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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBHC 12 16 25 DRAFT MINUTESDRAFT MINUTES Barnstable Historical Commission This meeting was held on December 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM Held Remotely via Zoom Robert Frazee, Chair Present Nancy Shoemaker, Vice Chair Present Cheryl Powell Absent Jack Kay Present Barbara DeBiase Present John Richmond Present Andrew Fisher Present Erica Brown, Administrative Assistant Present Corey Pacheco, Senior Planner Absent 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 Mackenzie, Leslee TR, 29 Coolidge Street, Cotuit, Map 035, Parcel 038, Built 1920 Demolish the shed/outbuilding. Partial demolition of the dwelling to construct new attached garage addition. Kyle Martin and Leslee Mackenzie were in attendance for this item. Kyle stated that they would like to tear down the existing shed and replace it with an attached garage. He noted the only part of the existing dwelling that would be demolished would be the right side of the door where the garage would be connected to the house. The rest of the existing house will not be touched. All materials will match existing. Commission Discussion: Bob noted that the shed is not over 75 years of age, but that the Commission is more concerned with the modification to the dwelling. Jack expressed concern with the drawings showing the garage doors substantially lower than the bottom of the wall. Kyle addressed Jack’s concern stating that the length of the doors is a mistake and it may be due to the grade drop from the left corner of the cabin to the property line. Bob noted that the drawing is not necessarily inaccurate but that it shows the grade difference between the sill plate or slab versus the sill plate of the cabin. Bob stated that the new addition does not overwhelm the existing building. Public Comment: None Motion 1: John Richmond moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building – 29 Coolidge Street, Cotuit is a Preferably Preserved Significant Building. Andrew Fisher 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 – 29 Coolidge Street, Cotuit 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 Abe, Bettina & George, 83 Edgehill Road, Hyannis, Map 287, Parcel 102, Built 1944 Partial demolition of rear deck and living room addition and construct new addition to rear of the home. Demolish 1975 garage. Paul Muldoon from SV Design and Bettina Abe, homeowner, were in attendance for this project. Paul started his presentation with existing photographs of the gambrel house. He stated there are a few structures on the rear dated between 1980 and 1990 which will be removed from the 1944 main structure. These structures consist of a lower-level walkout basement, a first floor living room space, a surrounding deck structure, a small bump out addition on the second floor, and balcony on the uppermost level. These additions will be removed and rebuilt with a relatively small difference. The proposed plan shows these additions rebuilt in similar fashion in a way that defines the three levels and is not visible from the public way. The main historic elements are retained, defined, and prominent. The detached 1970 garage will be demolished and rebuilt further back on the property. Commission Discussion: Bob stated that he has been by the property and agreed with Paul’s assessment of what is and what is not visible from the street. Barbara asked about the rear right door and if it was being moved. Paul answered that it is being relocated slightly to the right for safer passage. Public Comment: None Motion 1: John Richmond moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building – 83 Edgehill Road, Hyannis is a Preferably Preserved Significant Building. Barbara DeBiase 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 – 83 Edgehill Road, Hyannis is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. Jack Kay seconded. Aye: Nancy Shoemaker, Barbara DeBiase, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Andrew Fisher, Robert Frazee One Hundred Three Long Beach Road LLC, 103 Long Beach Road, Centerville, Map 205, Parcel 017, Built 1948 Partial Demolition of the dwelling to construct new dormer, expand second floor bedroom, and rear covered porch. Fully demolish existing 1948 garage, relocate, and construct new FEMA compliant structure. Randy Bern from the Chilton Development Company was in attendance for this project. Randy started the presentation by saying that the homeowners want to keep the integrity of the dwelling. The modifications and renovations are to be kept as modest as possible but at the same time to give more living space. Dormers are proposed for the front of the house to increase headspace in the stairwell and additional living space for the bedroom. The right-side open porch addition on the rear of the house will be removed and replaced with a new foundation and two-story addition. A covered porch will be added to the left side rear with a deck above. The existing garage has problems with flooding multiple times a year. The proposal is to remove the garage, relocate it slightly back on the lot, and rebuild it per FEMA requirements. The relocation of the garage will improve sight lines and will take the garage off the edges of the property lines. Trim, rake, and siding will match the existing structure. Commission Discussion: Jack inquired if the project is under the control of the DCPC. Randy stated that it is within the DCPC and has been before both zoning and conservation. Jack noted that DCPC has been requiring structures to recess two walls of the second floor two feet. Randy stated he would look into if he will be required to acquire a variance for this. Randy noted that they will be working with the existing roofline. Public Comment: None Motion 1: John Richmond moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Buildings – 103 Long Beach Road are Preferably Preserved Significant Buildings. 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 single-family dwelling and full demolition of the garage located – 103 Long Beach Road, Centerville is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. Jack Kay seconded. Aye: Nancy Shoemaker, Barbara DeBiase, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Andrew Fisher, Robert Frazee Other: • Informal Discussion- 94 Steven’s Street Update o Attorney Kenney, Roberto Maia, Michelle Da Silva, and Roberto Deloso were in attendance for this item. Attorney Kenney gave an overview of the history of this project including several appearances before the Historical Commission in the past. Attorney Kenney noted that the agreement with the Church on Lincoln Street had fallen through and although they attempted to find another suitable location for the historical portion of the church that they had not been able to find one. The Commission stated that the applicant would be required to file a Notice of Intent for full demolition and to please reach out to other organizations such as Protect Our Past, Historic New England, and the Cotuit Historical Society. Commissioner Kay also suggested ‘soft’ demolition. Commissioner Shoemaker requested that she be able to take photographs of the interior for documentation purposes in which the applicant agreed. • Discussion of upcoming historical events open to the public. o Hyannis Historical Society has started a newsletter. Minutes October 21, 2025 November 18, 2025 John Richmond moved to approve the minutes of October 21, 2025, and November 18, 2025 as submitted. Nancy Shoemaker seconded. Aye: Nancy Shoemaker, John Richmond, Jack Kay, Barbara DeBiase (November minutes), Andrew Fisher, Robert Frazee Abstain: Barbara DeBiase (October minutes). Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair Next meeting will be January 20, 2026. With no further business before this Commission, a motion was duly made by Commissioner Shoemaker and seconded by Commissioner Fisher to adjourn the meeting. Aye: Robert Frazee, Nancy Shoemaker, Barbara DeBiase, John Richmond, Jack Kay, and Andrew Fisher Meeting adjourned at 5:08pm Respectfully Submitted, Erica Brown, Administrative Assistant Planning & Development