Staff Report June 15 HHDC Agenda1
Town of Barnstable
Planning and Development Department
Staff Memorandum
To: Cheryl Powell, Chair
From: James Kupfer, AICP, Senior Planner
Date: June 7, 2022
RE: June 15, 2022 HHDC Agenda – William James LLC – 252 Main Street, My Generation
Energy/Jacob Dewey – 39 Pearl Street, Caitlin Jackson d/b/b Be Free Wellness - 326 Main Street,
Sunrun Installation Services/owner Doug Leviske - 274 South Street, Hyannis
William James LLC – 252 Main Street
Background
The subject building at 252 Main Street was originally constructed in 1880 as a residential home. In 1925
it was expanded for commercial purposes, leaving little evidence of the original home. It has been
further modified and expanded to incorporate two commercial spaces and a living area above. The
exterior materials vary and are in fair to poor condition.
Proposal
The Applicant proposes to rehabilitate the existing structure, remove the second floor addition and add
a new side access egress. The applicant also proposes to replace the rotted trim and siding to match the
existing material and paint to match the existing colors.
Existing
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The Applicant has provided a detailed plan set outlining the improvements proposed and materials to be
used. The Commission may wish to consider, if granting an approval, a condition that the proposed
improvements shall be substantially in conformance with the plan provided and any exterior changes to
the plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Commission prior to the improvements being made.
My Generation Energy/Jacob Dewey – 39 Pearl Street
Background
The subject property at 39 Pearl Street contains 5 duplex structures that have been newly constructed.
The property was in receipt of a Certificate of Demolition for the previous structure in February of 2012
by the Commission. Demolition was followed by a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
structures residing at the site today. Certificate of Appropriateness was granted in February of 2021 by
the Commission.
Proposal
The Applicant proposes to place 33 black solar panels on the south facing side of each of the five roofs.
A request has been made to provide further information as to the
type of solar panel and the exact location and percent of roof the
panels may occupy. The Guidelines do not speak in depth regarding
appropriateness of solar panels. The Commission may wish to better
understand the visibility the panels may have from a public way and
how it relates to the surrounding character of the
neighborhood/district.
Existing Conditions
Proposed
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Caitlin Jackson d/b/b Be Free Wellness - 326 Main Street
Background
The subject property at 326 Main Street was originally constructed in 1940 as a commercial building.
The structure is a rectangular, one story structure, with a brick façade and flat roof. The building was
added on to in 1950 to double in size.
Proposal
The Applicant proposes to replace the existing projecting sign in the same location. The new sign is
proposed to be 2.5’ by 2.5’. The sign will be made with a wood and metal material and have no lighting
associated with it.
The Commission may wish to confirm colors proposed, and if mounting hardware will remain and reused
or if new hardware is proposed. Additionally the Commission may wish to confirm no additional signage
is necessary. The former tenant had multiple window signs.
Existing Conditions
Proposed Conditions
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Sunrun Installation Services/owner Doug Leviske - 274 South Street
Background
The subject property at 247 South Street is currently a multifamily residential structure. The property
was originally constructed as a single family home in 1865 for Captain George Hallett. The property was
converted to multifamily in the 1970s, and has added two rear additions.
Proposal
The Applicant proposes to place 42 black solar panels (23 on the left, 19 on the right) on the roof of 274
South Street. According to the Applicant, the mounting hardware will not be visible.
The Applicant received a Certificate of Appropriateness on May 18, 2022 for black roof shingles within
the footprint of the exiting roof layout. The Applicant has provided renderings of the exact location and
percent of roof the solar panels may occupy. The Guidelines do not speak in depth regarding
appropriateness of solar panels. The Commission may wish to better understand the visibility the panels
may have from a public way and how it relates to the surrounding character of the
neighborhood/district.
Existing Conditions Existing Conditions
Proposed Conditions