Stowe Historic Preservation Commission TOWN OF STOWE February 13, 2008 Minutes A regular meeting of the Stowe Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) was held on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in the AkeleyMemorialBuilding starting at approximately 5:15 p.m. Members Presents: Sam Scofield, Chair Paul Reed Barbara Baraw Chris Carey Cindy McKechnie Jean Innamorati Staff Present: Richard Baker, Zoning Administrator Application # 3677: 330 Adams Mill Road, Amendments to Previously Approved Restoration, Applicants: Erik Lande and Mark Coy Erik Lande presented further modifications for the duplex renovation at 330 Adams Mills. The Commission based its findings on review of elevations and architectural specifications by Kim Brown, dated 2/7/08. The project involves the following modifications on the west, north, and south elevations: § Removing skylights on the south elevation § Relocating, adding, removing, and modifying windows on the west and north elevations § Adding a door and porch on west elevation § Modifying a door on the north elevation Overall the Commission found the changes to be minor in nature. Barbara Baraw moved to recommend approval with new west elevation door and porch being modified to match the gable portion of the south elevation door. The motion was approved unanimously. Application # 3675: 849 South Main Street, Demolish Portion of Building and Add Addition: Applicant: American Legion Post #64 Chris Cary presented the application. The Commission based its findings on review of elevations prepared by Chris Carey dated 2/13/08. The applicant is proposing to: § Remove 975 square feet of the building § Add a 2080 square foot addition to the rear of the existing building Overall the Commission found that the addition was appropriate given the non-historic nature of existing building. No changes in the submitted design were recommended. Cindy McKechnie moved to recommend approval as submitted. The motion was approved unanimously (with an abstention by Chris Carey since he represented the applicant).
Preliminary Review: 600 South Main Street, Revision of Rear Stairway Roof Style, Applicants: Donald and Wendelyn Duquette Chris Carey presented a proposed modification for the rear stairway project at 600 South Main Street. This project was previously before the Commission on 12/12/07. The revision involves installing a shed roof over the stairway. The consensus of the Commission was that this was acceptable. The applicant will return with a formal application at a later date. Review of Street Light Colors Rich Baker showed a street light base in the proposed bronze color. It was the consensus of the Commission to change the recommended color to black. Review of Plaque for Awards Program Sam Scofield reviewed some proposed plaque styles. It was the consensus of the Commission to include the building date, Stowe Historic Preservation Commission, Town of Stowe, and the common name for the neighborhood/location. Sam will follow-up with a final design for approval by the Commission. Approval of 1/23/08 Minutes The 1/23/08 minutes were approved with minor modifications. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Richard Baker Zoning Director
Stowe Historic Preservation Commission TOWN OF STOWE February 27, 2008 Minutes A regular meeting of the Stowe Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) was held on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in the AkeleyMemorialBuilding starting at approximately 5:15 p.m. Members Presents: Sam Scofield, Chair Paul Reed Barbara Baraw Tim Meehan Cindy McKechnie Jean Innamorati Staff Present: Richard Baker, Zoning Director r Project #: 3684: 18 Main St (Green Mountain Inn), Amendments to Project #3322, Applicant: Ampersand Properties Ken Biedermann presented further modifications of Project #3322 which involves installation of an elevator. The Commission based its findings on review of elevations prepared by Colin Lindberg dated 2/18/08. The project is an amendment to Project #3610 which was reviewed by SHPC and then was approved by the Development Review Board on November 20, 2007. Project #3610 was an amendment of Project #3322 which was approved by the Development Review Board on March 29, 2007. The amended plan replaces doors with windows, replaces stone veneer with clapboards, removes a faux railing, replaces stone pillars with wooden columns, modifies window design on the elevator façade, and shortens the width of the elevator façade. Overall the Commission found the changes to be minor in nature. Tim Meehan moved to recommend approval of the modifications as presented. The motion was approved unanimously. Project 3686: 600 South Main Street, Revision of Rear Stairway Roof Style, Applicants: Donald and Wendelyn Duquette Don Duquette presented a proposed modification of Project #3686 which involves installation of a rear stairway. The Commission based its findings on review of elevations entitled "600 South Main Street" prepared by Christian Carey and last revised 2/13/08. The project is an amendment to Project #3686 which was reviewed by SHPC and then approved by the Development Review Board on January 15, 2008. The revision involves installing a shed roof over the stairway. Overall the Commission found the changes to be beneficial to the design. Barbara Baraw moved to recommend approval of the modifications as presented. The motion was approved unanimously. Project 3685: 383 Moscow Road, Change of Use From Pottery Studio to Store and Minor Exterior Renovations, Applicant: Norman Norman Benoit presented the application. The Commission based its findings on a review of photographs, door designs, and floor plans, and site plan submitted by the applicant dated 2/3/08. The exterior changes involve changing windows to two doors, removal of a door and widening the handicap ramp. Overall the Commission found the project to be acceptable, but requested elevations of the Moscow Road side and east side where the double doors will be added. Some concerns were also raised about the style of the double doors. The applicant will return on March 12, 2008 with elevations. Upcoming Meetings Most Commission members indicated they wanted to attend the Act 250 hearing for the ice rink which is March 12, 2007 at 7:00 pm. The Commission will meet at 5:15 pm to review Project #3685. The Chair requested that no other applications be reviewed at that meeting in order to allow members to attend the Act 250 hearing. Review of Plaque for Awards Program Sam Scofield reviewed a proposed draft plaque style. Some minor changes in fonts were recommended. Sam will follow through with final design and coordinating ordering with Tom Jackman. Barbara Baraw will research the appropriate dates for the plaques. Approval of 2/13/08 Minutes The 2/13/08 minutes were approved as submitted. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Richard Baker Zoning Director
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