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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

6:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1.

Meeting Called to Order

2.

Approval of minutes from December 2, 2025, regular meeting

3.

Recognition of service to the Historic Preservation Commission: Luis Suazo and Susie Deiters. Introduction of new Historic Preservation Commission members: Joe Weishaar and Jenny Norris.

4.

Old Business: None

5.

New Business:

5.I.

1 Sussex Road- Residential, Compatible Designation

 Adam Perry -The proposed project for this 1951 Linear Ranch House consists of (1) addition of a new rear shed dormer and replacement of siding on existing dormers; (2) replacement of windows on the house’s second floor; (3) replacement of the existing front entrance door; (4) replacement of the house’s roofing with new architectural asphalt shingles; and (5) enlargement of the existing freestanding garage.


5.II.

28 Exeter Road - Residential, Preservation Designation

Jacquelynn Edmonds -The proposed project for this 1930 Colonial Revival-style American Small House consists of (1) construction of a new addition with basement garage on the house’s rear elevation; (2) removal of the nonhistoric door and windows in the mudroom at the house’s front corner and replacement with new windows and solid wall infill; (3) repair/replacement of existing front-elevation dormers; and (4) replacement of the existing driveway and extension of the driveway to the new basement garage.

5.III.

55 Berkeley Road- Residential, Compatible Designation

Henry Hine-The proposed project for this 1961 Ranch House consists of a landscape plan that includes the following hardscape elements: (1) addition of new concrete pavement with cobblestone border and apron on the driveway; (2) addition of a new front walkway and landing at the front porch; (3) addition of a new 6’-wide path with a gate leading from the driveway to the rear yard; (4) addition of cobblestone borders around all planting areas; (5) addition of a hedge along the public sidewalk and driveway; and (6) addition of a fire pit with stone surround in the rear yard. A renovation project and site plan for this property were reviewed and approved by the HPC at the November 2023 meeting.


6.

Other items deemed appropriate for discussion:

7.

Adjournment