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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-28 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2021 - 7:00 P.M. VIA ZOOM MEETING MINUTES Commission Members Present: Matthew Carter, Chair Rebecca Krupke, Vice Chair Edmond Chernesky Anne Marie Quin Karen Rand Mike Pullen, Consultant City Staff Present: Melissa Bickford, Development Asst. Anne Krieg, City Planner Jeff LaBree, Housing Rehab. Coordinator Joshua Saucier, Asst. City Solicitor Chair Carter started the meeting at 7:01 P.M. New Business: Certificate of Appropriateness -136 Broadway -Map-Lot 048-143 - Broadway Historic District - Removal of existing deteriorated slate roofing and replacement with asphalt architectural shingles at property located at 136 Broadway. Applicant, Roof Systems of Maine o/b/o owner, Ken Jarvis. JT Breindel with Roof Systems of Maine presented on behalf of owner, Ken Jarvis. Re-re-review for Certificate of Appropriateness Newly presented spec materials were shown on the shared screen - CertainTeed Highland Slate asphalt shingles Appears more like the slate vs. architectural shingles, as the color matches closer Has more of a slate appearance from afar Commissioners Quin presented the following observations: Appears to be an asphalt shingle Provided a different product to Planning Officer Krieg for consideration, was this reviewed? Planning Officer Krieg advised that product was sent to Lee Corro with Roof Systems of Maine, and ultimately this is the product they’ve chosen to go with (Highland Slate asphalt shingles) Commissioners discussed the original size of the roof slate versus proposed materials. Commissioner Quin posed the following questions to applicant: Was the other option looked at by Mr. Corro? What was the reason that it was rejected? Mr. Breindel indicated that he had not been privy to the conversation with Mr. Corro, but suspected that the proposed materials were not sturdy enough for Maine weather. Consultant Pullen’s report was reviewed. Commissioners discussed that this submission was very similar to the previous submission on 01.14.2021, and that time was not taken to find a suitable alternative. Commission reviewed 148-9, Sections 2b and 2c. Commissioners further discussed: They did not expect to return to see another asphalt product Product needs to be matched visually Presented materials do not look like slate Is it possible to repair broken slate? Mr. Breindel indicated that due to the percentage of deteriorated slate, it requires a total replacement versus repairing. Mr. Breindel advised that the roof was too far gone for repair. Commissioners indicated: The new spec materials are called “New England Slate,” but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it looks like slate It’s designed to look like slate from a distance Will not look like slate up closely Commissioner Quin again asked if the materials sent to Planning Officer Krieg had been reviewed by Mr. Breindel or Mr. Corro. Chair Carter indicated that it’s a rubberized plastic product that looks more like slate. Quin inquired why this couldn’t be a possibility. Chair advised that the materials were not presented for review. Planning Officer Krieg advised that the applicant presented what they plan to do for the property, that the information was sent to them, but they decided to move ahead with a different product. Mr. Breindel indicated that Roof Systems of Maine has not installed any of that product (rubberized plastic product) in this area, and something is to be said about it being good with the elements, the environment that we live in. Chair Carter requested a motion on the item. Commissioner Chernesky moved to grant Certificate of Appropriateness for 136 Broadway, Map-Lot 048-143. Seconded by Vice Chair Krupke. Roll call vote: Krupke, yes; Banfield, yes; Quin, no; Chernesky, yes; Carter, yes. Motion carries. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa L. Bickford Development Assistant Planning Department