New Bern Historic Preservation Commission Meeting June 17, 2026

1. OPENING OF MEETING WITH ROLL CALL 2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Meeting Minutes 4. HEARINGS ON CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS A. None 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Information on Historic District Design Principles and Standards Update 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Historic Preservation Awards Program Draft Description B. Changes to the “CoA Motion and Findings Worksheet” C. Additions and Revisions to the Minor Works list: 1. Primary: Add “Flood vents” 2. Secondary: Add “Changes in window height, width, or location for interior counters without violating vertical or square proportions” 3. Secondary: Add “Crawlspace access doors” 4. Secondary: Add “Amendments to infill CoAs that change window height or width without violating vertical or square proportions” 7. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 8. HPC ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT A. Report On Major CoAs Denied (May 8 to June 4): None B. Report on Major CoAs, Extensions, Amendments, and Condition Approvals Issued (May 8 to June 4): 1. 400 E. Front St. – new parking lot, new accessory structure to screen portable restrooms 2. 509 Queen St. AMENDMENT – front porch flooring from plank to concrete with brick trim 3. 613 Pollock St. (Tryon Palace) – removal of chain link fencing and hedges, new low wall with metal fencing, and light fixtures C. Report on Minor CoAs Issued (May 8 to June 4): 1. 221 Craven St. – roof deck and garden 2. 221 Hancock – water heater 3. 328 S. Front St. – exterior lighting 4. 425 Pollock St. – playground 5. 425 Pollock St. AMENDMENT - fencing 6. 501 Metcalf St. – roofing replacement 7. 711 Queen St. – brick wall and patio 8. Multiple Intersections – brick and concrete crosswalks 6 to be issued soon, 24 waiting for info from applicants D. Other Items and Updates by the Administrator Violations or Prevention of Demolition by Neglect Cases Resolved (May 8 to June 4): None HPC Member Terms: Two HPC members are ending their first term at the end of June and need to be reappointed or replaced by their respective Alderman. 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT