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Home My WebLink AboutBHC 09 20 22 DRAFT MINUTES Draft Minutes DRAFT MINUTES Barnstable Historical Commission This meeting was held by remote participation via Zoom Meetings September 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM Frances Parks, Chair Present Nancy Shoemaker, Vice Chair Present Marilyn Fifield, Clerk Present George Jessop Absent Cheryl Powell Present Nancy Clark Present Jack Kay Present Barbara DeBiase, Alternate Present Jessica Rapp Grassetti, Town Council Liaison Present Kate Maldonado, Planning & Development Assistant Director Present Grayce Rogers, Administrative Assistant Present Chair Frances 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: APPLICATIONS 51 Sunset Point LLC, 51 Sunset Point, Osterville, Map 051 Parcel 098/000, Built c .1918 Partial Demolition of additions for renovations. Patrick Ahern represented the applicant. There was no public comment. Issues Discussed:  New dormers will be constructed  The portico will be reconstructed because it is rotted.  The east elevation foundation is in poor condition.  The east elevation windows will be different dimensions from those existing.  The floor plan design was discussed. MOTION I: Commissioner Powell moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materials; the Significant Building at 51 Sunset Point, Osterville, is a Preferably-preserved Significant Building. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker. Draft Minutes So voted: Aye: 0 Nay: Kay, Powell, Fifield, Shoemaker, Clark, Parks Abstain: 0 MOTION II Commissioner Powell moved that, in accordance with Section 112, the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the partial demolition of the building located at 51 Sunset Point, Osterville, is not detrimental to the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage or resources of the Town. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Clark. So voted: Aye: Kay, Powell, Fifield, Shoemaker, Clark, Parks Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 Kelley, Laurie & Matthew Kelley, 554 Wianno Avenue, Osterville, Map 162 Parcel 013/000, Built c .1882 Partial Demolition to renovate the existing structure. The Notice of Intent was represented by Michael Schulz as legal representative for the applicant. There was no testimony given. There was a motion made by Commissioner Powell to continue the Notice of Intent to Demolish to the October 1 8, 2022, meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Kay. So Voted: Aye: Clark, Shoemaker, Fifield. Kay, Parks, Powell Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 Michael F. Schulz, Trustee of 61 Old Stage Realty Trust, 61 Old Stage Road, Centerville, Map 208 Parcel 137/000, B uilt c.1870 Full Demolition of the existing house and garage. The Notice of Intent was represented by Michael Schulz, Doug Mullen, and John Hoagland. There was no public comment. Issues discussed:  There is no working septic system.  There is significant mold, mildew, rot, and structural instability.  The structure is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places. MOTION I Commissioner Powell moved that after review and consideration of public testimony, the application, and associated materia ls, the Significant Building at 61 Old Stage Road, Centerville, is a Preferably-preserved Significant Building. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Clark. So voted: Aye: 0 Nay: Clark, Shoemaker, Fifield, Powell, Kay, Parks Draft Minutes Abstain: 0 MOTION II Commissioner Powell moved that, in accordance with Section 112, the Barnstable Historical Commission determines that the full demolition of the building located at 61 Old Stage Road, Centerville, 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 Other Centerville Library Presentation for Community Preservation Application  The presentation was made by Don Gutro and Centerville Public Library Director Victoria Allard.  They reviewed the Library’s mission from its beginning in 1869 to current programming, along with proposed plans for the structure. There was a motion made by Vice Chair Shoemaker for the Historical Commission to support the proposed installation of the awning. Commissioner Clark seconded the motion. So voted: Aye: Clark, Shoemaker, Powell, Kay, Fifield, Parks Nay: 0 Abstain: 0 Preservation Awards Issues Discussed:  The criteria were not sent to the Commission with adequate time for review.  There was an overview of the Commission’s history of the preservation awards.  Evaluation criteria for the preservation awards have been previously discussed.  There was a comment that it was not known that there were written criteria.  The criteria should be rewritten. Trayser Artifacts Update  Assistant Director Maldonado reported that plans are in place to interview consultants to catalog the artifacts. Discussion of upcoming historical events open to the public Commissioner Shoemaker reported that two portraits will be given to the Barnstable Historical Society, and Len Travers will lecture at Sturgis Library on October 4th, She said that three authors will be speaking on October 7th at the 1717 Meetinghouse, and on October 8th the Cotuit-Santuit Historical Society will hold their fall festival. Fran Parks report ed that the Wianno Post Office is ready to be moved by Bob Hayden. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 18, 2022 The motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Minutes for January 18, 2022, was seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker. So voted: Aye: Clark, Shoemaker, Parks, Kay, Fifield Nay: 0 Abstain: Powell Next meetings: October 18, 2022 & November 15, 2022 Draft Minutes With no further business before this Commission, a motion was duly made by Commissioner Shoemaker and seconded by Commissioner Powell to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Grayce Rogers, Administrative Assistant and edited by Commission Clerk Marilyn Fifield