HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

February 20, 2008

Caucus Hall

3:30 p.m.

Members Present: Polly Burnell (left at 5:p.m.), John Dowd,

Marcene Marcoux and Carol Neal.

Members Absent: Steve Bergquist, Joe Collins, and Clo Tepper.

Staff: Maxine Notaro

The meeting was called to order at 3:45 p.m.

Administrative Reviews – 3:30 p.m.

—Review of administrative applications

284B Commercial St – replace foundation – O.K.

4 Miller Hill Rd – project approved

149A Commercial St – O.K. for siding

12 Johnson Street - project approved

9 Carnes Lane – The owner/contractor presented his case along with a letter from an engineer saying that the frame of the building is not in good shape. It was thought by the Commissioners that they should, at least, have an opportunity to look at the building before rendering a decision.

9 Oppen Lane – This was another request for demolition of a house that had been damaged by fire. The house is 44 yrs old.

—Minutes of previous meetings

Didn’t have the quorum needed.

Public Hearing 4:02 p.m.

 2008-05

Application by Bruce Deely on behalf of Lauren Richmond for a Certificate to be issued in accordance with the Provincetown Historic District Commission established under the General By-Laws, Chapter 15 of the Town of Provincetown. The applicant seeks approval to remove old roof deck, remove old asphalt roll roof, install new membrane roof, build new roof deck, re-shingle adjoining interior walls and replace old awning window with a new awning window at the property located at 36 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA.

A brief explanation of the project was conducted by Bruce Deely and the following motion was made:

Motion: Move to approve the plan as presented.

Motion: John Dowd Seconded: Carol Neal Vote: 4-0-0.

2008-06

Application by Provincetown Design Group on behalf of Bernard Brahm and Scott Shamenek for a Certificate to be issued in accordance with the Provincetown Historic District Commission established under the General By-Laws, Chapter 15 of the Town of Provincetown. The applicant seeks approval to remove vinyl siding and replacement windows; restore wood trim; roof replaced in kind; new fenestration and doors; addition of doghouse dormers and Nantucket style dormer and Captain’s Walk; replace South entry with covered portico; enlarge West exterior staircase and add mudroom below and add bracketed door hood to North entry at the property located at 91 Bradford Street, Provincetown, MA.

During a lengthy discussion, the two above named owners - as well as their contractor/architect - John Souza and Tom Thompson - presented the plans to the Commissioners. One main disagreement was over what the word “or” meant in relation to a roof deck/widow’s walk. There were quite a few differences of opinion with the following motion finally being made:

Motion: Move to approve..... for the north elevation, the Greek revival door will be retained...... the porch and stairs off the west elevation will be retained with the entablature to continue around the porch..... the octagonal windows on the north and west elevation will be replaced with single sashed windows and the porch railing will die into the building rather than into a post.....the south elevation will have the lattice trimmed out...also on the south elevation the French doors will have a slightly heavier frame.... and on the east elevation the center window of the five in the basement will be eliminated.....on the roof of the east elevation, the dormer will be a shed roof dormer no wider than the floor below and the dormer will have 4 windows.

Motion: John Dowd Seconded: Carol Neal Vote: 3-0-0.

John Dowd asked the architects to bring back drawings reflecting all the changes that had been approved and perhaps a different roof design could be approved at that time.

Motion: Allow the following two cases regarding 5 School Street to be withdrawn without prejudice.

Motion: Marcene Marcoux Seconded: Carol Neal Vote: 3-0-0.

2008-07

Application by Robert Valois on behalf of Licia Zurn-Galinsky for a Certificate to be issued in accordance with the Provincetown Historic District Commission established under the General By-Laws, Chapter 15 of the Town of Provincetown. The applicant seeks approval to raise the roof by 7’0” and add dormers and new 6’0” x 7’6” addition and replace sidewall shingles to the garage building at the property located at 5 School Street, Provincetown, MA.

2008-08

Application by Robert Valois on behalf of Licia Zurn-Galinsky for a Certificate to be issued in accordance with the Provincetown Historic District Commission established under the General By-Laws, Chapter 15 of the Town of Provincetown. The applicant seeks approval to construct a 20’ x 20’ addition; add roof dormers and replace doors and windows to the main dwelling at the property located at 5 School Street, Provincetown, MA.

Adjournment happened at 6:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

E. Rogers Gaudiano

Approved by _____________________________ on ____________, 2007.

John Dowd, Chair