WHC Minutes, August 3, 2009
Present
Member: Jim Collins, Sharon Connors, Norma Judson, Jane Loos, Geraldine Millham,
Janet Jones
Alternate: Chris Vezetinski
Absent
Member: none, one vacancy
Alternate: Anne (Pete) Baker, Bette DeVeuve
Chair Sharon Connors (SC) called the meeting to order at 7pm in the Town Hall basement meeting area. SC named Alternate Chris Vezetinski (CV) as a voting member, for a total of seven votes. Others in attendance included:
John Conway Condo at 1878 Drift Road, WPT
Welles LaMonte 1991 Main Road, WPT
Robert Pires Builder for 10 Cunningham Lane
Betty Slade 2037 Main Road, WPT
Peter Streng 1818 Main Road, WPT
A. General Business.
1. Minutes of Previous Meetings.
(a) July 6, 2009 Meeting. Jane Loos (JL) explained that a draft had been circulated by email. The draft minutes were corrected for some typos, and Geraldine Millham (GM) moved and CV seconded a motion to approve the draft minutes as revised. The motion was approved.
Votes in Favor: 5 Jim Collins (JC), SC, JL, GM
Votes Against: 0
Abstain: 1 Norma Judson (NKJ), as she had not attended the meeting
(b) June 12, 2009 Meeting. JL explained that a draft had been circulated by email. GM proposed a number of corrections to the draft to clarify the differences between the history and architecture of 1380 and 1380K. GM moved and NKJ seconded a motion to approve the revised draft. The motion was approved.
Votes in Favor: 3 NKJ, JL, GM
Votes Against: 0
Abstain: 3 JC, SC, and CV, as they had not attended the meeting
2. Treasurer’s Report for July, 2009 from GM (Attachment 1):
(a) WHC General Expense Budget for FY2010 is $940, and no revenue has been booked yet. WHC Trust account balance is $7,351.50, not counting the $180 just received from Partners for the sale of copies of the updated booklet on the Head of Westport.
(b) Town Farm Expense Budget for FY2010 is $2,816.00, and the Town Farm Trust balance is $12,678.76.
(c) Wolf Pit School Trust account balance is $6,311.71.
CV moved and JL seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. The motion was approved, unanimously.
3. WHC Trust Document. As required by the terms of the WHC Trust, GM read out loud paras 2 -9 of the trust document.
4. Proposed Revisions to WHC Application Forms. Due to lack of time, discussion of proposed revisions was deferred to a later meeting.
B. Public Hearing for 10 Cunningham Lane, 7:30 PM
1. Mr. Pires, contractor for the owner, summarized the current proposal as follows:
(a) 2 windows on east elevation - double hung, 6 over 1, double glazed, true-divided
light, aluminum clad, in existing opening
(b) 6 other windows – double hung, 6 over 1, double glazed, true-divided light, wood
with 7/8th inch muntin, with 5 X 4 X 4 cedar casings, in the existing opening
(c) deck – natural mahogany
(d) trim – gray paint, same as existing
2. As the current plans propose windows from a different manufacturer than that presented in the original application, WHC requested a full spec sheet. The public hearing was continued, again, until 7:30pm on Tuesday September 8, 2009 to allow time for the full documentation to be presented.
A. General Business, continued.
5. Request for Certificate of Non-Applicability for Condo Association at 1878 Drift Road. John Conway represented the Condo Association in its request to demolish the 20 x 30 foot garage under a Certificate on Non-Applicability. The Condo Association has not decided whether the garage will be replaced, but proposes possibly to retain the cement slab. SC explained that this proposal does not qualify for a Certificate of Non-Applicability, but requires a pubic hearing for a Certificate of Appropriateness. SC summarized the general sense of the comments that there is likely to be no opposition to the demolition of the garage. Mr. Conway undertook to submit an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and all necessary documentation in time for the next regular WHC meeting.
6. Oscar Palmer Farm. Jennifer Holske informed the meeting about the next steps being planned to ensure the historic preservation of this property. The Trustees of the Reservation (TTOR) proposes to prepare an “Historic Structures Report” to provide guidance on what should be preserved, and then formulate the historic restrictions accordingly. GM moved and JL seconded a motion for WHC to send a letter to the CPC to support the TTOR request to use a small portion of the $200,000 allocated for the historic preservation of this property for this report. The motion was approved, unanimously.
