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The decision follows interior demolition and inspection work by the owner’s contractor that, consultants said, exposed widespread structural defects. “The First Floor is unsafe due to damage and shoddy repairs,” Brian Walsh, managing director of Consulting Structural Engineering, told the committee during the hearing. Architect Kurt Raber of Catalyst Architecture & Interiors reported that the majority of the wall, floor and roof systems would require full replacement.

Owner Greg Belzikian purchased the property Aug. 30, 2024, and initially sought to lift the barn and set it on a new foundation. Contractor Christopher Weeks of Weeks on the Cape said interior demolition revealed powder‑post beetle damage, notched and cut support beams and other unpermitted, ineffective prior repairs that left the structure unsafe and economically infeasible to renovate. Weeks and Raber said less than about 10% of the original interior framing could realistically be reused.

At the May 12 hearing the committee reviewed written reports, a wood‑destroying insect inspection and structural-engineering findings. Several abutters sent letters of support for replacement, and the applicant indicated the replacement barn would match the original in size and appearance. The owner noted a separate Zoning Board of Appeals decision would place the new barn about 4 inches closer to the property line and roughly 2 feet back from the current footprint.

Committee members debated options including repair, raising and re‑setting on a new foundation, and demolition followed by rebuilding. The commission approved the demolition application (25DashD002) by voice vote. Later in the meeting the committee approved the related construction application (25DashA031) to build a like‑for‑like barn but amended that approval to require the reconstruction be “faithful as practicable to the original structure insofar as we know,” specifying scale, dimensions, decorative trim and fenestration as priorities for fidelity.

The applicant and the contractor said the new barn will meet current building and energy codes and will incorporate materials and detailing intended to preserve the streetscape appearance along Route 6A. The owner and project team will return with full construction plans for final administrative review and building‑permit coordination.

The committee recorded no dollar figures for demolition or reconstruction at the hearing. The demolition vote concluded the item; the replacement application was heard later the same night and approved with the committee’s stated condition.

What’s next: the owner will submit final construction drawings consistent with the committee’s amendment and obtain required building permits and zoning approvals before work begins.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Yarmouth: Old Kings Highway 5-12-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Old Kings Highway Committee of the Town of Yarmouth voted May 12 to allow demolition of a structurally unsound barn at 169 Route 6A after inspections found extensive rot, insect damage and unsafe prior repairs.","taxTitle","Town of Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts","taxId",68581,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6051220,"Old Kings Highway Committee approves residential solar installations at multiple Yarmouth sites",1164,2276000,3440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457653-8c68f903addafedfe7c61ded4d1c3d90&start=2276&end=3440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457653-8c68f903addafedfe7c61ded4d1c3d90/thumbnail_2276000.jpg","/articles/6051220/Massachusetts/Old-Kings-Highway-Committee-approves-residential-solar-installations-at-multiple-Yarmouth-sites","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051220-9bd29d949998d16abc8c194168c5a1cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770615938&Signature=N9iRa6l97gS1EOBo3xT-WBLyR6R0ScP6NOdEAggf3hvYpUzOM6-OtVLd0NBhmLYBvT1INI77YxilWzVKD~Mwa-g5z8bE2UcnTPcPGqiqKkXkK35mxMvCl0bvoxb3YrqYtDd9Kfuexnlk76E7AbrCWsir6Iapjo-OghL87gZA8chI~lWsaOS6TvYpuJt6muHSHVf2tVPFTY41naFIIAUhEhk5vW93fne173f9it-8W5nPrZ4BTQ-cPoD9CEU9c7GySH7D90FfXM0IrSQaqon-TB6ntSZk8t7bFAdh6s6B-IhnaLHbawJ3IHUodM4ET89nRmy7oXbwnV4FSWvwXXnTzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Old Kings Highway Committee on May 12 approved applications to install rooftop solar panels on at least two Yarmouth properties: 12 April Way (25DashA054) and 60 Bray Farm Road North (25DashA057).

William, representing Plug PV for owner Monica Smith at 12 April Way, described a proposal to place 27 full‑black panels on the garage and front roof and additional panels on the rear roof. “My name is William. I'm here representing you for Monica Smith,” he told the committee. William said the property sits on a side street and a cul‑de‑sac with limited public visibility.

