5/20/2009 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Minutes

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Town of Mashpee Historic District Commission Minutes of Meeting May 20, 2009 Roll Call: Present: Chairman Lee Gurney, Wayne Picard, Mike Robbins, Joe Mullin, Marian Spencer Absent: Earl Mills Also Present: Town Planner Tom Fudala The meeting was called to order at 6:06 pm. Minutes: Mr. Robbins made a motion to approve the minutes of April 16,2009. Motion seconded by Ms. Spencer. All voted unanimously. Public Hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness Applicant: Marilyn E. Rollins Location: 442 Main Street Request: Deck and stairway replacement Eric Lubrano, contractor, represented the applicant regarding the project located alongside the driveway. Mr. Lubrano wishes to demolish the existing concrete block and brick steps, as well as remove the flower box and platform to be replaced with a pressure treated deck similar to one located elsewhere at the home. The same handrail design and lattice will be used and will be within the same footprint of the current stairs and flower box. The deck will extend 6 feet from the house and 13 feet across the gable. Mr. Robbins expressed concern about the asbestos siding located near the brick steps and Mr. Lubrano indicated that he intended to use trim board in that location. Mr. Robbins questioned the tubes and existing posts holding the roof of the deck to which Mr. Lubrano stated that the homeowner did not wish to remove the roof Mr. Robbins recommended angle brackets to support the roof. Mr. Lubrano felt that it would obstruct the stairs. A discussion ensued regarding the support of the roof Mr. Robbins asked about the width of the stairs and necessity for an egress, to which Mr. Lubrano responded that they will be at least 3 feet. Mr. Robbins and Mr. Lubrano discussed the location of a post that would obstruct the stairs. The Commission discussed the plans that seem to lack clearly noted dimensions, particularly for the stairs and post locations. Mr. Lubrano stated that the applicant wishes to use the deck only as a small sitting area. Commissioners discussed expanding the size of the deck but Mr. Lubrano stated that the applicant does not wish to move any closer to the driveway area. The option to extend the roof was also discussed but given the condition of the roof, it could become costly to upgrade and bring the structure to code. There was considerable discussion regarding information not indicated on the plans, such as the location of the door,the posts and material to be used for the posts and the Commission requires accurate information in order to 1