Historic District And Historical Commission Meeting 05/17/2017

Historic District and Historical Commission

Meeting Agenda

Griffin Room-Town Hall

732 Main St. Harwich, MA  02645

Wednesday, May 17, 2017   5:30 PM

1. Call to order

Recording & Taping Notification: As required by law, the Town may audio or video record this meeting.  Any person intending to either audio or video record this open session is required to inform the chair.

Public Hearing:

     II.         Hearings

1.  HH 2017-09 Notice of Intent (NOI) has been received for 652 Route 28, Map 15- Parcel C2-A2-1, in the R-L Zone. The application is pursuant to the Code of the Town of Harwich c.131-8 Historic Preservation, Article II, and proposes replace one slider on the East side with a wooden door, replace one window with 4 like on the East to match existing, replace one slider on the West side with a wooden door, and replace rotted shingles with Clapboard to match existing.  Applicant/Agent, Owners John and Barbara Our.

1. HH 2017-10 Notice of Intent (NOI) has been received for 133 Bank Street, Map 23-Parcel Q2-0, in the R-L Zone. The application is pursuant to the Code of the Town of Harwich c.131-8 Historic Preservation, Article II, and proposes a demolition of the existing foundation only, of the c.1880 dwelling, and replace with a new foundation under the existing structure with no changes to the footprint.  Applicant/Agent, Sean Smith, for owner Helen Zadorozny.

1.  HH 2017-11 Notice of Intent (NOI) has been received for 825 Route 28, Map 24- Parcel W4 in the CH-1 Zone.  The application is pursuant to the Code of the Town of Harwich c.131-8 Historic Preservation, Article II, and proposes a demolition of the existing foundation only of the c. 1860 dwelling and replace with a new foundation under the existing structure with no changes to the footprint.  Applicant/Agent, Sean Smith, for owner Sara Chase.

    Public Meeting:

1. Old Business
   1. General discussion concerning procedure and requirements for CPC funding and HDHC’s          participation and input, if required.
   2. General discussion concerning maintenance versus historic preservation and restoration.
2. New Business

1.  Review recommendations/opinions of Board of Appeals Agenda of May 31, 2017.
2. Correspondence from Ann C. Wade, letter dated March 23, 2017 re: historic name   correction.
3.  Discussion regarding authorizing administrative approvals from Town Planner for the following:
   1.  Age discrepancies relative to the Historic 100 Year Property List,
   2. Temporary signage.     

1. Discussion regarding proposed joint meeting between CPC and Historic Commission.
2. Discuss creating a sub-committee to review HDHC Rules & Regulations and propose   updates to the same.
3. General Communications received by the Board.

1.  Reports and Briefings
2. Adjournment

Subject to Change - Next HDHC meeting:  June 21, 2017

*Per the Attorney General’s Office: Boards/Commissions may hold an open session for topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting following “New Business”.

Requests for accommodations for any person having a disability can be made by contacting the Administration office at phone at 508.430.7513.

Authorized Posting Officer: Marie Carlson, mcarlson@town.harwich.ma.us / 508.430.7506 ext. 3316

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Town Clerk

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