SR_April 6 HHDC Agenda1
Town of Barnstable
Planning and Development Department
Staff Memorandum
To: Cheryl Powell, Chair
From: James Kupfer, AICP, Senior Planner
Date: April 1, 2022
RE: April 6, 2022 HHDC Agenda – Four Hundred Main Realty – 394 Main Street, Seashore Homes,
Inc – 63 Main Street, Seth Latimer, DDS – 414 South Street
Four Hundred Main Realty – 394 Main Street
Background
The subject building at the 400 block of Main Street was originally constructed in the early 1900’s as
quintessential colonial revival commercial architecture and has continued the style and use to this day.
The building had major storefront alterations in the late 1960s.
Proposal
The Applicant proposes to remove the right side window circled below with a 3’ by 9’ white aluminum
commercial door with transom above. In addition they propose to remove the existing awning and
repaint the existing white trim, to remain white.
The Commission may want to confirm that no additional alterations are proposed to the exterior. If so,
additional changes, such as added signage for the expanded space, shall return to the Commission for
review and approval.
EXISTING PROPOSED
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Seashore Homes, Inc – 63 Main Street
Background
The subject building at 63 Main Street was constructed in 1935, on a corner lot, as a two story
residential structure with a center entry and side gambrel roof. A rear and side one story addition was
added later.
Proposal
The Applicant proposes the demolition of the one story rear addition to be replaced by a 30’ by 34’ two
story rear addition to accommodate eight one bedroom apartments. The proposal states the rear
addition will match the existing exterior materials and colors. The existing colors consist of white trim,
“lighthouse” grey siding, “driftwood” black asphalt roof shingles
EXISTING
PROPOSED
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The Commission may wish to confirm materials prior to rendering a decision as the proposal states the
improvements will match with the existing material and have provided images and color schemes. A
simple list of materials may suffice. Additionally the Commission may wish to confirm all improvements
are listed, such as the potential removal of the center chimney.
Seth Latimer, DDS – 414 South Street
Background
The subject building at 414 South Street was constructed in 1978 as an office by Dr. Jeffery G. Latimer
D.D.S. The original residential structure on the site was demolished at that time. The current structure is
a single story ranch with a small back addition.
Proposal
The Applicant proposes to exterior modifications to doors, windows and to remove the chimney.
Specifically the Applicant requested to remove the set of 3 windows on the east side of the building and
the single window on the west side and fill both locations. On the north side a single window is
proposed to be replaced with a set of two windows that are proposed to match the existing windows.
All three existing exterior doors are to be replaced with “full-lit” doors. All materials and finishes are to
match the existing building.
No additional comments.
East Side Existing Conditions