10/15/2008 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Minutes

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Town of Mashpee Historic District Commission Minutes of Meeting October 15, 2008 Roll Call: Present: Chairman Lee Gurney, Earl Mills, Marian Spencer, Mike Robbins Absent: Joe Mullin, Wayne Picard Also Present: Town Planner Tom Fudala The meeting was called to order with a quorum at 4:50 p.m. by Chairman Lee Gurney. Public Hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness Applicant: Mashpee 130 Shoppes, Inc. Location: 470 Main Street Request: Addition of two new buildings and remodel commercial building Chairman Gurney read the public hearing notice for Mashpee 130 Shoppes, Inc. The notice was mailed to property abutters but no members of the public were in attendance. Ann Sobolewski, Bill Hulbig and Ron Welch appeared to present the 470 Main Street project. Ms. Sobolewski summarized the three building project as renovating the first building that faces Route 130 and demolishing the two buildings located in the back. The building inspector examined each of the buildings and determined that the two buildings in back were unsafe. The Board of Appeals has issued a permit that will allow the demolition and rebuilding of the two structures on the same footprint. Regarding the main building in the front, there are a number of conflicting roof lines as well as roof damage. The architecture of the existing buildings lacks uniformity and cohesiveness featuring a variety of siding styles, windows and porches. The goal of the project would be to create a more uniform look Structure usage will include specialty retail shops and offices. The plan will eliminate two of the three existing roadways, creating one entrance and one exit. Landscaping- This project will include extensive landscaping. The current landscaping has been determined to consist of invasive plants so the plans include adding new trees, flowers, grass strip and meandering sidewalk. A revised site plan and landscaping plan were submitted today based on recommendations from the Planning Board. Among the revisions is the addition of a walkway to access the sidewalk from Ashumet Rd., as well as the addition of light poles and signs. Mr. Fudula indicated that there appeared to be a discrepancy between the landscaping plan and the engineering plan regarding the sidewalk. Ms. Sobolewski indicated that the correct plan was updated on August 11 and a note reflects the intent of adding the sidewalk as depicted in the landscape plan. Siding -The applicant proposes to use white cedar shakes throughout all the buildings for better uniformity. Roof -The applicant has selected an architect style Harvard slate roof shingle.