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Meeting Name: Architectural & Historic Board of Review Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/10/2025 7:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Town Hall 27 East Main Street
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AHBR 25-1468 1  AHBR Application85 Division Street (Historic District) Fence (6ft Privacy) Submitted by Dan Hickin a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-1476 1  AHBR Application38 Church Street (Historic District) Fence (6ft Privacy) Submitted by Jeff Becka, R&T Fence Inc a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-1357 1  AHBR Application2185 Weston Dr Accessory Structure (Pavilion) Submitted by Kline Home Exteriors a) Staff recommends approval as submitted.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-1343 2  AHBR Application95 Maple Drive (Historic District) Alterations (Window, Door replacement, & Rear Deck) Submitted by Juliann Nathanson a) Staff notes that the AHBR reviewed this proposal at the November 12, 2025, AHBR meeting. The AHBR continued the application to schedule a site visit. b) A site visit occurred on November 25, 2025. c) Staff notes vinyl windows are proposed, as well as metal doors. These materials have not been deemed appropriate for this historic district. Revise to wood or an aluminum clad wood door and windows. d) The Secretary of Interior Standards states “Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. The applicant has not documented non-historic materials.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-1342 3  AHBR Application49 Owen Brown Street (Historic District) Addition (Second Story) Submitted by WC Gotts a) Staff notes that the AHBR reviewed this proposal at the November 12, 2025, AHBR meeting b) The applicant has submitted revised elevations in response to the attached consultant recommendations and AHBR comments c) Revise elevations to label proposed exterior materials for siding, shingles, and porch. Submit these revised elevations to staff no later than Tuesday December 9th to remain on the agenda. d) Staff notes the consultant recommended lowering the rear side porch to align with the historic foundation/siding. This was recommendation was not incorporated with the revisions.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-1375 1  AHBR Application7542 Darrow Rd Sign (Ground Sign) Submitted by Scott Kuebler a) Staff notes the proposed sign face would replace an existing sign face. The existing posts would remain. b) The applicant states the sign is aluminum construction with vinyl covering. c) Section V-5 of the Architectural Design Standards state "signs shall be framed, constructed, and erected so as to complement the overall appearance of the building and site as well as the overall appearance of the sign". Suggest a border be applied to the sign to conceal the metal screws. d) Section V-5(c) of the architectural design standards state "signs should have a matte finish, not have a glossy or reflective finish." Staff notes a glossy finish.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-918 2  AHBR Application2636 Sandstone Path New House (Single-Family Dwelling) Submitted by Norman Saeger, Architect a) Staff notes this application was informally reviewed at the October 29, 2025, AHBR meeting. b) The applicant has submitted a revised site plan and elevations for the Board’s consideration. c) Section IV-3 (e)(4) of the Architectural Design Standards states the building shall have a typical window used for most windows. Question the rear elevation in relation to this requirement. Staff notes this building is oriented so the rear elevation would face the side elevation of the abutting lot. d) Section IV-4(b)2) states the front face of the main body must sit at least 18” from the face of the wings. Staff notes the garage wing is proposed in line with the main mass. e) Question if the proposed foundational height and grade line is accurately depicted. f) Verify the stone applied along the front wall terminates at an inside corner. g) Submit addition detail for the front door design. h) Submit product specification sheets for the proposed siding, foundation, windows, and shingles. i)    Not available Not available
AHBR 2024-60 1  AHBR Application1101 Barlow Rd (Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course) New Construction (Clubhouse) Submitted by Trent Wash a) Staff notes this application was approved by the Board at the December 13, 2023, AHBR meeting. b) During a follow up site inspection, Community Development staff observed changes in design. Staff has prepared the attached document depicting the observed changes. c) Staff notes the following design changes are in conflict with the Architectural Design Standards a. Section IV-4 (d)(3) of the Architectural Design Standards state that the materials used in any mass must be applied consistently on that mass on all sides of the structure. Staff notes the installation of horizontal siding on the front elevation projection. This could be remedied by replacing the horizontal siding with vertical to match the rest of the building or taking the horizontal siding back to an inside corner and painting the opposite 6” return gray. b. Section III-1 (g)(8) of the Architectural Design Standards state that large expanses of blank wall are to be avoided. Fenestration placement should be at a ma   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-1405 1  AHBR Application205 N Main Street (Historic District) Sign (Hanging and Wall sign) Submitted by Mike Ruth a) Submit additional elevation depicting the design and dimensions of the proposed pin mounted lettering to be installed within the existing sign panel. b) Question the proposed PVC and aluminum composite materials and their compatibility with the historic district. c) Section V-5(c)(3) states “Signs should have a matte finish, not have a glossy or reflective finish.” Verify a matte finish. d) Section V-4(2) of the Architectural Design Standards states “The lettering within a sign panel should not exceed approximately 70% of the height and length of the sign panel”. Reduce overall width of the text and height of “Essentials” to meet this requirement.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-1414 1  AHBR Application134 N Main Street (Historic District) Sign (Signplate) Submitted by Jeff Clark, Easy Sign Group a) Section V-5(c)(3) states “Signs should have a matte finish, not have a glossy or reflective finish.” Verify a matte finish. b) Question how proposed materials are compatible with the surrounding signs. Staff recommends the sign be constructed of High Density Urethane (HDU) or wood, similar to the other surrounding hanging signs.   Not available Not available
AHBR 25-1417 1  AHBR Application7599 Hudson Park Drive Addition (Front Porch & Dormer Window Trim) Submitted by Nicole Wurm a) Submit a roof plan. b) Question how the proposed new roof would attach to the existing garage. c) Question the overall compatibility of the proposed front porch with the existing house design. d) Verify proposed changes to the dormer design.   Not available Not available
AHBR 11.12.2025 1  MinutesMinutes of Previous Architectural & Historic Board of Review Meeting: November 12, 2025   Not available Not available
AHBR 8405 1  Minutes2026 AHBR Meeting Schedule   Not available Not available