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2001 Annual Report - Town of South Windsor

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www.southwindsor.org<br />

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

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