Historic District Commission
Minutes
Land Use Meeting Room
October 7, 2008
Members present: ~ Chair Ken Fowler, KF; Kate McNulty-Vaughn, KM-V; Jason Berger, JB
Absent with notification: Elaine Steinert, ES; Jim Harwood, JH;
Staff present: Mary Albertson, MA; Peggy Ammendola, PA
Gennaro Gallo, Prime, review of balconies, 15 Franklin Street, Map 43,
Parcel 83. Work to this building has been done in phases, and Mr. Gallo had been asked to return to the HDC with his choice of materials for two front balconies on the second floor when he was ready to do the work. The choice presented at tonight’s meeting was vinyl, and Mr. Gallo requested that the balconies be changed from being fully extended balconies to being balcony guardrails. Discussion ensued and the Commission advised Mr. Gallo that wood would be preferable to vinyl. KM-V made a motion to approve the balcony guardrail as presented in the picture, made of wood and painted white. JB seconded the motion and the Commission voted to agree 3-0. Note: The picture referred to in the motion is in the applicant’s file. On October 8, 2008, a copy of this
picture, as well as a note summarizing the Commission’s approval of October 7 was given to the Building Inspector.
Wendy Akroyd, 17 Franklin St., (Map 43 Parcel 83), sign.
Making the presentation was Rob Akroyd (husband of Wendy) of Greylock Design Associates. Mr. Akroyd said that the sign would be placed on the existing post which is approximately 7 feet tall. JB made a motion to accept the sign as presented with the understanding that the post height will be six feet which will then comply with the HDC Guidelines. KM-V seconded the motion and the Commission voted to agree 3-0.
Other business:
Bob Romeo, 27 Church Street, Map 43 Parcel 169. Mr. Romeo gave a letter to KF today which gave his color choices for his building. (Mr. Romeo had come to the Commission June 3, 2008 to request permission to replace the siding, but had said that he would inform the Commissioners of his color choices at a later date.) The Commissioners discussed the issue of color choices and reference was made to page 15, paragraph 20 in the Guidelines. KM-V made a motion to approve the colors presented by Bob Romeo and JB seconded the motion. The Commission voted to agree 3-0.
Minutes-July 15, 2008: JB made a motion to accept the minutes and KM-V seconded the motion. The Commission voted to agree 3-0.
JB made a motion to adjourn the meeting and KM-V seconded the motion. The Commissioners voted to adjourn 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Ammendola
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