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Town of Barnstable
Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee
MINUTES
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 6:30pm
To all persons deemed interested or affected by the Town of Barnstable's Old King’s Highway Historic District Act under Secti on 9 of
Chapter 470, Acts of 1973 as amended. You are hereby notified that a hearing was held by remote participation via Zoom Meetings
on the following applications:
A quorum being met, Chair Paul Richard called the hearing to order at 6:30 pm. The Chair explained the hearing and appeal process
and invited the public to address the Committee and view the plans of interest when the application is called.
ROLL CALL
Chair Richard called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and took roll call.
CONTINUED APPLICATIONS
Kennedy, Robert & Mendez- Kennedy, Christina, 3885 Main Street, Barnstable. Map 335, Parcel
052/000, Built c. 1953
Construct a front porch.
The application was represented by Dylan Oullette, the contractor.
There was no public comment.
Discussion:
Clerk McCarthy noted that it is difficult to judge from the hand drawing. She did not contest the porch as long
as the architecture was appropriate. She commented about the placement of the pillars might orient over the
windows.
Member Wallace inquired about the extension length which is ten feet.
Member Coholan did not contest the porch, but also was concerned about the pitch of the porch.
Chair Richard commented about the pitch height. He noted that the beam would be at the height of the door.
The pitch of the porch roof was discussed. He discussed that the materials all matched. The project looked
appropriate.
There was a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted Robert & Christina Mendez-
Kennedy at 3885 Main Street, Barnstable. Map 335, Parcel 052/000, Built c. 1953, to construct a front porch.
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye:Mccarthy, Wallace, Coholan, Richard
Nay:0
Abstain:0
Paul Richard, Chair Present
Bett McCarthy, Clerk Present
George Jessop, AIA Absent
Ryan Coholan Present
Lesley Wallace Absent
Jeffrey Goldstein, Alternate Absent
Grayce Rogers, Administrative Assistant Present
APPLICATIONS
Phillips, Bovia, 1 Old Toll Road, Barnstable, Map 109 Parcel 068/000, Built c. 1979
Replace nine double hung windows.
The application was represented by Isaiah Gonsalves.
There was no public comment.
Discussion:
The current grille patterns on the windows are miscellaneous. The grille pattern will be 6 over 0 and true
divided lite.
Clerk McCarthy commented that the new windows will be consistent. Member Wallace and Coholan agreed.
Chair Richard agreed and noted that the work was all appropriate.
There was a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted for Bovia Phillips at 1 Old
Toll Road, Barnstable, Map 109 Parcel 068/000, Built c. 1979, to replace nine double hung windows.
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye: McCarthy, Wallace, Coholan, Richard
Nay:0
Abstain:0
Crocker, Deacon, 2110 Main Street, Barnstable, Map 237 Parcel 064/000, Built c. 1670
Contributing Structure within the Old King’s Highway Historic District
Construct a 300 square foot addition to an existing accessory structure.
The application was represented by Andrew Prchlik.
There was no public comment.
Discussion:
The proposal is to make the structure look the same with added room to increase the living space.
Clerk McCarthy commented that the structure is behind the main house and not very visible from Route 6A.
The project looks appropriate.
The Committee was in consensus that the proposed project was appropriate.
Chair Richard clarified that the main structure was built in 1670.
There was a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted for Deacon Crocker at 2110
Main Street, Barnstable, Map 237 Parcel 064/000, Built c. 1670, Contributing Structure within the Old
King’s Highway Historic District to construct a 300 square foot addition to an existing accessory structure.
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye: McCarthy, Wallace, Coholan, Richard
Nay:0
Abstain:0
Anderson, Donald, 100 Bay View Road, Barnstable, Map 319 Parcel 030/000, Built c. 2009
Add a second floor to an existing detached one car garage.
The application was represented by Chris Childs of Patriot Builders.
There was no public comment.
Discussion:
Clerk McCarthy noted that the structure was a square design. The salt box is no longer part of the architecture
with the increase of floor space for the second floor addition. The lattice will be replaced. The roof pitch on the
west elevation is appropriate, but on the east elevation the pitch looks flat.
Member Wallace agreed about the roof line.
Member Coholan inquired about the functionality of the garage door. The garage door will remain functional.
There was discussion about the vegetative boarder between the parcels.
Chair Richard noted that the west and south elevations are the most visible.
There was a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted for Donald Anderson at 100
Bay View Road, Barnstable, Map 319 Parcel 030/000, Built c. 2009, to add a second floor to an existing
detached one car garage.
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye: McCarthy, Wallace, Coholan, Richard
Nay: 0
Abstain:0
MINOR MODIFICATIONS
None
EXTENTIONS
Niedzwiecki, Melissa & Paul, 100 Point Hill Road, West Barnstable, Map 136 Parcel 041/000, Built c.
1978
Additions on existing barn, 12’ dormer on front elevation, 30.g’ dormer on rear elevation, 12’x12’ deck
including stairs; remove existing transom window.
There was no representation. This does not require representation.
There was no public comment.
Discussion:
This application was approved a year ago.
There was a motion made by Clerk McCarthy to approve the Extension Request for Melissa & Paul
Niedzwiecki at 100 Point Hill Road, West Barnstable, Map 136 Parcel 041/000, Built c. 1978. For the
additions on existing barn, 12’ dormer on front elevation, 30.g’ dormer on rear elevation, 12’x12’ deck
including stairs; remove existing transom window
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye: McCarthy, Wallace, Coholan, Richard
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
OTHER
Certified Local Government Presentation
Administrative Assistant Grayce Rogers made a presentation about the Barnstable Historical
Commission’s initiative to pursue Certified Local Government status.
Discussion:
Chair Richard inquired about who completes the inventory surveys of historic buildings.
Clerk McCarthy supported the grant funding opportunities.
There was a motion made by Clerk McCarthy that the Old King’s Highway Historic District endorse the
Certified Local Government initiative.
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye: McCarthy, Wallace, Coholan, Richard
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
* Chair Richard mentioned that he drafted a letter of support to endorse the rehabilitation of the West
Barnstable Train Depot.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion made by Clerk McCarthy to adjourn the meeting.
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye: Jessop, McCarthy, Wallace, Coholan, Richard
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Respectfully Submitted,
Grayce Rogers
Administrative Assistant – Planning & Development
Exhibit A Certificate of Appropriateness File
Exhibit B Certificate of Appropriateness File
Exhibit C Certificate of Appropriateness File
Exhibit D Certificate of Appropriateness File
Exhibit E Certificate of Appropriateness File
Exhibit F Certificate of Appropriateness File
Exhibit G Certificate of Appropriateness File