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Historic District Commission
Minutes
Land Use Meeting Room
May 20, 2008
Members present: ~ Chair Ken Fowler, KF; Elaine Steinert, ES; Kate McNulty-Vaughn, KM-V;
Members absent with notification: Jason Berger, JB; Jim Harwood, JH
Staff present: Peggy Ammendola, PA
Approve Minutes:
April 1, 2008 ES made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and KM-V seconded the motion. The Commission voted to approve 3-0.
May 6, 2008 ES made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and KM-V seconded the motion. The Commission voted to approve 3-0.
Shelly Williams, Haven, sign and renovations, 8 Franklin St., Map 43 Parcel 191. (Carol’s) Continued from March 18, 2008. Continued from April 1, 2008, Continued from May 6, 2008. Joanie Dale brought a sample of slate and gravel for the choice of materials to be used in front of the establishment and side where the outdoor dining is to be located. The slate is to be set in sand. KM-V made a motion to accept the plan for the patio surface in the front of Haven and gravel on the side. ES seconded the motion and the Commission voted to agree 3-0.
There was discussion regarding the outdoor dining furniture. The final choice has not been made, but the applicant agreed that it will not be plastic furniture. The outdoor furniture is not permanent, therefore the Commission will not rule on the choice.
Carol and Eric Haythorne, 9 Cliffwood Street, Map 43 Parcel 63, renovations. Continued from May 6, 2008. Christine Sprague, architect for this project brought the color palette and sample of preferred roofing material. The Sherwin Williams historic colors for the project chosen are: Sage for the body of the structure; Creamy for the trim; and Garden Gate for the shutters. The roof will be of architectural shingles by Slateline, Antique Slate asphalt. ES made a motion to approve the color palette and material for the roof and KM-V seconded the motion. The Commission voted to approve 3-0.
6:00 p.m. Molly Ferioli 34 Church, Map 43 Parcel 159, sign. Continued from May 6, 2008 Stephane Ferioli and Aurelien Telle presented the sign for Alta, a new restaurant that is to occupy the space formerly occupied by Napa. The sign presented will be 3 X 2 feet, finished edges and double sided. There is an existing sign on two posts set in concrete. The applicants wish to place the sign closer to the sidewalk, either on one or two posts, similar to the existing. MK-V made a motion to accept the sign as presented with the approval of the Building Commissioner as to the location of the sign posts. ES seconded the motion and the Commission voted to approve 3-0.
Other business:
The Commission agreed to put on the agenda for the June 3, 2008 meeting an update on violations.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Ammendola
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