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Home My WebLink About2023-06-08 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes � : � �' ,� I� � �TC��.I � P"I�E�� V�T I�� ; ��.I � SI�� .� .� c�T� �� . HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2023 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEETING MINUTES Commission Members Present: Liam Riordan Edmund Chernesky Nathaniel King Anne Marie Quin Karen Rand Matthew Weitkamp (voting) Citv Staff Present: Anne Krieg, Development Director Anja Collette, Planning Analyst Mike Pullen, HPC Consultant John Theriault, City Engineer Chair Riordan called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. New Business: 1. Certificate of Appropriateness — 29 West Broadwav — Map-Lot 022-032 —Whitnev Park Historic District —Applicant/Owner: Mary Meqan & Alec Anderson -Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows in the front part of the house with new windows designed to look exactly the same as the old ones. The property is located at Map-Lot 022-032, in the Whitney Park Historic District. Applicant Mary Megan Anderson presented to the podium. Stated that they will be replacing a total of 30 windows, at least half of which will not be visible from the street. The project is be handled by Renewal by Andersen. Anderson stated that the home was built in 1866 and the existing windows are no longer effective. Replacement windows will be designed to look the same as the existing ones, but will use modern, energy-efficient materials. Consultant Mike Pullen presented his comments. Clarified that the project can be classified as an alteration rather than a reconstruction. Had asked the applicant to provide photos of the front house, which were provided with windows numbered to show what would be replaced. Stated that unique feature of the home is the two-over-two sash windows that are currently present, so replacements will need to be in keeping with this design, which the applicant has confirmed they will. Clarified that the glass size in the replacement windows will be identical to existing glass size, but Pullen suggested they may want narrower grill size than what is presently proposed. 73 I IA�.L�C3'W' STF�EET. �,Af�1C_,��, �vtE s�41C�1. ,.1"EL�C'1:9C)N�. (�C}7) �)�2-4��Q FA.�: (�C37� `745-��"� t�'V'W W.��A N�;C��f�h.��N E.C�C7 V Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes June 8t", 2023 Chair Riordan asked if there will be substantial loss of glass in replacements, and how side panel size of new windows compares with the existing. Anderson responded that the windows will be custom-made, so she is unable to give specifics until production begins, but feels confident loss of glass will be kept to a minimum and all design will be done to keep appearance as close to existing windows as possible. Referenced neighbors at 11 West Broadway who had Renewal by Andersen complete the same project at that home. No public comment. Commissioner Quin moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 29 West Broadway— Map-Lot 022-032, in the Whitney Park Historic District, Applicant/Owner Mary Megan & Alec Anderson. Vice Chair King seconded. All in favor upon roll-call vote, none opposed. 2. Desiqn Review— 26 Front Street— Map-Lot 043-034 — Banqor Center Revitalization Area —Applicant/Owner: Northland General Contractor/Fred M. Forslev/Seadoq Ventures, Inc. -Approval requested for Design Review to replace the exterior deck, railing, ramp and stairs facing the road. The property is located at Map-Lot 043-034, in the Bangor Center Revitalization Area. Applicant not present either in-person or via Zoom. Consultant Pullen presented his comments. Asked applicant to present their choice of decking & railing, rather than a selection of available options, which is what they had provided. Chair Riordan confirmed from the applicant's memo responses that the materials used would be the same as on the back of the building, with the exception that the railing would be vertical rather than horizontal. Consultant Pullen asked if any clarification had been received regarding the finish on the wood elements; there was none. Chair Riordan recommended deferring action on the application until the next meeting. All Commissioners agreed. � Certificate of Appropriateness/Desiqn Review— Cross Street— Map-Lots 042-123, - 106, -117 — Main Street Historic District/Banqor Center Revitalization Area— Applicant/Owner: Downtown Banqor Partnership/Cook Investment Group, LLC/BR Holdinqs LLC/Maniker Properties LLC/Citv of Banqor -Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness/Design Review for a collaborative art project. The property is located at Map-Lots 042-123, -106, and -117, in the Main Street Historic District/Bangor Center Revitalization Area. Downtown Bangor Partnership representative Imke Jandreau presented to the podium to introduce the proposed Umbrella Sky art installation. Consultant Pullen presented his comments. Jandreau confirmed the cable bolts would be installed in the mortar of the buildings being used, rather than the bricks themselves. Pullen asked if the Fire Department had been consulted regarding emergency vehicle access; Jandreau responded they had. Commissioner Quin asked how long the installation would be up. Jandreau responded they the goal is to have it up from May to October for the three years for which they have funding through Northern Light Health. Commissioner Quin suggested reassessing how the length of time; felt it was a bit long. Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes June 8t", 2023 Consultant Pullen asked if the umbrellas would be lit. Jandreau responded that she did not think so but would find out. Stated installation will also include some benches and planters to further entice visitors. Commissioner Quin asked if the display would be leading to something. Pullen mentioned the church at the end of the street and Jandreau mentioned the businesses on Columbia Street. Planning Analyst Anja Collette reported that she had received one public comment via telephone. The individual had been concerned about possible traffic obstructions from physical components of the installation. Jandreau stated that there will be no obstructions. Public comments closed. Vice Chair King moved to approve the Design Review for Cross Street— Map-Lots 042-123, -106, and -117, in the Main Street Historic District/Bangor Center Revitalization Area, Applicant/Owner Downtown Bangor Partnership/Cook Investment Group, LLC/BR Holdings LLC/Maniker Properties LLC/City of Bangor. Commissioner Chernesky seconded. All in favor upon roll-call vote, none opposed. Commissioner Quin asked if they could just do the display for one year. Chair Riordan stated he felt that the Commission should vote on the application as-is. Jandreau noted that the funding was tied to a 3-year timeline. Development Director Krieg mentioned that the Council would be signing an agreement for the project. Commissioner Chernesky moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for Cross Street— Map-Lots 042-123, -106, and -117, in the Main Street Historic District/Bangor Center Revitalization Area, Applicant/Owner powntown Bangor Partnership/Cook Investment Group, LLC/BR Holdings LLC/Maniker Properties LLC/City of Bangor. Commissioner Weitkamp seconded. All in favor upon roll-call vote, none opposed. 4. Certificate of Appropriateness/Desiqn Review— 73 Harlow Street— Map-Lot 041- 118 — Great Fire Historic District —Applicant/Owner: CWS Architecture + Interior Desiqn (on behalf of the Citv of Banqor) -Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness/Design Review for addition/alteration to roof/siding/windows/other. The property is located at Map-Lot 041-118, in the Great Fire Historic District. City Engineer John Theriault presented to the podium. Confirmed that this application is for the proposed renovation of City Hall. Lynn Pepin from CWS Architecture + Interior Design presented to the Commission via Zoom. Stated that there will be a new HVAC system installed for the entire building, which will have equipment on the exterior of the building. Proposed location for this equipment is on the lower roof, visible from the Park Street side of the building. There will also be a new, ADA-compliant elevator, with a shaft visible on the exterior of the building on the same side. In response to Consultant Pullen's comments, Pepin ordered physical samples of the elevator paneling which will be shared with the Commission once they are received. For the HVAC equipment, they are considering between two color options— bone white & concrete grey. Consultant Pullen discussed his memo and emphasized the point about not penetrating the cornice. Chair Riordan asked what the height of the proposed elevator shaft will be. Pepin responded that it will fall below the existing cornice line, so as not to disturb any of the existing cornice work. Commissioner Weitkamp asked if the HVAC equipment could be placed on the ground behind the Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes June 8t", 2023 building, rather than on the lower roof. Pepin responded that in their design, they were trying to minimize piping runs, and this ground placement would both lengthen piping runs and require additional foundation work. Weitkamp asked if the piping runs would be internal or external if the equipment was located on the ground. Pepin said she would need to talk to the engineer to see how he would feel about that, but they moved away from that idea very quickly due to those issues. Commissioner Rand asked if there were color cards. City Engineer Theriault provided a print-out. There were expressions of concern from Commissioners on the white color. Pepin stated they could do the grey color. No public comment. Commissioner Chernesky moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 73 Harlow Street— Map-Lot 041-118, in the Great Fire Historic District, Applicant/Owner CWS Architecture + Interior Design (on behalf of the City of Bangor). Commissioner Quin seconded. All in favor upon roll-call vote, none opposed. Vice Chair King moved to approve the Design Review 73 Harlow Street— Map-Lot 041-118, in the Great Fire Historic District, Applicant/Owner CWS Architecture + Interior Design (on behalf of the City of Bangor). Commissioner Chernesky seconded. All in favor upon roll-call vote, none opposed. 5. Meetinq Minutes — May 11, 2023 Vice Chair King moved to approve the May 11th meeting minutes. Commissioner Chernesky seconded. All in favor, none opposed. � Adiournment Meeting adjourned at 7:57 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Pritchard Development Assistant Planning Division