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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-11-05 K<ovember 5, 1957 The Historic Districts Coun scion held a meeting immediately following the hearing on the application of the Hancock Ccn�regational Church. All Comrissione rs and alternates were pr :sent. The Comw1assioners discussed the petition of the Hancock Congregatinnal Church at some length. Mr. Davis read a letter from Dr.Norman Heboyer , abutter to the west, in which he stated his opposition fo the addition. After consider:3ble discussion of the effect such an addition would have on the appearance of the Battle green by the ComxrA ssioners, it was voted unanimously to de3y the application and the Commissioners proceeded, to draft the deten,:ination. b -Y°. Davis read a letter from Mr.Nelson of Nantucket proposing exchange of Acts, maps, foram, eto. Yjr.Taylor will reply to tkis. Letter was also discussed regarding Round fable Conference recently he3ff at New Ocean House. Letter read from Mies Tuttle of 12 Hancock 5t.regarding fence and barn on Masonic property which she dislikes. Mr.Davis talked with her and advised her to contact trust6ee of Masonic Temple . Discussion on paintln-r and. sign on store no'.-7 being oceuppied by Sherwin-Williams Paint. Both Mr.Taylor and Mr.Sanith have been in touch with them and Mr. Davis will contact them again, so they will get in an application for painting store and sign. ** 'Note .from Clerks (This application received today 11/6/57 by Mr.Tq-ylor. ) 6 ignss Pictures have beer taken. Signs lilted are 5, ithta Paper Store and Couettets. Mr.Davi€s wondered if we can get help from Chamber ofComre roe in this respeet? Mr.Hettell will contact Mr.CodYcan to see how they handled this in the Beacon Hill area. Decided to frame lett r to a7.1 in Distrusts regarding .Act, and also send copy of occupants of stores as well in business area. Copy of Act will be sent out toy.-, if poseible . Mr.Howard will try 'r°arlin= this. Meeting adjourned at 9s 45 P.M . Wilhelnzlna G.Thamas,Qlerk for Floyd J.Taylor, Secretary Attoobed find corrected minutes of meeting of Nov. 5th o replace the first rough dra ft which has bee n xvvised. Theme minutes are now being entered into record. Charles GJavis, G% vazea nis opposition fo the addition. After considerable discussion of the effect such an addition would have on the appearance of the Battle Green by the Comz,issioners, it was voted unanimously to deny the application and the Commissioners proceeded to draft the deterwination. Mr. Davis read a letter from Mr.Kelson of Nantucket proposing exchange of Acts, mAps , forays , etc. M r.Taylor will reply to Wis. letter was also discussed regarding Found Table Conference recently hell at New Ocean douse. Letter read from Miss Tuttle of 12 Hancock St.regarding fence and barn on Masonic property which she dislikes. Mr.Davis talked with her and advised her to contact truettes of Masonic Temple . Discussion on paintin?; and sign on store no , being occuppied by Sherwin-Williams paint. Both Mr.Taylor and Mr.Smith have been in touch with them and Nr. Davis will contact these again, so they will get in an application for painting store and Vn. ** Note from Clerk. (Phis application received today 5f57 by Mr.Tasylor. ) uignss Pictures have been taken. Signs liked, are W ith°s Paper More and Cousttels, Mr.Davis wondered if we can get help from Chamber ofCom erce in this respect? Mr.Xettell will contact Mr.Codwan to see how they handled this in the Beacon Hill area. Decided to frame letter to all in Cistructs regarding Act, and also send copy of occupants of stores as well in :usiness area. Copy of Act will be sent out too, if possible. Mr.Howard will try framing this. Meeting adjourned at 9: 45 P.M. Wilhelmina G.Thomaa."lerk for Floyd J.Taylor, Secretary dov . 5 , 1947 The Historic Districts Commission he r hearing on on the the application for a certificate ofappro p tancock or,g egationa.l Church for an addition atenes"o their .building at 1912 Mass. 1Lve. This was 'held Nov. �r,1957 ners at P t in 6n.1t q T lor, Parsonstand Alternates _avis , ettell, r itkt, Ho.fard and rs.Merriam. lC people present. irnan of Ir. Davis read the notice . Qr.Cliffo pl�ns,aa sketch building C4%l9A tee submitted preliminary z se will be presented of building/1nround floor plan. first, the decisioal.of the.CAddition Isvto be inen and h front oofer hearing the existing El. Fieldstone on old building, probably .some atucco- darker blended stucco in color so it would blend in with the fieldstone. pLn idea, notas final de been recision®cng bibrax� stone arounddoors and windows . and thought miz I.at do in same style. Enough fieldstone would be used in blend. Possibility of cement blocks but finished et- 5late on so outside wou stucld be ® eusedoasytoo e ponsive - old building but pobab3y would not be and heavy. Tyr. Greeley: question Of appropriateness with the village green and should not have an old Ex -ish type Church there. ''hin.ks addition would d:;�troW the fine