HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-01-27 January 27 , 1959
The Historic Dist-riots Commission held a public hearing Monday,
Jan.26, 1959 at 8-00 P.M. in the First Floor Conference Room,Cary
Memorial Building on the application of the Theatre Camera Shop
for a certificate of appropriateness for the erection of signs on
the store at 1793 Mass.Zve. This application was originally heard
on Oct. 7 , 1958 and due notice of the meeting of Jan, 26, 1959
was giver_ to the Town Clerk.. Sitting on the Commission were
Charles G.Davis , Chairman, Dexter A.�mith, Philip B.Parsons ,
floyd J.Taylor and Associate Member Mrs.Robert C.Merriam.
Mr. Venier stated he wished a sign on the Mass' .Ave side to be of
hollow stainless steel letters 12" in height which would be mounted
on a stainless steel continuous base. after some discussion it was
suggested that this base would preferably be not more than V in
height. These letters are to be mounted on the base so there will be a
space between face of building and back of letters. This base will
projecC from face of building 611. The bac_- of each letter will be
open and there will be blue mercury gas light tubes in the hollow
of each letter, so connected that no tubing will appe-r from the
front. Mr.Venier stated he wished to have also a sign over the
Depot Square side window consisting of 8rf stainless steel letters to
be mounted directly on the existing panel, to say "CamerasP4 and
4pilm". The background of this sign °grill be the same color as the
existing trim on the building.
A discussion was held on this application and it was decided to
grant this , provided the base be cut down. VOTE- It was
unanimously voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness to
Theatre Oamera Shop for the erection of signs and the Chairman
was directed to sign the Certificate of Appropriateness as
prepared.
MACNBIL INSUR'.NCE .AGENCY:,' It had come to the attention of the
Commission that signs�bw$rected on this building, "Mill Owners
Mutual Life Insurance"Co.� for which no certificate had been asked
or _ranted. A letter was written to Mr.Jobn F.MtacNeil asking
that he either remove the signs or obtain a proper certificate.
GLADYS Mt.MOORE: r1ir.Taylor stated he had been in touch with Mr.Moore
regarding the painting of the wood cornice at 1851 Mass.Ave . Mr.Moore
stated it was impossible to do this if the temperature was
below 31 degrees and due to the cold or rainy weather; he had been
unable to do this but definitely would just as soon as possible.
CHAPTER 626., Acts of 1958: Pilr.Davis read to the Commission this
Chapter which states that the meetings of the Commission, as well
as other boards, etc. shall be open to the public and that the
Town Clerk shall be notified in writing of all meetings, giving
the date time and place of meetings. It was au-'g:-,sted three copies
be made of this notice, one for the Vown Clerk to put on the
bulletin board in the Town Hall, one for his records and one copy
for the Commission which would be stamped and signed by the Town
Clerk.
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BMJDGET: Mr.Davis reported that he had he,,rd from the Town Officials
that the Commission had overdrawn their budget by approximately $10,00
and word had been received from the Town Accountant that $10.00
had been transferred to the account of the Historic Districts Commission
to cover this.
WRITTEN, HUTCHINS AND FRENCH, Architec#,s: 'Mr.7thitten had been in
touch. with Mr.Davis. They are representing the bank which has been
given permission to buy the Depot. He stated that they would like to
tear down the present Depot and put up a good Colonial brick building
and wished to knew what Mr.Davis thought the reaction of the Commission
would be. Mr.Davis said he could not speak for the Commission. After
some discussion, it was suggested Mr. Davis tell Mr.whitten that it
might be a wise idea to have the two taken up at once, i.e. , tearing
down the present Depot and then have plans for the new building.
HANCOCK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: Money has been voted by the SeRectmen
to Mr.Stevens to appeal this case . Mr.Stevens is thinking of drafting
a lett-.r to the Church, stating on what basis the Commission could
sit down with them in an effort to discuss this base. He will try
to formulate this soon.
ELECTION: Due to the fact that Mr.Northen was not present, it was
decided to try to hold this elecltion of officers for the Commission
the week of Feb.9th.
Floyd J.Ta-rlor,Secretary
January 27, 1959
The Historic Districts Commission held a public hearing Monday,
January 26, 1959 at 8®00 P.M. in the First Floor Conference Rooms
Cary Memorial Building on the application of the Theatre Camera
Shop for a certificate of appropriateness for the erection of
signs on the btrore at 1793 Mass®Ave. This application was
origina115- heard on Oct. 7, 1958 and due notice of the meeting
of Jan.26, 1969 was giver, to the Town Clerk, Sitting on the
Commission were Charles G.DavissChairmar_s Dexter A®Smith, Philip
B.Parsons, Floyd J.Taylor and Associate Member Mrs.Robert C.Merriam.
Mr, Venier stated he wished a sign on the Y-ass.Ave, side to be
of hollow stainless steel letters 12" in height which would be
mounted on a stainless steel continuous base* After some discussion,
it was suggested that this base would preferably be not more than
4"' in height* These letters are to be mounted on the base so
there will be a space between face of building and hack of letters.
This base will project from face of building 6". The back of each
letter will be open and there will be blue mercury gas light tubes
in the hollow of each letter, so connected that no tubing will
appear from the front. Mr.Venier. stated he wished to have
also a sign over the Depot Souare side window consisting of 81"
stainless steel letters to be mounted directly on the existing
panel, to say "cameras" and "film". The background of this sign
will be the same color as the existing trim on the building.
A discussion was held on this application and it was decided
to grant this , provided the Dase be cut down,
VOTE; It was unanimously voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness
to Theatre Camera Shop for the erection of signs and the Chairman
was directed to sign the Certificate of Appropriateness as prepared,,
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HANCOCK CONGREGATIONAL CHURN- Money has been voted by the
Selectmen to Mr.Stevens to appeal this case. Mr. Stevens
is thinking of drafting a letter to the Church, stating on
what basis the Commission could sit down with them in an
endeavor to discuss this case* He will try to formulate
this soon,
EI;ECTION: Due to the fact that MroWorthen was not present,
it was decided to try to hold this election of offiwers for
the Commission the week of Feb. 9th.
Floyd J.Taylor,Secretary
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