Jessica of My Generation Energy presented the proposal for 60 Bray Farm Road North, saying 26 panels would be installed on the front and rear roofs and that the only visible portion from public ways would be the front garage array; she confirmed the panels would be black‑on‑black.

Committee members noted changing guidelines and local context. One member said panels that might once have had difficulty gaining approval are now often acceptable when visibility is limited and the design is unobtrusive. Both applications were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

What’s next: applicants will proceed to secure building permits and follow any required administrative review steps with the town.","The committee approved applications to install rooftop solar panels at 12 April Way and 60 Bray Farm Road North after applicants said the panels would be black‑on‑black and largely not visible from public ways; the commission noted updated guidelines and local visibility when voting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6051225,"Committee approves 189 Center Street renovations after debate over roofing and gutters",1178,930000,2108000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457653-8c68f903addafedfe7c61ded4d1c3d90&start=930&end=2108","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457653-8c68f903addafedfe7c61ded4d1c3d90/thumbnail_930000.jpg","/articles/6051225/Massachusetts/Committee-approves-189-Center-Street-renovations-after-debate-over-roofing-and-gutters","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051225-60d0b6e10cfa982b79efcd24c193dcab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770615938&Signature=QQIIGMWgVT5EXZaenjYCC5040UebKDlF~MEDAFYht-Q9gg3pXBD0M5~RravJT-epIEMQJJWMwyPgPiABCgX~C4n~Fo80oa9gzdterOMJhqNor1ABgoei5WnFRzVa3xoXY72UGsd3T78G~aq4zp1htZUMUYqMSyqYUspJoV71WFKuPW79XiSEYBAFdvA8Dcg7KBky2UoJj6yVr0F8mFMGZMGhxpDvJ~i6yVpxZaA4zFB0YTH5y8lHD8n5IMUOjp1Np0IUXi8f-GS~ZO2jSU8zVdUVqAby5ek8yTVWFeS4Kt~jZt2tpcQCsq4uH0gZo1cNVPXFRBRn3N3WcYyIeO02tA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Old Kings Highway Committee on May 12 approved application 25DashA053 for exterior repairs and repainting at 189 Center Street in Yarmouth Port after a multi‑part discussion about roofing material and gutters.

Jake Stafford, representing Lewis Bay Builders and the owner Kelly McGill, told the committee the proposal covered replacement of the roof, decorative posts, trim, siding, four windows, a front door and deck boards and to paint the house white. “My name’s Jake Stafford from Lewis Bay Builders, representing Kelly McGill,” Stafford said when presenting the application.

The commission received multiple neighbor letters supporting the use of asphalt architectural shingles and restoration of a white exterior; writers noted the roof is largely obscured by trees and argued asphalt is a common and practical choice in the district. Committee members reviewed town files and determined the house’s current paint was approved in 1994 (Montgomery White) and that, per the district guidance, painting a structure white does not require a certificate of appropriateness.

Committee members and consultants discussed whether modern asphalt shingles would harm the house’s historic character. A committee member noted that the roof is a character‑defining feature but said the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards allow for reversible changes and that high‑quality asphalt shingles can be reversed in future restorations. The applicant presented two asphalt shingle samples and said the proposed color would be a gray “pewter wood” that, committee members agreed, would better mimic the aged look of cedar than a darker black shingle. The team also proposed fiberglass gutters for visible facades and K‑line aluminum gutters on the rear elevations; staff indicated fiberglass can match the appearance of wooden gutters when painted.

After discussion, a motion to approve the application passed by voice vote. The committee asked the applicant to sign documentation noting approval and to notify the office if any project details change.

What’s next: the owner may proceed with the approved exterior work and painting; no further action by the committee is required if the work remains within the approved scope.","The Old Kings Highway Committee approved a certificate of appropriateness for 189 Center Street that includes roof, siding, trim, decks and paint; neighbors wrote in support and the commission weighed historical roofing practices, reversibility and material appearance before approving asphalt shingles and fiberglass gutters.","actionData","errors"]

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