Lincoln Historical Commission
Historic District Commission
Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2009
Board Members: Ruth Wales, HDC Chair, LHC/HDC; Lucretia Giese, LHC Chair, LHC/HDC; Ken Hurd, HDC
Alternates: Jack MacLean, HDC; Andrew Glass, HDC; Henry Hoover, LHC
Secretary: Elaine Carroll
NEXT ANTICIPATED MEETING: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Town Offices
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The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. After corrections were made to the minutes, a motion was made by Ken Hurd to accept the minutes of July 13, 2009 as amended. The motion was seconded by Ruth Wales and unanimously approved.
Historic District Commission Hearing:
Certificate of Appropriateness Hearing:
5 Sandy Pond Road – Jamie Atkins came before the members to request the approval of granite steps to a French door on the rear of the new addition and an arbor between the garage and the house. Mrs. Atkins said the granite steps would be the width of the door only and not go across the back of the addition. There would be 2 steps each 9±” in height and she is hoping to find aged granite. There would be a step down from the French door to the 2 granite steps. Mrs. Atkins showed the members a picture of a model of the type of steps she is asking
for. After a brief discussion, Lucretia Giese made a motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for 2 granite steps as shown subject to receiving a landscape plan showing the exact location and dimensions of the steps. The motion was seconded by Ken Hurd and unanimously approved. Mrs. Atkins will provide a plan showing the exact location of the steps. The arbor was the next item to be discussed. Mrs. Atkins said the arbor would be located between the house and the garage and showed the members a picture of the type of arbor she is proposing. The arbor would be 6 feet wide with low growing plantings on it and made of wood. Some of the members felt that this was adding another element into an already narrow space. The Conservation Commission felt that the principal view of the field was not where the arbor was proposed but on the other side of the house. Ruth Wales noted that at the ConCom meeting, the members said the arbor would
not interfere with the view. Ken Hurd considered the view shed so small that the arbor would almost be inconsequential when viewed coming from the intersection of Sandy Pond and Lincoln Roads. After a brief discussion, Lucretia Giese made a motion to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for the arbor. The motion was seconded by Ruth Wales and approved 4-1 with Ken Hurd voting to approve the arbor. Mrs. Atkins asked if she would need HDC approval to remove some vegetation near Sandy Pond Road and replace it with lower plantings. The members said she did not need HDC approval for this project. Ruth Wales also mentioned to Mrs. Atkins that she hoped that the Atkinses would be sensitive to the type of outside lighting they planned to use. Mrs. Atkins said she has just ordered 7 dark sky fixtures for outside.
7 Lincoln Road – The Darlings of 7 Lincoln Road were granted a Certificate of Appropriateness on Feb. 3, 2009 for a small addition with the special condition that the members see a sample of the roofing material to be used on the addition. Chris Hosford, architect for Mr. Darling, came before the members with a sample of the roofing material. Mr. Hosford said it is zinc coated copper, gray in color. He said the reflectiveness will go away but it will look shiny when it first goes on. This roofing material is favored over a historic red copper because it is a lighter and offers some energy efficiency since copper gets hotter from the sun. He said the roof will not be visible from Lincoln Road although it will be from the field’s walking path. Lucretia Giese made a motion to
grant approval for the roofing material as presented. The motion was seconded by Ruth Wales and passed unanimously.
58 Codman Road – Codman Barn A – Anita Scheipers, Asst. Town Administrator, and Earl Midgley, Building Commissioner for the Town of Lincoln came before the members to seek approval for the restoration of Barn A at Codman Farm. Mrs. Scheipers said the Town had a building needs analysis done on several town owned structures to assess what specific projects need to be done. One of the priorities listed on this report was Codman Farm Barn A. The foundation, siding, windows and 2 doors on the upper level need to be restored. The restorations would be done so that the barn will retain the same appearance. Mr. Midgley said this was the first barn at Codman built around 1763. The siding is vertical board and batten and the roof is in fairly good condition. The back
wall needs to come down and be replaced; everything white needs to be taken down and re-nailed. The grading is so high on one side that it has buried part of the building causing rotting. Several years ago, Codman Farm put in a new post, which consisted of a small splice of pressure treated wood and now want to go back to something in keeping with the original wood like chestnut or hickory but not spruce or pine. The work will hopefully start by the fall. The upper part of Barn A houses chickens and the lower section has ducks and chickens. The lower section will then be pressure washed. Bob Robichaud from Codman Farm has been working with Earl Midgley in a joint effort to preserve the building. All windows are to be replaced and new doors installed on the upper level. The bid opening is tomorrow and if prices come in higher than available funds then the scope of work would need to be revised but the foundation and sill are a must. The
Town will come back to the HDC if the scope of work changes. The work should take 2 – 3 months. Mrs. Scheipers said the company bidding for the job needs to have a minimum number of years working on historic barns. Ken Hurd made a motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration of Barn A. The motion was seconded by Lucretia Giese and unanimously approved.
15 Bedford Road – The roof at Bemis Hall was also part of the building needs analysis. Earl Midgley said the slate roof was replaced in 1963 with asphalt shingles, which may not have been a 50 year shingle. The roof is starting to leak and is spongy in places and some of the shingles are so brittle that they just break up. The Town has done some patches on the roof. The flashing will also be replaced as needed. The cost of installing a slate roof like the original roof would be too expensive. The Town is proposing to use Certainteed Landmark TL Ultimate 50 year shingles. Earl Midgley said this is the same type of shingle that was put on the Stone Church and White Church done by James McKenna. The shingles are 350 lbs per sq. ft. triple layer thick and the
structure will hold it. Anita Scheipers said the wording for bids gives a certain specification or its equivalent, which needs to be in the bid by law. She said the Town can list a brand name or the equivalent, which can specify as determined by the Town (Historic District Commission). The members felt that the Moire Black was too black and preferred the Platinum color. Ken Hurd made a motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the replacement of the Bemis Hall roof with Certainteed Landmark TL Ultimate 50 year shingles in the color Platinum. The motion was seconded by Ruth Wales and unanimously passed.
Other Business:
MHC Inventory Forms – Lucretia Giese told the members that the MHC is going to put inventory forms in the State archive online and Lincoln forms should be online late next year. The inventory project of some 1900-1930- Lincoln houses funded by CPC funds last spring should be completed in November. Remaining CPC funds will need to be used up before the HDC can seek any additional funds. Mrs. Giese noted that Concord puts up a plaque at sites indicating work done with CPC funding, which could be done at Bemis Hall and Codman Farm.
Historic Sign on Lincoln Road – The members discussed the fact that the sign showing the entrance to the Historic District on Lincoln Road was moved from the location originally determined. They will check with Chris Bibbo as to the reason for the change. The present location now excludes one significant house in the HD, the Nathan Brown House.
61 Bedford Road – Lucretia Giese told the members that she, Jack MacLean, and Ruth Wales made an official visit on June 30, 2009 to Paul and Peggy Marsh’s house. A note to that effect will be attached to the Preservation Restriction Agreement. Mrs. Giese said Colin Smith has been in touch with Henry Flint to set up a time for a visit to 27 Lexington Road. The Flint PRA does specify that the property or interior of the house and barn can be inspected.
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There being no further business, Lucretia Giese made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Ken Hurd and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine Carroll
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