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June 23, 2025
Town of Barnstable Historic Commission
Mr. Robert Frazee, Chair
Planning and Development, 3rd Floor
367 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
RE: Proposed Cottage Restoration/Renovation/Addition Project
77 Third Avenue
West Hyannis Port
Dear Mr. Frazee,
The property at 77 Third Avenue consists of two (2) existing structures: a residential cottage constructed
in 1940; and a detached garage constructed in 1984. The original cottage was built by Patricia’s
grandfather in 1940 and her mother, Margaret Ann Nakache, purchased the property in 1960. Patricia
grew up spending summers in the cottage with her family and, along with her husband Patrick, purchased
the property in 2018.
The owners are proposing an improvement project on the site that includes the following scope of work:
• Demolition of the current garage structure (1984)
• Restoration/renovation of the cottage (1940)
• Additions to the side and rear of cottage to expand the living areas and an attached garage
Because the cottage is over 75 years old, we have submitted the attached application for consideration by
the Town of Barnstable Historic Commission.
The existing cottage is 660 square feet and in need of significant renovation. The owners tasked Saltonstall
Architects to renovate and expand the cottage rather than demolish because of its history in Patricia’s
family. The proposed renovation maintains the exterior character of the cottage on Third Avenue and
Pine Way (a paper-street), while renovating the interior into a great room that will showcase the original
structure. The cottage will be temporarily lifted from its existing pier foundation in order to excavate and
pour a full foundation below. New additions to the cottage are proposed to the side and rear of cottage to
expand the footprint of the home to meet the family needs.
Per the application requirements we have attached the submission form, photos of the existing cottage, a
proposed site plan, and elevation of the proposed renovation/addition.
Given our intent to restore and improve the existing cottage, we hope you will agree that the project does
not require a further submission or formal hearing process with the Historical Commission.
If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 508-748-1043.
Sincerely,
Saltonstall Architects
William W. Saltonstall AIA