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Home My WebLink About2021-03-11 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2021 - 7:00 P.M. Conducted on Zoom MEETING MINUTES Commission Members Present: Matthew Carter, Chair Edmond Chernesky Anne Marie Quin Karen Rand Liam Riordan 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 7:03 P.M. New Business: 1.Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review - 2 Hammond Street -Map-Lot 042-188 - West Market Square Historical District - Renovation of existing historic building. Scope of work includes the conversion of existing bank building (primarily floors 2 and 3) from existing office space into 8 units of residential housing. Scope also includes preliminary design for a retail area located in the southeast corner of the basement. Applicant Pike Property Management, LLC, o/b/o property owner Arey’s Cove Real Estate, LLC. Commissioner Rand requested to recuse herself as having a conflict of interest. Chair Carter requested motion from Commission that Commissioner Rand has a conflict. Commissioner Chernesky moved no conflict of interest. Commissioner Riordan noted some confusion in the motion, as Commissioner Rand does have a conflict of interest. Further inquiry discussion occurred to make determination. Commissioner Rand indicated that she is doing architectural work and interiors for this project. Commissioner Riordan seconded no conflict of interest. Roll call vote; Riordan, yes; Chernesky, yes; Quin, no; Rand, abstain, Carter, yes. Motion carries, no conflict of interest determined. Commissioner Quin indicated that she wasn’t sure how she was voting, but thought Commissioner Rand did have a conflict of interest. Historic Preservation Commission March 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes Property Owner Dash Davidson presented the item. Zach Pike representing Pike Property Management, LLCwas also present to speak. They indicated the following: 4 residential units on each of the second and third floors. Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce to remain on first floor. Restore and return southwest corner of basement to original state. Bring back historic doors andwindows to allow natural light to get in. Remove 70’s era ATM/drive through window, and replace with historic era window. Restoration work around face, intensive interior plans. Commissioners discussed the project, noting overall excitement for the property in downtown Bangor. Commissioners expressed appreciation regarding thecare and attention to details. They discussed Consultant Pullen’s review of the project. Pullen had inquired specifically about the lack of plans for the west side of the building. Applicant indicated that would be worked on at a later time, as it’s a significant area of concern for their project plans currently. It was further noted by the applicant: Restoring all windows in the building – most are in good shape. A lot of the windows are unique. Best part of building is the light penetration. Looking at options to put in a couple new windows, historically different if they choose to go that route. Commissioners discussed the red brick wall, and the paint currently on it. Discussed repointing of some of the areas, mostly damaged by the walkway, approximately 4’ high bricks where the attention is needed. A vast majority of the repointing will be in that area, paint would be disturbed, but not stripping all the paint off. No sandblasting on that side. They’re planning to work with a historic masonry company to scrape out the loose mortar to repointing areas. Commissioner Rand indicated that the potential windows are to match the existing. Consultant Pullen provided further review to the Commission. Chair Carter requested a motion to accept the project under Section 71, Design Review. Motion made by Commissioner Quin, seconded by Commissioner Chernesky. Roll call vote: Quin, yes; Riordan, yes; Chernesky, yes; Rand, yes; Carter, yes. Motion carries. Chair Carter requested a motion to accept project under Section 148 for Certificate of Appropriateness. Motion made by Commissioner Riordan, seconded by Commissioner Chernesky. Roll call vote: Quin, yes; Riordan, yes; Chernesky, yes; Rand, yes; Carter, yes. Motion carries. Page 2 | 3 Historic Preservation Commission March 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes 2.January 14, January 28, and February 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes Commissioner Riordan motioned for approval of meeting minutes of January 14, January 28, and February 11, 2021, seconded by Commissioner Chernesky. Roll call vote: Quin, yes; Riordan, yes; Rand, yes; Chernesky, yes; Carter, yes. Motion carries. Planning Officer Krieg indicated that two students from Husson University were in attendance via zoom, and that they might be reaching out to ask questions on a project that they’re working on for school. Permission obtained from commission to provide email addresses if needed. Planning Officer Krieg advised that Jeff LaBree, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator would be taking on the Historic Preservation Commission work, as well as the architectural survey project. Krieg will be starting the Comprehensive Plan sometime this year. Historic resources are a big part of that plan, and a big part of the city’s identity so her work with the Commission will still occur in a different capacity. LaBree is well versed on construction and working with contractors and will bring a really good perspective to the Commission’s work. Meeting was adjourned at 7:47 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Melissa L. Bickford Development Assistant Planning Department *Please note, Commissioner Quin rescinded her original vote regarding the Conflict of Interest with Commissioner Rand, agreeing with the majority of the Commission (Amended April 9, 2021) Page 3 | 3