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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-08 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes � : � �' ,� I� � �TC��.I � P"I�E�� � �V�T I�� � ; ����.I � SI�� .� .� c�T� �� ������. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 8, 2025, 7:00 P.M. PENOBSCOT ROOM, PENQUIS CAP 262 HARLOW STREET MEETING MINUTES Commission Members Present: Peter Keebler (voting due to regular member absence) Nathaniel King Anne Marie Quin Liam Riordan Matthew Weitkamp (voting due to regular member absence) Citv Staff Present: Anja Collette, Planning Officer Brian Scannell, Planning Analyst David Szewczyk, City Solicitor Mike Pullen, HPC Consultant Vice Chair Riordan called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Old Business: 1. Meetinq Minutes —April 10, 2025 Commissioner King moved to approve the April 10th meeting minutes. Commissioner Quin seconded. All voting members in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. � Adoption of Findinqs & Decision for 64 Main Street Commissioner King moved to adopt the Findings & Decision for 64 Main Street. Alternate Member Keebler seconded. Roll call vote conducted — all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. 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 May 8t", 2025 New Business: 3. Certificate of Appropriateness — 218 Ohio Street— Map-Lot 032-089 — Thomas Hill Historic District—Applicant: Blackstone Restoration LLC — Owner: Banqor Children's Home (Hilltop Preschool) -Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement and repair, installation of downspouts, and restoration of drive through structure. A portion of the work will be done in kind, approximating original features, and some work will involve removal of existing materials and replacement with new materials. The property is located at Map-Lot 042-143, in the West Market Square Historic District & Bangor Center Revitalization Area. Vice Chair Riordan introduced the agenda item. Applicant Representative Jed Nickerson, Blackstone Restoration, presented to the podium and provided an overview of the application. Alternate Member Weitkamp stated that he has a conflict of interest for this project, as he is the minority owner of the applicant company. Alternate Member Keebler moved that the Commission recuse Alternate Member Weitkamp from the discussion and vote on this application, seconded by Commissioner Quin. Roll call vote conducted — all in favor, none opposed. Alternate Member Weitkamp recused from the meeting for the length of this agenda item. Alternate Member Keebler moved that the Commission find that the application was deemed complete on May 8, 2025, the applicant paid all applicable fees, and the proposed project is a Certificate of Appropriateness. Seconded by Commissioner King. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Applicant Representative Nickerson presented a slideshow detailing the specifics of the application. HPC Consultant Mike Pullen provided an overview of his written report on this application —Applicant Representative Nickerson provided responses to written comments. Vice Chair Riordan asked the Commission for any questions or comments. Alternate Member Keebler asked what material would be used for the flashing —Applicant Representative Nickerson responded that lead will be used. Keebler also asked what metal would have been used originally— Nickerson responded that he was not sure, but thought it may have been copper. Keebler asked to confirm that the rest of the project would be completed in copper, other than the flashing — Nickerson confirmed this. Keebler asked for clarification about the location of the portion of the roof being replaced — Nickerson responded and clarified. Keebler asked about the design of the slate — Nickerson confirmed that some of the slate is scalloped, and this will be replaced in kind. Vice Chair Riordan asked for clarification as to why a portion of the roof is being replaced rather than repaired —Applicant Representative Nickerson responded and clarified. HPC Consultant Pullen asked about the wooden finial —Applicant Representative Nickerson responded that this will be addressed and restored. Vice Chair Riordan opened the public comments—there were none. Public comments closed. Alternate Member Keebler and Commissioner Quin expressed support for the project. Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes May 8t", 2025 Commissioner King moved that the Commission find that, based on Exhibits 2 and 4-7, the application satisfied Historic Preservation Code §148-9A requiring that any alternation, construction, movement, or demolition of a building or structure will preserve or enhance its historical and architectural character. Seconded by Alternate Member Keebler. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Commissioner King moved that the Commission find that, based on Exhibits 2 and 4-7, the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code § 148-9B(2)(b) requiring that rehabilitation work does not destroy the distinguishing qualities nor character of the structure and its environment, and § 148-9B(2)(d) requiring that distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize historic structures is not damaged or destroyed, wherever possible. Seconded by Alternate Member Keebler. Roll call vote conducted — all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Commissioner King moved that the Commission find that, based on Exhibits 2 and 4-7, the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code § 148-9B(2)(c) requiring that, while repair is preferable to replacement, in the event that replacement of deteriorated architectural features is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, texture and finish. Seconded by Alternate Member Keebler. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Commissioner King moved that the Commission find that, based on Exhibits 2 and 4-7, the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code § 148-9B(2)(e) requiring that the changes which have taken place in the course of time have acquired historic significance in their own right are retained and preserved wherever possible, and § 148-9B(2)(� requiring that alterations to an historic building to create an earlier appearance have not been undertaken, except when qualifying as restoration under the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Restoration. Seconded by Alternate Member Keebler. Roll call vote conducted — all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Commissioner King moved that the Commission find that, based on Exhibits 2 and 4-7, the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code § 148-9B(2)(i) requiring that, wherever possible, all alterations to structures are to be done in such a manner that if they were removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the original structure would be unimpaired. Seconded by Alternate Member Keebler. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Commissioner King moved that the Commission find that the project meets the requirements for Certificate of Appropriateness and therefore grants a Certificate of Appropriateness permit for the proposed Project. Seconded by Alternate Member Keebler. