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Applicant Ethan presented conceptual plans for a new building that would replace modest existing structures on the connected lots; preservation consultant Mickey and neighbors argued the proposed building mass stretched from lot line to lot line and would read as a single, large structure rather than a collection of smaller historic forms. Abutter Christine Mortensen said her own overlay showed the proposed building footprint appeared to cross into Cherry Street and urged the commission to require accurate overlays and an elevation showing the new mass in context with Cherry Street.

Commissioners agreed that the package should be presented as a coordinated set — including the related application at 117 Orange — so the public and the HDC can assess changes to parking, circulation and the historic streetscape together. The commission voted to hold the application for revisions and for a joint review of the two properties at a future meeting; commissioners asked the applicant to verify certified abutter notice and to provide accurate overlays and contextual elevations. The vote to hold carried unanimously.

HDC staff and commissioners also noted that notices to some abutters had been incomplete — staff will advise on certified abutter lists — and that the packet must include clear site plans that show the relationship among the two lots and adjacent streets. The applicant said he would work with staff and neighbors before returning to the commission.

Speakers included applicant Ethan, abutter Christine Mortensen and preservation advisor Mickey. The commission recorded that it will reconsider both sites together when a revised, complete application and accurate public‑way elevations are filed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nantucket Historic District Commission - March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The HDC voted to hold the combined application affecting 1 Cherry Street and adjacent 117 Orange until applicants submit revised materials and address abutter overlay and scale concerns; an abutter said an inaccurate overlay suggested the new building might encroach on Cherry Street.","taxTitle","Nantucket County, Massachusetts","taxId",61456,"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},6119978,"HDC pauses decision on New Whale demolition at 10 Newell, orders independent preservation‑masonry report",2175,2711000,4886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2709769-f6b8399da058afe8a567d2b534c49e65&start=2711&end=4886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2709769-f6b8399da058afe8a567d2b534c49e65/thumbnail_2711000.jpg","/articles/6119978/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/HDC-pauses-decision-on-New-Whale-demolition-at-10-Newell-orders-independent-preservationmasonry-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119978-5ab1ba0c651426a8bf1b6baa613bf58f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776417202&Signature=Rl~OVLJ7CKrGvvSLdmGXeZlKMRAJ~7j2diMyHWjaoYrjsKxSSNsJhygHlkVYOTjjEp-ZqPwhxBfJNdzAPuCEP6XcyFPZBlOIrP8fyLTsvmeMAHIrZeiMTXu6vRIlaLRWWSatB2HekW4TH2TWxwoXpZR9pQf0rvON~S0RRlSZEXNOjJb-s~RAFddMNCeGRZdIW4~w5QoSjnMItwuPDDuh2BUZHLU0l8ui4Ru5FqZYGIe8nVGUfxSH9fwNl7dkLuyrG12d~KYZssUedbsaEsHBcZRBHaGjcLs~BtedYwf1EZYQjXE1pR8FE36KqH7~rS--kZSojbwsoRrznl3jqH-D9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nantucket Historic District Commission on March 18 voted to defer a decision on an application to demolish the New Whale building at 10 Newell Street and ordered a preservation‑masonry/structural analysis from a qualified preservation engineer before considering demolition.

Project attorney Arthur summarized the building’s history and use; structural engineer Peter Reynolds presented a detailed photographic and laser‑scan based analysis showing extensive brick deterioration and mortar loss. Reynolds testified the brick is “turning to powder,” with mortar failing, bricks loose or falling out, and a southeast corner that had rotated approximately 1½ to 2 inches. The fire department deputy chief said the building posed public‑safety and firefighter access risks if a fire occurred.

Preservation advocates, including Linda Williams and representatives of the Nantucket preservation community, urged repair and stabilization, saying brick buildings are rare and historically significant in the Harbor area. Commissioners heard testimony from David Fredericks, who described past site remediation and earlier decisions permitting selective demolition of other waterfront structures decades ago.

