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Historic commission approves demolition and new house for 15 Albion Way with conservation conditions
Summary
The South Dennis Historic District Commission approved demolition of a mid-1950s house at 15 Albion Way and unanimously accepted plans for a new residence sited farther from the water, with conditions on materials and site details to satisfy conservation and design concerns.
The South Dennis Historic District Commission unanimously approved on July 16 the demolition of an existing mid-1950s house at 15 Albion Way and accepted plans for a new residence that moves the structure farther from the water and reduces septic loading.
Architect Eric Tolley, representing owners Tom and Becca Arensville, told the commission the assessor's card lists the existing building as 1956 construction and said conservation had given "enthusiastic approval" for removing the house to reduce environmental impacts. Tolley said the new footprint will be pulled back from the coastal resource area and will rely on the neighborhood'appropriate materials the commission requested.
"The owner's desire was to move this away from the resource area," Tolley said, describing a mitigation area required by conservation and showing a footprint and site plan the commission reviewed.
Commissioners questioned materials, elevations and site details and requested specific conditions before final release. The commission recorded on the record that proposed exterior materials include Pella Reserve-style simulated divided-light windows with spacer bars, split-face fieldstone on column bases and a gray Azek decking for porches; Tolley confirmed architectural asphalt shingles in a "weathered wood" tone and 6-inch white K-style aluminum gutters.
The board also discussed septic and sewer issues; Tolley said the applicant had relief from the Board of Health to keep the existing septic system for the near term because sewer is expected to come down the street in the future. Commissioners asked the design team to provide clarified cut sheets and to document any changes as de minimis amendments or return for further review if changes are substantial.
The commission moved and voted to approve the demolition application and the new construction application with the conditions discussed, including specified gutters, lighting fixtures, foundation veneer and roofing color. The motions were passed unanimously by the commissioners present.
What happens next: the applicants must submit the cut sheets and final details the commission noted; the commission said minor administrative changes may be handled by staff but larger modifications will return to a hearing.
