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Holly, the commission’s preservation planner, said Leah Hill from Natural Resources had reached out and that the CRP team is “working on doing an additional aspect of their plan, which would include an addendum to the resilient Nantucket design guidelines, specifically for these elevated roadway spots.” Holly told commissioners the town intends to hire a preservation subconsultant for that work and that the commission will be included in the process.

Commissioners asked for clarification: Holly confirmed the addendum would apply the existing design guidelines at a finer level to the special conditions around raised roadways (for example, proposed elevation or roadway‑raising actions near historic properties).

Commissioners also requested that the commission formalize an internal policy so that necessary documentation—historic determinations and elevation certificates—are captured as part of the Commission on‑line application or required as part of issuing a certificate of appropriateness (COA). Holly said staff would prepare the item for a future agenda so the commission could vote to add those items to the town’s application/COA workflow.

The update signals coordination between resilience planning and preservation staff and an intent to ensure design guidance for elevated roadways is sensitive to historic character and to streamline permit documentation for affected properties.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nantucket Historic District Commission - September 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Nantucket preservation staff said the Coastal Resiliency Plan team will add an addendum and hire a preservation subconsultant to adapt resilient design guidance for elevated roadway locations affecting the Town’s historic district.","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},5982253,"Commission approves minor revisions to paired Cato Lane dwellings; commissioners warn about driveway siting",1201,819000,2020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5773782-64ae654492d624fc505e533f7c289119&start=819&end=2020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5773782-64ae654492d624fc505e533f7c289119/thumbnail_819000.jpg","/articles/5982253/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-minor-revisions-to-paired-Cato-Lane-dwellings-commissioners-warn-about-driveway-siting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5982253-95eacd174be5d8bcd4a0be5a63dc2a3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447245&Signature=DXVBASbIC3DIpjgsGOE0qIJV7WNtB7G8iC6v9Tt9q4thdHqS06XVOaPTPaFPXUAg-tE-o9l8jn4XF9yRo3p-qtsSxO~zuLFmbEXbJmRzlaanF8z1UFxTUYq-DU5bz4HVFLafWBvfB6CQscd1CmgDKDTLIClBdH5gzHy~z8gwB19uYwaweWOhCYwWGcZWtlE2icVc3IpNwaoTLyWHOhq4Z-Fc~CD0H0GQ6mj0iXBstIs6X0l4g324cYKKV9qs-C6rhY8gZFf~V~m6MXFsp1bgxRGzMJ0gvrD9OlPLKkSp6uXYBwZXOMXuVL7IPNSD8PNyEnA0ZY9vZVei~GmY5~72Sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nantucket Historic District Commission approved minor architectural revisions Sept. 16 to two new dwellings at 10 and 8 Cato Lane, after reviewing changes intended to differentiate the paired houses and to respond to earlier board feedback.

Architect Jerry Darr described changes to 10 Cato Lane that included removing a proposed chimney, relocating a mudroom entrance forward, and reducing or changing some second‑floor window arrangements. The board approved those revisions by voice vote, with one commissioner recorded as opposed on a separate item (10 Kato had one dissent earlier on a related motion).

For 8 Cato Lane, the architects changed front dormers to gable dormers, reduced dormer count and window types (6 over 6), increased ridge hierarchy through a steeper primary slope, and adjusted trim color to provide visual differentiation from the neighboring house. Commissioners welcomed the moves to make the houses read differently from the street; several members still urged longer‑term attention to streetscape, number of dormers and massing.

Several commissioners also raised concerns about the proposed driveway configuration and potential “scoop‑out” parking that would create driveway cuts into the street; staff and the applicant noted the hardscape/landscape layouts would come on a separate submission. Commissioner Abby explicitly asked that any future hardscape proposals be sensitive to the rural streetscape character and recommended moving the primary house mass a few feet if a vehicle scoop‑out was proposed so that the parked car would not dominate the street edge.

The commission approved the architectural revisions for both houses as submitted but recorded that landscaping/hardscape will be reviewed separately and that prior approvals for the building placement could be revisited if hardscape changes materially alter the street appearance.","The HDC approved architectural revisions to 10 and 8 Cato Lane — including flipped mudroom, revised dormers, and altered trim — but commissioners cautioned about future hardscape and scoop‑out driveways, urging further review if the applicant returns with landscaping/hardscape plans.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":79,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":82,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5982258,"Commission holds 16 Wall Street plan for revisions, asks applicant to reorient and reduce tight site fit",2287,3106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5773782-64ae654492d624fc505e533f7c289119&start=819&end=3106","/articles/5982258/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Commission-holds-16-Wall-Street-plan-for-revisions-asks-applicant-to-reorient-and-reduce-tight-site-fit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5982258-593484156508d1341c9a97a7a254e106/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447245&Signature=KD6pzdgVeYsXnrUl6A8fdVKBEOehB8BDzntFw~kA5YBqbBWGRVrqgCQTQZTyTlLU2YyV8hYS7u5uX83qfbSP9SalFFDyWCrym3B0QZKxrTrk94qJy7GzgFMWhPFlYZUxSrndltkqTlvnIeRY1vRKqzPbsUxZ3rCSaaNd9fXzAP~fjTKcgGVN-FCwSixXMAUTeOzDNtIdpEpVBNirIw9LV1oIPne4yUP6Oawf5Gi43G43ppFH1hsph3vFj5PEptPxJo5k63e6hVq6Grc2cjxyLUeNDJlntH0ohAvA5CwiItVWLkrY70Bt~UqzvlJuCMWP61azPLCDQ3CN4AxU028Bng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nantucket Historic District Commission voted Sept. 16 to hold a submission for 16 Wall Street for revisions after members and the Historic Structures Advisory Group urged changes to the building’s orientation and site placement. The applicant, represented by architect Robbie, presented revised elevations and said he reduced porches and trimmed overall footprint per earlier feedback, but commissioners pressed for additional site adjustments.