After extended discussion, Commissioner Angus moved that the commission hold the application and request a forensically focused preservation‑masonry/structural report from an engineer experienced in historic masonry repair; the commission agreed the consultant should be drawn from an appropriate preservation list (for example Preservation Mass’s list of preservation professionals) and that the report would be paid for by the applicant/owner or a negotiated arrangement. The motion carried unanimously.

The commission emphasized the immediate fence and safety measures already in place but said the report was necessary before any final determination about demolition or reconstruction could be made. Commissioners also discussed that, if demolition is eventually approved, the commission would expect documented measures to preserve archival records (scans and drawings) and to consider rebuilding a masonry structure of similar character as part of any redevelopment plan.

Speakers included structural engineer Peter Reynolds, preservation advocate Linda Williams, fire department representative (Deputy Chief), project counsel Arthur, site representative Dave Fredericks and preservation planner Holly. The commission recorded the building as a contributing 1927 industrial‑era building and asked staff to prepare a request for proposals constrained to preservation masonry/structural specialists.","After engineers and preservationists described advanced brick deterioration at the New Whale (10 Newell), the commission voted unanimously to hold the demolition application and to request a preservation‑masonry/structural report from a preservation engineer listed by Preservation Mass before taking final action.",{"_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},6119983,"Commission approves contentious dormer addition at 23 Ocean Avenue despite neighbors’ objections",1896,2056000,3952000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2709769-f6b8399da058afe8a567d2b534c49e65&start=2056&end=3952","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2709769-f6b8399da058afe8a567d2b534c49e65/thumbnail_2056000.jpg","/articles/6119983/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-contentious-dormer-addition-at-23-Ocean-Avenue-despite-neighbors-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119983-89e71d030b96de31fc25e2cab3f850c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1776417202&Signature=NifD8CEmUAaOV59zR~Hf8U-mWa67eVdwljHZbqs7vncbr-POS7sKTMDOC5oN-MVHy6CjNIFmEXHMIw7B5f4DHmT5r0m35-L3kkJ1HoXA6UlwYntQZrAHHNHVnDivhInxVJARp8VyE0WydYFXeyA-3XGIGlbd5~nSb2hvx8TqnhtkAQRR4h1mvlIYoXESb0b7R3SYJ1uxc0b1ehK9KyJzJMEB2gY3DA3HCriz8PWcbHVWBMWvAxfXfERO-AbQf8qA5-Auw0dwLzpbimTYETiEhmyS0liXdZfvvc9gC86pyYhrvNjvct5dJ8O8inJhoiZWmLIpUKeRUBr2uTl13fDLdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nantucket Historic District Commission narrowly approved a proposed dormer addition at 23 Ocean Avenue on March 18 by a 3–2 vote, after lengthy public comment from neighbors and preservation consultants who said the new mass would overwhelm an individually significant, 19th‑century house.

Applicant representative Angus presented the plan as an addition set back from the primary façade intended to preserve the existing eave lines; Marcia Fader, the project’s historical architect, submitted a multi‑page history showing the house predates Underhill’s subdivision and said the core retains post‑and‑beam construction. Neighbors and preservation advocates urged the commission to require additional revisions, saying earlier versions had already been returned twice for changes and that the current proposal still overwhelmed the south elevation.

Supporters of the application, including one advisory group that submitted a favorable report, said the addition used local forms and would not be visibly dominant in the neighborhood. After debate, Commissioner Veil moved to approve the application as submitted. The roll call was Veil (aye), Abby (no), Connie (aye), Joe (aye) and Angus (no). The motion carried 3–2.

Commissioners who opposed the design said the dormer’s height, the flush dormer treatment and the way the new ridge tied into the existing roof created an uncharacteristic, heavy second‑story mass; supporters argued the design reads as a composed single building consistent with the mix of house sizes on Ocean Avenue and that the proposal kept alterations limited and repairable. The commission recorded neighbors’ concerns and asked staff to document the decision and materials required for the approved work.

