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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BANGOR
MEETING OF June 9, 2016
MINUTES
Commission Members Present: George Burgoyne, Vice-Chair
Matthew Carter
Wayne Mallar
Elizabeth Rettenmaier, Chair
Alfred Banfield, Associate Member
Eugene, Manzo, Associate Member
City Staff Present: David Gould
Peter Witham
At 7:00 p.m. Chair Rettenmaier called the meeting to order and indicated that Associate
Members Banfield and Manzo would be voting alternately in Member Perkins’ absence.
Project Review
Ms. Rettenmaier announced that the additional information for Items 1. and 2. on the agenda
were approved. There was a discussion on how detailed the information submitted is for this
project and all projects. Also discussion about previously discussed coordination of the
application form, the ordinances, and a checklist for reviewing applications.
1. 26 State Street – Orono Brewing Company
Add projecting sign with illuminating lamps – “additional exhibit” referred to in
May 12, 2016 conditional approval, awaiting requested details
Chapter 71 Bangor Center Revitalization Area – Design Review
2. 26 State Street – Orono Brewing Company
Add projecting sign with illuminating lamps – “additional exhibit” referred to in
May 12, 2016 conditional approval, awaiting requested details
Chapter 148 Historic Preservation – Great Fire District – Certificate of Appropriateness
Ms. Rettenmaier asked for the applicant or representative of Item 3. to approach the podium.
3. 48-52-56 Main Street – Gail M. Hipsky
Reconstruction, alteration, and removal of trim, facing materials, and awning of
first floor storefront
Chapter 71 Bangor Center Revitalization Area – Design Review
Ms. Hipsky presented her project to rebuild the first floor storefront of her building. She
discussed the questions and comments brought up by Consultant Mike Pullen.
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For his question of the doors’ stile, she provided a door sample and indicated a
preferred change from requested wide to 3” medium stile.
Regarding his question of where the work is occurring she stated the work is confined to
the first floor. The color scheme would remain the same.
Regarding his question of a fascia above the awning, she indicated no fascia was
included in the application, but she described her proposal and would be willing to
revise the application to add a simple one with the sign “ribbon” space below it. Member
Carter said that it would be great to restore the ribbon band back onto the building.
Commissioners thought it would be better to return with a new application if a fascia
board or cap over the sign board were to be added. The general consensus was that
the ribbon band as presented would be acceptable and no fascia board necessary.
Two downward pointing lights, total of six, would be mounted into mortar joints above
the sign ribbon over each space. They would be able to illuminate either flat-mounted or
projecting signs.
Member Carter moved to approve the item as submitted and Member Burgoyne
seconded it. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the item with Associate Member
Banfield voting.
4. 48-52-56 Main Street – Gail M. Hipsky
Reconstruction, alteration, and removal of trim, facing materials, and awning of
first floor storefront
Chapter 148 Historic Preservation – West Market Square Historic District – Certificate of
Appropriateness
Ms. Rettenmaier asked if there was any discussion on the project’s review under
Chapter 148.
Member Carter moved to approve the item as presented and Member Banfield
seconded it. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the item with Associate Member
Banfield voting.
5. 42 West Broadway – Alison & Benjamin Weiss
Installation of fence along back property line & along Cedar St. side from property
corner to house corner
Chapter 148 Historic Preservation – Whitney Park Historic District – Certificate of
Appropriateness
Ms. Weiss presented her cedar fence project.
Member Burgoyne moved to approve the item and Member Carter seconded it. The
Commission voted 5-0 to approve the item with Associate Member Manzo voting.
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6. 25 Broad Street – Evenrood’s (Lisa Leonard)
Add projecting sign and bracket to front of building
Chapter 71 Bangor Center Revitalization Area – Design Review
Mr. Ken Leonard presented the restaurant’s new projecting sign to go over the main
entrance. He examined photographs with the Commissioners and discussed the sign
location, if there were mortar joints in the vicinity, and if some type of modified brackets
could be installed in them.
Member Mallar moved to approve the item with the condition that the upper bracket be
attached into the mortar joint above the granite keystone and cap and that the lower
bracket be attached beneath and at the back of the granite keystone. Member Burgoyne
seconded the motion. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the item with Associate
Member Banfield voting.
7. 25 Broad Street – Evenrood’s (Lisa Leonard)
Add projecting sign and bracket to front of building
Chapter 148 Historic Preservation – West Market Square Historic District – Certificate of
Appropriateness
Ms. Rettenmaier asked if there was any discussion on the project’s review under
Chapter 148.
Member Burgoyne moved to approve the item with the condition that the upper bracket
be attached into the mortar joint above the granite keystone and cap and that the lower
bracket be attached beneath and at the back of the granite keystone. Member Carter
seconded the motion. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the item with Associate
Member Banfield voting.
Additional Business
8. Approval of HPC meeting minutes.
April 14, 2016 minutes – Member Burgoyne moved approval. Associate Member
Banfield seconded them. Members Carter, Banfield, Mallar, & Burgoyne voted to
approve them.
May 12, 2016 minutes – Chair Rettenmaier noted a few changes to make: page 3,
paragraph 6 “back” to “black”; page 5, paragraph 6 “All” to “Mr. Sullivan stated that the”;
page 6, paragraph 5 delete first sentence. Associate Member Banfield moved approval
as amended. Member Burgoyne seconded them. Members Carter, Banfield, Manzo,
Rettenmaier, & Burgoyne voted to approve them.
May 26, 2016 minutes – Member Burgoyne moved approval. Associate Member Manzo
seconded them. Members Banfield, Manzo, Burgoyne, and Rettenmaier approved
them.
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Chair Rettenmaier reminded everyone of the July 14 meeting.
Member Burgoyne moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Manzo seconded the motion. The
meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.