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HomeMy WebLinkAbout24 River St Alterations Release letter 2017Vozella, Beth From: Vozella, Beth Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:34 PM To: 'Konstantin Aleksandrov' Cc: Grylls, Mark; Greene, Karen; Julie Mockabee (vanguard3l@verizon.net) Subject: 24 & 24A River St., South Yarmouth Dear Konstantin- Thank you for meeting with the Yarmouth Historical Commission on March 12, 2015 to discuss your plans to renovate the structures located at 24 & 24A River Street. During this YCH meeting, at which a quorum was present, the members were provided with background/historical information regarding the structures and appreciated the opportunity to discuss with you the following proposed renovations: • Lift houses and pour foundations- currently no foundation except a small portion of 24 River- not original to the house • Change siding: The existing siding is vinyl. He wants to replace it for combination of Fiber cement clap boards (matching the existing color -mild blue to the best extent possible) at the front and white cedar shingles elsewhere. • Change roofing: The existing roofing is three tab shingle which was popular in the '80s. He wants to replace it with architectural type asphalt roofing shingles (they resemble cedar shakes a little better and are pretty much the industry standard now). The color that he's planning to use is weathered wood which is mild brown/gray and mimics old cedar roofing. • Demo chimneys- not original to the house and leaks. • Replace windows - not original to the house • Add roof over bulkhead access- currently water runs down and fills up under house- needs to be diverted • Add 4 skylights to # 24 - 2 will be up on second floor - hardly visible from street level and 2 will be outback not visible from street • Add 2 skylights to # 24a -structure is in the back of the lot - not visible from street. • Remove trees in the work area After discussing the property at length, a vote was taken, and the Commission unanimously agreed that these alterations would not jeopardize its status as a contributing structure in a National Register Historic District. You are therefore, free to pursue the renovations as proposed. The Yarmouth Building Department has been notified of this decision via copy of this email. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and please don't hesitate to contact me should you have any further questions. Sincerely, &tk'I/oyella, Office Administrator Yarmouth OKH Committee/Historical Commission Town of Yarmouth 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4451 Tel: 508-398-2231 x1292 Fax: 508-398-0836 bvozello@Yarmouth. ma. us Renovations at 24 & 24A River Street: Konstantin Aleksandrov, contractor, for this property located in the Bass River/South Yarmouth Historic District, has proposed the following renovations that require the YHC to determine whether or not these alterations are "substantial" in which case this would be referred to the Cape Cod Commission for their review and approval. • Lift houses and pour foundations- currently no foundation except a small portion of 24 River- not original to the house • Change siding: The existing siding is vinyl. He wants to replace it for combination of Fiber cement clap boards (matching the existing color -mild blue to the best extent possible) at the front and white cedar shingles elsewhere. • Change roofing: The existing roofing is three tab shingle which was popular in the '80s. He wants to replace it with architectural type asphalt roofing shingles (they resemble cedar shakes a little better and are pretty much the industry standard now). The color that he's planning to use is weathered wood which is mild brown/gray and mimics old cedar roofing. • Demo chimneys- not original to the house and leaks. • Replace windows - not original to the house • Add roof over bulkhead access- currently water runs down and fills up under house - needs to be diverted • Add 4 skylights to # 24 - 2 will be up on second floor - hardly visible from street level and 2 will be outback not visible from street • Add 2 skylights to # 24a -structure is in the back of the lot - not visible from street. • Remove trees in the work area Substantial Alteration: An Alteration that jeopardizes an historic structure's individual eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or its status as a contributing structure in a National Register Historic District.