The Historic District Commission took no formal action on a proposed supermajority voting requirement for demolition permits. Town Counsel advised that changing the voting threshold would require an amendment to the enabling statute; the commission instead deferred the issue for a broader discussion of demolition policy.
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What this means
The commission did not change how demolition permits are decided at this meeting. Members were advised that requiring more than a simple majority would likely need legislative action rather than only a commission rule. The commission also approved or conditionally approved several solar, sign, fence, and property applications, while holding multiple building and relocation proposals for revised plans.
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Deferred action on the proposed demolition-permit supermajority requirement and adopted no position on Article 72.
Approved rooftop solar at 21 Coffin Street with existing vegetation required to remain permanently.
Approved a ground-mounted solar array at 11 Davis Lane on the condition that it remain hidden from view at inspection and permanently thereafter.
Approved rooftop solar at 25 Airport Road with vegetative screening implemented substantially as shown in the submitted plan; changes to the screening must return to the commission.
Approved a multisport court at 116 Polpis Road with existing vegetation retained and the court kept out of view at inspection and permanently thereafter.
Held the proposed new dwelling at 50 Burnell Street for revisions to windows, shutters, porch proportions, gable treatment, and overall massing.
Held the proposed move of the Acorn Deck house to 112 Wauwinet Road for detailed elevations, site information, and a disassembly and reconstruction plan.
Held proposed additions and alterations at 21 India Street for revisions to dormers, rooflines, materials, proportions, and the rear elevation.
Approved several sign applications and held others for revisions, further review, or a site view.
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