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Commission approves backyard shed at 40 63rd Street
Summary
The New Castle Historic Area Commission approved Diane Bristow’s application for a 12-by-16-foot backyard shed with historic wood windows, copper gutters and a composite Victorian-style roof, finding the design consistent with local preservation guidelines.
Diane Bristow presented an application to the New Castle Historic Area Commission on July 9 seeking approval to build a backyard shed at 40 63rd Street. Bristow told the commission the proposed structure would be 12 feet deep by 16 feet wide with a maximum height she stated as 98 inches, wood exterior walls, double wood doors and salvaged historic wood windows "that I was able to get from older house that they had removed." She said the project would include a brick walkway to match existing paving and copper gutters and downspouts.
The commission’s architect, Randall Henry, reviewed the packet of exhibits showing site setbacks, elevations and anchor footings and said the massing and materials conform to the commission’s design guidelines for accessory structures in the district. Henry noted that the shed would be recessed relative to neighboring massing and that the proposed wood materials and copper gutters are consistent with the historic fabric.
After discussion and a call for public comment (none were offered on the application itself), a commissioner moved to approve the application as presented. The motion carried by voice vote. The transcript does not record a roll-call tally; the approval was recorded as a voice vote in the meeting minutes.
The applicant may proceed with permitting and installation consistent with the approved plans. Commission staff also cautioned the public about fraudulent invoices purporting to come from municipal offices and advised applicants to verify invoices directly with city departments before paying them.
