing rooftop antenna installation.
Additional Information Part 1
Additional Information Part 2
 
Application of 11 Sunshine Court, LLC, 11 Sunshine Court, Plat 12, Lot 214, for permission to remove chimney, remove and relocate exterior stairs and back door, repair front porch and recess front stairs into front porch, repair/replace railing, repair framing and foundation systems, replace all windows.
 
Application of Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Julia Reinhardt, 90 Third Street, Plat 9, Lot 30, for permission to remove back deck and replace with stone patio, replace front door, install outdoor shower.




VIII.      NEW BUSINESS

IX.        ADJOURNMENT