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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF APRIL 13, 2023 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEETING MINUTES
Commission Members Present: Liam Riordan
Edmund Chernesky
Nathaniel King
Anne Marie Quin
Rebecca Krupke
Karen Rand (on Zoom)
Citv Staff Present: Anne Krieg, Development Director
Member Riordan called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
New Business:
1. Certificate of Appropriateness —29 Havward Street — Map-Lot 033-002 —Whitnev
Park Historic District —Applicant/Owner: Adrienne McConnell -Approval requested
for Certificate of Appropriateness to add a natural gas meter and a heat pump
(consisting of 1 outdoor and 2 indoor units). The property is located at Map-Lot 033-002,
in the Whitney Park Historic District.
Applicant Adrienne McConnell not present, so Member Riordan asked if the Commission had any
concerns.
Consultant Mike Pullen went through the points from his memo and asked Development Director Krieg
for the applicant's written response. Applicant's response confirms that all heat pump power lines will be
white, which was Pullen's recommendation so as to have them blend better with the color of the house.
Commissioners had no questions. No public comment.
Riordan closed the public hearing.
King moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 29 Hayward Street — Map-Lot 033-
002, in the Whitney Park Historic District, Applicant/Owner Adrienne McConnell. Quin seconded.
All in favor, none opposed.
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Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes
April 13t", 2023
2. March 9, 2023 Meetinq Minutes
Riordan moved to approve the March 9th meeting minutes. All in favor, none opposed.
Chair asked member of the public for comments. Joe Pickering came to the podium to follow up on
concerns brought forth at February 9th HPC meeting and to address concerns regarding a Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) request he had submitted. Stated that he has only briefly reviewed results of
request but felt there were inaccuracies. Member Riordan asked to clarify if Pickering was referring to
the Comprehensive Plan — Pickering confirmed he is referring to FOIA request. Pickering felt that
reference to an email he had sent to City Council regarding LD445 was irrelevant to the issue at hand.
Overall, Pickering felt that City of Bangor needs "far more in-depth thinking" regarding historic districts.
Member Krupke asked Development Director Krieg for updates on Comprehensive Plan. Krieg reported
that Planning Board will take in more public comments on current draft of full plan at next meeting (on
April 18th) and that a second draft will be compiled from there. Riordan and Krieg both confirmed that
current draft can be viewed on City's website.
Commission, Development Director Krieg, and Consultant Pullen discussed opportunities for member
training and continuing education, including use of funds for members to attend various seminars and
workshops offered by both Maine Historic Preservation Commission and several national preservation
organizations.
Consultant Mike Pullen presented information regarding historic windows and their replacement.
Distributed information packets to Commission members for further reading and review. Some
discussion among Pullen, Commission members and Development Director Krieg regarding window
replacement options and possible adjustments to HPC applications. Some discussion of shortage of
tradespeople and several local recommendations.
3. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:37 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Pritchard
Development Assistant
Planning Division