7. Preliminary Review for 1991 Main Road. Welles LaMonte presented options he is considering to repair/replace gutters, fascia boards and some down spouts. The meeting discussed options for addressing the water penetration issues, including following the approach used on the neighboring carriage house (of the same vintage as the house at 1991). Mr. LaMonte undertook to submit an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and all necessary documentation in time for the next regular WHC meeting.
8. Certificate of Non-Applicability for 1972 Main Road. SC explained that she was informed that the proposed work was repair/replacement of gutters, fascia boards, etc. “like for like” with the existing types of materials and details; however, no details were provided. The meeting agreed that SC should request the owners, Ted and Carol Spach, to clarify in writing what they intend to do, for the record and so that there are not misunderstandings later.
9. Certificate for Ex-Post Facto demolition of a porch at 162 Atlantic Avenue. JL moved and CV seconded a motion that SC inform the Building Inspector that WHC does not have purview over this matter, as the porch was not demolished, only the floor of the porch was repaired. The motion was approved, unanimously.
10. Letters. SC read the following letters into the record:
(a) SC August 3, 2009 letter to Building Inspector Re 2048 Main Road (Attachment 2)
(b) SC July 16, 2009 letter to Point House LLC Re 2048 Main Road (Attachment 3)
(c) Reply from Michael Rodriques RE 40.B (Attachment 4)
11. Planning Board. SC reminded that the Planning Board would be conducting important hearings on August 18 concerning development proposals for commercial facilities in Central Village.
12. List of Monitors. SC requested JL to prepare an updated list of monitors for on-going projects under WHC certificates.
Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 10:10pm. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at the Town Hall.
Drafted by Jane Loos, approved September 8, 2009
Attachments:
1. Treasurer’s Report for July, 2009
2. SC letter to Building Inspector Re 2048 Main Road|
3. SC letter to Point House LLC Re 2048 Main Road
4. Response from M. Rodriques Re 40B
Member: Jim Collins, Sharon Connors, Norma Judson, Jane Loos, Geraldine Millham,
Janet Jones
Alternate: Chris Vezetinski
Absent
Member: none, one vacancy
Alternate: Anne (Pete) Baker, Bette DeVeuve
Chair Sharon Connors (SC) called the meeting to order at 7pm in the Town Hall basement meeting area. SC named Alternate Chris Vezetinski (CV) as a voting member, for a total of seven votes. Others in attendance included:
John Conway Condo at 1878 Drift Road, WPT
Welles LaMonte 1991 Main Road, WPT
Robert Pires Builder for 10 Cunningham Lane
Betty Slade 2037 Main Road, WPT
Peter Streng 1818 Main Road, WPT
A. General Business.
1. Minutes of Previous Meetings.
(a) July 6, 2009 Meeting. Jane Loos (JL) explained that a draft had been circulated by email. The draft minutes were corrected for some typos, and Geraldine Millham (GM) moved and CV seconded a motion to approve the draft minutes as revised. The motion was approved.
Votes in Favor: 5 Jim Collins (JC), SC, JL, GM
Votes Against: 0
Abstain: 1 Norma Judson (NKJ), as she had not attended the meeting
(b) June 12, 2009 Meeting. JL explained that a draft had been circulated by email. GM proposed a number of corrections to the draft to clarify the differences between the history and architecture of 1380 and 1380K. GM moved and NKJ seconded a motion to approve the revised draft. The motion was approved.
Votes in Favor: 3 NKJ, JL, GM
Votes Against: 0
Abstain: 3 JC, SC, and CV, as they had not attended the meeting
2. Treasurer’s Report for July, 2009 from GM (Attachment 1):
(a) WHC General Expense Budget for FY2010 is $940, and no revenue has been booked yet. WHC Trust account balance is $7,351.50, not counting the $180 just received from Partners for the sale of copies of the updated booklet on the Head of Westport.
(b) Town Farm Expense Budget for FY2010 is $2,816.00, and the Town Farm Trust balance is $12,678.76.
