The Historic District Commission unanimously supported seeking Town Counsel guidance on how to define different levels of demolition and handle fines for unapproved demolition, including review of practices used by other historic districts.
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The Commission wants clearer standards for determining when work counts as demolition and what fees or fines may apply when demolition occurs without approval. The Commission also unanimously approved 11 consent applications, while several larger additions, new homes, pools, and related site plans were held for revisions.
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Unanimously supported obtaining Town Counsel guidance and information on demolition definitions, unapproved demolition, fines, and related best practices.
Unanimously approved 11 consent applications, including window and door changes, municipal work, rooftop solar, a shed, a roof change, and a cabana revision.
Held the proposed new dwelling at 7 Orange St. for revisions concerning massing, a bay, cupola, windows, and compatibility with the adjacent historic house.
Held the proposed new dwelling and guest house at 85 Vestal St. for revisions addressing height, roof and porch proportions, grading, pool placement, dormers, and the relationship to existing grade.
Approved the revised fenestration and chimney application at 4 N. Water St.
Approved the dormers and porch application at 10 Meadowview Dr. and the manufactured-home addition at 94 Hulbert Ave.
Held the 2 Shore Rd. addition for revisions and tracked the related deck and pool application.
Held the 8 Cato Ln. pool and hardscape application for revisions, including cross-sections and alternatives addressing grading, retaining walls, pool placement, and vegetation.
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