HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 12, 2008
APPROVED:
3/19/08 jrl_____
AGENDA: CONT. HEARING: TOWN OF BRISTOL, Central Square,
#114-000
CONT. HEARING: JEROME NIALETZ, 33 S. Main Street,
#114-127
ATTENDING: Clay Dingman (Chairman), Dorcas Gordon, Sandra Heaney
Robin Fitzgerald
ABSENT: Larry Douglas (Vice-Chair. – away), Rick Alpers (Sel. Rep. –
conflict), Mark Greenwood
OTHER: -----
The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. R. Fitzgerald sat in for Mr. Greenwood.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2008: The following amendments and clarifications were made: Page 1, 1st paragraph, 2nd line, following “and” insert “at this meeting” and following “stressed that” replace the rest of the sentence with “Historic District Commissions keep in mind a structure’s relationship to its neighborhood when conducting Certificate of Approval hearings.” In the last paragraph, 1st line, following “as it will be” insert “a town-sponsored project” and after “public eye” in the 2nd line, add “in the Historic District’”
Page 2, 3rd paragraph, replace “styles” with “examples of signage design”. 7th line, replace “good” with “fine”. In the last paragraph, 8th line, replace “changes” with “changed”.
Page 3, 1st line, replace “non-conforming” with “conforming” and replace “and we need to ask if these things can be undone later.” With “and the Commission needs to determine if an applicant’s proposed changes can be undone at a later date – or, do they alter the building beyond the point of no return?”. In line 2, following “history” add “of the structure?”. In the last sentence, delete “it used to be like a train.”. In the 4th paragraph, replace “look at them” with “review the style of light fixture” and in the last line, replace “to the Downtown” with “structure relative to the Historic District.”
Page 4, 2nd paragraph, 3rd line, replace “sounds used previously so as to use the same holes.” With “signs used previously and to use the same holes for mounting them.” 8th line, following “Commission” insert “as well”. 4th paragraph, 4th line, delete “with the door needing to be looked at” and replace with “and because of this any alterations to the doorway need to be reviewed by the Commission. In the last line, following “choice” insert “as presented”.
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MINUTES continued:
In the 7th paragraph, change “Sound of Advice” to “Sound Advice”. In the last paragraph, 3rd line, insert “national” before “historic register”. 4th line, change “hundred” to “thousand” and before “Federal” insert “also”.6th line, following “State” insert “Division of Historical Resources,”.
Page 5, paragraph 1, 1st line, replace “we are respecting” with “the plans respect” and in the last line, add to the end of the sentence “and hence tonight’s meeting with the HDC.”. Paragraph 2, 1st line, delete “Federal” and replace “interest” with “bond”. In the 3rd line, replace “to have funding aspects.” With “to have funding researched in advance.”.4th paragraph, 3rd line, replace “incline” with “inclined”. In the 5th paragraph, 4th line, replace “no opposition” with “favorable support”. In line 5, following “gentleman” replace “behind was going to sell so that worked out well” with “whose property is behind the Town Hall was going to sell so that worked out well.” In the last paragraph, 2nd and 3rd line, replace “keep the cost of doing the two buildings and solving” with “solve three”. In the 4th line, following “hall,” replace “to” with “at”. In the 8th line, before “epitome” insert “the”.
Page 6, paragraph 1, 4th line, replace “consistency” with “contingency fee”. 6th line, replace “public” with “historic” and in the last line, remove the apostrophe in “its”.
Paragraph 2, 2nd line, insert “for new construction” following “$225.00”. Last line, following “preserve” insert “old structures” and following “over-insulate” add “them rather than build new structures”.Paragraph 3, line 7, following “way” insert “of the project” and replace “Gaven” with “Garin”. Following “suggested” replace “that they document it as there are many of these types of vaults around.” With “when they remove it that they document it as its historical significance is limited because there are many of these types of vaults around.” Paragraph 5, 2nd line, replace “she” with “her and in the last paragraph, 2nd line, replace “person” with “candidate”. 7th line, delete “have that person up front so that people aren’t left to themselves.” and replace with “hire the land use officer as soon as possible so that COA applicants are not left to themselves to navigate the application process.”
S. Heaney made a motion, second by R. Fitzgerald, to accept the minutes as amended. The motion carried.
CONT. HEARING: TOWN OF BRISTOL
Ms. Laferriere reported that Mr. Favorite asked that this hearing be continued as Mr. VanDerven is on vacation.
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CONT. HEARING: JEROME NIALETZ
As Mr. Nialetz was not in attendance, it was felt that this hearing should also be continued.
S. Heaney made a MOTION, second by R. Fitzgerald, to CONTINUE THE TOWN OF BRISTOL AND THE JEROME NIALETZ HEARINGS TO MARCH 19, 2008. The motion CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Dingman explained that he registered the HDC with the NH Preservation Alliance and we have received a thank-you and receipt.
Mr. Dingman mentioned that Ms. Heaney and Ms. Laferriere attended Town Attorney, Bernie Waugh’s Municipal Law update. Ms. Heaney reported that it was mostly Planning and Zoning issues; nothing for HDC.
Mr. Dingman read Chairman of the Planning Board, Dan Paradis’ letter concerning PlanNH. He explained that the Planning Board is applying. Only 3 are selected each year. Mr. Dingman helped to edit the map, which is a sort of triangle, from the Library to the Town Hall and down to the old Railroad Station. He also set up photos showing buildings from the past and as they are now. Ms. Laferriere added that the booklet submitted also contains such things as the old Master Plan of the Railroad Sta., the Downtown section of the current Master Plan, and several letters from various sources (Selectmen, Town Manager, etc.). Mr. Dingman had sent a letter from the HDC.
Mr. Dingman read the notice from the Fire Dept. inviting all to their fundraiser spaghetti dinner, March 8th, 5:00-7:30 pm, $10.00 adults, $5.00 children under 12.
Mr. Dingman then read the request for NH Preservation Achievement Awards. These must be submitted by March 14th. Ms. Heaney suggested sending in Linda Carmichael and David Munro, The Mill. The commission agreed and Ms. Heaney was given the application to fill out and send in.
Mr. Dingman read the notification for the heritage and Historic District Commission Training to be held March 27th, 5:00-9:00 pm, Lawrence Barn in Hollis. He encouraged members to attend one of these seminars.
OTHER:
A short discussion was held as to the new Elderly project for Lake Street that is to come before the Planning Board. Mr. Dingman felt that the look of an older building could be incorporated if guidelines were in place.
Ms. Laferriere asked about term limits for the commission. Mr. Dingman stated that he asked the Selectmen and Town Manager about this last September and was told to wait until after Town Meeting. Ms. Laferriere explained that, by State Law, a 5-member Board has 3 year terms which are staggered so that no more than 2 members’ terms are up in one year. The HDC is allowed up to 5 alternates with the same term criteria.
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NEXT MEETING:
Due to Town Voting Day, the next meeting of the HDC will be on March 19th.
With no other business, S. Heaney made a motion, second by R. Fitzgerald, to adjourn at 7:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Laferriere, secretary