(c) Wolf Pit School Trust account balance is $6,311.71.
CV moved and JL seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. The motion was approved, unanimously.
3. WHC Trust Document. As required by the terms of the WHC Trust, GM read out loud paras 2 -9 of the trust document.
4. Proposed Revisions to WHC Application Forms. Due to lack of time, discussion of proposed revisions was deferred to a later meeting.
B. Public Hearing for 10 Cunningham Lane, 7:30 PM
1. Mr. Pires, contractor for the owner, summarized the current proposal as follows:
(a) 2 windows on east elevation - double hung, 6 over 1, double glazed, true-divided
light, aluminum clad, in existing opening
(b) 6 other windows – double hung, 6 over 1, double glazed, true-divided light, wood
with 7/8th inch muntin, with 5 X 4 X 4 cedar casings, in the existing opening
(c) deck – natural mahogany
(d) trim – gray paint, same as existing
2. As the current plans propose windows from a different manufacturer than that presented in the original application, WHC requested a full spec sheet. The public hearing was continued, again, until 7:30pm on Tuesday September 8, 2009 to allow time for the full documentation to be presented.
A. General Business, continued.
5. Request for Certificate of Non-Applicability for Condo Association at 1878 Drift Road. John Conway represented the Condo Association in its request to demolish the 20 x 30 foot garage under a Certificate on Non-Applicability. The Condo Association has not decided whether the garage will be replaced, but proposes possibly to retain the cement slab. SC explained that this proposal does not qualify for a Certificate of Non-Applicability, but requires a pubic hearing for a Certificate of Appropriateness. SC summarized the general sense of the comments that there is likely to be no opposition to the demolition of the garage. Mr. Conway undertook to submit an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and all necessary documentation in time for the next regular WHC meeting.
6. Oscar Palmer Farm. Jennifer Holske informed the meeting about the next steps being planned to ensure the historic preservation of this property. The Trustees of the Reservation (TTOR) proposes to prepare an “Historic Structures Report” to provide guidance on what should be preserved, and then formulate the historic restrictions accordingly. GM moved and JL seconded a motion for WHC to send a letter to the CPC to support the TTOR request to use a small portion of the $200,000 allocated for the historic preservation of this property for this report. The motion was approved, unanimously.
7. Preliminary Review for 1991 Main Road. Welles LaMonte presented options he is considering to repair/replace gutters, fascia boards and some down spouts. The meeting discussed options for addressing the water penetration issues, including following the approach used on the neighboring carriage house (of the same vintage as the house at 1991). Mr. LaMonte undertook to submit an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and all necessary documentation in time for the next regular WHC meeting.
8. Certificate of Non-Applicability for 1972 Main Road. SC explained that she was informed that the proposed work was repair/replacement of gutters, fascia boards, etc. “like for like” with the existing types of materials and details; however, no details were provided. The meeting agreed that SC should request the owners, Ted and Carol Spach, to clarify in writing what they intend to do, for the record and so that there are not misunderstandings later.
9. Certificate for Ex-Post Facto demolition of a porch at 162 Atlantic Avenue. JL moved and CV seconded a motion that SC inform the Building Inspector that WHC does not have purview over this matter, as the porch was not demolished, only the floor of the porch was repaired. The motion was approved, unanimously.
10. Letters. SC read the following letters into the record:
(a) SC August 3, 2009 letter to Building Inspector Re 2048 Main Road (Attachment 2)
(b) SC July 16, 2009 letter to Point House LLC Re 2048 Main Road (Attachment 3)
(c) Reply from Michael Rodriques RE 40.B (Attachment 4)
11. Planning Board. SC reminded that the Planning Board would be conducting important hearings on August 18 concerning development proposals for commercial facilities in Central Village.
12. List of Monitors. SC requested JL to prepare an updated list of monitors for on-going projects under WHC certificates.
Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 10:10pm. The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at the Town Hall.
Drafted by Jane Loos, approved September 8, 2009
Attachments:
1. Treasurer’s Report for July, 2009
2. SC letter to Building Inspector Re 2048 Main Road|
3. SC letter to Point House LLC Re 2048 Main Road
4. Response from M. Rodriques Re 40B
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