04/09/2024 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Minutes (3)

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07 „ Town Of MaShpee Historic District Commission 16 Great Neck Road North trhflntUv+'Mhs Mashpee, MA 02649 Chair also requested that the front 75' be restored to natural vegetation to which the Applicant also agreed. The Commissioners expressed their concern with the look and feel of the building's east side and the overall resolve was for the Applicant to seek the Building Commissioner's approval to install a faux door. There was a brief lighting discussion and it was referenced there would be no lighting on the Main Street fagade. It was mentioned that the hours of operation would be 7:00 am to 5:00 pm 6 months out of the year with the remainder of the year being 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. They will not be open on weekends. Having no further questions from the Commission or the Public, Chairman Hyde sought motion to close the Public Hearing and approve the Application for Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted for 474 Main Street and 31 Ashumet Road with the following conditions: • Install a faux door on the east elevation so long as approved by the Building Commissioner; • Restore any disturbed areas within the 75' setback from Main Street to its natural state; • Installation of an 8' residential style cedar fence along the easterly elevation of the proposed building connecting the corners of the building to the northerly and southerly lot lines. The fence shall run along the southerly lot line as shown on the sketch plan; and • Any items stored outdoors shall not exceed 6' in height so as to prevent visual impact to abutting property. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made the motion to close the Public Hearing and approve the Application for Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted with the conditions noted above for 474 Main Street and 31 Ashumet Road. Mr. Pittsley seconded. All in favor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for July 27, 2023 were reviewed and having no comments Chairman Hyde sought motion to approve the minutes from July 27, 2023. MOTION: Ms. Paxton made a motion to accept the meeting minutes from July 27, 2023. Mr. Balzarini seconded. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Hyde opened the discussion of a tribute for Earl Mills,Sr.,who has given of himself so much to not only the Historic District Commission, but to the Town itself. There was an overwhelming consensus that a tribute was needed sooner than later. It was agreed that the Historic District Commission would meet jointly with the Historical Commission at the end of the month. Given Ava Costello was in attendance she said she would put it on the Agenda. The consensus was for a statue and a bench; place to be determined. Being no further discussion, Chairman Hyde moved to the next business item. The Town Community Development Director suggested that he prepare a letter to the Select Board requesting they reach out to the Tribe to appoint a member to the HDC for the Chair's review and approval. The Commissioners all agreed to grant the approval of the Select Board letter to the Chair. 2