setting of sma» s5 o riate Green, etc- If theincrease bulk Of the Church can increaseilding mass of'sitsabuilding anItself, then ar ` one car clo it. and narrow space between bus din!'s, ;;culd theca become a mass of buildings like AryySom addition etc. Space between buildings is of the eswenoe. Az :' adtiri.on aYaatever to any builxing around Common that reduces intervals between buildings is fatal to rural. atsr:osphere, etc. of the Cosrmon. :Definitely against. Mr.prank h:di sw CORW : If it cuts dodownn sp�cetbetween the Churc addition to be built in front as beak of Church all buildings. Can only ledge. Asir. airuel then went Into great detail a�otaf form�5.tion of co nn ittt=es , large increase in Sunday School growth,number of sessions, etc. Plans as set expected increase , numb to get a new Church started but under undoubtedly irl' ar' could break :-,roundwould be 3 years Chu_,och could be used at all. h. nks ureh is Pars. yesore ons the e Green. Wouldmber of rather sratherwait�until h thfind out only what can n done with nly spot uavailableHand:needlimmedia e. ase in . 3n a year. Y Mrs. tierriam: Had they looked into possibility of using .any room in new Hayden building as a temporary measure: Dr.Hunt; 'NO- in Al Roby: proposed addition does not take away any distance, etc. Mr. Greeley: Present wing certainly not appropriate. p- r. Samuel: Present church to bold 2500 to 3GOO. New Chureh 1000. Mrs. Davisi why not third church instead of one so big and such a monstrosity. r.damuel® Impossible to got third one started. at Sarre time as eecond one. Yr. Greeley then, rose to point of order saying need for addition has no bearing on its appropriatenses. Upheld, r. Hinchliffe dzes not think addition would make it Inappropriate. Mr. Roby: Would like to hide .first addition. Mrs. Xames Ptiffieei Referred to "Common" agreement. Mr. Davis said agreement has no particular reference to activities of Commission. Plot plans stay within limits of agreement. ]goes not say anythinj a,bou'. architecture. One paint was that of maintains space. Mr.Peirce asked why parking area for Unitaria0hurch was turned down? Mr. Davis said that has no bearing on apJropriaten ea. Dr.Hunt; have been: over deeds and agreement with Mr. Stevens and be has cleared them on wbatever they have done, final plane wi7l have to be submitted for a certificate before they can build. Mrs. Borman Boyer: When will people know of decision.? Mr.Davist Decision will be pubv.ished. Mrs. Whipple: 'gees will have to be out down. open space will to out down, Why not build second Church larger? Is against row addition. Mr, Hinckliffe® Not sure 4 trees must be be out down. Will be room to plant trees, shrubs, etc. Panes of Mass will be as on sketch and will be carried around wing. Stained plaza window wA3 be artifioal.ly lit. Mrs. Borer asked regarding getting a vote to het sense of meeting. Mrs Davis said voting; ik irreleva t Colau.isalon hold a public bearing to get suestions an answers, feelings, etc, and voting is not appropriate. Meeting adjoutned at 8420 P.M. ilk i the lmi_n,,, G.Th oma s , C le r+, for :`loyd J.'Taylor,, Ke. November 5, 1957 Ahe historic Districts Commission held a meeting immediately following the hearing: on the application of the Hancock Congregational Church. All Commissioners and, alternates were present. The Commission, consisting of Messrs. Davis , Smith, Kettell, Parsons and Taylor, discussed the petition of the Hancock Congregational Church at some length. After zonsiderable discussion of the effect such an addition would have on the appearance of the Battle Green by the Commissioners , it wzs voted unanimously to deny the application. The Commissioners then proceeded to draft the determination® Mr. Davis read a letter from Mr. Nelson of Nantucket proposing exchange of Acts , maps , forms . etc. Mr.Taylor will reply to this. Letter was also discussed regarding Round Table Conference recently held at New Ocean House. Letter read from Miss Tuttle of 12 Hancock .St, regarding fence and barn on Masonic property which she dislikes. Mr. Davis talked with her and advised her to contact trustees cf 0asonic Temple. Discussion on painting and sign on store now being occuppied by Sher,rin-,,Iilliams Paint. Both k'ar.'Iaylor and Mr.Srnith have been in touch with them and Mr.Davis will contact them again, so they will get in an application for painting store and sign. ( n-a: Note from Clerk; This application received today 11/6/57 by Fir.Taylor. ) Signs: Pictures have been taken. Signs liked are Smith's Paper Store and Couette 's. M.r.Davis wondered if we can get help from Chamber of Commerce in this respect? Mr.Kettell will contact Mr. Codman to see how they handled this in the Beacon Hill area. Decided to frame letter to all in Districts regarding Act, and also send copy to occupants of stobes as well in business area. Copy of Act will be sent out too, if possible . Mr.Howard will, try framing this. Fleeting adjourned at 9: 45 P.M. VVilhelmina G.Thomas ,''lerk for .Floyd J.Taylor, Secretary