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HDC clears a string of routine consents, holds three applications for revision and sets deadlines on an as‑built violation

January 03, 2025 | Nantucket County, Massachusetts


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HDC clears a string of routine consents, holds three applications for revision and sets deadlines on an as‑built violation
The Nantucket Historic District Commission handled a large number of routine consent items and shorter applications in a single block of business and made several administrative dispositions:

- Routine consents and move‑offs approved: The commission approved multiple consents on the consent agenda, including the move‑off/demo of a small shed at 46 Wall Street (approved unanimously) and several other routine consents voted at the start of the meeting.

- Holds for revision: The commission held several larger or more complex items for revisions at the applicant’s or staff’s request. Notable holds included 46 Walsh (garage/studio) — held so the applicant can return with revised drawings to reduce or rework a prominent second‑floor balcony — and 10 C Street and 21 Woodbury (infill and façade revisions) — both held for design revisions requested by commissioners focused on roofwalk size, window proportions and simplification.

- Approvals with minor conditions: Several applications were approved with minor conditions or as exhibits to be filed following the meeting. For example, 7 Pleasant Street was approved as submitted for minor rear changes; 21 Woodbury revisions were approved on condition that the applicant provide slightly altered portico details in a revision packet.

- As‑built violation and mechanical equipment at 31 Easy Street: Staff reported an as‑built mechanical installation that was installed without prior HDC approval. The commission authorized an approval pathway that requires the applicant to bury exposed line sets, select a conforming fence design to match previously approved fencing on the property, and return with a final plan showing condenser location or alternatives. The commission set a compliance target of September 21, 2025; the applicant must file the requisite as‑built payment and proposed corrective work by that date or return for further review.

- Lily Pond (park) fence: An application to extend a board fence at the edge of Lily Pond Park (technically on parcel 8 Westco Place) was approved with the applicant agreeing to work with town environmental staff to add native screening vegetation; commissioners requested staff oversight and a follow‑up planting plan.

Procedurally, the commission requested clearer and consistent site plans in the meeting packet for a small number of items where the applicant submitted paper plans not present in the online record. Several applications were continued or held so applicants can provide revised exhibits with the requested changes.

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