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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10-10 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MEETING OF October 10, 2013 MINUTES Commission Members Present: Kay Blanchard Donald Lewis III Robert Gordon Marie Grady Eric Mihan Commission Consultant Present: Sara K. Martin City Staff Present: Jennifer Boothroyd Paul Nicklas Chairman Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Item No. 1: Consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval for new building-mounted equipment at 18 Broad Street, Blaze, LLC, applicant Chairman Lewis invited the applicant to step to the podium to make a presentation. No one was present to represent the applicant at the time. Review of this item was postponed. Item No. 2: Consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to replace siding at 192-200 Exchange Street, Peifen Carroll, applicant Chairman Lewis invited the applicant to step to the podium to make a presentation. Peifen Carroll, owner of 192-200 Exchange St., introduced the contractor for the work, Kevin Crane, who proceeded to summarize the proposal for the Commission. He clarified that the preferred choice for the proposed siding replacement was “Option #1” presented in the application; raised paneling made of PVC to look like wood, in a configuration of three 2 panels. He said that the panels would be painted brown to match the existing exterior of the building. Sara Martin summarized her memo and findings for this project. She stated that since there was no information or documentation upon which to determine the original appearance and materials of the building, the proposed siding is not an incongruous replacement. Commissioner Gordon wondered if the faux roofing/overhang material that exists on the building will match the new siding. Mr. Crane stated that the colors would match, and that it will look as good as can be, given that there is no plan to remove the faux roofing at this time. Commissioner Mihan made a motion to approve the application to replace the faux brick siding with “Option #1” (raised panels in a three-panel configuration) painted brown to match the existing exterior of 192-200 Exchange St. Commissioner Grady seconded the amended motion. The motion was approved unanimously with Commission members Blanchard, Lewis, Gordon, Mihan, and Grady voting. Mr. Crane asked about the possibility of changing materials for a previous approval on the building. After some discussion, it was agreed that the applicant would re-apply in the future if a change in materials was desired. At this time, a representative of Blaze, Inc, was in attendance, so the Commission proceeded with the review of Agenda Item #1. Chairman Lewis invited the applicant to step to the podium to make a presentation. Rob Ervin, architect for the project, addressed the Commission and summarized the proposal. He stated that, in the course of obtaining various approvals for the new restaurant at 18 Broad St., the State Fire Marshall had required a chimney-style ventilation duct to be installed, as illustrated in the application. He noted that the installation of the vent was mandatory for the completion of the project and the opening of the restaurant. Commissioner Gordon asked what the ductwork would be made of. Mr. Ervin replied that it would be stainless steel. Commissioner Gordon asked how the ductwork would be attached to the building. Mr. Ervin stated that it would be mounted with brackets, which would be attached the mortar of the masonry. Commissioner Mihan made a motion to approve the installation of new building- mounted ductwork on the back of the 18 Broad Street as proposed in the application. Commissioner Blanchard seconded the amended motion. The motion was approved unanimously with Commission members Blanchard, Lewis, Gordon, Mihan, and Grady voting. There being no further items for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.