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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of November 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Third Floor Council Chambers
MINUTES
Commission Members Present: Charles Boothby
Don Lewis
Wayne Mallar
Denise Simoneau
Associate Members Present: James Davitt
Karen Hornberger
Historical Consultant: Bob Kelly
City Staff Present: Jeremy Martin
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 208 French Street – Joseph J. Phillipon
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness to add a full view glass storm
door.
Action Taken: Certificate of Appropriateness granted by a vote of 5 to 0.
2. 55 Summer Street – Vincent and Eugenia Franco
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to
replace three wood frame 9/6 double hung windows in the ell section with Norwood
wood frame double hung 9/6 windows; replace aluminum storm windows on main part of
house as needed.
Action Taken: Certificate of Appropriateness granted by a vote of 5 to 0 with the
condition that the Norwood windows are black and the storm windows be oriel triple
track with aluminum mill finish.
3. 202 Exchange – Oliver Holdings LLC
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to
install a fixed awning with signage.
Action Taken: Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval granted by a
vote of 5 to 0, pending approval of color within three weeks.
4. 9 Central Street – Giacomo’s Groceria
To consider a request for Design Review approval to replace a door, replace seven
windows on the first floor, remove awnings, replace seven windows above removed
awnings in location where windows preexisted.
Action Taken: Design Review approval granted by a vote of 5 to 0 with the condition
that the work be completed as detailed in the application materials.
5. 61 Main Street – Pinnacle Development Group
To consider a request for Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to
install a second floor window sign.
Action Taken: Application withdrawn by applicant.
Discussion Items:
1. 1 Main Street – Removal of awning/marquee – Staff informed Commission that due
to life safety concerns the awning at 1 Main Street (Thai Siam) will be removed.
Once work is completed, Owner, Greg Lovely, will bring a façade treatment to the
Commission.
2. Outer State Street Historic District Survey Update – Sara Martin provided an update
on the final Outer State Street Survey project and on her recommendations on where
to go from here.
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The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the third floor
Council Chambers.