The Historic District Commission unanimously held three demolition or relocation requests for more information and revisions: a dwelling and shed at 39 Washington St. and a dwelling at 45 Okorwaw Ave. Staff and commissioners urged rehabilitation or adaptive reuse because the buildings contribute to Nantucket’s historic character.
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What this means
The applications are not approved for demolition. Applicants must provide additional information and revisions while the Commission considers whether the buildings can be preserved, renovated, or reused. The Commission also approved several projects, including a new dwelling and shed at 25 Nobadeer Ave., with one commissioner dissenting on each.
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Held the request to demolish or move the dwelling at 39 Washington St. for more information and revisions; staff identified it as a contributing historic resource and recommended rehabilitation.
Held the request to demolish or move the shed at 39 Washington St. for revisions; commissioners cited the building’s historic context and contribution to the working waterfront character.
Held the request to demolish or move the dwelling at 45 Okorwaw Ave. for revisions; staff recommended rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, noting the building dates to approximately 1900.
Approved the new dwelling and new shed at 25 Nobadeer Ave. by 4-1 votes.
Approved changes to the proposed fence and gate at 38 Lovers Ln., including moving the gate back 10 feet and adding indigenous plantings; the vote was 4-1.
Approved the as-built fence and gate at 12 S Valley Rd. with continued screening by indigenous plants and trees.
Approved the 14 Airport Rd. terminal addition through staff review, with final Chair or Vice Chair review of an airside gable detail.
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