Owner seeks windows, decks and single 2,800‑sq.-ft. apartment in informal review of 4 North Sandusky Street

An informal review July 23 before the Delaware City Historic Preservation Commission examined proposed renovations at 4 North Sandusky Street that would add windows and rear decks and convert the upper floors into a single 2,800‑square‑foot apartment.

Diane Gunther, development planner with the City of Delaware Planning Department, opened the item as HPC 2025‑2592 and described the project as an informal review of proposed renovations, noting that the commission would not take formal action at the meeting.

The applicant, Steven P. Hartman (appearing with Judy Hartman), described the plan to rehabilitate the second and third floors as a single mixed‑use residential unit. "Our interest is in repurposing this building for apartment, 1 apartment, 2,800 square feet," Hartman said. He said parking limitations were a primary reason he and his wife prefer one large unit rather than multiple small apartments.

Hartman and city staff said the building has a layered history: 4 North Sandusky was constructed in 1882 in an Italianate style; neighboring 5 East William dates to…