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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting – June 24, 2026

Meeting Portal — Wednesday, June 24, 2026
BodyDelaware, Ohio
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DateWednesday, June 24, 2026
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1:06

It is now 6 30 PM on June 24th.

1:11

And the Historic Preservation Commission meeting is in session.

1:14

Could we have the roll call, please?

1:17

Mr.

1:17

Fagan?

1:19

Here.

1:19

Mr.

1:20

Smiles.

1:20

Here.

1:21

Mr.

1:21

Crognow?

1:22

Here.

1:22

Mr.

1:23

Watts.

1:23

Here.

1:24

Councilman Ryder?

1:25

Here.

1:25

Ms.

1:26

Cole.

1:27

Here.

1:28

Chair of Vierra?

1:29

Here.

1:31

Before we move on to the approval of the motion summary, I just want to take a moment to introduce our new commission member, uh, Kristen Cole.

1:37

She's joining us after her appointment by City Council on Monday, uh, which is why it did not appear on the agenda uh to introduce her.

1:45

So Kristen, if you have anything you want to say, don't feel pressured to, but hi, I'm Kristen Cole, and I'm happy to be a part of this commission.

1:53

I decided to join.

1:55

I'm a historic homeowner.

1:56

I live in uh the Northwest neighborhood, and so I value the history of Delaware.

2:02

I'm also a fifth generation Delaware resident.

2:04

So I've been I haven't been here for a long time, but my family has been.

2:10

I grew up here, then moved away, and then my husband and I decided to retire here, so happy to be here.

2:17

Well, welcome.

2:19

Thank you.

2:20

We hope you enjoy it.

2:22

Okay.

2:23

Um has everybody read the minutes from our prior meeting?

2:28

And are there any corrections, additions?

2:34

I am curious though.

2:35

I I think I've probably overlooked this each time.

2:37

Uh in my curiosity, is the second line item at the approval of the motion summary.

2:42

Uh are we approving the minutes or the because the motion summary would be kind of a subset, I would think.

2:51

It's the same terminology.

2:52

Okay, all right.

2:53

Yep.

2:53

So that is what we mean.

2:54

Uh so perfect, thank you.

2:57

Sure.

2:57

So could we have a motion to approve and a second, please?

3:01

I'll motion.

3:03

Second.

3:04

The roll call, please.

3:08

Mr.

3:08

Fagan?

3:09

Abstain.

3:11

Mr.

3:12

Smiles?

3:13

Yes.

3:13

Mr.

3:13

Crognow?

3:14

Yes.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Summary of Proceedings

Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting – June 24, 2026

The Historic Preservation Commission of Delaware, Ohio, met on June 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The commission welcomed new member Kristen Cole, a fifth-generation Delaware resident and historic homeowner. The meeting included approval of previous minutes and two regular business items: a request for eight new windows at 4 North Sandusky Street and a request to replace siding and repaint the facade at 25 West Winter Street. Both certificates of appropriateness were approved.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Motion Summary (May 28, 2026): Approved on a roll-call vote. Commissioners Fagan and Cole abstained; all other members voted yes.

Discussion Items

  • Case 2026-1932 – Steve Hartman, 4 North Sandusky Street: The applicant requested a Certificate of Appropriateness to install eight aluminum-clad wood windows on the south elevation, with sandstone lintels and sills. Staff noted the building (circa 1840s, contributing to the National Register District) had previously been reviewed informally for windows, and the new windows would meet egress requirements for activating the upper floors. The proposed windows would partially obscure a faded, non-original ghost sign, but staff recommended approval, finding that the benefits of activation and architectural compatibility outweighed the loss of the sign. During discussion, commissioners questioned window dimensions, alignment with the front facade, safety (low sills), and the exact placement relative to interior layout. The applicant explained the interior plan and that windows would be positioned to avoid plumbing and maximize natural light. A condition was added that third-floor windows be no taller than 8 feet (to align with manufacturer specifications and safety concerns). The commission approved the certificate with that condition.
  • Case 2026-1934 – Denise Dunlap, 25 West Winter Street (Beanbag Books): The applicant sought a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace damaged wood siding on the front facade with fiber cement siding matching that installed on the sides in 2012, and to paint the entire facade Arctic white. Staff reported that the building, constructed circa 1842 and located in the transitional subdistrict, had undergone previous renovations with commission approval. The request complied with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, as fiber cement is an acceptable substitute for wood. Staff recommended approval with four conditions: (1) any revisions require administrative review, (2) fiber cement must have a smooth finish, (3) siding dimensionally match the existing 5.5-inch exposure, and (4) a right-of-way permit be obtained. Without further discussion, the commission voted unanimously to approve.

Key Outcomes

  • Case 2026-1932 (4 North Sandusky Street): Certificate of Appropriateness approved with condition that third-floor windows not exceed 8 feet in height. (Vote: 7-0).
  • Case 2026-1934 (25 West Winter Street): Certificate of Appropriateness approved with four conditions as recommended by staff. (Vote: 7-0).
  • Next Meeting: July 22, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

It is now 6 30 PM on June 24th. And the Historic Preservation Commission meeting is in session. Could we have the roll call, please? Mr. Fagan? Here. Mr. Smiles. Here. Mr. Crognow? Here. Mr. Watts. Here. Councilman Ryder? Here. Ms. Cole. Here. Chair of Vierra? Here. Before we move on to the approval of the motion summary, I just want to take a moment to introduce our new commission member, uh, Kristen Cole. She's joining us after her appointment by City Council on Monday, uh, which is why it did not appear on the agenda uh to introduce her. So Kristen, if you have anything you want to say, don't feel pressured to, but hi, I'm Kristen Cole, and I'm happy to be a part of this commission. I decided to join. I'm a historic homeowner. I live in uh the Northwest neighborhood, and so I value the history of Delaware. I'm also a fifth generation Delaware resident. So I've been I haven't been here for a long time, but my family has been. I grew up here, then moved away, and then my husband and I decided to retire here, so happy to be here. Well, welcome. Thank you. We hope you enjoy it. Okay. Um has everybody read the minutes from our prior meeting? And are there any corrections, additions? I am curious though. I I think I've probably overlooked this each time. Uh in my curiosity, is the second line item at the approval of the motion summary. Uh are we approving the minutes or the because the motion summary would be kind of a subset, I would think. It's the same terminology. Okay, all right. Yep. So that is what we mean. Uh so perfect, thank you. Sure. So could we have a motion to approve and a second, please? I'll motion. Second.

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