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Historic‑district continues fence and bank‑sign applications; neighbor objects to unauthorized fence
Summary
The commission continued a fence application at 157 C Street after no applicant appeared and heard an abutter complain that a section of fence has already been erected; it also continued a bank‑sign application after members objected to a fluorescent gable color and requested historic Benjamin Moore HC color samples and a mock‑up.
The commission continued two contested items after substantive concerns and missing documentation.
Salt Works Realty did not have a presenter for its application for a fence at 157 C Street, so the commission continued the item to the next meeting. Multiple neighbors were present to oppose the fence and reported that a section of fence already has been constructed. Abutter Eli Whitney told the panel the application’s stated rationale (that the fence delineates a driveway at his request) was incorrect. The board directed that if the fence remains unapproved the town building inspector is the enforcement authority and that the owners may have to remove unauthorized sections if the commission does not grant retroactive permission.
On a separate matter, Capen Island Signs and John Cook (the bank’s marketing officer) presented new signage for 1591 Route 6A. Commissioners said the proposed fluorescent lime green on the gable sign was inappropriate for Dennis; they discussed the town’s 12‑square‑foot sign guideline and asked the bank for muted, historic paint samples — specifically Benjamin Moore 'HC' historic colors — or a mock‑up showing the actual materials. The bank agreed to provide real color swatches and the item was continued to the Aug. 27 meeting so members could review physical samples.
