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Historic Commission Approves, Denies, Holds Designs

NantucketMay 26, 20261 min read

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The commission approved a pool-patio proposal 4-1 with requirements that the pool remain hidden from view and that existing grades not change. It also approved a new dwelling unanimously, while holding several projects for revisions and denying two freestanding or guideline-inconsistent sign proposals.

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Historic District Commission

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Several property projects received approval, but conditions will require some features—such as pools, fences, firepits, and gates—to remain screened or meet specified setbacks and height limits. The commission requested more information or design changes for window replacements, a highly visible rooftop deck, brick paving, and another proposed dwelling before reconsidering them. Two signs at 110 Eel Point were denied, while other sign applications were approved, revised, or held.

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Approved the Wade Cottages pool-patio proposal at 35 Shell St. by a 4-1 vote, requiring the pool to be invisible at inspection and thereafter, with no unapproved grade changes and historic information about the cottage.
Approved the proposed new dwelling at 47 Warrens Landing Road unanimously, with a revised roof form shown in Exhibit A.
Approved a fence at 40 Liberty St. by a 3-2 vote, requiring a natural-to-weather fence in the specified rear section and retaining the existing Type II fence elsewhere.
Held the window-replacement application at 3 Station St. for a complete window survey, detailed dimensions, revised drawings, and additional review of proposed non-like-for-like doors and windows.
Held the proposed railing and deck revision at 2 Stone Alley for alternative designs and revisions addressing scale, visibility, railing details, and the historic streetscape.
Held the hardscape proposal at 14 Hussey St. for revised plans, paving details, fence and gate information, and treatments to reduce the visual dominance of the brick paving.
Denied two sign applications at 110 Eel Point because one did not meet the guidelines and the other was a freestanding sign; other sign applications were approved or held for revisions.

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