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Key outcomes

- 90 Garfield Street — The commission continued the public hearing and accepted an application to replace or repair windows; the owner described matching exterior finish and color. Vote to accept the application carried with affirmative votes from present commissioners.

- 14 Fairfield Street — The commission approved a COA to remove and replace windows, with the applicant confirming exterior color and retention of decorative muntin/grille patterns where original. Motion approved.

- 38 Washington Road — The commission approved a COA for south-facing solar-panel installation with conditions noted during discussion: conduit routing must meet the commission’s visibility guidance (applicant indicated the conduit will run through the attic where possible and meter/connection equipment should be located at the rear of the house). Motion approved; staff advised the applicant to return if routing or meter location changes.

- 95 W 8 Street (repair at 95 Elliott/95 W 8) — The commission approved a repair and in-kind repainting of an entry post; applicant said the replacement post will match profile and paint color. Motion approved.

- 122/124/126 Main Street — The commission found no adverse impact for awning replacement, light replacement (to LED) and repainting of storefront façades; commission clarified the record to combine related addresses into a single application folder and voted to find no adverse impact.

- 32 Henry Street (nonprofit ownership) — The commission reviewed a repair-only application for a locally owned nonprofit building and voted that the proposed repairs and repainting will have no adverse impact; commissioners praised the applicant for building rehabilitation meant to serve families.

- Continuances — Several items (including an application related to 1303 / parking matters) were continued to the March 6 meeting as requested by applicants or staff.

Each approved action was taken by motion and roll-call vote during the meeting. For items that included public comment (for example, solar panels at 38 Washington Road and the 14 Fairfield window application), the commission opened public commentary before voting. Several votes included the instruction that if installation plans change materially (for example, conduit routing, meter placement or visibility), the applicant needs to return to staff or the commission for further review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Springfield Historical Commission- 02/06/25","oneSentenceSummary","At its Feb. 6 meeting the Springfield City Historical Commission approved several certificates of appropriateness (window replacements, a porch/post repair, storefront work, a solar installation) and issued determinations of no adverse impact for a nonprofit building repair project.","taxTitle","Springfield City, Hampden County, Massachusetts","taxId",3703,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345471,"Residents press commission to press Eversource on historic streetlight replacements",284,3638000,3922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249147-e91817b714c80bcdb7836d9f4448ee36&start=3638&end=3922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249147-e91817b714c80bcdb7836d9f4448ee36/thumbnail_3638000.jpg","/articles/6345471/Springfield-City/Hampden-County/Massachusetts/Residents-press-commission-to-press-Eversource-on-historic-streetlight-replacements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345471-f3af37a91a35282681eff14d22c801c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142200&Signature=NfKKOLFmtBL0x8Yjpkt0DctTX4UsJ1L7I39z6Nr0FIDreq4ovpo3IWRfBsKv1A5aZ-icaTkV5cVvtlsTmr18AK1vjI5kqbqFX-CONwL4iE38RU64JGnG37Z5eN--brf91Ah9WACHr6atfLN~y9~ejldeeEMJVjGtXF7K990VBOiiSwekjnXStEk75b9YV5htL4guRrZWQPdlpIcXDgUOeOo8nArXLEZoi3cp3Wfqq2b-eE6RkiiPz2ATFsnZFUsC8zWp5AXKGFqppbgh~3Sngg2W2nIfJnHALwh0CMa0vkEVuigOsFikq2hdiePActXt3vtSEZ4ZUtcIgvWpjb78hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a public-comment period late in the meeting, a representative of the Forest Park Civic Association’s historic committee urged the commission to seek a seat at the table with Eversource and the public works department as the utility plans infrastructure upgrades that may replace historic streetlights.

The commenter said Eversource has proposed replacing older fixture types with modern “cobra” streetlights and that the civic group is concerned both about the visual impact in historic districts and potential safety effects of non-historic fixtures. The commenter said, “It seems as though Eversource would really like to take down all of the historical light and put in, what they call cobra lighting.”

