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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
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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