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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of September 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Third Floor Council Chambers
MINUTES
Commission Members Present: Charles Boothby, Chair
Don Lewis III
Wayne Mallar
Denise Simoneau
Julie Williams
Associate Member Present: Kay Blanchard
Historical Consultant Present: Bob Kelly
City Staff Present: Jeremy P. Martin
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 51 Thomas Hill Road - Matt Bourassa
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness approval to replace 42 wooden
storm windows with Allied Historic One Lite (HOL) storms. Color to match existing
trim.
Action Taken: Application amended to change portion of storms to Harvey Tru Channel
for small windows and Allied Historic One Lites storm windows for large windows with
arches. Certificate of Appropriateness granted by a vote of 5 to 0.
2. 11 High Street – Steven and Jessica Remington
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness approval to installa 4’ ta;;
wrought iron style aluminum fence.
Action Taken: Certificate of Appropriateness approval granted by a vote of 5 to 0.
3. 2 Hammond Street – Hammond Street Senior Center
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to
brick up the old walk-up window.
Action Taken: After much discussion about the appropriateness of bricking up the
opening, a motion was made and the Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review
approval was denied by a vote of 3 in favor and 2 opposed. Discussion continued about
bricking up and then utilizing stucco to match existing building, a motion was made to
brick up and stucco to match and the Certificate of Appropriateness was granted by a
vote of 5 to 0.
4. 26 Front Street – Sea Dog Brewing Co.
To consider a request for Design Review approval to install a 9’x 9’ window on the front
right portion of the building. .
Action Taken: Design Review approval granted by vote of 5 to 0.
5. 365 State Street – Christopher Ruhlin
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval for
façade improvements which include exterior painting, replacing tin, broken windowpanes
and aluminum doors
Action Taken: Much discussion took place over the appropriateness of doors that were
proposed. The applicant agreed to re-submit new doors that are more appropriate. A
motion was made and seconded that did not include the changes to the doors. Certificate
of Appropriateness and Design Review approval granted by a vote of 5 to 0. The
applicant will submit a new application for more appropriate doors.
6. 123 Franklin Street – Judy Ownes
To consider a request for Design Review approval to install a fixed awning with lettering.
Action Taken: Design Review approval granted by a vote of 5 to 0.
7. 158 Main Street – Arthur Brountas
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to
maintain existing clapboards and/pr replace with an alternate product on rear portion of
building.
Action Taken: This was a follow-up to the application that was brought before the
Commission over the last few months. The applicant proposed to utilize Hardi-Plank
siding instead of maintaining and replacing existing clapboards. Certificate of
Appropriateness and Design Review approval granted by a vote of 5 to 0 to replace
clapboards with Hardi-Plank siding.
8. 331 – 341 Hammond Street – The Neighborhood Daycare
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness approval to install doors, repair
windows and enclose a porch.
Action Taken: Certificate of Appropriateness approval granted by a vote of 5 to 0.
Application amended to include installation of 3 steel doors and to replace 15 windows
with Brosco windows as proposed.
9. 84 Harlow Street – House Revivers
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to
remove existing enamel steel panels and replace with new wood panels. Replace
existing plate glass with Thermopane glass on all of the first floor storefronts.
Action Taken: Questions were raised about the appropriateness of the new window
framing. Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval granted by a vote
of 4 to 1.
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The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 14 , 2010 at 7:00 p.m in the 3 floor Council
Chambers.