Speakers included the applicant’s team (Angus and historical architect Marcia Fader), preservation planner Holly, neighbors including Linda Williams and Sarah Alger, and outside counsel Arthur. The decision was limited to the submitted elevations; commissioners and staff said any future changes visible from public ways would return to the HDC for review.","After extended public comment and a split discussion, the HDC approved a two‑story dormer addition at 23 Ocean Avenue (Underhill cottage area) by a 3–2 vote. Neighbors and preservation advocates called the massing inappropriate; the commission approved the plan as submitted.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6119987,"Historic District Commission accepts as‑built roof at 107 Main as a test case; requires future replacement in approved color",761,1114000,1875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2709769-f6b8399da058afe8a567d2b534c49e65&start=1114&end=1875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2709769-f6b8399da058afe8a567d2b534c49e65/thumbnail_1114000.jpg","/articles/6119987/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Historic-District-Commission-accepts-asbuilt-roof-at-107-Main-as-a-test-case-requires-future-replacement-in-approved-color","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119987-4c61ae1a3a27833abcc06a6217a82cda/orig.mp4?Expires=1776417202&Signature=SVhn6Gp~LEMUqHoIq-HCfA0w1DABJj4Dxj3ATfbhH6yaMim4V6y0TQWVH9bQaUSGKEqcy1MtTdnE91PnLMPx4zmx9qKkklSgMualF51ek~QeRKTiMoSPH8kgrAYk6c4BKB9x7TsB4t88fq8E7~ZHbrt9MBIV0fIwv1WcW23vOy25RHEuV82QixIbLB4~L6i~e6YP~IdNJFEmcjYKRiSGy5tx~KEXf8WRq9BiAqmQQvyJNi6CNcDB3iPBpQ-OQtmkQkHNxEeFCxhbNsmNnemqT5fziEblTUDNNZjX2a3epo1Mg~n6~8ljKHAlzc~avD3M0ROAuEVJOFCJlC4aWKbEnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nantucket Historic District Commission on March 18 agreed to accept an as‑built architectural shingle color at 107 Main Street while designating the installation a \"test case\" and recording a condition that the roof, when next replaced, be in an HDC‑approvable dark color.

Contractor Beau Wilson told the commission the work was done without prior HDC review or a building permit to stop an active leak; the installed shingle was described in staff comments as a Georgetown Grey architectural shingle. Preservation planner Holly described the house as an individually significant structure (the Zacchaeus Macy Reuben Joy House) with existing historic fabric and recommended an approvable dark roof color – she listed acceptable colors in staff guidance as charcoal black, colonial slate, moray black or similar.

Commissioners discussed the tradeoffs between requiring immediate removal of the new roof product versus the practical and environmental cost of ripping out relatively new material. Commissioners also noted the owner had paid a $300 citation for the work. After debate, Commissioner Abby moved to approve the as‑built work on the record while making the application a test case: the commission will record that the current roof color is tolerated as an as‑built but that when the roof is replaced it must be replaced by an HDC‑approvable dark color. Another commissioner seconded the motion and it carried unanimously (Ayes: Angus; Abby; Connie; Joe; Ray).

The HDC recorded the following clarifications: the violation had triggered a stop‑work order; the owner paid the Town citation; the commission treated the matter as a one‑time test case rather than precedent-setting approval of Georgetown Grey across the district. The board said staff may work with the owner on technical options and that if a future technical problem prevents the use of an exposed aggregate or other approved finish, staff should bring alternatives back to the commission.

