Board approves mixed-use building and solar panel installation at Sunwind

The Nantucket Historic District Commission convened on April 15, 2025, to discuss several key projects and revisions in the historic district. The meeting focused on the approval of various applications, including solar panel installations and a new mixed-use building.

One of the main topics was the solar panel installation at 35 Pine Crest. Tim Holmes, representing the homeowner, explained that most panels would be placed on the back of the roof, making them largely invisible from the street. The commission members expressed no concerns regarding visibility and unanimously approved the project.

Another significant discussion involved a new mixed-use building at 12 Hanabee Lane, which will house a retail showroom and apartments. Ben Norman presented the project, emphasizing its design aimed at enhancing the industrial area. The commission members praised the building's aesthetics and its potential to improve the neighborhood, leading to its approval.

The commission also reviewed a hardscape parking lot associated with the same address, which was approved without any objections. Additionally, a request to reduce the size of a previously approved pool at 1 North Swift Rock Road was discussed and approved, with conditions regarding visibility and grading.

The meeting concluded with a reminder that the next Historic District Commission meeting would take place on April 29, 2025, following a break for school vacation. Overall, the commission's decisions reflect a commitment to balancing development with the preservation of Nantucket's historic character.