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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-23 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BANGOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 -7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers and Via Zoom MEETING MINUTES Commission Members Present: Matthew Carter, Chair Rebecca Krupke, Vice Chair (Via Zoom) Edmond Chernesky (Via Zoom) Karen Rand (Via Zoom) Liam Riordan Mike Pullen, Consultant (Via Zoom) City Staff Present: Melissa Bickford, Development Asst. Anne Krieg, Planning Officer Jeff LaBree, Housing Rehab. Coord. Chair Carter started the meeting at 7:05 P.M. New Business: 1. Certificate of Appropriateness - 218 Ohio Street -Map-Lot 032-089 -Thomas Hill Historical District-Applicant: Hilltop School -Approval for removal of walking bridge and window replacement at property located at 218 Ohio Street, Map-Lot 032-089, in the Thomas Hill Historical District. Jason with DP Porter representing the applicant presented the application and provided the following in part and in substance: * Currently have bridge built in the 1990's off the 2nd floor, condemned by the City, unsafe for use *Wants to remove bridge, put back to original condition, and also windows need to be replaced, rotting and water infiltration. Replacing with new Anderson windows, cocoa bean in color, A-Series Commissioner Riordan inquiring what the facade will look like after bridge removal. There will be brick repair, putting it back to what it was is the goal. Brick will be as close as possible, to what's there. Fortunately, this is on the backside of the building. Commissioner Rand curious about existing windows, didn't see what those were. Originally wood window, these are vinyl with wooden inside. Pre-finished painted interior white, outside composite material made by Anderson. Acrylic finish on exterior of cocoa bean. True divided light window, double pane, grid on front, space between, and another applied grid on the other side. Consultant Pullen provided Architectural history is important, listed in National Register of Historical Places. This is an important historic resource. There is an opening that will be restored, which will be larger than original window, bottom portion will need to be infilled. Will the detailing match? Yes, thaYs the goal. Determined that color will be cocoa bean, interior is white with 6/6 sash pattern. Those were the biggest issues he found, and this will be a vast improvement. Multiple windows to be replaced, but this application is just the one window. No other questions Commissioner Riordan moves approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 218 Ohio Street, Map-Lot 032-089, in the Thomas Hill Historical District. Seconded by Vice Chair Krupke seconded; specifics: cocoa bean exterior, 6/6 sash pattern, "true divided IighY' and masonry work will detail matching sill with existing, seconded by Rebecca. Karen -yes Edmund -yes Rebecca -yes Liam - yes Matt- yes 2. Certificate of Appropriateness - 11 West Broadwav- Map-Lot 022-034 -Whitnev Park Historical District -Applicant: Marc Riffel -Approval for removal and replacement of windows at property located at 11 West Broadway, Map-Lot 032-089, in the Whitney Park Historical District. Gary w/Anderson Windows, Applicant and wife Presented the following in part and in substance: *replace 20 of the large windows, provided photos of which they're replacing * problems with water intrusion, air leaks, can put hand through some of the sills, ropes are broken, do not function properly. *replace with similar product, Renewal by Anderson window, made specifically for window replacement Interior trim and exterior trim to remain intact, insert-style replacement new window system goes into original frame. This window was specifically designed for older homes to maintain historical look and accuracy. Strength of material allows this; narrow frame can be built in a much smaller footprint. "question regarding wide muttons, corrected it, narrow mutton that's currently in the window, "true divided light."White inside, and original was brown. No questions from Commissioners. Consultant Pullen - architectural history, circa 1868 Sprague Adams house, like first application we saw, Mansur-style. Hiram Fogg. Ground floor windows have hood moldings, and second floor had heavy surrounds and sill brackets. Highly detailed trim surrounds on the windows, happy to hear that they'll be preserved. Minimal change to glass and sash dimensions. narrow muttons much more English style, 5/8". "Exterior Wrap"- small L-channel piece/molding made out of the same material &finish and locks into grove of window. Scribed back to exterior casings. Small cap that allows proper insulation of windows from exterior. Doesn't change appearance at all. They'll be going with Anderson Cocoa Bean. Kitchen area on side of house/porch- 122 and 123 call for 6/6 grill - look like they would've been 2/2. Everything they've done is to match existing. 125 & 124 are vinyl replacements. Original windows prior to vinyl 6/6 were probably 2/2. Looking for direction. Applicant prefers 6/6 so they're all the same with the rest of the kitchen. Wanted to keep things as historically accurate as possible. Commissioner Riordan moves approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 11 West Broadway, Map-Lot 022-034, in the Whitney Park Historical District. Seconded by Commissioner Rand. with additional: * Narrower muttons, color clarified white interior, cocoa bean on outside, and "true divided light windows." Commissioner Rand, yes; Commissioner Chernesky, yes; Vice Chair Krupke, yes; Commissioner Riordan, yes; Chair Carter, yes. Motion carries. Other Business: 3. Broadwav Historical District & Tree Streets Studv Area Architectural Review Discussion Mike Pullen and Emerson Jones, Intern Architect with Artifex; completed architectural survey and architectural historian Rochelle Bohm. Worked with Anne & Jeff. Maine Historic Preservation Commission. Had to meet state standards, collect enormous amount of information on buildings in the district. 63 Broadway, 91 Tree Street Study Area Tree Street Study Area- Essex Street to Forest, Somerset to Garland Street Architectural features, historical data and environmental data - section of reports for each structure, CARMA forms able to be viewed online Used Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for many years, came out every 5-6 years, starting in the 1800s. 4. Auqust 12, 2021 Meetinq Minutes Commissioner Riordan moves approval of August 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes, with no changes, seconded by Commissioner Rand. Commissioner Rand, yes; Vice Chair Krupke, yes; Commissioner Chernesky, yes; Commissioner Riordan, yes; Chair Carter, abstain. 5. Adiournment at 8:32 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Melissa L. Bickford Development Assistant Planning Division