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HDC holds consent-with-conditions on scaling proposal for white trim, asks applicant to return with options

Nantucket Historic District Commission · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Commission debated a consent condition allowing white trim only if the entire proposed structure is scaled down (discussion over whether to scale to 96% or 75%). The board held items 8 and 9 to allow the applicant to consult with the owner and return with options.

At the Jan. 20 meeting the Nantucket Historic District Commission debated a consent-with-conditions that would permit white trim only if the whole proposed structure were scaled down. The condition as drafted required scaling the structure to 96% if white trim were used; Commissioner Angus proposed instead scaling to 75% (a more substantial reduction). Commissioners and the applicant’s representative discussed alternative trim colors (Quaker gray or Essex green) and other mitigation measures such as removing corner boards to reduce the visual effect of white paint.

The applicant’s agent and Ray Poole requested time to consult the owner and present options. After discussion the board moved and carried a motion to hold the consent item until the commission has a full membership present and the applicant returns with potential revisions or clarification. No final approval was given for the white-trim option at this meeting.