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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
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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.