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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-04-23 � Ir . 4 April 28, 1950 The listorie Districts Commission held a p*blio bearing Wednesday, ,April 22, 1059 in the Re lw etnen's Roam, Town Office Building at Alk 7s5O P.Y. on the applieation of Earl L.Outhet fora eertifieate of appropriateness for the erection of two houses and a temporary sign on the Munroe li'.i Estates, Whish is within the Munroe fistorie District( corner pslbs* Rd.A *ass.Ave.,1 Sitting on the Commission were Dexter A.9mith,Chairman 11.e d J. ayler, Philip $.Parsons, Charles O.Davis and Rdwin &Worthen, Zr. Besides lir. Outhet and lr.2arry Rriekson, ArAhiteet, there wore about 12 others present. 11r.5saith read the notice. lr.Outhet stated he had purchased two lots from lr.Wardrohe and one from *r.Qhayee and wished to erect one house on Lot A and one on Lot D. There is to be a driveway built from Pelham Rd. and the entrances would be from Pelham Rd. The stone wall at Yass.Ave. would deginitely be kept. Is stated the road would be built on the bask, cutting 8, to 10+ off the hill and stake e grecs to Pelham Rd. and then built, these two houses, In answer to a question, he stated the ledge was down 17}e , so he figures with taking off 1©a , he would have 7}t for the foundation, X. would only take off enough to make the road to Pelham Rd. Considerable time was spent by every one present studying the plans quite carefully. Kr.Oarey stated he thought it would be most helpful it a top*graphieal liar could be made. !Ce also spoke of the stone bench markers there. Kr.©uthett was asked if a retaining wall was going tab* aseasear: on the upper side of the road. is does not think this will be at all necessary but if he finds he doss need it, he would certainly erect one. Itr.Worth.n asked regarding the area of the lots. These are between 17,000 and 19,000+, Mr.Csrey asked if this road would be exactly as shorn on the plans and what about wash onto. 1tr, grey also stated that be thought if the road is moved down a few feet, there would be no problem, Er.Outhet was also asked if houses are built in different places, due to road being memed down a bit, it sane elevations, et..would be krpt.Nr.Outhet stated he would undoubtedly revs the road down a bit, away from the lot line and that the sane plans would be followed as shown for erection of the houses. IIA also said the road would be kept up by owner of the property. The "garrison" house on Lot 11, Nr.Outhet stated, he would like dark brown shingles above, light create or whits trim; white below, blinds an aquamarine( blue-green), roof to be asphalt shingle. dark brow or black, chimney red brick , garage doors white, concrete base to be natural. Is stated be would like vertical sidings on first floor as shown. On the house on Lot A, which is a 4 bedroom Cape with breezeway, shingled, white with dark green or black trier, black aslt shingles on roof, chimney red brick, steps black, onpola white. Nr.uarey asked where the ridgepole would be in relation to his house and was told it would be below. *r.O thet stated he expected no trouble • with the driveway in response to a farther question and said it would be put in fi rst. Misr potter spoke of the grade from the lots down to Yass.Ave. and of the dangerous twatfis conditions there. II?,Oathet was asked if tbs walk from house on Lot A down bo lass.Ave. could be left p2 • Akt t ? 3, I51 out and flus bead g o around to the driveway eau Nahum ltd. and he stated Yes. Miss Potter did not think the colors as suggested by Mr.Outket at all aWpropriate to that elation. He was asked why be preferred two colors and said while he would like it, he would go b) whatever the Commission thought. 11r401 asked If . Kr.Ouths t could take away loads when be dug tbe foundations end Yr.Outh.t stated he could take away lust what he had to dig our for the foundations. It was also stated that a Garrison house usually did not have two different treatments and the vertical sidings were alae disclosed. Mr.Outhst stated he bad just finished two houses, one at 11 Blodgett Rd. and one at 19 Peabbtrse Rd. Be said he would like to use vertical sidings and would rather use shingles than clapboards but would go along with the Coraaiesionts decision. Nr.8all said that on the question of a retaining wall, it would hale a lot to do with the appearance and that the wall would be visible from Kaas.Ave. On the temporary sign, it would be 41 rc Bt and overall, when mounted not more than 8', and would be bleak letters on white. Rearing over at 9:00 P.N. VERTINC&° *rjarold Btevens same in and some questions were asked regarding the legality of taking away dirt from these lots and aloe he was asked regarding erection of a retaining wall. If this wall. is to be ereeted, it is to be treated as a • ructure, and a further aertifieate would be necvasary. It was also decided it was not up to the Commission to ask for a topogz'aphieal asap. A very thorough and lengthy dissuasion was held by the Commission covering the houses, themselves shingles vw. clapboards, *o vertioal sidings, colors on 'garrison house, the walk down to asa.Ave. and particularly the driveway grading and retaining well. It was finally moved and VOThDs it was unanimously voted to issue a certificate to Marl S.outhet for the erection of two houses and a temporary sign on the Munroe fill Rotates( corner Pelham 341.111 Mass. Ave. ) with certain definite spesifisations and the Chairman wax diredted to sign the ertificate of Appropriateness as prepared. It was further dea'�ded and so written that a letter be sent to the Building inspector, together with a set of these plans, stating that inasmuch as the applicant was unable to describe the necessary grading and the aonatruetion of the driveway that the Counlesivn urge the Building Inspector to carefvally review the drawings as submitted for the building permit to be cure that the outward appearance of the house is essentially fpr sheen on the plans sulmitted to the ©ossdeaion. 'i'he Commission willies to be sure that no more foundation is exposed than shown asst would appr*oiably change the appearance. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 P.B. Philip B.Pareens,Becretary PBP/t •