Preservation Commission Opens 2017 by Sending Two Applications Back for More Work

The Historic Preservation Commission began 2017 with its annual reorganization, reelecting Herrigel as chair, Githens as vice chair, and appointing Debi Henry as secretary, along with adopting its bylaws and meeting schedule for the year.

Two applications were withdrawn rather than voted on. A two-story rear addition proposed by Mario Elizondo for 104 Sherman Avenue was sent back after commissioners said the drawings didn't match what was actually being proposed, giving the applicant a lengthy list of required fixes including accurate roof lines, a restored historic broken pediment and engaged columns, and exposed rafter tails and yankee gutters to match the home's original 1954-era appearance. Separately, Verizon Wireless's plan to install a network antenna on the roof of the Glen Ridge Country Club pool house at 555 Ridgewood Avenue was withdrawn after commissioners asked to see a physical mock-up of the antenna in place before voting.

The commission approved several other renovation projects unanimously among voting members: a rear deck replacement and window relocation for Charles and Laura Myslinsky at 43 Midland Avenue; a bathroom window replacement for Talia Schaffer and George Musser at 80 Glen Ridge Avenue (Wright did not vote); a two-story rear addition, garage conversion and new side porch for Jason and Courtney Glick at 122 Forest Avenue; and a porch demolition and new deck for Susan and Sean Lee at 34 Appleton Place.

What to watch

• The Verizon antenna proposal for the Glen Ridge Country Club pool house is expected to return for a vote once a roof mock-up has been reviewed.
• The 104 Sherman Avenue addition application is expected to be resubmitted with the commission's requested revisions.