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TOWN OF YARMOUTH 12:29
1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664
Telephone (508) 398-2231. Ext. 1292 Fax (508) 398-0836
Colleen McLaughlin, Office Administrator
(cmclaughtin@yarmouth.ma.us)
YARMOUTH HISTORICAL. COMMISSION
March 29, 2010
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Coleman
10 Hidden Brick Road
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Coleman:
Thank you for appearing before the Commission last Tuesday to discuss your plans for
the buildings at 214 Pleasant Street, South Yarmouth, MA. The Historical Commission
appreciates your cooperation in reviewing the property for its potential historical,
architectural, or cultural significance to the Town of Yarmouth.
On Saturday, March 27, the Historical Commission members, along with your architect
and builder, met at the property and conducted a site visit. After examining the wide
plank flooring, wood paneling on the fireplace wails, hand-hewn ceiling beams, doors,
hardware, fireplace bricks, and windows of the oldest area of the house, the Commission
members unanimously voted that the property is a significant structure that enhances
the history, architecture, and culture of Yarmouth. In making that determination, the
Commission has begun the demolition delay process. The next step is a public hearing
to discuss the issue of whether the demolition would be detrimental.
Town ordinance requires that the legal ad for the hearing be published two times in The
Register. Since The Register is a weekly newspaper, the ads will run on April 8 and April
15. The hearing will be held on.Tuesday, April 20, at 3:00 pm in the Hearing Room at
Town Hall.
Based on the results of that meeting, the Commission will have 10 days in which to
notify you whether or not the demolition of the antique portion of the existing house
would be detrimental to the history, architecture, or culture of Yarmouth. If we find it to
be detrimental, the 60 -day demolition delay period will begin on the date the
determination is made.
At their March 27 meeting, the Commission also discussed your request to remove the
garage immediately. Based on the age of the garage and its location relative to the
antique section of the house, the Commission voted unanimously to allow the removal of
the garage at your convenience. Our only requirement is that you use care in removing
that section so that the structural integrity of the historic part of the house is preserved.
If you wish to begin removal of the garage, you will need to file a new application with
the Building Department for that section only.
With regards to the letter received today via email, it is my understanding that you may
want to use some of the historically significant features in the remodel of the existing
guest cottage. To help us with the writing of advertisements for the remaining material,
we ask that you give us a specific list of what and how much you think you might use.
(For example, wood paneling for a 10' x 12' room with 8' ceiling.) Upon receipt of more
specific information, the Commission will consider your request for removing the
specified material before the conclusion of the demolition delay period.
Should you have any questions regarding this letter or the demolition delay process,
please contact our Colleen McLaughlin, Office Administrator, at 508-398-2231 x1292 or
by email at cmclaughlin@varmouth,ma.us.
Sincerely,
Barbara M. Beeler Chairman
Yarmouth Historical Commission
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Cc: James Brandolini, Building Commission
Karen Greene, Director of Community Development
Jane Hibbert, Town Clerk
Sara Jane Porter, Architect
YHC Files
CERTIFIED MAIL #: 7005 1820 0001 7036 1205
March 29, 2010
Dear Yarmouth Historic Commission,
Thank you for having us at your last meeting regarding our
application for the demolition of the home located at 214 Pleasant
Street in South Yarmouth. It was a pleasure meeting you all.
As we stated during the meeting, the old part of the existing house
does not fit into our plans for the property. We do realize however
that the wide plank flooring, old fireplace wood paneling, iron fireplace
accessories, hewn ceiling beams, door and hardware as well as
some windows are of value.
We are giving some consideration to using some of these parts from
the "old house" in the renovation of the existing guest cottage on the
property, lust not sure of the feasibility of this at the present time. We
would like to donate to the Yarmouth Historical Commission the items
not used in this renovation.
We would like permission to start removing the historically significant
items from the house as soon as possible to store them safely away
in case of vandalism, which could occur when attention is publicly
drawn to our property.
Also, we would like to ask if we could have permission to demolish in
the near future the other portions of the building including the garage,
which are not deemed of historical value.
We appreciate your consideration,
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McLaughlin, Colleen
From: DEBORAH COLEMAN [dandtcole@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 9:32 AM
To: McLaughlin, Colleen
Subject: 214 Pleasant Street - Demo delay
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Green
Dear Yarmouth Historic Commission,
Thank you for having us at your last meeting regarding our application for the demolition of the
home located at 214 Pleasant Street in South Yarmouth. It was a pleasure meeting you all.
As we stated during the meeting the old part of the existing house does not fit into our plans for
the property. We do realize however that the wide plank flooring, old fireplace wood panelling,
iron fireplace accessories, hewn ceiling beams, door and hardware as well as some windows
are of value.
We are giving some consideration to using some of these parts from the "old house" in the
renovation of the existing guest cottage on the property, just not sure of the feasibility of this at
the present time. We would like to donate to the Yarmouth Historical Commission the items not
used in this renovation.
