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Home My WebLink AboutBHC 11 18 25 DRAFT MINUTESDRAFT MINUTES Barnstable Historical Commission This meeting was held on November 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM Held Remotely via Zoom Robert Frazee, Chair Present Nancy Shoemaker, Vice Chair Present Cheryl Powell Present; Late Arrival 4:26pm Jack Kay Present Barbara DeBiase Present John Richmond Present Andrew Fisher Present Erica Brown, Administrative Assistant Present Corey Pacheco, Senior Planner Present Chair Robert Frazee called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Acting under the provisions of the Code of the Town of Barnstable, ss 112-1 through 112-7, the Historical Commission held a Public Hearing on the following applications previously determined significant and referred to Public Hearing: CONTINUED APPLICATIONS None APPLICATIONS 19 Irving Ave LLC, 19 Irving Avenue, Hyannis Port, Map 286, Parcel 006, Built 1800 Partial Demolition: Renovation and expansion of the existing two-story residence. 1,000 sq. ft. addition to the south side of the property. Interior and exterior improvements. Chair Frazee acknowledged the discrepancy between the assessor’s card built date as 1800 and the Form A for the Hyannis Port National Register District built date as circa 1970. He noted that this is a non-contributing structure within the district. Out of an abundance of caution, the Chair asked for this application to appear before the Commission to ascertain the Commission’s satisfaction that those facts as claimed are correct. Attorney Michael Shulz, Mike Targaella from Patrick Ahearn, and Garrett Goodridge from Patrick Ahearn were in attendance for this item. Attorney Shulz introduced the project by noting that the Commission does review applications based upon the Town’s assessor’s records for any building 75 years or older but as described by Chair Frazee there is a discrepancy between the assessor’s card, and the Form A. Mike noted the goal was to work within the existing mass and scale of the dwelling. The majority of the development is to the south side which preserves the streetscape. Garrett noted the 1000 sq ft addition is mainly to expand the living space and all efforts are being taken to enhance and work with the existing structure with historically appropriate elements. Mike stated that to harken on the early discussion of the age of the dwelling, there is no evidence to suggest the current dwelling was built in the 1800s. Based upon the construction techniques and materials, this is a much later build. Commission Discussion: Bob stated that he is not disputing the 1970 built date. Bob noted the street side façade along Irving is well hidden with some vegetation. The view on the south side from Atlantic Avenue is impactful though. Public Comment: None Motion 1: John Richmond moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building – 19 Irving Avenue, Hyannis Port is a Preferably Preserved Significant Building. Nancy Shoemaker seconded. Nay: Nancy Shoemaker, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Barbra DeBiase, Andrew Fisher, Robert Frazee Motion 2: John Richmond moved that in accordance with Section 112-3(F), the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the partial demolition of the building located – 19 Irving Avenue, Hyannis Port is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. Nancy Shoemaker seconded. Aye: Nancy Shoemaker, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Barbara DeBiase, Andrew Fisher, Robert Frazee Byrnes, Mark & Kathryn Gingerich TRS, 361 Huckins Neck Road, Centerville, Map 233, Parcel 043, Built 1938 Full Demolition: Demolish the existing dwelling. Mark Byrnes was in attendance for this item. Mark presented the existing photographs of the dwelling. He noted that the property has been in the family since 1980 and the property has been used as a family gathering place but it not in condition to be used year-round. They would like to demolish and rebuild to further use the property for family gatherings. He noted that he is not aware of any historic value regarding the dwelling other than its age. Mark also noted through the historical aerials and conversations with the neighbors that this dwelling was also possibly built later than what the assessor’s card details. Commission Discussion: Bob noted that this application also came to the Commission out of an abundance of caution due to the assessor’s card details and that it is a full demolition. Bob noted that he also used the Town’s GIS maps and historical aerials and cannot dispute the applicant’s claims. The last decipherable image is from the 1960’s of the dwelling. Nancy asked if the siding is asbestos shingling. Mark answered that it is not and is in fact the nice five eighths cedar shingles. Public Comment: None Motion 1: John Richmond moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building – 361 Huckins Neck Road, Centerville is a Preferably Preserved Significant Building. Nancy Shoemaker seconded. Nay: Nancy Shoemaker, Barbara DeBiase, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Andrew Fisher, Robert Frazee Motion 2: John Richmond moved that in accordance with Section 112-3(F), the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the partial demolition of the building located – 361 Huckins Neck Road, Centerville is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. Nancy Shoemaker seconded. Aye: Nancy Shoemaker, Barbara DeBiase, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Andrew Fisher, Robert Frazee Giordana, Louis & Jeanmarie, 508 Main Street, Centerville, Map 207, Parcel 108, Built 1920 Partial Demolition: Carriage house renovation. Demolition of rear wall to expand floor plan by 6ft. Interior demolition. V from VF construction was in attendance for this item. V presented a six-foot expanded addition to the accessory structure. The elevation will not change much. The fenestration and location of the second story windows would change slightly. Commission Discussion: Bob noted the existing windows appear to be newer anyways and not the original windows. The structure is barely visible from the street, but it is located in the historic part of Centerville. Bob noted that the addition does seem to blend in and would not have impact on the structure’s significance. Public Comment: None Motion 1: John Richmond moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building – 508 Main Street, Centerville is a Preferably Preserved Significant Building. Nancy Shoemaker seconded. Nay: Nancy Shoemaker, Barbara DeBiase, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Andrew Fisher, Robert Frazee Abstain: Cheryl Powell Motion 2: John Richmond moved that in accordance with Section 112-3(F), the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the partial demolition of the building located – 508 Main Street, Centerville is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. Nancy Shoemaker seconded. Aye: Nancy Shoemaker, Barbara DeBiase, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Andrew Fisher, Robert Frazee Abstain: Cheryl Powell Other: • Withdrawal of NOI Application referred to the CCC- 49 Putnam Avenue, Cotuit by applicant. o Jack Kay moved to accept the notice of withdrawal. Cheryl Powell seconded the motion. Aye: Nancy Shoemaker, Barbara DeBiase, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Andrew Fisher, Cheryl Powell, Robert Frazee • Discussion of upcoming historical events open to the public. • Correspondence- Scenic Road Transmittal Notification from the Planning Board. • Trayser Artifacts- Nancy asked about the status of the Trayser Artifacts. Erica noted that the next steps are with Asset Management and that follow up will occur. Minutes None Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair Next meeting will be December 16, 2025. With no further business before this Commission, a motion was duly made by Commissioner Powell and seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker to adjourn the meeting. Aye: Robert Frazee, Nancy Shoemaker, Barbara DeBiase, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Cheryl Powell, and Andrew Fisher Meeting adjourned at 4:41pm Respectfully Submitted, Erica Brown, Administrative Assistant