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Home My WebLink AboutBHC 04 19 22 DRAFT MINUTES Draft Minutes DRAFT MINUTES Barnstable Historical Commission This meeting was held by remote participation via Zoom Meetings April 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM Nancy Clark, Chair Present Nancy Shoemaker, Vice Chair Present Marilyn Fifield, Clerk Present George Jessop Absent Cheryl Powell Present Frances Park Present Jack Kay Present Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Town Council Liaison Present Kate Maldonado, Sr Planner Present Grayce Rogers, Administrative Assistant Present Chair Nancy Clark called the meeting to order at 3:00 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 Taylor, David & Elizabeth, 75 East Bay Road, Osterville, Map 141 Parcel 108/000, Built c.1890 Partial Demolition: Removal of a chimney, siding, windows, doors and front porch for proposed front addition and the reconstruction of the rear and side porches. Steve Cook with Cotuit Bay Designs was present, along with the homeowner David Taylor. Public Comment: Abutter John Curley questioned the garage renovation at the rear of the property. Chair Clark responded that the garage was not part of this application and would need to be filed separately. The public hearing was closed. Roll call vote: Clark, Parks, Powell, Kay, Shoemaker, Fifield all voted Aye in favor. MOTION 1: Commissioner Parks moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building at 75 East Bay Road, Osterville, is a Preferably -preserved Significant Building. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Powell. So voted: Aye: 0 Nay: Fifield, Powell, Parks, Kay, Shoemaker, Clark Abstain: 0 MOTION II: Commissioner Parks moved that, in accordance with Section 112-3(F), the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the partial demolition of the building located at 75 East Bay Road, Osterville, is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. Draft Minutes The motion was seconded by Commissioner Powell. So voted: Aye: Fifield, Powell, Parks, Kay, Shoemaker, Clark Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 D’Ambrosia, Chris & Jack, 43 Bacon Lane, Centerville, Map 207 Parcel 018/000, Built c.1925 Relocate a structure by disassembling, labeling and reassembling at new site in Hyannis, with the structure to be rebuilt to match existing size and character. The structure will be visible from Cook Circle. John Carey and the homeowners Chris & Jack D’Ambrosia were present. The homeowners said they are happy that this home can be saved and moved, without the porch and sunroom which were added later and will not be part of the relocation. Public Comment: Wade McGillis asked when the relocation is supposed to take place, and the homeowners anticipated sometime in September. Mark Law asked about the garage, and Chair Clark replied that the garage is not part of this application. Discussion: Commissioner Powell asked about the porch that is not going to the new site, and the homeowner replied that it was an addition put on about twenty-five years ago and has some rot, so moving is not feasible. Mr. Carey said he is moving only the main structure and will not be rebuilding the fireplace on his property. Commissioner Parks asked about Mr. Carey’s use of the structure as a garage on the new site, and he replied that his goal is to save the exterior of the house. She asked where the garage door will be, and his reply was “on the side with a sliding barn door.” Commissioner Shoemaker commended Mr. Cary for all his efforts in saving this house. The public hearing was closed. Roll call vote: Clark, Parks, Powell, Kay, Shoemaker, Fifield all voted Aye in favor. MOTION 1: Commissioner Parks moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building at 43 Bacon Lane, Centerville, is a Preferably-preserved Significant Building. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Powell. So voted: Aye: 0 Nay: Fifield, Powell, Parks, Kay, Shoemaker, Clark Abstain: 0 MOTION II: Commissioner Parks moved that, in accordance with Section 112-3(F), the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the (partial/full demolition) of the building located at 43 Bacon Lane, Centerville, is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Powell. So voted: Aye: Clark, Shoemaker, Fifield, Powell, Parks, Kay Nay: 0 Abstain: Draft Minutes OTHER Inventory Update –Grayce Rogers reported no update at this time, calling it still a work in progress.  Preservation Awards – Chair Clark reported that posters have been sent out. Commissioner Shoemaker asked for a PDF to go out to historical societies, libraries and web site. One nomination for Marina Atsalis.was reported as received from the HDCC.  Trayser Artifacts Update –Kate Maldonado reported that a project narrative will be circulated to Commissioners tomorrow, and feedback will be welcome.  Community Preservation Update – Commissioner Fifield reported that there were no historical applications on the agenda at the last meeting.  Historic Events Open to the Public – Commissioner Shoemaker reported plans for a tour of the Oak Grove and Oak Neck Cemeteries. Approval of Minutes: no Minutes were available. Next meetings: May 17, 2022 at 3:00 pm With no further business before this Commission, a motion was duly made by Powell and seconded by Parks to adjourn the meeting. So voted: Aye: Powell, Parks, Fifield, Shoemaker, Kay, Clark Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer Engelsen, Office Manager and edited by Commission Clerk Marilyn Fifield