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Home My Public Portal AboutHistoric District Committee -- 2022-02-07 Minutes TOWN OF BREWSTER OQ ayyk�e» F`q w OLD KINGS HIGHWAY REGIONAL DISTRICT PHONE * ( 508 ) II961,3701 EXT 1125 HISTORIC DISTRICT 2195 MAIN STREET EMAIL: NDCPiFFTINGBI2FwSTFfL- MA e4v BREWSTER MA 02631 Minutes of Public Hearing Monday, February 7, 2022 ' ' '' i,111f ' I ;; The Brewster Old King ' s Highway Regional Historic District Committee, acting under the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 470, Acts of 1973 as amended , came to order at 7 : 00 pm virtually being recorded at the Brewster Town Hall . Committee members present were Jim Trabulsie (Chairperson), Steven Bergquist, Tom Turcketta , Patricia Busch and George Carey. Carol Appleton was absent. CONTINUED APPLICATIONS H - 21 - 313 Stephen and Holly Sullivan , 72 Robbins Hill Road, Map 49 Lot 99 Fence ■ Homeowner Stephen Sullivan requested a continuance until the March 7th 2022 meeting, prior to the meeting SCHEDULED APPLICATIONS H - 22 - 6 Geraldine & Edward Caplan, 199 Blueberry Pond Drive, Map 100 Lot 37 Roof Mounted Solar Panels ■ Mr David Bridge, Great Sky Solar, represented the homeowner at the meeting ■ Mr Turcketta stated he felt the side of the building was visible, Ms . Busch concurred ■ Mr, Bergquist also stated that the panels would be very visible and asked if there was an option for ground mounted panels . Mr Bridge replied that there were no good options for a ground mounted system ■ Mr. Trabulsie asked if the roof lines in the back of the house were considered for the panels . Mr Bridge replied that they had been considered but would not produce as much energy ■ Mr Bridge suggested moving four panels that would have been visible from the street and placing them elsewhere on the house ■ Mr. Carey agreed that the garage side panels were visible, ■ Mr. Trabulsie stated the panels would be highly visible given the location and lack of foliage and recommended a reduction in the number of panels from 37 to 29 . ■ Mr Bridge stated that he was not a fan of the current design, which is visible from the street. He also stated that the panels are black glass and would not create an impact. ■ Mr. Trabulsie stated that he would like to see more vegetation as to meet with the minimal visual impact as required by the Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Act. ■ Mr Bridge asked for the state law that Mr. Trabulsie referred to for the minimal visual impact . Mr Trabulsie stated it was Massachusetts state law chapter 470 . ■ Mr Bridge reiterated that the panels would be black rectangles and would not have any exposed conduit. ■ Mr. Trabulsie stated that the current project does not meet that minimal visual impact. He also asked the representative if he would like to continue the application or move forward with a vote. ■ Mr Bridge stated that he would like to discuss the options with the homeowner ■ Tom Turcketta moved to continue. Steven Berguist seconded 1 ®vkrt TOWN OF BREWSTER OLD KINGS HIGHWAY REGIONAL DISTRICT y I PHONE : ( SO$ ) $96 - 3701 EXT 1125 HISTORIC DISTRICT i"i 2148 MAIN STREET" EMAIL. : NocMET� Nea �vus �x-ran rov BREWSTER MA 02631 ■ All voted to continue the application W22 - 13 Patricia Metz, 3936 Main Street, Map 138 Lot 66 Addition ■ Bernadette Macleod, Ryder and Wilcox, represented the homeowner at the meeting ■ Ms . Macleod reviewed the project with the committee ■ Mr. Trabulsie asked if the applicant was replacing the entire roof. Ms . Macleod stated that the ■ Mr. Turcketta stated he would like to see two double hung windows in place of the casement. Ms . Macleod agreed, but believed that the homeowner had already purchased the window ■ Mr Turcketta asked about the deck replacement in the rear of the home. Ms . Macleod stated that the deck was going to be replace with composite. ■ Ms. Macleod confirmed that there would be stud pockets between the double windows ■ Amendment to the application to include replacing the entire roof with architectural shingles in pewterwood, two double hung windows in place of the casement window ■ Steven Bergquist moved to accept as amended . Patricia Busch seconded . ■ All voted in favor to approve as amended W22 - 15 Karl & Wendy Sue Kissa , 248 Long Pond Road , Map 66 Lot 111 Exterior Renovations ■ The abutter letters were not sent out in time according to . This application could not be heard and will be heard on May 2"d pending the letters are sent to the abutters . W22 - 16 Christine & Steven Fiske, 164 Stonehenge, Map 67 Lot 71 After the Fact: Additional Dwelling Unit • Homeowners Christine and Steven Fiske were present in the meeting • Mr. Trabulsie stated that the unit was not highly visible from the roadway, as well as the roof and siding was matched to the existing house • Steven Bergquist moved to approve as presented . Patricia Busch seconded . • All voted in favor to accept as presented W22 - 16 Michael Quinn, 16 Dune Road, Map 79 Lot 59 Addition • Homeowner Michael Quinn , as well as Builder, Peter Campbell , PC Construction , were present in the meeting • Mr Quinn reviewed the project changes from the previous approval with the committee • Tom Turcketta moved to approve as presented . Patricia Busch seconded . • All voted in favor to approved as presented W22 - 18 2851 Main Street Holdings, 2851 Main Street, Map 90 Lot 153 Lamppost and Fence for Proposed Parking Lot • Application was withdrawn without prejudice 2 TOWN OF BREWSTER M t� OLD KINGS HIGHWAY REGIONAL DISTRICT PHONE ; ( 500 ) 896- 3701 EXT 1125 HISTORIC DISTRICT f' 2198 MAIN STREET EMAIL ; HpCMEETING el2Ew3TEa- MA.GOV BREWSTER MA 02631 INFORMAL DISCUSSION None 3