Provincetown Historical Commission

Meeting of

July 17, 2002, 9:30 AM

 

 

 

Members Present: Gino Verzone, John Dowd, Ardis Markarian, Stephen Milkewicz, Roger Keene, and Austin Knight

 

Absence: Lawrence Riley

 

Town Hall Representative: Maxine Notaro

 

A work session was held between 9:00 and 9:30 AM and the members familiarized themselves with the plans submitted for the cases to be heard.

 

John Dowd called the regular meeting to order at 9:30 AM.

 

Old Business

 

Case #2002-050          Kurt E. Raber of Brown Lindquist Fenuccio & Richmond Architects, Inc. representing Provincetown Theater Foundation, Inc., 238 Bradford Street, [Map/Parcel 15-2-022; MHC #504; Historic Name: Automotive Garage; Date: 1900; c 1960; Style: Victorian frame: extensive alterations] Old Bradford Street Motor Garage is being revitalized into a New Performing Arts Center.  Alterations include replacement of all doors and windows, new siding, new entry gable and new marquis.

 

Ardis Markarian excused herself from hearing this case as she has a conflict of interest.

 

Alix Ritchie explained, using an architect’s drawing, the revised changes as discussed at the last meeting. All changes discussed and agreed upon by the Commission and the architect at the last meeting were not shown on the new drawing. Ms. Ritchie will resubmit changes made to the sketch to the architect to redraw plans to present to the Board of Appeals later in the week.

 

Rick Wrigley, an abutter and member of the Theater Committee was not happy and very disappointed with the design and the architect.

 

Roger Keene had to leave the meeting prior to the vote due to personal reasons.

 

John Dowd redrew a sketch showing what ideas the Historical Commission had and explained them to the Theater Committee.

 

It was suggested that when a new drawing was made, Gino Verzone and John Dowd will go over  the drawing.

 

A rough sketch was made using the architect’s drawing making the following changes:

 

1.         Shed extension eliminated.

2.         Entrance to have shed canopy.

3.         Doors to have barn-like storm covers.

4.         Corners of main structure to be marked by plain pilasters.

 

A motion was made to approve the changes with conditions abovde.

 

Moved by: Austin Knight                    Seconded by: Gino Verzone                            Vote: 4-0-0

 

New Business

 

Case #2002-053          Michael Myers  representing Maurice Grunberg, 87 Bradford Street [Map/Parcel 11-3-59;  MHC #1134; Historic Name: Sidehall cottage; Date: 1820-1850; 1900-1940; Style: Timber frame; sash and siding] Replace first floor double hung windows with Anderson and replace front door.

 

No one appeared for this case.

 

Case #2002-054          Tom Thompson representing Richard Murray & William Dougal, 63 Commercial Street, [Map/Parcel 06-2-18; MHC #1428; Historic Name: Workshop; Date: pre- 1930; 1970s; Style: Astylistic] Add second story with 12/1- pitch and shed dormer, replace existing 6/6 windows with new 6/6 windows and doors, open front portico, add columns/bayside cupola.

 

The owner wants to turn the house into a year-round house. Work is need on the bayside. Preliminary drawings were submitted but Mr. Thompson wanted a final approval from the Historical Commission with recommended changes so he can go on to the Zoning Board and Board of Health with the plans. The Commission suggested some changes in details on the bayside. A motion was made to accept the plans with the following changes:

 

1.         Champered bay instead of round turret.

2.         Bay to have supportive bracket. Column may remain on or be removed.

3.         All windows cased minimum 4”, capped exterior muntins and historic sills

Moved by: Gino Verzone                    Seconded by: Roger Keene                             Vote: 4-0-1

                                                                                                 (Stephen Milkewicz voted against)

 


A motion was made to approve the minutes of July 3, 2002.

 

Moved by: Gino Verzone                    Seconded by: Stephen Milkewicz                    Vote: 5-0-0

 

It was moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 AM.

 

Motion by: John Dowd                       Seconded by: Ardis Markarian                        Vote: 5-0-0

 

 

Respectfully Submitted

                                                                                                Joel Glasser

 

 

 

Approved by: ________________________________________ on _______________________

                                                John Dowd, Chair                                                     Date