APPROVED
Historic District Commission
Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2006
Members attending: Fitzwilliam, Fletcher, Guild, O’Brien, Walling. Fitzwilliam, vice-chair, called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM.
Brian Luddy attended as observer.
Public meeting: Jean Camden regarding renovation of entryway, replacing windows and siding, replacing sidewalks, and adding a garden shed on property located at 47 Templeton Turnpike, Map 11, Lot 43, Residential and Historic Districts.
Ms. Camden said the current entry way roof slants and allows rain to fall on the entryway. She has salvage Doric columns she’d like to use on the new entryway, and they can be fitted within the current entryway. She plans to add sidelights to the door.
All the windows will be replaced over the course of the year with six over six, fixed dividers for divided light, low E windows more in keeping with the period. Fitzwilliam noted that two over two would be acceptable for the period, but six over six is more pleasing to the eye. He confirmed that the windows will be six over six, vinyl-clad wood windows with fixed dividers. Ms. Camden note that windows were replaced in 1991, but were not done properly, were drafty and not period. The Commission approved vinyl clad windows in the addition windows and they look fine. They will be carried over in the rest of the house.
The vinyl siding will be removed to expose the original wood clapboard siding.
Because the garden is about100 feet down in back of the house, she would like to have a garden shed about halfway between the house and the garden. It will be placed under the maple trees and painted uniformly gray with a black roof, so it will fade into the shadows. There was some discussion about the design of the shed and trim but since the back of the shed will face the road, Commission members agreed it would be acceptable.
Two current walkways leading from the front of the house will be replaced with bluestone, and look more appropriate to the age of the house. People who constructed the library sidewalk will be doing hers.
Walling moved, Guild seconded and the Commission voted to approve the package of proposals as presented by Ms. Camden.
Minutes: Guild moved, O’Brien seconded and the Commission approved the minutes of the April 13, 2006 meeting as written.
Commission appointees: The Commission will suggest Brian Luddy be appointed as a new member to replace a vacancy, and that Reuel Walling and John Fitzwilliam be re-appointed as members.
Elections: John Fitzwilliam was elected Chairman by acclamation. Wendy O’Brien was elected Vice-Chairman by acclamation.
Walling moved, Fletcher seconded and the Commission voted to adjourn at 4:26 PM.
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