Provincetown
Historical Commission
Meeting of
June 18, 2003, 9:00 AM
Members Present: John
Dowd, Roger Keene, Ardis Markarian, Stephen Milkewicz, and Austin Knight
Town Hall Representative: Maxine Notaro, Permit
Coordinator
A Work
Session commenced at 9:00 AM with a general discussion of the Case
#PH2003-001 to be presented during the Public Hearing. Ardis Markarian read
excerpts from the Demolition Delay Permit.
John
Dowd called the Public Hearing to order with each member of the Commission
introducing themselves.
Case #PH2003-001 Application by Robert Valois, Designer,
on behalf of Laura Rood.
Applicant,
pursuant to General By-law Chapter 11, seeks the approval of the
Historical Commission to demolish building B, a two (2)
family dwelling structure, circa pre-1930 /1986 renovations, located at 149A Commercial Street. The Commission after review of the
demolition application and structure has determined pursuant to Section 2.6,
(a) of the By-law, that the structure is a “Significant Building”, associated
with at least one historic person and event, contributing to the cultural and
social history of the Town of Provincetown.
2.6 "Significant
Building" ‑ any building, or portion thereof which is not subject to
regulation under the provisions of MGL C.40C, or regulations under the Cape Cod
Commission Act as a Development of Regional Impact, and is over 50 years of age
and:
(a) Is associated with one or more historic persons or
events contributing to the cultural, political, economic, or social history of
the Town of Provincetown; or
(b)
Is historically or architecturally important (in terms of period, style, method
of building construction, or association with a famous architect or builder)
either by itself or in the context of a group of buildings.
3.4
The Commission shall hold a public hearing on said significant building
application within thirty (30) days after the date it is filed with the Town
Clerk and shall give notice thereof in the manner set forth for applications to
the Commission.
Mary Beth Caschetta handed
out information regarding Captain Zora who was reputed to have resided in the
house under consideration for demolition.
Robert Valois introduced
Laura Rood, owner of the property, who read a letter, which she will submit, to
the Historical Commission once she makes various changes in the information
therein. The letter covered the historical significance of the house with the
Zoras. It rebutted statements and information supplied by Mary Beth Caschetta.
Robert Valois mentioned the
site visit made by the Commission two weeks ago to see the condition of the
house. Mark Kinnane of Cape Associates spoke about how bad the condition of the
building is and that it was not worth repairing. It was not structurally sound
and not worth saving.
Roger Keene stated that the
Historical Commission would like to have a say in the new design of the
building, which will replace the present one.
The hearing was opened to
the public at this time.
Mary Lou, who lives next
door, to the west, stated that the building should be rebuilt because of the
condition. She felt that people should not be denied comfort if it is in good
taste.
Mary Beth Caschetta spoke
against the demolition. She stated that the reference librarian, at the Public
Library, told her that the buildings were built in the 1890s. She gave some of
the history of the building. She feels that the buildings are of historical
importance of the fishing industry in Provincetown. He response was, in
general, a re-rebuttal of the information regarding Manny Zora given by Laura
Rood and closed with saying that because of the historical significance, the
building should be saved.
Merrill Cohen asked about
the question of rebuilt buildings being built in the existing footprint. She
felt that most seem to be larger.
Austin Knight requested a
report (in writing) from Cape Associates regarding why the building has to be
demolished and rebuilt. Cape Associates will supply this report.
A letter from an abutter,
John Yandriscovitz, was read which was against the demolition and rebuilding. A
copy of this letter is on file with the minutes.
John Dowd closed the Public
Hearing at 10:35 AM.
Public Meeting
Old Business
Case #2003-040 Hal Winard, 206-208 Commercial Street, [Map/Parcel 11-1-15; MHC
#1126; Historic Name: House; Date: 1860-80; 1925; Style: Astylistic Victorian
entries altered] Addition of dormer on west side top floor, construct
covered porch 1st and 2nd floor for egress, construct new
storefront facade, replace windows on west and south sides of building;
construct decks and railings on north and south sides. Designer to submit
revised plans for final approval.
Case #2003-040 was postponed until the meeting of July 2, 2003.
New Business
Case #2003-046 Joe Wheeler on behalf of
Lisa and Marlene Sanderson, 3 Conwell Street, [Map/Parcel 12-1-93; MHC #741; Historic
Name: Cottage; Date: c 1870-90; 1960-70; Style: Astylistic Victorian; new
found. & oriel] Remove and replace old attic vent with a stained
glass window.
Stephen Milkewicz stepped down, as he is an abutter. Joe Wheeler showed
the stained glass the owner wished to use.
It
was moved not to approve the use of the stained glass and to shingle over the
attic vent.
Moved by: Austin Knight Seconded by: Ardis Markarian Vote: 4-0-0
Case #2003-047 Deborah Paine, Inc.
on behalf of Anne Howard, 228 Bradford Street, [Map/Parcel 15-1-48; MHC #370; Historic
Name: Center entry cottage; Date: 1840-60; Style: Greek Revival astylistic] Replace
second floor double hung windows at each gable end (East & West) with 6/6
double hung with low energy panel true divided light. Existing windows are 2/1 – request is to change to 6/6.
It
was moved to accept the changes as presented.
Moved by: John Dowd Seconded by: Ardis Markarian Vote: 5-0-0
Case #2003-048 Wendy Willard, 27 Tremont
Street, [Map/Parcel 6-2-40; MHC #1402;
Historic Name: Side hall cottage; Date: 1850-70; Style: Astylistic Victorian] Remove and replace front
and back porches – same size.
It
was moved to accept the proposal as presented.
Moved by: Ardis Markarian Seconded by: John Dowd Vote:
5-0-0
Case #2003-049 Neal Kimball on behalf of
Harold Clark and Joseph Collins, 10 Atwood Avenue, [Map/Parcel 6-2-037; MHC #161; Historic Name: Central chimney ¾ cottage;
Date: 1800-30, 1890; Style: Federalist vernacular sash, altered, moved] Extend living room and
screen porch towards courtyard, convert porch to dining room, replace North
facing slider with wood French doors, replace one window and wood door in
kitchen on South with wood French doors, replace all West facing windows, add
small dormers above porch for increasing light in new dining room.
The plan submitted was approved with the following conditions: Front/South – to maintain original door and window – no French door; Peaked dormer to be replaced with shed dormer – alternate proposal – East and West sides; French doors to dining room on East side will have a flat top instead of an arched top.
Moved by: John Dowd Seconded by: Roger Keene Vote: 5-0-0
Case
#2003-050 Application by Ronnie B. Szeszler,
385 Commercial Street. Request demolition of a
non-contributing structure (rear building).
A
site visit is required and took place at Noon on June 18th, 2003.
Austin Knight requested that a letter be submitted from the engineer regarding
the structural inspection and his findings.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 AM when the members
went on a site visit to 385 Commercial Street.
Motion by: Ardis Markarian Seconded by: Stephen Milkewicz Vote: 5-0-0
Respectfully Submitted
Joel
Glasser
Approved
by: _________________________________________ on ______________________
John
Dowd, Chair Date