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2002-01-17Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2002 Page 1 CITY OF BEVERLY Public Meeting Minutes BOARD: Historic District Commission SUBCOMMITTEE: DATE: January 17, 2002 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: William Finch, Matt Lewis, James Younger John Condon BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: John Frates OTHERS PRESENT: RECORDER: Diane Presutti The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. 1. Certificate of Appropriateness - 37 Front Street/Robert G. Neiley/Roof Hatch Mr. Finch states that he received a call from Mr. Neiley asking for his application be addressed at the next meeting due to illness. Mr. Finch then asks the Board to make a motion to table Mr. Neiley’s application of COA until the next meeting. Mr. Condon makes the motion, seconded by Mr. Lewis. Motion carries 5-0. 2. Certificate of Appropriateness - 2 Davis Street/Chris Allen & Robert Laughlin/Exterior Renovations Mr. Finch addresses the Board and states that Mr. Allen and Mr. Laughlin has recently purchased 2 Davis Street. The above address, being within the Historic District, warranted a phone call from Mr. Finch alerting them to the procedures that must be followed prior to any exterior renovations. Mr. Finch had noticed that approximately nine original windows had already been replaced with vinyl replacement sashes. Mr. Finch had visited 2 Davis Street and met with Mr. Laughlin to discuss the renovations that the new owners wished to make. Mr. Finch also took pictures of the property to present to the Board. Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2002 Page 2 Mr. Laughlin approaches the Board and explains the renovations he and Mr. Allen wish to make to the building. He begins by explaining he would like to vinyl side the entire building and replace any rotted wood. He wishes to redo the roof with asphalt shingles. The building contains three chimneys that need some brick replacements and some stucco work. He wishes to replace the wooden gutters with aluminum seamless gutters. He also states some sills need replacing along with the brick steps. He wishes to replace the rear deck and stairs with pressure treated wood for frame and the rest to be fir. Colonial balusters to be used for railings. The vestibule on right side of building he wishes to tear down. It is not part of original structure. The foundation and entry porch are in good shape. He wishes to replace front columns. Mailboxes for tenants will be inside front entry way. The driveway may be extended 3’ to 4’ and top coated with asphalt. They wish to remove front trees that may be a hazard to gutters and siding. Mr. Laughlin also states that the Board consider the vinyl replacements that have already been replaced remain. He brings to the Board’s attention that the neighbor directly next door has all vinyl replacement windows. Mr. Finch states that the Board was not aware of the neighbor installing vinyl windows and so notes the issue of non-compliance. Mr. Finch opens the Public Hearing for comments regarding the application. Mr. Ron Costa approaches the Board and commends Mr. Laughlin and Mr. Allen for the improvements that have already taken place on the property. He asks the Board to consider allowing the vinyl replacements to remain and by moving them to the side and rear of building. He also asks the Board to allow Mr. Laughlin and Mr. Allen to comply with Historic District guidelines (6 over 6 windows) on front of house only. Mr. Finch reads a letter faxed to him by Miss Davis and Mr. Crosby of 16 Davis Street objecting to Mr. Laughlin and Mr. Allen’s request. Mr. Harold Pinkham, a history teacher and Salem State College approaches the Board with information regarding the background of the home. He educates the Board on the home’s history and recommends that the new owners preserve the characteristics of the home. Mr. Mike Gaudette of South Street reminds the Board of prior COA applicants requesting to install vinyl siding and being denied. He also wishes to remind the Board of the repeated permits being issued by the Building Inspectors for work not permitted in the Historic District. Mrs. Gaudette of South Street approaches the Board and also commends Mr. Laughlin and Mr. Allen for improvements on building. She feels the Board should not compromise but will back up moving the vinyl sashes from the front to the side. Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2002 Page 3 There being no further comments from the Public, Mr. Finch closes the public meeting. Mr. Laughlin states the vinyl sashes were custom made and cannot be returned. Mr. Finch states that there are other less visible openings on the building where the vinyl sashes would fit.. The openings are not on the front of the house. Mr. Costa asks the Board to consider a 15 minute recess. The meeting reconvenes at 8:20 p.m. Mr. Laughlin and Mr. Allen return and approach the Board. The agree to replace all windows on front and street side of home with wooden Brosco sashes with true divided lites. He also states that they request the vinyl sashes to be moved to the side or rear of home. They also state they will withdraw their request to install vinyl siding and instead will repair and repaint the existing wood siding and trim provided they are allowed to install the vinyl windows on the rear driveway side. Mr. Younger states for the record that we recognize hardship and honest mistake that the new home owners were not aware of the Historic District Commission. He also recommends rewriting application for COA with exact renovations complying with guidelines. Mr. Finch asks for a motion to resubmit application for COA describing and locating the exact exterior repairs in detail including painting and models of windows; and with the understanding that the following treatments will be acceptable: 1. The double glazed replacement windows installed in the first floor on the Stone Street façade (3 windows), Davis Street façade (4 windows), and the return of the main block along the driveway (2 windows) will be removed and replaced with single glazed thru muntin 6/6 sash by Brosco without the added energy panel. Aluminum exterior storm sash are not regulated by the Commission and may therefore be added at your discretion. 2. Double glazed replacement windows may be installed in all the windows on the driveway side of the rear ells (11 windows) and the rear façade of the main block (3windows, 2 currently having the double glazed replacement windows). The replacement sash are to be the units removed from the windows listed in item 1 above or similar units sized to match the existing window frames. Historic District Commission Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2002 Page 4 3. The existing siding (both clapboards, flush boarding, and trim boards), window and door frames, and main entry woodwork will be retained, repaired, and repainted. Individual devective clapboards sections of trim will be replaced with matching new wood clapboards and trim. It is understood that the bulk of any clapboard and trim replacement will be on the rear-most ell. The wood shingles on the rear elevation of the rear ell will also be retained. Mr. Condon motions, seconded by Mr. Lewis. Motion carries 5-0. 3. Other business Mr. Finch addresses the Board regarding demolitions of 8 Willow Street corner of Elliott Street and Echo Avenue. He states that a hearing must be held within four weeks, abutters must be notified as well as the public. He asks the Board to get back to him with a date that is convenient. Mr. Condon motions to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Younger. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.