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Home My WebLink AboutOKH 01 22 25 Draft MinutesTown of Barnstable Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee MINUTES Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 6:30pm To all persons deemed interested or affected b y the Town of Barnstable's Old King’s Highway Historic District Act under Section 9 of Chapter 470, Acts of 1973 as amended. You are hereby notified that a hearing was held by remote participation via Zoom Meetings on the following applications: Bett McCarthy, Chair Present Ryan Coholan Absent Lesley Wallace Present Wendy Shuck, Clerk Present Erica Brown, Administrative Assistant Present A quorum being met, Chair Bett McCarthy called the hearing to order at 6:30 pm. The Chair explained the hearing and appeal process and invited the public to address the Committee and view the plans of interest when the application is called. ______________________________________________________________________________ Roll Call Chair Bett McCarthy called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and took roll call. Attendance Roll Call: Lesley Wallace Wendy Shuck Bett McCarthy CONTINUED APPLICATIONS Bloom, Richard & Susan, 2644 Main Street, Barnstable, Map 258, Parcel 006, Built 1840 Installation of a flush-mounted solar system on the west side. The applicant requested a continuance to the Wednesday February 12, 2025, meeting. Wendy moved to continue the Certificate of Appropriateness application for Bloom, Richard & Susan, 2644 Main Street, Barnstable, Map 258, Parcel 006, Built 1840 to install a flush-mounted solar system on the west side to the Wednesday February 12, 2025, meeting at 6:30pm to be held remotely via Zoom. Lesley Wallace seconded. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye APPLICATIONS Ojala, Daniel & Jennifer, 32 Midpine Road, Barnstable, Map 350, Parcel 024, Built 1997 Construct 896 S.F. ADU with attached garage and solar on south facing roof. Wendy Shuck moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Lesley Wallace. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye Dan Ojala and Chris Kenney were in attendance for this item. Dan presented a proposal for an ADU within the new regulations of the town. The exiting dwelling is located on the east side of the property and allows space for an ADU within the setbacks. They propose a Cape Style dwelling unit with a one car garage. It has a 12-pitch roof and will have a solar system. There will be space along the top and side of the solar panels to allow the fire department access to the roof. The system is as centered as it can be in a rectangular array. There is quite a bit of natural screening so that the ADU won’t be highly visible. The ADU will be similar in style and vernacular to the existing dwelling. Six over one windows, grilles between the glass, grading is level, 8” foundation reveal with shrubs to conceal, and paint to match the house. Committee Discussion: Wendy- Asked about the lot size. Dan answered it is a 0.6-acre lot. She also asked about the distance between the house and the ADU, which Dan answered that it is 12.7 ft. Dan noted that they may come back for a fence between the main dwelling and ADU. Wendy commented that the proposed dwelling fits in well with the area. Materials and aesthetics of the dwelling are appropriate. Wendy noted that the roof is steep so the panels would be noticeable. Dan commented that there is a good natural buffer that will hide those panels, and the roof will be dark to blend in with the panels. Lesley- Asked if there is another place to the panels. Dan answered that there is not another place for them and commented about the natural vegetation that will screen those panels. Lesley agreed with Wendy that the materials and design are appropriate. Bett- Commented that the solar array is a perfect rectangle, will be minimally visible with the natural screening, will be on a dark roof, and the panels will be matte so they will not be detraction. The proposal is appropriate as presented. Public Comment: None Wendy Shuck moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Lesley Wallace. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye Wendy Shuck moved to approve the certificate of appropriateness application for Ojala, Daniel & Jennifer, 32 Midpine Road, Barnstable, Map 350, Parcel 024, Built 1997 to construct a 896 S.F. ADU with attached garage and solar on south facing roof as submitted. Lesley Wallace seconded. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye Nichols, Peter & Mary-Beth, 10 Berkshire Trail, West Barnstable, Map 109, Parcel 014/002, Built 1998 Construct new front and rear dormers above the garage. Wendy Shuck moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Lesley Wallace. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye Steve Cook of Cotuit Bay Design was in attendance for this item. Steve noted that this is a straightforward project. It is a gable facing Cape off Cedar Street with a garage on the left-hand side of the house. They are proposing a shed dormer on the front and rear of the garage. The shed dormer on the rear will step back 2ft from the gable end. The front dormer is stepped back about 4.5 ft, so it is a small 3 window dormer. All materials to match existing house. Committee Discussion: Lesley- Clarified that it will be clapboard on the front and shingle on the rear to match the existing. Steve confirmed. Asked if the skylight will be removed. Steve confirmed that the skylight will be removed. Wendy noted that it blends in nicely with the home and neighborhood. Wendy- Agreed with Wendy that it blends in nicely. It will not change the house drastically. Appropriate. Bett- Concurred with the other Committee members. Appropriate. Public Comment: None Wendy Shuck moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Lesley Wallace. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye Wendy Shuck moved to approve the certificate of appropriateness application for Nichols, Peter & Mary-Beth, 10 Berkshire Trail, West Barnstable, Map 109, Parcel 014/002, Built 1998 to construct new front and rear dormers above garage as submitted. Lesley Wallace seconded. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye EXTENSIONS None MINOR MODIFICATION None OTHER: None Approval of Minutes None Next Meeting Date: February 12, 2025; February 26, 2025 ADJOURNMENT- Wendy Shuck moved to adjourn the meeting Wednesday January 22, 2025. Lesley Wallace seconded. Roll Call Vote: Lesley Wallace- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye Meeting adjourned at 6:59 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Erica Brown, Administrative Assistant Planning & Development