HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-05 Machine Shop Village Neighborhood Conservation District Commission Minutes Machine Shop Village Committee
4/5/2022
Present board member: Harry Azonian , Tim True , Bernard Zelitch, Justin Lafond
Applicants: Owner and contractor Luismar De Freitas and listing agent Lisa Batista
6:30pm -T. True calls meeting to order, seconded by B. Zelitch
6:33pm - Discussed separating front doors to accommodate a 5" firewall. Applicant is
undecided and will revisit.
6:42pm -Applicant addressed chimneys and plans to remove the inner part of chimney, but will
build a platform to support and keep the exterior section of the chimney in place.
6:45pm -Applicant addressed exterior side stairs. Right side will feature a 45x45" platform
while the left side will be a straight stairway. Both sides will feature a 43" wide stair with 2x4
rails and 2" spindles.
6:49pm -Window muntins will be 2 over 2 on all windows except the smaller bathroom windows
which will be 1 over 1. Window muntin will be '/4" high and %8" wide. There are a total of 25, 2
over 2 windows plus the two 1 over 1 bathroom windows.
7:11 pm -All external trim will be repaired.
7:16pm - Applicant plans to keep original storm windows on the porch but will replace them if
necessary. This is not in the purview of the commission.
7:20pm -Applicant addressed the front entrance. Original trim will be retained.
7:25pm -Applicant will remove the current front door overhang and will replace it with a wood,
shingled one. The design is not yet finalized and will be discussed at a future meeting.
7:35pm - H.Aznoian makes motion to approve:
- 23, 2 over 2 windows with '/4" high x %" wide muntins
- 2 small 1 over 1 bathroom windows
- Right side stairs with a 45x45" landing, 43" wide stairs with 2x4 top and bottom
- Rails with 2" spindles
- Left side stairs, 43" wide with 2x4 top and bottom rails with 2" spindles
B. Zelitch seconds the motion
7:39pm - Public comments: Trees on Elm St. are protruding into the sidewalk and are creating
a walking hazard. Individual asks that the board submit a request to the DPW to trim
vegetation.
7:43pm - 140-142 Water Street application is put to a vote, subject to the motion created by H.
Aznoian. Board members vote 4-0 in favor.
7:44pm -Applicant requests continuance for unapproved items including front doors, trim, and
stairs. Continuance approved.
7:50pm - Misc. correspondence.
- H. Aznoian brings attention to the board an inquiry about the current dental office
on Elm Street being used for a veterinarian practice.
- B. Zelitch brings "Ira Carty" sidewalk tag to the attention of the board in an effort
to have the signage fall under the purview of the board. H. Aznoian will inquire.
8:02pm -T. True brings motion to adjourn. Seconded by B. Zelitch.
Meeting Adjourned