Provincetown Historical Commission

October 17, 2001

(corrections made by Gino on 11/02/01)

9:30 a.m.

 

Members Present:            John Dowd, Austin Knight, Ardis Markarian, Steve Milkewicz,

and Gino Verzone

 

Members Absent:           Roger Keene (excused absence)

 

 

A G E N D A

Work Session 9:00 a.m.

 

There was a discussion led by Gino Verzone regarding his two memos which he asked to have attached to the minutes.  One supported a grant of $2,500 to be given to the Historical District Study Commission from the Historical Commission to further their work (attached memo elaborates) and the other memo to ask for input on historical paint colors for historical town property.

 

Motion:  Ardis Markarian made a motion to approve the request for $2,500 to be given as a grant to the Historical District Study Commission.  Gino Verzone seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.

 

Motion:  Austin Knight made a motion to have the chair, Roger Keene, follow up on the $2,500 which is missing from the original $10,000 in the Historical Commission’s fund and to get details on how the monies were expended.  The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.  (There is currently only $7,500 in the fund.)

 

Motion:  Ardis Markarian made a motion to accept the paint analysis request as submitted.  John Dowd seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

 

Meeting 9:30

John Dowd, acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.

 

Old Business

Case # 2001-039 John Yingling, 190 Commercial Street [Map/Parcel 07-2-168; MHC # 300; Historic Name: center entry cottage; Date: circa 1830-1850,1970's; Style: timber frame, alterations; Contributing] replace front door.

Ardis Markarian has talked to Russell Meads who is the person to see at Spiritus Pizza regarding the above case which has been on the agenda for the bulk of the summer.  Russell Meads said they forgot all about the request to come back before the Historical Commission.  Ardis will take xerox copies from a catalog of appropriate doors for the establishment and the saga will continue from there.  Ardis Markarian is going to present pictures of possible doors to Russell Meads.

 

32 Commercial St – Stanley Kunitz’ contractor

Bruce Deely, the contractor for Stanley Kunitz’ residence appeared before the Commission.  He had applied for a permit to replace a roof (in kind) and was steered by Maxine to the meeting of the Historical Commission.

Motion:  John Dowd made a motion to replace the roof as presented.  Ardis Markarian  seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously.  5-0.

 

Case # 2001-049 Robert Sanborn, 5A Atlantic Avenue [Map/Parcel 07-2-090; MHC # 1180; Historic Name: half cottage; Date: c 1840-60, c1930-1960; Style: astylistic Victorian; contemporary; Contributing] extend dormer; replace windows with French doors; replace kitchen door with single window; replace and lengthen decks; re-shingle and replace corner boards, rake and eaves with pine boards to match existing.

This was a lengthy presentation by Hal Winard.  After much discussion, the following motion was made:

Motion:  Gino Verzone made a motion to approve the plans with the following conditions:

1.      Decking to have captured balusters – with 4½” on center.

2.      Window on dormer façade facing street to be eliminated.

3.      Replacement windows to be true-divide (two over one)

Ardis Markarian seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

Case # 2001-055 Joyce Kennedy representing Michael Cogley, 70 Commercial Street [Map/Parcel 06-2-060; MHC # 187; Historic Name: sidehall cottage with side ell; Date: c 1860-80; Style: astylistic Victorian; Contributing] Install 7 skylights and one double-hung window (on front peak of house). Board to determine whether or not to refer to the Cape Cod Commission and if to refer then with what if any conditions.

This case was a “no show.”  According to Warren, now that the skylights are in, the Historical Commission can’t do anything.  In the future, Warren advises, report any problems immediately to him and a stop work order can be issued.

 

New Cases

Case # 2001-059 Jacqueline Sperry, 31 Pearl Street [Map/Parcel 12-3-054; MHC # 682; Historic Name: house; Date: c 1870-90, 1950-70; Style: astylistic Victorian; sash and siding; Contributing] Remove and replace existing door on north side of building.

This case was presented by the home-owner herself.  The discussion took approximately ¾ of an hour.  After a lengthy discussion and redesign help, the following motion was made:

Motion:  Ardis Markarian made a motion to accept the proposal as amended with the following conditions:

1.      Existing wood door to be moved to the north side of vestibule with two over 1 windows to be installed on south side of vestibule.

2.      Jalousie door to be replaced with wood door to match door cited above.

3.      All casings to match original

4.      Rail to have plain squared captured balusters 4½” on center. 

Gino Verzone seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. 

Case # 2001-060 Sean Cowing representing Stanley Smith, 33 Pearl Street [Map/Parcel 12-3-053; MHC # 680; Historic Name: center entry cottage; Date: c1850-70; 1970's; Style: Greek Revival; sash and siding; Contributing] Construct framed screened porch with hip roof with red cedar shingles.

Sean Cowing presented for Stanley Smith, the owner of 33 Pearl Street. He described what he had planned and adjustments were made.

Motion:  John Dowd made a motion to accept the plan as amended with the following conditions:

1.      Walls to be white cedar with 3’ wall topped by 63” cased openings

2.      Door will be centered on the front façade.

3.      Bronco door model F5194 is suggested for front door.

4.      Porch base to be sided vertically.

Ardis Markarian seconded the motion and it was passed by all.

 

Case # 2001-061 Winard Construction and Development representing Moe Van Dereck, 29 Alden Street [Map/Parcel 12-1-038; MHC # None; Historic Name: sidehall cottage; Date: c1850-70; 20th c; Style: Greek Revival; entry sash and addition; Contributing] Install solid door.

Hal Winard explained he was just replacing windows.

Motion:  John Dowd made a motion “not to refer” case 061.  It was seconded by Austin Knight and approved unanimously by the Commissioners.

 

Approval of Minutes

Postponed until next meeting.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

 

The next meeting will be on November 7, 2001.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Evelyn Gaudiano

 Evelyn Rogers Gaudiano

 

 

 

Approved by: _______________________________________________ on ________________

                                Roger Keene, Chairman                                                                       date