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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-13 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 2016 MINUTES Commission Members Present: Matthew Carter Wayne Mallar Reese Perkins Elizabeth Rettenmaier Alfred Banfield, Associate Member Consultant to the Commission: Mike Pullen City Staff Present: David Gould Paul Nicklas Peter Witham Chair Rettenmaier called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Because of the Monday holiday and rearranged meetings she thanked everyone for attending an hour later. PROJECT REVIEW 1. 192-200 Exchange Street – Peifen Carroll Installation of 3 heat pumps, all piping to match the coloring of exterior façade. Chapter 148 Historic Preservation – Great Fire District – Certificate of Appropriateness The applicant Penny Carroll and Jason xxx from Dave’s World, presented the project of installing 3 heat pipes and exterior piping. She presented photographs of surrounding properties that already have piping. Mr. Carter moved approval of the application for Certificate of Appropriateness with the conditions that the top part of exterior pipes enter the building below the windows on the second floor and that exterior pipes be painted to match brick walls. Mr. Perkins seconded the motion. The motion did not pass 1 – 4. Reasons for no votes were: Mr. Perkins did not find that interior installation was not possible. Also installing ducts outside was not recommended. Mr. Carter agreed with those reasons. Mr. Mallar agreed and that installation on the roof would solve the problem. Mr. Banfield added to those that having the pipes be internal would help. Mr. Carter moved approval of the application for Design Review with the conditions that the top part of exterior pipes enter the building below the windows on the second floor Page 1 of 4 and that exterior pipes be painted to match brick walls. Mr. Perkins seconded the motion. The motion did not pass 1 – 4. There was a discussion of how fees are charged for applications under both ordinances. Also the applicant requested to at least allow one unit for heating needs. Mr. Carter moved approval for Certificate of Appropriateness with the conditions to reduce the number of units to 1 unit with the condition of a shorter pipe with the top of it to enter the building below the windows and that pipe be painted to match brick walls. Mr. Perkins seconded the motion. The motion did not pass 1 – 4. Ms. Carroll indicated that she would consider installing the pipes on the inside of the building if the Commission would reconsider. The Commission agreed to make third motion and vote. Mr. Carter moved approval for Certificate of Appropriateness with the conditions that: 1. The heat pump units be mounted on the exterior with screws going into mortar joints, 2. The new heat pump circulation pipes will go directly from the units into the building, and, 3. The existing unit’s circulation pipe will be painted to match the color of the brick wall. Mr. Banfield seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 – 0. 2. 192-200 Exchange Street – Peifen Carroll Installation of 3 heat pumps, all piping to match the coloring of exterior façade. Chapter 71 – Bangor Center Revitalization Area (“Façade Area”) – Design Review Mr. Carter moved approval for Design Review with the conditions that: 1. The heat pump units be mounted on the exterior with screws going into mortar joints, 2. The new heat pump circulation pipes will go directly from the units into the building, and, 3. The existing unit’s circulation pipe will be painted to match the color of the brick wall. Mr. Banfield seconded the motion. The motion passed 5 – 0. 3. 25 Hammond Street – Explore Bangor Awning Removal and placement of sign Chapter 148 Historic Preservation – Great Fire District – Certificate of Appropriateness The applicant, Ms. Jamie McDonough, and Mark Sampson presented the application and answered the Commission’s questions. Mr. Carter moved approval for Certificate of Appropriateness with the conditions that: 1. The sign straddle the granite band (half above & half below) between the first and second floor windows as in the top photo of the application’s 3-photo exhibit, and 2. The sign be fastened into mortar joints and/or to blocking under the metal panel, not into the bricks or granite. Mr. Perkins seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. Page 2 of 4 4. 25 Hammond Street – Explore Bangor Awning Removal and placement of sign Chapter 71 – Bangor Center Revitalization Area – Design Review Mr. Carter moved approval for Design Review with the conditions that: 1. the sign straddle the granite band (half above & half below) between the first and second floor windows as in the top photo of the application’s 3-photo exhibit, and 2. The sign be fastened into mortar joints and/or to blocking under the metal panel, not into the bricks or granite. Mr. Perkins seconded the motion, which passed 5-0. Commissioner George Burgoyne joined the meeting. DISCUSSION OF AUGUST 11, 2016 CONDITIONAL APPROVAL 5. 105 Main & 92 Columbia Streets – Brick & Mortar Holding Group Replacement of 20 windows Chapter 148 Historic Preservation – Main Street District – Certificate of Appropriateness; Chapter 71 Bangor Center Revitalization Area – Design Review Jay Deane of Brick and Mortar Holding Group returned to the Commission to discuss the sample that he had presented for the Chair and Consultant to review in response to the Commission’s conditional approval. The sample he presented had window dividers on the outside of the outer glass pane and between the double panes, but not on the inside of the inner pane. He reiterated that the maintenance on the interior of the windows was the main reason. The Commissioners and Mr. Pullen discussed their approval and that they intended to include window dividers as presented, but also on the inside of the inner panes, in the form of simulated divided lights which were in the brochure included in the application. Mr. Deane reiterated that he would not be able to do that and because of that would not be able to replace the windows. He indicated that he might follow the less costly example of City Hall and install storm windows on the inside of the existing windows to avoid Historic Preservation review. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS 6. Approval of HPC meeting minutes Mr. Mallar moved approval of the September 8 minutes and Mr. Burgoyne seconded the motion. They were unanimously approved. Mr. Nicklas and the Commissioners discussed the National Park Service Department of the Interior’s Historic Preservation guidelines and standards and their relationship to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance. The discussion involved how any approvals or Page 3 of 4 denials should not be based only on those guidelines and standards, but should be tied to the City’s Ordinances. Mr. Nicklas reintroduced the idea of having a second meeting set to occur after the regular meetings in order to review Findings of Facts in the event there is a denial. Mr. Pullen indicated they were recommended for approvals as well. Staff would look to see about room availability a week after the regular meetings. Commissioners decided to place a continuation of this discussion on the November meeting agenda. 7. Next HPC meeting – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016 Third Floor, Council Chambers, Bangor City Hall Ms. Rettenmaier and Mr. Mallar indicated they would not be at the November 10 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m. Page 4 of 4