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Home My WebLink AboutBHC 08 16 22 DRAFT MINUTES Draft Minutes DRAFT MINUTES Barnstable Historical Commission This meeting was held by remote participation via Zoom Meetings August 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM Frances Parks, Chair Present Nancy Shoemaker, Vice Chair Present Marilyn Fifield, Clerk Present George Jessop Absent, arrived later in the meeting Cheryl Powell Present Nancy Clark Present Jack Kay Present Barbara DeBiase, Alternate Present Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Town Council Liaison Absent Kate Maldonado, Planning & Development Assistant Director Present Grayce Rogers, Administrative Assistant Present Chair Parks 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 Mecke, Stephen & Elizabeth, 51 East Avenue, Osterville, Map 139 Parcel 062 -000, Built c.1890 Partial Demolition: Approximately 4’-0” length of wall to be removed on first floor and approximately 3’ section of wall to be removed at rear dormer. The application was presented by Michael Collins, along with Stephen Mecke. Public Comment: None. Discussion: Commissioner Shoemaker had no issues with approving this project. Commissioners Kay and Powell also agreed, along with Chair Parks. MOTION I: Commissioner Shoemaker moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building at 51 East Avenue, Osterville, is a Preferably-preserved Significant Building. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Powell. So voted: Aye: 0 Draft Minutes Nay: Clark, Shoemaker, Fifield, Powell, Kay, Parks Abstain:0 MOTION II: Commissioner Shoemaker moved that, in accordance with Section 112-3(F), the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the partial demolition of the building located at 51 East Avenue, Osterville, 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, Kay, Parks Nay: 0 Abstain:0 APPLICATIONS Zais, Carol & Adam, 86 Putnam Ave, Cotuit, Map 036 Parcel 037/000, Built c .1915 Relocation of the Wianno Post Office building from Cotuit to the Osterville Historical Museum The application was presented by Jennifer Williams, Executive Director of the Osterville Historical Museum. Public Comment: None MOTION I: Commissioner Clark moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building at 86 Putnam Avenue, Cotuit, is a Preferably-preserved Significant Building. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Powell. So voted: Aye: 0 Nay: Clark, Shoemaker, Fifield, Powell, Kay, Parks Abstain:0 MOTION II: Commissioner Clark moved that, in accordance with Section 112-3(F), the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the relocation of the building located at 86 Putnam Avenue, Cotuit, is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kay. So voted: Aye: Clark, Shoemaker, Fifield, Powell, Kay, Parks Nay:0 Abstain:0 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mark A. Crosby & Scott E. Crosby, Trustees of 30 Crosby Circle Realty Trust, 30 Crosby Circle, Osterville, Map 116 Parcel 002/000, Built c.1920 Full Demolition of the existing structures at the property in order to construct a new single-family dwelling The application was presented by Attorney Michael Schulz. Draft Minutes Public Comment: None Discussion: Commissioner Powell asked if any communications were received from neighbors, and Commissioner Clark asked if any other estimates were obtained besides that of the brothers who are builders. Attorney Schulz replied, “No.” MOTION I: Commissioner Powell moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building at 30 Crosby Circle, Osterville, is a Preferably-preserved Significant Building. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kay. So voted: Aye: Clark, Nay: Shoemaker, Fifield, Powell, Kay, Parks Abstain:0 MOTION II: Commissioner Powell moved that, in accordance with Section 112-3(F), the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the full demolition of the buildings located at 30 Crosby Circle, Osterville, is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kay. So voted: Aye: Clark, Shoemaker, Fifield, Powell, Kay, Parks Nay:0 Abstain:0 CKC Eagles LLC, 274 Carriage Road, Osterville, Map 071 Parcel 019/000, Buil t c.1942 Full/Partial Demolition: To demolish the entire main house and the existing detached carriage house , with the garage to remain with proposed renovations. The application was presented by Tom Catalono along with owners Mike and Kathy Cote. Public Comment: None Discussion: Chair Parks inquired if the half-round windows will be saved, and Mr. Catalono replied that the elliptical transom windows can be saved, and he can find a use for them in the interior. MOTION I: Commissioner Powell moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials, the Significant Building at 274 Carriage Road, Osterville, is a Preferably-preserved Significant Building. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fifield. So voted: Aye: 0 Nay: Kay, Powell, Fifield, Shoemaker, Clark, Parks Abstain:0 MOTION II: Draft Minutes Commissioner Powell moved that, in accordance with Section 112-3(F), the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the full and partial demolition of the buildings located at 274 Carriage Road, Osterville, is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker. So voted: Aye: Kay, Powell, Fifield, Shoemaker, Clark, Parks Nay: Abstain: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OTHER: Preservation Awards Update:  Remaining a townwide award (not specific to a historical society or another board/committee/commission)  Drafting a guideline for awards criteria, including firm deadline, with Commissioners making decisions as a group. A motion to clarify the guidelines for the awards criteria was made by Chair Parks and seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker. So voted: Aye: Kay, Powell, Shoemaker, Clark, Parks Jessop Nay: Abstain: Fifield Community Preservation Committee Update:  Commissioner Fifield reported that CPC met yesterday, when the Sturgis Library Director proposed using funding that was previously allocated for other purposes to update their climate-control system, with the Library Director to return next month with more details. Trayser Artifacts Update:  Kate Maldonado reported that she has been in contact with a consultant and will have more info. at the next meeting. Discussion of upcoming historical events open to the public:  8/19/22 at 7:00 PM - Michael Tougias will be speaking about his book at the 1717 Meetinghouse  8/20/22 - West Barnstable Village Festival  9/15/22 at 7:00 PM at the Cotuit Library - discussion of the Women of Barnstable book co-authored by Jim Gould and Nancy Shoemaker  9/16/22 at 7:00 PM - Nancy Rubin Stuart will be lecturing on Benjamin Franklin at the 1717 Meetinghouse APPROVAL OF MINUTES: No Minutes available to approve Next meetings: September 20, 2022 & October 18, 2022 With no further business before this Commission, a motion was duly made by Commissioner Powell and seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker to adjourn the meeting. So voted: Aye: Clark, Shoemaker, Fifield, Powell, Parks, Kay, Jessop Nay: Abstain: Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer Engelsen Office Manager and edited by Commission Clerk Marilyn Fifield