Speakers included Beau Wilson (applicant’s agent), Holly (preservation planner), and Commissioners Abby (mover) and others. The commission’s action was narrowly limited to the as‑built roof color at 107 Main and to the recordation of the test‑case requirement for the next replacement.","The commission voted unanimously to accept an as‑installed architectural shingle at the individually significant 107 Main (Zacchaeus Macy Reuben Joy house) as a \"test case\" while requiring the property owner to replace the roof with an HDC‑approvable dark color on the next full replacement.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6119993,"Historic District Commission approves hardscape plan for Our Island Home with screening, aggregate condition",666,403000,1069000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2709769-f6b8399da058afe8a567d2b534c49e65&start=403&end=1069","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2709769-f6b8399da058afe8a567d2b534c49e65/thumbnail_403000.jpg","/articles/6119993/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Historic-District-Commission-approves-hardscape-plan-for-Our-Island-Home-with-screening-aggregate-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119993-38120a49b79615aa0a09280ba4ba1933/orig.mp4?Expires=1776417202&Signature=XNA9nfUwvh4lYZI6rjQLwJXxty~LsbA7QYEbVdDtGERFxCMYfWXmhanXpfDw5hwJV25fFXyaZMWATWnkKg20gDn2n8mA30EzGMOA4bk4Yo~f3G26vWuyL0PR~8mJQBlse5pdwQqLVjWYlltCcmbQKUfZKHxyoBtsu3lfcGkf1fqrT6qUN3usgt3UQj5Ix0wDEWBQJT0tObOd1p8WxbyOk0HAgCLU5AeFPnoVN2ycJtkow7RjDVc~E0Jqf0KHvvuS7jmoQOUm6jhYNpBIoHzSfR~JmW0yecYsru6mq5qbf9DGa0Yy3kmE8rBLq2VccZsvO~uoM1FpXB6VD3k15dr7Aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nantucket Historic District Commission on March 18 approved the final hardscape elements for the Our Island Home project at 43 Sherburne, directing the applicant to adjust an emergency-generator enclosure and to use exposed aggregate on visible walkways to match the land bank’s Hayes Overlook installation.

The commission’s unanimous vote came after a presentation by the project representative, who said the plan limits disturbance to about 4 acres of a 20‑acre parcel and includes a 53‑space parking lot plus a separate 12‑space lot for staff housing. The proposal calls for bituminous asphalt parking, concrete walkways (typical 5‑inch section) and three patios paved with concrete block pavers. Screening includes 8‑foot cedar fencing around the generator, a 6‑foot cedar screen fence on the southern edge of the parking area and a mix of highbush blueberry and privet hedging to limit light spill to nearby properties.

Preservation planner Holly (staff) told commissioners the site was selected in part to allow a full continuum‑of‑care campus on the island and noted existing lot‑line buffers and sanitary easements that constrained the developable area. Commissioner Joe asked whether the 8‑foot generator enclosure could be moved farther from the driving surface; the applicant replied staff had tried to respect a 50‑foot vegetated lot‑line buffer but agreed to push the enclosure north and add plantings to soften its appearance.

Commissioner Ray moved approval with the conditions that the generator enclosure be set back and landscaped and that exposed aggregate be used for the walkways where they are visible; commissioners asked staff to permit minor technical adjustments without a full resubmittal. The motion carried unanimously (Ayes: Angus; Abby; Connie; Joe; Ray).

The commission recorded the following clarifying technical details as conditions of approval: parking surfaced in bituminous asphalt (53 spaces plus 12 staff spaces), all walkways concrete (5‑inch typical section), patios in concrete block pavers, fences as proposed (8‑ft cedar screen for generator, 6‑ft cedar screen at southern parking edge, 4‑ft around patios), and landscape screening of highbush blueberry and privet hedging. The applicant also agreed to consider an exposed rounded stone aggregate finish on walkways where visibility to the public is highest, consistent with the land bank’s Hayes Overlook.

The project team said the site will be fully ADA accessible with slopes under 5 percent and 2 percent cross pitch on walkways. The HDC’s approval is limited to the submitted hardscape elements and the recorded conditions; any material changes to visible materials or layout must return to the commission for review.

Speakers at the item included the project representative John (applicant representative), preservation planner Holly (staff), and Commissioners Ray (mover), Joe and others. The commission’s staff will record the conditions in the decision and follow up on the generator screening and the exposed‑aggregate specification.","The Nantucket Historic District Commission unanimously approved the final hardscape plan for the Our Island Home senior campus (43 Sherburne) with conditions requiring the developer to soften an emergency-generator enclosure, add screening and to use exposed aggregate matching the land bank’s Hayes Overlook installation.","actionData","errors"]

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