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Historic commission approves exterior work for Charles T. Goldman House
Summary
The Middletown Historic Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior repairs and additions at the Charles T. Goldman House, with members noting historic photos and material samples to guide the work; the commission also recorded a procedural swearing-in and roll-call vote.
The Middletown Historic Commission on July 18 approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior work at the property identified in meeting materials as the Charles T. Goldman House, described in the application as "301 The Alameda." The commission voted to allow repainting of the dwelling and garage, replacement of damaged porch tile and installation of metal railings along the street side and stairs.
Staff presenting the application reviewed the relevant provisions of the Middletown Development Code and described the proposed work, showing paint and material samples. Staff said the railings would be "placed along the street side, between pillars, and along the stairs" and explained the intent to "blend the 2 style histories by installing railings similar to the photo" from 1947 and 1977. Staff also identified a wood-like porch flooring product (transcript: "Eratus Heritage") that would be laid on top of the existing concrete.
Explaining the review process, staff read that "no permits for zoning, building, or demolition shall be issued without 1st obtaining a certificate of appropriateness," and said applicants must submit a certificate of zoning compliance within one year of COA approval or the COA will expire. Staff also noted an appeal pathway: any person affected by the commission's decision may appeal to the planning commission within 20 calendar days, which must consider an appeal within 30 days.
Commissioners asked procedural questions, swore in participants for the hearing and then moved to deliberate. A member made the motion to approve the COA, a second was recorded, and the commission recorded affirmative roll-call responses from several members (Mister Daniel, Miss Perkins, Mister Carter and Miss Chen) before closing the hearing and approving the motion.
The commission record and staff packet identified the structure as the Charles T. Goldman House, a two-story Victorian built in 1894. The application materials included historic photos and the paint and material samples the commission used to evaluate compatibility.
The meeting record contains an address discrepancy in the materials: the property is referred to as "301 The Alameda" and elsewhere as "804 South Main Street." The commission's formal approval referenced the application materials provided at the hearing; staff agreed to file and date the COA per the development code.
