Provincetown Historical Commission

(amended) August 1, 2001

9:30 a.m.

 

 

Members Present:     Roger Keene, Ardis Markarian, Steve Milkewicz, and Gino Verzone

 

Member Absent:        John Dowd (excused absence) and Austin Knight (unexcused absence)

 

Work Session at 9:00 a.m.:

Steve Milkewicz had a question for the other Commissioners regarding the railroad right of way.  The area of concern is a fenced off area directly across from Harry Kemp Way at the Conwell Street intersection.  Should the fence remain?  Who owns the land?  Does Duarte possess the title to the railroad right-of-way or does it belong to the state – and should the right-of-way be accessible?

 

Next the stop-work order for 70 Commercial St was discussed.  Windows have been removed, skylights have been installed all without benefit of a permit of any kind.

 

The building at 3 Franklin St also came under discussion. According to the owner who lives elsewhere, Golden Hammer (John Reis) did the façade work on his own.  The owner said the work wasn’t done with his authorization, i.e., little octagon window, etc.   Owner didn’t authorize any of the work.

 

The Crown and Anchor  was discussed.  Each person in the group had an opinion.

 

Ardis arrived at 9:15 a.m.  She wants to buy Railway Express office.  She may apply for a grant to do so. 

 

Public Statements:  There were none and no-one in attendance.

 

Old Business:

 

Case # 2001-039 John Yingling, 190 Commercial Street [Map/Parcel 07-2-168; MHC # 300; Historic Name: house; Date: circa-1900; Style: Queen Anne; Contributing] replace front door.  -  This case was a no-show.

 

New Cases:

 

Case # 2001-041 Gino Verzone, 12A Pleasant Street [Map/Parcel 06-4-124; MHC # none; Historic Name: cottage; Date: c 1840-60; 1890; Style: Astylistic; queen Anne alterations; Contributing] Shed/Living Space addition

 

Gino presented the case in his own behalf.  The proposal plans to add an alcove onto his existing bedroom.  Addition will be ½ the scale rendition of the house itself.  He went over the details with all members of the Commission.  He designed it to keep the look of an industrial cottage and explained the design of the proposed door.

Motion:  Ardis Markarian made a motion to approve the plan as presented.  Steve Milkewicz seconded the motion and it was passed 3-0-1 recusal (GV)

 

General Discussion:

Roger Keene told the group about an upcoming meeting in Providence of The National Trust for Historical Preservation.  It will take place on October 16th  through 19th, 2001. 

 

Gino Verzone told the group that Maxine and Judith had been very helpful while he was going through the permit process.

 

Roger Keene mentioned that the latest trend in town are wrap lights.  At first he thought they were attractive but now he’s seen so many, he’s rethinking his opinion.

 

Approval of Minutes

Motion:  Roger Keene made a motion to accept the minutes of the July 18th meeting as amended.  Ardis Markarian seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

 The meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. (a record!).

 

 

Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 22nd.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Evelyn Gaudiano

 

 Evelyn Rogers Gaudiano

 

 

 

 

 

Approved by: _______________________________________________ on ________________

                                Roger Keene, Chairman                                                                date