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Old Center Historic District Commission Meeting
May 17, 2023
Meeting called to order at 6:36PM
Mike Lenihan made the motion and seconded by Roger Lawson
In attendance
Mike Lenihan
Roger Lawson
Harry Azarion
Kathy Szyska
Ryan Schruender
Marty Larson
Roger Lawson made a motion to open the public hearing for 10-12 Johnson street seconded by
Mike Lenihan
Michael and Louise Donavan are the applicants and Michael is in attendance.
Harry reminded everyone that Mike has already been in front of us and is just coming back to
get approval for some additional work. Applicant is placing siding on two additional sides,
replacing all the window trim, and replacing the corner boards. Applicant is also going to add
some additional gutters to the left and right side of the house. Material is going to match what
was approved in the previous meeting.
Marty made a motion to approve the work proposed. Roger Lawson seconded the motion.
Motion passed 6-0
Motion made to open the public meeting for 135 Academy road. Motion made by Roger
Lawson and seconded by Mike Lenihan
Jennifer Roberts the applicant was there to represent herself.
Applicant is asking to replace 9 windows within view of the public. Applicant is replacing double
hung windows with the same size double hung windows. The storm windows will go
away. Color to match the same color that is there now. Configuration will match the same with
the lights within the window.
Harry mentioned his concern with the project was for the windows to have an exterior grid vs an
interior grid in the window, he would like for it to have both to give the window the depth. Harry
would like the Mutton(grid) to be on the exterior of the window for the depth.
Jennifer mentioned the windows currently have storm windows so you would not see the
shadow as it is now.
Harry and Roger both were not sure that would be the case.
Jennifer mentioned what is proposed is for the grids to be in between the glass.
Applicant asked about if it would be for windows y
mentioned yes if it is facing the street because what happens if the trees die.
Applicant was understanding about having the grids on the outside of the window. She is in
agreement for the windows that face the street (9 windows) to have the grids on the exterior of
the windows.
Ryan, Mike, Marty and Kathy all agreed with Harry and Roger that we would like the grids to be
on the exterior of the window.
A motion was made to vote in favor of replacing the 9 windows that face the street as proposed
Windows to match the look that they currently have with the same Rough opening to be what
was proposed in the package. Motion was made by RYan Schruender and seconded by Roger
Lawson
Motion passed 6-0.
Next item on the agenda is the discussion of the North Andover Youth Center Rooftop Solar
installation.
Harry layed out what the town is proposing for the solar panels on top of the youth center.
The town was not in attendance to explain the project and answer any questions
A motion was made to approve the minutes from April 5, 2023, The motion was made by Roger
Larson and seconded by Ryan Schruender.
Motion passed 6-0
A motion made by Ryan Schruender to adjoin the meeting. Motion seconded by Mike
Lenihan. Motion passed 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM on May 16, 2023