Historic District Commission
Minutes
Land Use Meeting Room
August 3, 2010
Members present: Chair Jason Berger, JB; Steve Sample, SS; Elaine Steinert, ES; Jim Harwood, JH; Ken Fowler, KF
Staff present: Peggy Ammendola, Land Use Clerk, PA
Informal with Jack Barbara regarding the Curtis porch:
Mr. Barbara is an architect with Bradley Architects and he wanted to discuss with the Commission the establishment of his plan for replacing in stages the deteriorating materials on the Curtis Porch. He presented photos showing the detail of deterioration.
Mr. Barbara was told that a formal application should be presented if he is changing any materials and that wood versus synthetics was preferred and detail should be accurate.
Informal with Debra Raptopoulos, 8 Franklin St., Map 43 Parcel 191, regarding replacement doors for Haven Ms. Raptopoulos called on August 2, 2010 advising that she would not be attending.
Informal Historical Commission to show example of the proposed plaques and brochure for historic homes:
Suzanne Pelton and Jim Biancola presented examples of the new plaques.
Ms. Pelton said that Bill Thornton, the Building Inspector, is not clear as to whether the plaques are signs or not. If it is a sign, there is a question as to whether each person whose structure is qualified for a plaque, must apply individually for a permit or if there could be a blanket permit.
JH will consult with Mr. Thornton.
The Commission stated that there should be some control so that the installation of the plaques would be consistent. They felt that the plaques were attractive.
Informal with Serge Paccaud- 71 Church St., Map 43-82 Mr. Paccaud was asked to come to the meeting to discuss repairs that are ongoing on his property known as Firefly. KF had been notified in the fall by the Building Inspector of repairs that needed to be done at Firefly. Because the repairs were “in kind” to replace floor boards of the porch, KF approved. As work progressed, more deterioration was revealed, and KF stated that as long as the work done was similar, he approved. The subsequent work done was not “in kind”. KF apologized to the Commission
Mr. Paccaud was advised to submit an application to the HDC for a Certificate of Appropriateness for columns and rails and to keep in mind what is most appropriate for this building.
Minutes:
June 1, 2010- JH made a motion to approve the minutes as amended and KF seconded the motion. The Commission voted to approve 5-0
July 6, 2010-JH made a motion to approve the minutes as amended and ES seconded the motion. The Commission voted to approve 4-0-1. KF abstained as he was not at that meeting
JH made a motion to adjourn and KF seconded the motion. The Commission voted to adjourn at 6:45 pm 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Ammendola
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