Architectural Committee — Dec 14, 1962

MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE MEETING 14 December, 1962 Present were: Mr. George K. Trautwein, Chairman Mr. R. Norris Williams, II. Also present: Mr. John F. Lloyd for the Redevelopment Authority Mr. Joseph B. Townsend, Jr., for the OPDC Dr. Margaret B. Tinkcom, Historian Mrs. Charles J. Maurer, Secretary SUBMISSIONS Safford's Tavern. The drawings were approved 300 Delancey Street. The drawings were approved. Comment was made that the Commission assumes plans will be sent to the Redevelopment Authority and a set for our files. 110 Delancey Street. It was recommended that further study be given the doorway and the shutters. The problem of the alley is referred to the Redevelopment Authority as Mr. Lloyd stated that the commercial building now blocking the alley between 110 and 112 Delancey is to be demolished, and the alley revealed. 1315-17 Pine Street. The letter requesting approval to close the opening between the two buildings, in order to make two separate properties, was approved, with the comment that the Commission looks forward to a full restoration of the exterior in due time. 240 South Seventh Street. No action was taken, pending a drawing of the proposed gate to the side alley. 504, 506 South Fourth Street. It was recommended that no action be taken until a study of the properties is made and certification established. The drawing is probably too early. PROBLEMS 705 Spruce Street. It was recommended that the potential new owner be notified that the Commission hopes the front will be completely restored in the foreseeable future. At what time the fanlight will be made to resemble the original at 707 Spruce. 320 Delancey. It was recommended that both the Commission and the Redevelopment Authority write to the Department of Licenses and Inspections requesting favorable consideration of the penteave as submitted. 339 South Fourth Street. It was determined that the effort to get the contractor to obtain a permit must rest, now that the Department of Licenses and Inspections had been notified that no building permit is in force. [HANDWRITTEN NOTES: 1. Margin annotation in upper right corner near "14 December, 1962" - appears to be faint markings/reference numbers 2. Crossed-out text in the "705 Spruce Street" section: "in the foreseeable future. At what time" is struck through with handwritten notation 3. Margin note in lower left area near "339 South Fourth Street" - appears to be a checkmark or verification mark

- appears to be faint markings/reference numbers 2. Crossed-out text in the "705 Spruce Street" section: "in the foreseeable future. At what time" is struck through with handwritten notation 3. Margin note in lower left area near "339 South Fourth Street" - appears to be a checkmark or verification mark 4. Text "and Inspections had been notified" is underlined] The Minutes of the Architectural Committee, 14 December, 1962 Page 2 PLAQUES REQUESTED 715 Spruce Street. The Commission will gladly authorize a plaque, when the building's exterior is restored. 632 Spruce. It was recommended that the owner be informed that plaques are authorized on two counts only: Perfect preservation or perfect restoration. In view of late 19th century changes to the facade, this building does not qualify for a plaque. 528 Delancey. Mr. Lloyd agreed to view the building in the light of this second application for a plaque. If it meets with his approval, the owner may have one. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at five o'clock. Respectfully submitted M. R. Maurer Secretary