Members of the Historic Structures Advisory Group said rotating the house to better align with East Lincoln Street would increase the apparent setback on Wall Street and better match neighborhood patterns. Commissioner Angus and others argued the proposed plan left the house “shoehorned” close to the Wall Street right-of-way and asked for a plan that gives more breathing room and landscaping between the house and the street.

The applicant agreed to return with a revised site plan at the next meeting and to consider a partial rotation toward East Lincoln, modestly reducing the front porch and shifting the footprint to increase yard space. The commission amended a motion to hold the item and vote to require the updated site plan be submitted by the normal filing deadline for the next meeting.

The commission’s hold preserves the applicant’s ability to revise the plans and return quickly; applicants were reminded of the submission deadline that falls before the next meeting.","The HDC paused approval for a proposed new dwelling at 16 Wall Street and instructed the applicant to submit a revised site plan showing a modest rotation, reduced porch footprint and slight relocation to give the house more yard and lessen its tight relation to Wall Street.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5982262,"Historic District Commission denies new curb cut and parking request at 126 Main Street",467,552000,1019000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5773782-64ae654492d624fc505e533f7c289119&start=552&end=1019","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5773782-64ae654492d624fc505e533f7c289119/thumbnail_552000.jpg","/articles/5982262/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Historic-District-Commission-denies-new-curb-cut-and-parking-request-at-126-Main-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5982262-07ce89ace1c298034a860c8b00e7c001/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447245&Signature=cSUQw4DwnUH3P6h7w5QUPfOPo~rtfHwoBc~62WCBDwFNLj~LpIAWhLSZEfbZKu65RPpsI~F~rHiBPE0PVgCX6meEWvNfPQR6xAIPTkEtlHm7N90sczF8Omgy7tJ3aaziHIpciGg3jPbxyGQhzzpBas9C8ORRFkxRuPf~HdqL93cfr6hW1S9kNYmPw0qHk9M~aWGKakzVbAkfxbuQ7aNL~rEsV~GRCylWxNHpS4h-yaJZvHjaL0AsJBO0BMfSmDJgZyaq3Tew4M4huqRdxmv6i7yitm0Yot6MbuTIGOAuok28qA6PCvqURCX2NUn0pmRp3NlNyFSPqegO0o7c2yxq8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nantucket Historic District Commission voted on Sept. 16 to deny an application to create an additional front-yard parking space at 126 Main Street, rejecting a request for a second curb cut and parking pad on Main Street’s Old Historic District. The decision followed public comment urging the commission to uphold its earlier, more-limited approval.

The commission’s vote came after lengthy public remarks from resident Kevin Toth, who urged the board to “stick to its original decision and shut this nonsense down,” saying the applicant’s proposed hardscape would “consume” the small front yard and was inappropriate for Main Street. Several commissioners echoed those concerns during the meeting.

The commission’s denial emphasizes two grounds cited repeatedly in the hearing: the proposed surfacing material and the location/orientation of any additional space. Commissioners described a front-yard car parking pad—including grass or reinforced turf—on Main Street as out of character and easily convertible to routine use, which they found incompatible with the street’s historic setting.

Commissioners discussed alternatives such as using existing rear or shared driveways rather than creating a new curb cut visible from Main Street. During debate Chair Steven Welch explained the commission’s role as an architectural reviewer and said the board must assess the physical changes visible from the public way.

The commission’s motion to deny rested on the application’s proposed surfacing material and the proposed orientation/location of the space. The motion passed in a formal vote at the hearing.

The applicant may seek other local approvals or appeal the decision; commissioners noted that questions about legal jurisdiction could be raised later in appeals to the Select Board or town counsel, but the HDC framed its decision on design and streetscape compatibility.","After public comment and commission debate, the Nantucket Historic District Commission denied an application to add a second vehicular space in the front yard of 126 Main Street, citing inappropriate siting and surfacing for Main Street’s Old Historic District.","actionData","errors"]

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Preservation planner: Coastal Resiliency Plan consultant to add guidance for elevated roadways in historic district

Commission approves minor revisions to paired Cato Lane dwellings; commissioners warn about driveway siting

Commission holds 16 Wall Street plan for revisions, asks applicant to reorient and reduce tight site fit

Historic District Commission denies new curb cut and parking request at 126 Main Street