HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-18 Historical Commission Minutes (2) North Andover Historical Commission September 18, 2023 meeting
Present: Ron Rudis(chairperson), Stan Limpert,Jay Dowd, Kathy Szyska,Jim Wefers
1. Meeting called to order at 5:34pm.
2. Kirk Olsen and Gary Martin from North Parish Church, and Garrett Moynihan, Director of
Preconstruction Howell Custom Building Group provided the Commission with an overview of
renovation plans. The scope of work includes:
a. Performing rot repair on select areas of the exterior trim
b. Replacing all the existing siding on two facades
c. Replace part of the existing siding on two fagades
d. Repairing or replacing the existing spires
e. Adding storm window to protect the existing wood windows
f. Painting the entire building
The Commission shared with the North Parish representatives their concerns around whether the
potential choice of materials will satisfythe requirements of TheSecretaryof the Interior's Standards
for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring&
Reconstructing Historic Buildings as specified in the Historic Preservation Restriction Agreement.
The Commission requested that Garrett supply them with a list of preferred materials. The
Commission discussed consulting with Town Counsel to determine how much leeway they may have
with regard to strict adherence to the Standards document.
3. Demolition inspection of the 922 Dale Street barn annex
a. Members discussed the September 18, 2023 site inspection
b. Limpert made a motion seconded by Dowd to allow demolition of the 922 Dale Street barn
annex.Approved 5—0.
4. A motion was made by Limpert to approve the Minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting,
seconded by Dowd, and approved 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:36
Documents Distributed
1. The North Parish of North Andover- Informal HDC Submittal 2023.09.18.pdf