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“THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR MCKEE’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 21-21 (2) and 20-46 -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” Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/s/98206191557 Webinar ID: 982 0619 1557 888 788 0099 US Toll-free 833 548 0276 US Toll-free 833 548 0282 US Toll-free 877 853 5247 US Toll-free **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.
I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 1, 2021 June 15, 2021 IV. COMMUNICATIONS Decision re: Application of Mr. George Kates and Demetra Kates, Trustees, 52 Catherine Street, Plat 22, Lot 117, for permission to install solar panels. Decision re: Application of Mr. Dave Smith, 22 Elm Street, Plat 16, Lot47, for permission to expand garage footprint by 66 SF and add second story to structure. Decision re: Application of Mr. William and Mrs. Lisa Ruh, 88 Washington Street, Plat 12, Lot 46, for conceptual approval to restore the existing contributing structure, including minor alterations to the fenestration at the West foundation wall, a new retaining wall to the North and new materials at rear deck. Construct a new two story, 4,380 SF single family residence. V. ACTION ITEMS VI. CONTINUED APPLICATIONS C-1. Application of Mr. Gordon Van Welie, 7 Elizabeth Street, Plat 25, Lot 28, for permission to install solar panels. C-2. Application of 10 Putnam Street Realty Trust, 7 Guinn Court, Plat 25, Lot 9, for permission to add third story to existing two story building. C-3. Application of Mr. Mark and Ida Aramli, 54 Hammersmith Road, Plat 43, Lot 54, for permission to construct new single-family residence. Proposed residence to be 2 ½ story with attached garage. Modify historic stone wall. Repair existing historic stone wall. Modify historic stone wall to add stone cap and add ornamental fencing to existing historic stone wall. Part 1 Part 2 Additional Information for July HDC meeting C-4. Application of Cool Beans, LLC, 29 Greenough Place, Plat 22, Lot 123, for permission to add covered breezeway connector between house and garage. Application withdrawn at the request of the applicant. VII. NEW APPLICATIONS
The Historic District Commission features 9 members appointed by the City Council to three-year staggered terms. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall.
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