2001 Annual Report - Town of South Windsor
2001 Annual Report - Town of South Windsor
2001 Annual Report - Town of South Windsor
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T O W N O F S O U T H W I N D S O R<br />
H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T C O M M I S S I O N<br />
three alternates. Caroline Alexander, after serving<br />
on the commission for many years, stepped down as<br />
chairperson when her term expired in November,<br />
2000. Kathy Brady is the current chairperson and<br />
Karen Gano is the clerk. Virginia Macro and Sherm<br />
Tarr are regular members and Helen Flynn is an alternate<br />
member. Currently there are three vacancies,<br />
one for a regular member and two for alternates.<br />
Commission Meetings<br />
The Watson House located at 1876 Main Street on the corner <strong>of</strong><br />
Sullivan Avenue. The home is currently a Bed and Breakfast owned by<br />
Robert Tobin.<br />
The HDC meets the 2nd Tuesday <strong>of</strong> the month,<br />
January through July and September through<br />
December.<br />
Projects/Activities<br />
In October, 2000, the Commission sent out new<br />
resident packets to all property owners in the<br />
District. The Commission received the following<br />
applications for Certificates <strong>of</strong> Appropriateness:<br />
00-1 Dale & Robynn Shannon, for the addition <strong>of</strong><br />
a three car garage at 1766 Main Street.<br />
Application approved.<br />
The Ferry Farm located at the end <strong>of</strong> Ferry Lane near the Connecticut River.<br />
The Historic District Commission presides over<br />
more than 50 properties located in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Windsor</strong>’s<br />
Historic District. The District is located on the<br />
northernmost mile stretch <strong>of</strong> “Old” Main Street and<br />
includes many historically significant homes.<br />
Connecticut’s state statutes give the Commission<br />
jurisdiction over the erection or alteration <strong>of</strong> any<br />
building or structure visible from a public street, way<br />
or place. This includes but is not limited to structures<br />
such as homes, garages, barns, signs, fences,<br />
walls, streets, bridges, driveways, monuments,<br />
parking lots, lamp posts, swimming pools, sidewalks<br />
and curbs.<br />
Residents who wish to change the outside <strong>of</strong> their<br />
homes must submit a Certificate <strong>of</strong> Appropriateness<br />
to the Commission for review and approval. The<br />
Commission consists <strong>of</strong> five regular members and<br />
00-2 David & Louise Evans, to pave their drive<br />
way at 1678 Main Street. Application<br />
approved.<br />
00-3 Patricia & George Porter, for an addition to<br />
their home at 1533 Main Street.<br />
Application approved.<br />
00-4 Evergreen Lodge Masonic Hall, to install a<br />
new door with handicap access ramp at<br />
1559 Main Street. Application approved.<br />
01-1 Candida Ryan, to pave a driveway at 1554<br />
Main Street. Application approved.<br />
01-2 Robert Lavey, to construct a dwelling at<br />
1668 Main Street. Application approved.<br />
01-3 David Raymond, to renovate a small wood<br />
frame ell at the back <strong>of</strong> the house at 1837<br />
Main Street. Application approved.<br />
KATHY BRADY, CHAIRPERSON<br />
2000-<strong>2001</strong> ANNUAL REPORT 23