A€so, we would like to ask if we could have permission to demolish in the near future the other
portions of the building including the garage which are not deemed of historical value.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Tom and Deborah Coleman
10 Hidden Brick Road
Hopkinton, MA 01748
3/29/2010
May 2, 2010
Dear Yarmouth Historic Commission,
Thank you for considering our demolition permit for the home located at 214
Pleasant Street in South Yarmouth. We are truly sorry that we are not able attend
the public meeting on Tuesday, May 4"' at 3pm. We have both had other long-
standing appointments for this time and thought we had expressed this issue to
the committee a few weeks ago. Hopefully, our builder Rich Celeste and our
architect Sara Jane Porter can attend in our place.
We are currently reviewing two options with regards to the historically significant
portion of the existing home. The first option is to use the following list to
renovate the existing guest cottage on the property and/or for the construction of
a wine cellar in the new structure.
-Approx. 450 sq. ft. of wide pine flooring
-Fireplace accessories
-Fireplace paneling
-Front door
-Nine over six windows
-All hardware
Anything not used is as previously stated in our meeting can be available to the
Town of Yarmouth.
The second option is the sale of the structure to a Cape Cod gentleman who has
done these kinds of restorations in the past. He will be viewing the structure
within the next 10 to 14 days. We will keep you advised of the situation as soon
as we know.
We appreciate your consideration.
Sincerely,
Tom and Deborah Coleman
10 Hidden Brick Road
Hopkinton, MA 01748
McLaughlin, Colleen
From:
David Ottinger [davidottinger@hotmail.com]
Sent:
Friday, June 11, 2010 3:21 AM
To:
da ndtcole@comcast.net
Cc:
McLaughlin, Colleen
Subject:
RE: Salvage 214 Pleasant St
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status:
Green
Hello, Deborah Coleman --
Thanks for letting me know your decision and I'm glad to hear all the materials will be reused.
Should you change your mind or wish to sell a portion of the materials (floor boards, doors,
paneled walls) I'd be interested on a per piece basis.
Thanks,
David Ottinger 1-617-721-1728
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 13:50:24 -0400
Subject: Re: Salvage 214 Pleasant St
From: dandtcole@comcast.net
To: davidottinger@hotmail.com
CC: milibilly55@yahoo.com
Hi David -
Sorry that it has taken me so long to get back to you but we needed to mull over your offer and
speak to our builder.
We have decided to keep the historically significant portions of the house for our own use.
If we change our mind about this matter we will certainly let you know.
Regards,
Deborah Coleman
Hello, Deborah Coleman --
I took a look at the house to be demolished on 214 Pleasant St. yesterday with your builder.
Although difficult to be sure, the frame and materials do appear to be bug damaged. I have
interest in the salvage and can guarantee the antique materials will be reused. I am prepared to
offer 1,000. for the salvage and will need approximately 1 week. I have workers compensation
and liability insurance and will provide certificates naming you and/or your builder. I am licensed
as a MA Construction Supervisor and well as having the MA Home Improvement license.
Thanks,
David Ottinger
David Ottinger Antique Buildings & Materials
11 Wyman Terrace
6/15/2010
Arlington, MA. 02474
1-617-721-1728 cell
From: caroismith164@gmail.com
Subject: Fwd: 214 Pleasant St
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 11:13:15 -0400
To: davidottinger@hotmail.com
Hi David, Here is the information for you. Carol
Begin forwarded message:
From: "McLaughlin, Colleen" <CMclaughlin@yarmouth.ma.us>
Date: May 25, 2010 10:43:23 AM EDT
To: 'Carol Smith' <carolsmith164@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: 214 Pleasant St
HI, Carol --
Carol, you rock!! It would be so great if this man would take the materials, etc.
Thanks for the email and phone message. The contact info for Tom & Deborah
Coleman is: Deborah Coleman's cell phone: 508-269-7496
Colemans' email: DEBORAH COLEMAN [dandtcole@comcast.net]
Let me know if there's anything else that you need.
Colleen C. McLaughlin, Office Administrator
Old King's Highway Committee/Historic Commission
1146 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4451
508-398-2231 x1292
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-----Original Message -----
From: Carol Smith [mailto:carolsmith164 mail.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:21 AM
To: Barbara Beeler (beelerbm@excite.com); McLaughlin, Colleen
Subject: 214 Pleasant St
Hl Barbara and Colleen, I found someone who is interested in the 214 Pleasant St
house. He is currently working on an historic structure in Chatham and has done
restorations on Nantucket and all over New England. His name is David Ottinger
and his email is davidottinger@hotmail,com. His phone number is 617-721-1728.
He plans to drive by it to look at the exterior. He's really interested so we need to
find the people who can get him into the house . Thanks. Carol
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6/15/2010
TOWN OF YARMOUTH
1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451 d1L
Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext. 1292 Fax (508) 398-0536
YARMOUTH HISTORICAL COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given of a PUBLIC HEARING to be held by the
YARMOUTH HISTORICAL COMMISSION on TUESDAY, APRIL 20,
2010, at 3:OOPM in the HEARING ROOM at TOWN HALL, 1146
ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664.
Pursuant to Section 92-3(D) of the Yarmouth Town Code with regard
to demolition delays for historically significant buildings, the hearing
will be held to allow the public to hear a request for demolition of a
house at 214 Pleasant Street, South Yarmouth, MA, which the
Commission has determined to be significant to the historical,
architectural, or cultural heritage of the Town of Yarmouth.
Comments and suggestions regarding this matter are solicited from
the community.
Submitted by: Barbara Beeler, Chairman