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Home My WebLink About2024-10-10 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 OCTOBER 10, 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 Members Krupke & Quin) Nathaniel King Liam Riordan Matthew Weitkamp (via Zoom; voting in absence of Members Krupke & Quin) Citv Staff Present: Anja Collette, Planning Officer Anne Krieg, Development Director Brian Scannell, Planning Analyst Chair Chernesky called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. New Business: 1. Desiqn Review — 36 Pleasant Street— Map-Lot 043-028 — Banqor Center Revitalization Area —Applicant: TAC Architectural Group — Owner: Banqor Savinqs Bank -Approval requested for Design Review to remove building (other than existing Front Street farade) and construct new building to be level with 24 Hamlin Way. The property is located at Map-Lot 043-028, in the Bangor Center Revitalization Area. Chair Chernesky introduced the agenda item. David Latulippe, applicant agent, presented to the podium and gave an overview of the application. Dan Miller, TAC Architectural Group, presented to the podium and gave an overview of the design proposal. Vice Chair Riordan asked for clarification regarding the tie-in of the new construction to the existing building — Miller demonstrated on the site plans. Latulippe and Alternate Member Keebler provided additional clarification. 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 October 10t", 2024 Alternate Member Keebler asked for clarification regarding recess in farade — Miller demonstrated on the site plans. Vice Chair Riordan and Alternate Member Keebler asked about the proposed brick material — Miller responded and clarified. Vice Chair Riordan asked about building access — Miller demonstrated on the site plans and Latulippe provided additional clarification. Alternate Member Weitkamp asked whether windows on ground floor would be removed — Miller responded that they would be, but existing cast iron would remain. Weitkamp and Alternate Member Keebler noted that the proposal mentions an aluminum curtain wall and requested a sample— Miller confirmed that this was a typo. Weitkamp and Keebler also asked about one of the cornices — Miller responded and clarified. Vice Chair Riordan asked about building in rendering with pitched roof— Miller responded and clarified. Alternate Member Keebler commented on the height and styling of the tower—did not feel it matched with the rest of the building. Discussed with Miller and Latulippe. Vice Chair Riordan commented that he found the proposed fa�ade of the building to be successful. Asked if there would be a stairway along the side of the building — Miller responded that there would not. Riordan also commented on the design review standards and asked about brick on the side of the building. Miller demonstrated on the site plans. Alternate Member Keebler commented on difference between existing windows and proposed windows, and asked about some of the stylistic choices. Miller responded and clarified. Planning Officer Anja Collette provided clarification regarding the standards for review for this application. Chair Chernesky opened the public comments —there were none. Public comments closed. Alternate Member Keebler asked for clarification regarding criteria for design review. Commissioners and Planning Officer Collette responded and clarified. Alternate Member Weitkamp echoed Vice Chair Riordan's thoughts on the farade of the building, but expressed concern over demolition of remaining portion of building. Vice Chair Riordan brought up several of the review standards and asked about the applicant's strategies for addressing these— Miller and Latulippe responded to each. Alternate Member Keebler brought up one of HPC Consultant Mike Pullen's comments — Miller responded. Chair Chernesky commented that he felt the applicant had tried their best to stylistically tie all the buildings together. Discussed with Commissioners, Miller, and Latulippe. Vice Chair Riordan moved to approve the Design Review for 36 Pleasant Street, Map-Lot 043-028 in the Bangor Center Revitalization Area, with it noted that the mention of aluminum curtain walls was an error in the application, seconded by Member King. Roll call vote conducted —four in favor, one (Alternate Member Weitkamp) opposed. Motion passed. Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes October 10t", 2024 � Certificate of Appropriateness — 69 Hiqhland Avenue — Map-Lot 032-078 — Historic Site —Applicant/Owner: Noelle Deckman - Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness to widen driveway and add electric garage doors. The property is located at Map-Lot 032-078, and noted as "Historic Landmarks — Grata M. Moore House" on file in the office of the City Clerk. Chair Chernesky introduced the agenda item. Applicants Noelle Deckman and Tom Matzilevich presented to the Commission via Zoom and gave an overview of the application. Chair Chernesky provided an overview of HPC Consultant Pullen's written comments— Deckman and Matzilevich provided responses. Alternate Member Keebler asked about the width of the existing garage door— Matzilevich responded that it is approximately 12 feet. Keebler and Vice Chair Riordan asked to clarify the dimensions of the proposed garage door replacement— Deckman and Matzilevich responded and clarified. Chair Chernesky opened the public comments —there were none. Public comments closed. Alternate Member Keebler moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 69 Highland Avenue, Map-Lot 032-078, noted as "Historic Landmarks—Grata M. Moore House" on file in the office of the City Clerk, seconded by Vice Chair Riordan. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Other Business: � Presentation on Pre-Approved Buildinq Plans Development Director Anne Krieg presented to the podium and provided overview of the agenda item. Devin Cough, Gawron Turgeon Architects, presented to the Commission via Zoom and gave a presentation on the proposed building plans. Vice Chair Riordan asked for clarification regarding the different prototypes —Cough responded and clarified. Alternate Member Keebler asked about the process for using these building plans in historic districts. Development Director Krieg responded that these would still be subject to Commission review. Keebler asked if there was any data on those who have not built or developed due to lack of access to building plans— Krieg responded that there was not. Alternate Member Weitkamp asked if there was any estimate for the building costs of these plans — Cough responded that this has not yet been calculated. Alternate Member Keebler commented that these plans do not show much detail or ornament, and expressed concern over this in historic districts. Alternate Member Weitkamp echoed this concern and commented that these plans would be most helpful outside of historic districts. Commissioners discussed at length —asked to provide detailed feedback at next meeting. Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes October 10t", 2024 Commissioner King asked if part of the goal of this project would be to provide some affordability— Development Director Krieg confirmed that it would be. 4. Meetinq Minutes — September 12, 2024 Chair Chernesky asked Vice Chair Riordan for an update on the various events that his students had been presenting at— Riordan provided a positive report. Alternate Member Keebler moved to approve the September 12th meeting minutes. Vice Chair Riordan seconded. All voting members in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Planning Officer Collette provided additional guidance to Commissioners regarding their review of applications against the pertinent standards. 5. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:27 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Maquillan Development Assistant Planning Division