Commissioners and staff discussed the administrative pathway for addressing utility work in historic districts. Staff said they would attempt to arrange a meeting with Eversource and the Department of Public Works and consult the city attorney about whether the commission can adopt a guideline package or an administrative protocol to evaluate multiple properties at once, rather than require Eversource to file dozens of separate certificates. Commissioners expressed support for pursuing design guidelines or a negotiated set of standards to limit unnecessary visual harm to historic streetscapes.

A number of commissioners and members of the public reported existing examples where historic-style fixtures have been installed or maintained elsewhere in the city and asked staff to pursue an interagency meeting to explore feasible options for LED conversions that preserve historic character. Staff said they would contact Attorney Shusak and the utility to request a joint meeting and report back to the commission.","Forest Park residents urged the Historical Commission to seek a joint process with Eversource and DPW so historic-style streetlights are preserved or replaced with like designs when utility upgrades occur.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345475,"Historical commission backs tax-credit application for Museum Park Apartments (former Hotel Stonehaven)",556,2352000,2908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249147-e91817b714c80bcdb7836d9f4448ee36&start=2352&end=2908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249147-e91817b714c80bcdb7836d9f4448ee36/thumbnail_2352000.jpg","/articles/6345475/Springfield-City/Hampden-County/Massachusetts/Historical-commission-backs-tax-credit-application-for-Museum-Park-Apartments-former-Hotel-Stonehaven","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345475-f2266a861c2d6fd45c7ca422a7fb3def/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142200&Signature=CKOJaRNLH5oImT21P7olijTTjzRx4BjLw0Ji5cmea-LDcNygI7qRDQBDk9-XFAh~geTJeG07i9c8OZxt5y-az9uf0vv6vp2C~HlcKOG7ndDlJcuWytzMcqNU4oUZhFe1N1A2QRm2nlxkG~Ahob49AGGrK8FRwodkEjlTpL3hoiBH30v3GCbiYYJ1SPIUVD96aeqvb~fcVE6LrHhbz2oLGIwTxESrDtj30sDctEpwfXLFqhdnNfa8PfofjeRiFgzLSTTrgdg2zNWoIcjCLGGL67Wg9udM~qtUZU2uoT1NKPOlpCixBck22AWMAi5nAkTMSv1v1flVq89RFQBm2EB6Dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Springfield City Historical Commission voted to provide a letter of support for Wynn Development’s application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for the rehabilitation of the building known historically as the Hotel Stonehaven and today as Museum Park Apartments.

The commission’s decision will allow Wynn Development to complete its state review package required for federal review. A project representative told the commission the MHC submission was filed on 01/15/2025 and that the city can expect MHC feedback in April, with a subsequent review by the National Park Service in mid to late May. The representative said the work will include masonry repointing, replacement of windows with historically appropriate configurations, canopy replacement and a new roof, and interior updates to finish and mechanical systems while retaining original stair and some interior finishes.

The commission’s letter is intended to fulfill a paperwork requirement for MHC review. The applicant said the project team will try to document an intact fallout shelter in the subbasement and coordinate preservation documentation if the commission or local groups want access. The commission chair and members said they considered the submission and, with no discussion raising adverse-impact concerns, moved to provide the letter of support. Commissioners recorded affirmative votes to issue the local support letter.

Background presented by the applicant notes the building was constructed in 1929 (advertising materials indicate 1929–1932) and was later associated with Sheraton in the 1930s. The building underwent major midcentury changes and a condominium conversion in the 1980s; Wynn Development acquired the property in 2002 and has since converted most units back to rental apartments. The applicant described the current work as an update to finishes, energy-efficient mechanicals and historically sensitive exterior repairs rather than major alterations to massing or original fabric.

Commissioners agreed the project warrants local support for the MHC nomination process and voted to provide the requested letter; the applicant said it will return if further action is needed as the MHC/National Park Service reviews the nomination and the project’s Part 2 application.","Commissioners voted to provide a local letter of support for Wynn Development’s application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission to list and rehabilitate the former Hotel Stonehaven (now Museum Park Apartments) and pursue federal/state tax credits.","actionData","errors"]

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