Motions

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Town Hall, 400 Main Street Ridgefield, CT 06877
RESULTS OF VOTING

Policy: Historic District Commission meetings will be conducted under Roberts Rules of Order and all participants are expected to conduct themselves with dignity and treat all those present with respect, empathy and civility.

A meeting of the Ridgefield Historic District Commission (“HDC”) was held at the Lounsbury House, 316 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877, on Thursday, March 14, 2024, and beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The following members were present: Dan O’Brien (Chair), Sean O’Kane (Vice Chair) via Zoom, Kam Daughters, Mark Blandford (Alternate for Rhys Moore), Michael Mitchell (Alternate for Harriet Hanlon) and Sara Kaplan

1. 316 Main Street
   5-0 voted to approve the application as presented for the addition of a fence to the rear of the property with the option to choose either square or diagonal lattice fencing.
2. 212 Main Street
   5-0 voted to Deny Without Prejudice the application on the basis that the Applicant may continue to consider plans and require additional time beyond the statutory timeline for the Commission’s consideration of such application. The application included proposed removal of 2nd floor “sleeping porch” in rear of house and replacement with decorative railing; removal of single-car garage attached to rear of house and 4-foot extension above it; removal of Plexiglass enclosure on northeast house corner; and the addition of three windows.
3. Approval of the January 18, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes and March 10, 2024 Site Visit and Special Meeting minutes at St. Stephens-353 Main St., 127 Main St., 149 Main St. and the Benjamin at 20 West Lane
   5-0 voted to approve the January 18, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes and March 10, 2024 Site Visit and Special Meeting minutes at St. Stephens-353 Main St., 127 Main St., 149 Main St. and the Benjamin at 20 West Lane.