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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-09 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MEETING OF JULY 9,2020–7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEETING MINUTES Commission Members Present: Matthew Carter, Chair Brandi Leroy, Vice Chair George Burgoyne Edmund Chernesky Liam Riordan Mike Pullen, Consultant City Staff Present:Anne Krieg, City Planner Josh Saucier, Asst. City Solicitor Vice Chair LeRoy started the meeting, Chair Carter continued. New Business: 1.Design Review –22 State Street –Map-Lot 041-087 –DDD (Downtown Development District)–applicant proposes to install interior signs, paint exterior th and replace 3 windows on the 4floor. Applicant, N&K Cottage, LLC. Chair Carter requested the applicant/representative to present the application. Applicant, Nick Mullins reviewed application for Commission. Will be moving forward with wood windows, which is the same material. Repaint the peeling paint on exterior, any wood area. Mostly window trim, door trim. 36” x 18” protruded sign, drilled into joints, not brick itself. Caron Signs has been in touch with Code Enforcement. Two major exterior projects to the outside. Windows, if not identical will be close to identical. Not changing design in any way. Chair Carter inquired about the profiles of the windows, and location of the sign. Consultant Pullen noted around all of the windows the profile casing on the outside of the window. Concerned about saving outside casing trim. Applicant indicates that area will not be touched. Consultant stated that casing is a critical part of the look of the window. Consultant asked about the double hung windows, wanted to be sure that those were maintained. Applicant will verify that they’re double hung. Chair Carter requested that it be documented, materials submitted doesn’t record exactly what applicant is doing. Requested further from contractor regarding windows and existing casing. Approval, if received, contingent on approval byChair. confirm they’re double hung, and clarification/drawing from contractor indicating how exactly he is going to install and remove without effecting the casing above, as well as an indication on photo of where sign will be located. Color hasn’t beendecided yet, Chair requested to be advised when a decision was made on the color. Vice Chair moves to accept design review upon additional materials showing sketch of how windows will be locked into the panes, where sign will be placed, as well as double- hung nature of windows.Approval for both Certificate of Approval, and Design Review. Seconded by Commissioner Burgoyne. Roll call vote; LeRoy, yes; Riordan, yes; Chernesky, yes; Burgoyne, yes; Carter, yes. Motion carries. 2.Certificate of Appropriateness –20 Hayward Street –Map-Lot 022-062 –URD-1 (Urban Residence District One)–applicant proposes to replace roof and remove rear chimney. Applicant, Bryan Loquet. Chair Carter requested the applicant/representative to present the application. Applicant, Bryan Loquet reviewed application for Commission. Closed on property today, needs to replace roof in order for insurance to hold. Replacement of asphalt shingles, mix of black/gray coloring. Rear chimney used by old boiler no longer in use, wants to remove rear chimney. Consultant Pullen reviewed comments for the Commission. The shingles chosen would work –appears to be a dark shingle on roof now, beyond service years, no issues on the color/texture, should match in nicely. Roof has a flare where pitch changes, covered in metal. Critical part of roof detail and design, important characteristic of the house and time period. Applicant keeping metal. CommissionerRiordan has mixed feelings, it’s a striking feature, on the ridgeline, but also towards back of property, not prominent from street view. Chair Carter thinks the it’s important to think about it as something that changes over time. Commission reviewed thestandards. Commissioner Krupke asked about keeping exterior of structure, but removing interior. Applicant would have to spend money on structure to hold up a non-functioningchimney.CommissionerBurgoyne doesn’t think that removal of the rear chimney will change the look of the home. CommissionerRiordan moves with retention of metal flashing on roof, approval of application that’s come before them, seconded by CommissionerChernesky. Roll call vote; LeRoy, yes; Riordan, yes; Chernesky, yes; Burgoyne, yes; Carter, yes. Motion carries. 3.Certificate of Appropriateness –42 West Broadway –Map-Lot 022-053 –URD-1 (Urban Residence District One)–applicant proposes to remove rotten siding and post, repair in kind using same material. Applicant, Cross Timber Company o/b/o Steven Thomason, owner. Chair Carter requested the applicant/representative to present the application. Applicant/representative not present. Item moved to end of agenda, and returned to. Chair Carter requested applicant/representative to present the application. Homeowner, Steven Thomason advised that contractor was supposed to present the application. Addition in rear of house from the 80’s, three pier type foundation pieces. He’ll remove the clapboard, reinstall piers, jack up the foundation and replace the clapboard. Consultant Pullen inquired about posts being hidden, will be behind clapboard, won’t be viewed any differently than it is now. House currently being repainted, will match current coloring. Commissioner Riordan moves to approve proposed changes to 42 W. Broadway, seconded by Commissioner Burgoyne. LeRoy, yes; Chernesky, yes; Riordan, yes; Burgoyne, yes; Carter, yes. Motion carries. Other Business: 4.Meeting Minutes –Meeting minutes of June 11, 2020 tabled for next meeting. 5.Adjournment -Meeting at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa L. Bickford Development Assistant Planning Department