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August 27, 2019
James Sexton
274 Clinton Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
RE: Uncasville Mill, Section 2, 42 Pink Row, Montville
SHPO Project #1200036 Dear Mr. Sexton:
Enclosed is a copy of the approved Part 1 as well as the conditional approval for the state Part 2
application, Request for Approval of Proposed Rehabilitation Plan, Form ITC 300a for the above-
named certified historic structure. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the
following condition(s) prior to filing the state Part 3 application, Request for Preliminary
Certification and Reservation of Tax Credits:
1. Exterior Masonry: Masonry cleaning, repointing and brick replacement samples for the
exterior must be provided and approved by the SHPO prior to the start of work.
Approved samples must be maintained throughout construction. Sandblasting will not
be allowed. The cleaning process proposed for the exterior masonry must not damage
or substantially alter the physical characteristics of the masonry surfaces. Good quality
overall and close-up color photographs of the masonry both before and after cleaning
must be submitted with the Request for Certification of Completed Work. Repointing
mortar must match the color, texture, strength, joint width and joint profile of the
existing historic masonry. This work must not damage any of the surrounding brick.
Specifications and repointing samples should be reviewed and approved by the SHPO
before proceeding with this work. Good quality overall and close-up color photographs
of the masonry both before and after repointing must be submitted with the Request
for Certification of Completed Work.
2. Replacement windows must match the appearance, size, design, proportions, and profiles
of the existing windows and must have clear glazing. In order to ensure the proposed
windows meet the Standards, detailed dimensioned drawings of both the existing and
any proposed replacement windows, showing them in relationship to the wall assembly
must be submitted for review.
3. Window Clearance: All interior partitions, new ceilings and ductwork shall be installed
so that they do not intersect or obscure any windows. All ductwork, ceilings or soffits
that drop below the top of the window must be held back a minimum of 4’- 0” from the
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outside wall. Kitchen cabinets and/or counters must not project into the masonry
opening for any window.
4. Wood floors should be retained where they are in good condition. Wood floors in good
condition must not be covered with a flow-able leveling compound or gypcrete system.
Floors that are not repairable can be covered with an underlayment and new floor
where the underlayment serves as a bond breaker so that the wood can be uncovered
without damage in the future.
5. Paint Removal From Interior Wood: Interior posts, beams and ceilings that were originally
painted should remain painted wherever possible, but especially in corridors, stairwells
and public areas. Wood surfaces below 10’ must be done using scraping methods. Where
paint is to be removed from wood in residential tenant areas, a sample of the paint
removal method must be approved by the SHPO prior to the work being done to insure
that the wood will not be eroded. Sandblasting of wood surfaces will not be approved. If
other blasting is done such as baking soda, it must not raise the grain or feather the
surface of the wood. See Preservation Brief 6, Dangers of Abrasive Cleaning to Historic
Buildings. Specifications for this treatment, including type of grit, size, psi, and distance
that the nozzle will be held from the surface, as well as test samples, should be reviewed
and approved by the SHPO before proceeding with this work. Good quality overall and
close-up color photographs both before and after sandblasting must be submitted with
the Request for Certification of Completed Work. Aggressive sandblasting will not be
allowed.
6. Paint Removal from Interior Brick: Interior brick walls that were originally painted should
remain painted wherever possible, but especially in corridors, stairwells and public areas
which includes retail and commercial spaces. Very often in mill buildings, the lower wall
is painted a contrasting color from the lighter colored upper wall. This is a significant
interior feature and should be maintained. Paint colors selected should be appropriate
mill interior colors. Where paint is to be removed from walls in residential tenant areas, a
sample of the paint removal method must be approved by the SHPO prior to the work
being done to insure that the brick and mortar will not be eroded. Sandblasting must not
raise the grain or feather the surface of the brick or wood. See Preservation Brief 6,
Dangers of Abrasive Cleaning to Historic Buildings. Specifications for this treatment,
including type of sand, grit, size, psi, and distance that the nozzle will be held from the
surface, as well as test samples, should be reviewed and approved by the SHPO before
proceeding with this work. Good quality overall and close-up color photographs both
before and after sandblasting must be submitted with the Request for Certification of
Completed Work. Aggressive sandblasting will not be allowed.
7. Any signage and/or canopy programs for this project including the design, material,
location, installation and their lighting, must be in keeping with the industrial/historic
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character of the buildings and reviewed and approved by the SHPO before the work
begins.
8. Lighting: All lighting on the exterior and lighting being installed in the public areas on the
interior including lobbies, stair halls and corridors must be industrial in nature and
compatible with the building. All light fixtures must be reviewed and approved by the
SHPO prior to installation.
If, at any time prior to completion of the rehabilitation project, changes are contemplated to
approved work, please use a Part 2 Amendment form to request approval from this office. The
Part 2 amendment is solely for the purpose of ensuring that the project work continues to meet
the program standards for rehabilitation. In order to qualify for a reservation of tax credits, you are required to file a Part 3 application,
“Request for Preliminary Certification and Reservation of Tax Credits,” Form ITC 300c, with the
necessary documentation. When that application is filed, a fee based on the estimated Qualified
Rehabilitation Expenditures may be required. If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone or e-mail at (860) 500-2362 or
julie.carmelich@ct.gov, respectively.
Sincerely,
Julie P. Carmelich
Historian