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Taunton City Historic Commission roundup: sign approved, shed referred to law, 90‑day check set
Summary
At its Sept. 10 meeting the Taunton City Historic Commission approved a cedar pylon sign for 61 Summer Street with white/gray background and dark lettering, referred a 24 Dean Street shed matter to the law department, set a 90‑day compliance check on a 40 Dean Street project, and approved work at 11 Dean Street.
The Taunton City Historic Commission met on Sept. 10 and took a set of routine and follow‑up actions affecting multiple properties in Taunton City.
Minutes for June 30 and Aug. 20 were approved at the start of the meeting. The commission approved a sign application for 61 Summer Street (old business). The applicant described a roughly 36‑inch cedar‑face pylon sign on a 4x4 cedar post with beveled, painted lettering; members asked for a neutral background and darker lettering and then approved the sign with those expectations.
The commission referred a shed matter at 24 Dean Street to the law department because no applicant was present and enforcement/ownership questions remain. For a 40 Dean Street application the commission approved the proposed trim and casing and set a 90‑day check to confirm performance and completion. Members approved exterior restoration and window proposals for 11 Dean Street after discussion about returning visible walls to clapboard where original clapboard was found under shingles.
In general business, commissioners discussed drafting a short list of materials they will not accept (examples mentioned during the meeting: pressure‑treated front stairs, grills inside glass, vinyl siding and aluminum trim on façades). Members debated whether to create an exhaustive materials list or a concise 'do not accept' list; staff will draft language for future consideration.
These actions were recorded during the Sept. 10 meeting; applicants affected by denials or conditions were advised to return with revised materials or specifications where applicable.
