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Town of Barnstable
Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee
MINUTES
Wednesday, June 22, 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.
CONTOUNED APPLICATIONS
Bassett, Wayne D & Evelyn G Trs, 24 Second Way, Barnstable, Map 319 Parcel 004/000, Built c. 1967
To install roof mounted solar panels. (For meeting material click HERE)
The application was represented by Tom Wineman of Clean Energy Design.
Correspondence:
Letter – dated June 16, 2022 – submitted by Fred and Julie Tirrell
Letter – dated May 20, 2022 – submitted by Bruce and Janice Richards
Letter – dated June 21, 2022 – submitted by Laura Fletcher –Gilmore
Letter – dated June 17, 2022 – submitted by Edward Cosgrove
Letter – dated June 22, 2022 – submitted by Marilyn and Bill Quinn
Letter – dated June 22, 2022 – submitted by Frank and Margaret Andryauskas
Letter – dated June 22, 2022 – submitted by Barri Lynn Moreau
Public Comment:
Bill Quinn of 11 Second Way commented that he sat on the Orleans Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee and the
Historical Commission. In 1973, when the act was passed, it noted that applicants may consider alternative energy designs wit hin the
district, such as: skylights, solar panels, and wind generators. The act is close t o its 50th year and the world is evolving. Quinn agrees
that solar panels that are installed not in accordance to the roof plane can look obnoxious. People are trying to install solar panels to
reduce the electric bills and free up cash that can help maint ain the homes. Under the heading, “Energy Conscious Design”, on page
32 of the most recent version of the bulletin dated March 2022, there are nine items that have not changed since the beginnin g of the
act only the placement in the booklet. There are trees that help with minimal visual impact from Commerce Road. The bulletin states
minimal visual impact, not no visual impact. The solar panels does not change the appearance significantly. The installation would not
have a impact on the historic elements of the building. The neighborhood was involved with the historic Cape Cod salt works. The
area has been ever evolving since. Ground mounted solar panels would only be installed if the trees were clear cut on the pro perty.
The applicants are complying to the matching roof lines. The surrounding houses’ architecture do not match. It is diverse. The original
solar panel array cannot be seen from the ground and are located in a place to provide the best output for the house. Quinn noted that
since he has installed his solar panels he has not needed to pay an electric bill since the installation. His carbon footprint is very low.
Quinn took pictures along Commerce Road and one would find it hard to notice the solar array. Solar panels are not bright paint color,
a political flag, or a billboard. It is a responsible person’s effort to make living in an expensive area like Cape Cod a little more
affordable. We need to continue installing solar panels. Solar panels that are flat on the roof are appropriate. It is a cape style home.
Electric cars goes hand in hand with a solar array. There will be charging stations at homes soon. There needs to be a way to meet
people’s needs.
Paul Richard, Chair Present
Bett McCarthy, Clerk Present
George Jessop, AIA Absent
Ryan Coholan Present
Lesley Wallace Present
Jeffrey Goldstein, Alternate Absent
Wendy Shuck, Alternate Present
Grayce Rogers, Administrative Assistant Present
Issues Discussed:
The new design array is much more appropriate for the historic district. It is still visible from Meridian Way, but less visible
from the original design as it will not be viewed on Second Way. However, there were still concerns about the solar panel
array
There was discussion about cutting back trees to improve sunlight exposur e for the solar panels.
The solar panels will be black.
There was support expressed for the original design due to the roof pitch which may qualify the solar panels for minimal
impact.
The house is not historic only located within a local historic distr ict.
There was a motion made by Clerk McCarthy to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted for Wayne D & Evelyn
Bassett G Trs at 24 Second Way, Barnstable, Map 319 Parcel 004/000, Built c. 1967 to install roof mounted solar panels.
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye: Coholan, Richard
Nay: Wallace
Abstain: McCarthy
APPLICATIONS
Borsatto, Gilmar & Kelly, 306 Old Jail Lane, Map 277 Parcel 019/000, Built c. 2000
To change the color of the front door from white to black. (For meeting materials click HERE)
The application was represented by Gilmar Borsatto.
There was no public comment.
Issues Discussed:
The Committee was in unanimous consensus that the paint change is appropriate.
There was a motion made by Clerk McCarthy to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as submitted for Gilmar & Kelly
Borsatto at 306 Old Jail Lane, Map 277 Parcel 019/000, Built c. 2000, to change the color of the front door from white to black.
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye: McCarthy, Wallace, Coholan, Shuck, Richard
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
MINOR MODIFICATIONS
None
EXTENTIONS
None
OTHER
Items not reasonably anticipated by the Chair
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 11, 2022
There was a motion made by Clerk McCarthy to accept the minutes as submitted for the meeting of May 11, 2022.
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye: McCarthy, Wallace, Coholan, Shuck, Richard.
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion made by Clerk McCarthy to adjourn the meeting.
The motion was seconded by Member Wallace.
So voted:
Aye: McCarthy, Wallace, Coholan, Shuck, Richard
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Adjourned at 7:00 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Grayce Rogers
Administrative Assistant – Planning & Development
Exhibit A Certificate of Appropriateness File 319/004/000
Exhibit B Certificate of Appropriateness File 277/019/000