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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-14 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of April 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Third Floor Council Chambers MINUTES Commission Members Present: Denise Simoneau, Chair Jim Davitt Julie Williams Associate Member Present: Kay Blanchard Joseph Walsh, Jr. Historical Consultant Present: Bob Kelly City Staff Present: Jeremy P. Martin ELECTION A vote was taken to reappoint Bob Kelly as historical consultant. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 1 West Market Square – Mexicali Blues To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to change the awning color from green to blue and change the green exterior of the first floor painted band from green to blue. Action Taken: Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval granted by a vote of 5 to 0. 2. 186 Exchange Street – SNR Builders – Triathlete Sports To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to remove a sliding door and replace with an overhead door. Action Taken: After discussion Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval granted by a vote of 5 to 0, with the condition that faux hinges be removed from the proposed overhead doors, as they were found to not be consistent with architecture of the building and that arched “Stockton” windows be used in the overhead door. . 3. 36 Central Street – The Rock and Art Shop To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to sand, scrape and repaint the exterior and to install a wall and projecting sign. Action Taken: Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval granted by a vote of 5 to 0, with the condition that the proposal be completed as submitted and proposed. 4. 11-15 Central Street – CocoLoco To consider a request for Design Review approval to change the peeling exterior trim around the entrance from green to the original black. Action Taken: Design Review approval granted by a vote of 5 to 0. Discussion Item The Commission reviewed a packet of material submitted on behalf of the new owners of 29 Pond Street. No one was in attendance for the owner, so the Commission did not really review the packet. It was noted that House Revivers has been retained to rebuild and maintain the existing wood windows. The Commission was ok with the maintenance commencing on the windows. Staff will reach out to the new owners agent about getting on the May meeting as a discussion item. rd The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m in the 3 floor Council Chambers.