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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOKH 01 28 26 Draft Minutes Town of Barnstable Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee MINUTES Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 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 Erin Donovan Present 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 Erin Donovan Wendy Shuck Bett McCarthy Continued Applications Salazar, Deborah, 1549 Main Street, West Barnstable, Map 197, Parcel 007, Built 1974 Install 30 roof mounted solar panels 12.3kw. The applicant requested to withdraw the application without prejudice. Wendy Shuck moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Lesley Wallace. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Erin Donovan- aye Wendy Shuck-aye Bett McCarthy- aye Wendy Shuck moved to accept the withdrawal request regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for Salazar, Deborah, 1549 Main Street, West Barnstable, Map 197, Parcel 007, Built 1974 to install 30 roof mounted solar panels 12.3kw without prejudice. Lesley Wallace seconded. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Erin Donovan- aye Wendy Shuck-aye Bett McCarthy- aye APPLICATIONS Aylmer, John & Karen, 4317 Main Street, Barnstable, Map 350, Parcel 004, Built 1930 Replace two garage doors with new insulated carriage style doors. Fimbel “American Legends” series, model: Vanderbilt. Wendy Shuck moved to open the public hearing. Seconded by Lesley Wallace. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Erin Donovan- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye Karen and John Aylmer were in attendance for this item. John stated they are seeking approval of the replacement of two garage doors. They would like to replace the existing doors with carriage style doors. The doors will have a white finish. The windows will have grilles to match the windows of the house. Committee Discussion: Lesley- Appropriate. Asked about the area to the left of the garage. Karen answered that it is a closed off portion of wood for storage and it is existing. Erin- Noted that this is an improvement for the house. The new garage doors are preferable to the current doors. Wendy- Concurred with the committee members. Improvement over the current doors. Asked if they would be painted white. John confirmed they would be painted white. Asked if the material is vinyl. John noted that it is a steel-constructed door but would be vinyl clad. The applicant noted it would not be a glossy finish. Bett- Concurred with the committee members comments and agreed that it is appropriate. Public Comment: None Wendy Shuck moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by Lesley Wallace. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Erin Donovan- aye Wendy Shuck-aye Bett McCarthy- aye Wendy Shuck moved to approve the certificate of appropriateness application for Aylmer, John & Karen, 4317 Main Street, Barnstable, Map 350, Parcel 004, Built 1930 to replace two garage doors with new insulated carriage style doors. Fimbel “American Legends” series, model: Vanderbilt as submitted. Lesley Wallace seconded. Roll Call Vote Lesley Wallace- aye Erin Donovan- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye EXTENSIONS None MINOR MODIFICATION None OTHER: Correspondence: • MassDOT Project #612980: Barnstable, Rt 6A, OKHHDC letter & construction plans. The Committee noted various concerns regarding the stone walls, trees, and accessibility ramps. They agreed to send comments regarding these concerns back to MassDOT. Approval of Minutes None Next Meeting Date: February 11, 2026; February 25, 2026 ADJOURNMENT- Wendy Shuck moved to adjourn the meeting Wednesday January 28, 2026. Lesley Wallace seconded. Roll Call Vote: Lesley Wallace- aye Erin Donovan- aye Wendy Shuck- aye Bett McCarthy- aye Meeting adjourned at 6:53pm. Respectfully Submitted, Erica Brown, Administrative Assistant Planning & Development