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Home My WebLink About2024-09-12 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes �; N: � e �� I� � �TC�I�.I� P"FF�E� � �V�TI�� '� ��.I �� S I�� .� .� c�T� �� . HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2024, 7:00 P.M. PENOBSCOT ROOM, PENQUIS CAP 262 HARLOW STREET MEETING MINUTES Commission Members Present: Edmund Chernesky Peter Keebler (voting in absence of regular members) Rebecca Krupke Liam Riordan Matthew Weitkamp (voting in absence of regular members) Citv Staff Present: Anja Collette, Planning Officer Brian Scannell, Planning Analyst Chair Chernesky called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. New Business: 1. Certificate of Appropriateness — 208 Broadwav — Map-Lot 047-021 — Broadwav Historic District —Applicant: Kurtis Marsh — Owner: John C. & Esther L. Whalen Revocable Trust -Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness to replace roof. The property is located at Map-Lot 047-021, in the Broadway Historic District. Chair Chernesky introduced the agenda item. Applicant Kurtis Marsh presented to the podium and gave an overview of the application. Chair Chernesky provided an overview of HPC Consultant Mike Pullen's written comments. Vice Chair Riordan asked about the gutters—Applicant Marsh responded that the proposed change in gutter material is due to maintenance issues. Riordan asked if there is metal sheeting at the edge of the roof— Marsh responded that there is not. Alternate Member Weitkamp asked if there will be a metal drip edge on the roof—Applicant Marsh responded that there will be (and it will be the same green shade as the trim). 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 September 12t", 2024 Alternate Member Keebler discussed the use of architectural shingles with Applicant Marsh. Commissioners clarified gutter placement with Applicant Marsh. Chair Chernesky opened the public comments. Member of the public Steven Farren presented to the podium and stated that he was in attendance to get some information about roofing standards for historic districts, as his home will also need roof replacement. Commissioners discussed roofing materials with Farren and provided guidance regarding standards. Chair Chernesky closed the public comments. Vice Chair Riordan moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for property located at 208 Broadway, Map-Lot 047-021, in the Broadway Historic District. Seconded by Commissioner Krupke. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Planning Officer Anja Collette and Commissioners provided further guidance to Farren regarding application process. Other Business: 2. Update from NAPC Conference & Workshop on Considerinq Priorities Planning Analyst Brian Scannell presented to the Commission and gave an update from his attendance at the NAPC Conference. Asked Commissioners to consider priorities for future work. Alternate Member Weitkamp suggested making initial contact with owners of properties that are falling into disrepair and discussing rehabilitation plans, funding sources, etc. Commissioner Krupke suggested sending a letter and informational materials to property owners in historic districts who would not have received an initial letter upon purchase of home, due to how long ago the sale occurred. Alternate Member Keebler suggested collecting a more comprehensive list of resources for owners of historic properties. Vice Chair Riordan asked if any outreach ideas for owners of at-risk historic properties had been discussed at conference— Planning Analyst Scannell responded that they had and provided several examples. Riordan also asked about creation of a historic master plan and discussed with Scannell and Planning Officer Collette. Collette added suggestion for incorporating climate resilience into master plan. Alternate Member Keebler asked if other potential priorities had been identified at conference— Planning Analyst Scannell provided several examples. Planning Officer Collette discussed with Commissioners at length the interpretation of the Code, the process for initial staff review of applications, and the timeline requirements for applications. Planning Analyst Scannell discussed historic easements with Commissioners. Chair Chernesky mentioned the idea of historic parks. Alternate Member Weitkamp asked about increasing historic districts and/or historic sites — Planning Officer Collette responded that some of this will be done using recently-acquired grant funding, and mentioned several other ideas. Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes September 12t", 2024 Alternate Member Keebler suggested discussing the Commission's priorities on a more frequent basis. 3. Rehabilitation of Kenduskeaq Stream Heritaqe Trail Vice Chair Riordan presented overview of capstone project being conducted by his students at the University of Maine, regarding the rehabilitation of the Kenduskeag Stream Heritage Trail. Dylan Merchant, student, presented to the podium and gave a slideshow presentation on the project. Alternate Member Weitkamp suggested reaching out to Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness, as they are working on a similar trail project. Weitkamp also asked about funding for the project—Vice Chair Riordan responded that he has had discussions with City staff about potential funding. Alternate Member Keebler asked about adding QR codes to signs for additional information. Merchant asked staff for any questions or comments —there were none. 4. Meetinq Minutes —August 8, 2024 Vice Chair Riordan moved to approve the August 8th meeting minutes. Alternate Member Keebler seconded. All voting members in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. 5. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:22 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Maquillan Development Assistant Planning Division