Summary

Historic Commission Approves Several Property Changes

NantucketJul 14, 20262 min read

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The commission approved several historic-district projects, including a new dwelling at 2 Sea Street, a garage addition at 28 Lily Street, additions and alterations at 21 India Street, and an addition and deck at 5 Martins Lane. It held a proposed window replacement at 14 New Mill Street for a revised mock-up that better matches the existing historic windows.

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Several property owners received approval to proceed with changes, subject to conditions such as revised dormer designs, historic documentation, or updates to approval certificates. The commission did not approve the proposed window replacement at 14 New Mill Street because members found the design insufficiently similar to the existing windows and requested more traditional proportions and detailing. Sign recommendations were also adopted, including approval of three applications and a hold for revisions on one hanging sign.

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Approved fenestration changes at 4 South Mill Street, with the door remaining as-is.
Held the 14 New Mill Street window replacement application and requested a revised mock-up with narrower casing, appropriate sash reveal, slimmer sills, and a design more closely matching the existing historic windows.
Approved the garage addition at 28 Lily Street, with the south dormer split in two as shown in the previous submission; the vote was 3-1.
Approved the new dwelling at 2 Sea Street without a gable on the south dormer; the vote was 3-2.
Approved additions and alterations at 21 India Street, conditioned on providing historic documentation to staff and updating the Certificate of Appropriateness as needed; the vote was 4-1.
Determined unanimously that the structure at 21 India Street will retain its historic character after the proposed work.
Approved the addition and deck at 5 Martins Lane, with the west shed dormer set back one foot, kick panels added to the French doors, and the Certificate of Appropriateness reviewed.
Adopted the Sign Advisory Council recommendations, including a hold for revisions for the hanging sign at 45 Main Street, approval of a temporary sign for the Nant Garden Club, approval of a projecting sign at 15 Broad Street, and approval of a sign at 33 Main Street pending the result of an existing violation.

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