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. 4. Certificate of Appropriateness — 233 Cedar Street — Map-Lot 022-056 —Whitnev Park Historic District —Applicant/Owner: Ed Pawlowski -Approval requested for Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of windows. The property is located at Map-Lot 022-056 and is in the Whitney Park Historic District. Alternate Member Weitkamp returned to the meeting. Vice Chair Riordan introduced the agenda item. Alternate Member Keebler moved that the Commission find that the application was deemed complete on May 8, 2025, the applicant paid all applicable fees, and the proposed project is a Certificate of Appropriateness. Seconded by Commissioner King. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes May 8t", 2025 opposed. Motion passed. Applicant Ed Pawlowski presented to the podium and provided an overview of the application. HPC Consultant Mike Pullen provided an overview of his written report on this application —Applicant Pawlowski provided responses to written comments. Vice Chair Riordan asked the Commission for any questions or comments. Alternate Member Weitkamp asked to clarify the number of windows being replaced —Applicant Pawlowski responded and clarified, and confirmed that they will be replaced in kind. Vice Chair Riordan opened the public comments—there were none. Public comments closed. Alternate Member Keebler moved that the Commission find that, based on Exhibits 3-7, the application satisfied Historic Preservation Code §148-9A requiring that any alternation, construction, movement, or demolition of a building or structure will preserve or enhance its historical and architectural character. Seconded by Alternate Member Weitkamp. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Alternate Member Keebler moved that the Commission find that, based on Exhibits 3-7, the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code §148-9B(2)(b) requiring that rehabilitation work does not destroy the distinguishing qualities nor character of the structure and its environment, and § 148-9B(2)(d) requiring that distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize historic structures is not damaged or destroyed, wherever possible. Seconded by Alternate Member Weitkamp. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Alternate Member Keebler moved that the Commission find that, based on Exhibits 3-7, the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code §148-9B(2)(c) requiring that, while repair is preferable to replacement, in the event that replacement of deteriorated architectural features is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, texture and finish. Seconded by Commissioner Quin. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Alternate Member Keebler moved that the Commission find that, based on Exhibits 3-7, the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code §148-9B(2)(e) requiring that the changes which have taken place in the course of time have acquired historic significance in their own right are retained and preserved wherever possible and §148-9B(2)(f) requiring that alterations to an historic building to create an earlier appearance have not be undertaken, except when qualifying as restoration under the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Restoration. Seconded by Commissioner Quin. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Alternate Member Keebler moved that the Commission find that, based on Exhibits 3-7, the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code §148-9B(2)(i) requiring that, wherever possible, all alterations to structures are to be done in such a manner that if they were removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the original structure would be unimpaired. Seconded by Commissioner Quin. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Alternate Member Keebler moved that the Commission find that the project meets the requirements for Certificate of Appropriateness and therefore grants a Certificate of Appropriateness permit for the proposed Project. Seconded by Commissioner Quin. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes May 8t", 2025 Other Business: � Leqal Traininq City Solicitor David Szewczyk presented a legal training to the Commission. Vice Chair Riordan and Alternate Member Keebler asked for clarification regarding the role of the Chair —City Solicitor Szewczyk responded and clarified. Alternate Member Weitkamp asked for clarification regarding Commissioners attending meetings via Zoom —City Solicitor Szewczyk responded and clarified. HPC Consultant Mike Pullen asked about the procedure for denial of an application —City Solicitor Szewczyk responded and clarified this. Commissioner Quin asked about a recent application that was reviewed by the Commission and that is returning to the Board of Appeals for the second time— City Solicitor Szewczyk responded and clarified this process. HPC Consultant Pullen asked for additional clarification regarding the Board of Appeals review process —Szewczyk responded and clarified. Alternate Member Keebler asked for additional clarification —Szewczyk provided this. 6. Artifex Traininq HPC Consultant Mike Pullen presented a training on "green" design practices. Commissioner Quin commented that real estate listings should be denoted as being either in a historic district or being a historic site. Commissioners discussed with HPC Consultant Pullen and Planning Officer Anja Collette. � Discussion on Draft of Response to Proposed Banqor Liqhts Project Vice Chair Riordan introduced the agenda item. Alternate Member Keebler commented on his proposal regarding approvals of installations within green space, and whether this should be included in final draft of letter. Commissioner Quin expressed concern regarding art installations in historic districts, and expressed further support that the Commission be allowed to approve or disapprove these proposals. Commissioners expressed support for the shorter draft of the response letter, and discussed adding Alternate Member Keebler's comment regarding installations within green space, as well as any permanent structures. Commissioners also discussed the definitions of structures and public art, and their concerns regarding what is exempt from Commission review, at length. Commissioners expressed support for adding comment regarding permanent structures to the final draft of the letter. Vice Chair Riordan confirmed that this would be adding the phrase "and any permanent structure" to the end of the final paragraph. Commissioners discussed including a length of time to define "permanent." Vice Chair Riordan confirmed that the proposed modification is to the second sentence of the final paragraph, and is to add the phrase "and any permanent structures to stand over one year." Historic Preservation Commission — Meeting Minutes May 8t", 2025 Vice Chair Riordan moved to approve the final draft as amended, seconded by Alternate Member Weitkamp. Roll call vote conducted —all in favor, none opposed. Motion passed. 8. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:58 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Maquillan Development Assistant Planning Division