Jun 8, 2010 minutes
M INUTES OF CENTRAL BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE
J UN 8, 2010
C ITY C OUNCIL C HAMBERS 212 M AIN S T, N ORTHAMPTON
Chair, Bruce Kriviskey
Joe Blumenthal
Rick Klein
Barry Steeves
Aelan Tierney
Bob Walker
Staff:
Planning Director, Wayne Feiden
Senior Planner, Carolyn Misch
7:00 P.M. Bruce Kriviskey opened continuation of the hearing on the request by Richard and
Amy Royal for exterior renovations at 270 Pleasant St, Northampton, Map Id 32C-172.
Amy Royal presented the exterior changes and again argued for keeping the windows she
purchased.
The committee discussed the mismatch architecture and the inappropriateness of the windows.
Upon motion by Bob Walker and second by Barry Steeves, the Committee voted unanimously to
close the hearing and issue the permit with conditions discussed:
1)Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant must submit revised exterior elevations
showing adequate architectural details to determine compliance with Board's decision regarding
the type of windows, divisions, muntin size, materials on exterior of the building. Plans shall be
reviewed by Chair with staff and/or Chair's designee.
2). First floor front façade windows shall be those shown in photo submission and hand-labeled
"Exhibit A". No additional muntins are approved for installation on the windows.
3). The second floor front façade shall have double hung windows with 8 over 8 light division.
No transoms are approved in this permit.
4). The side elevations shall contain double hung windows with 8 over 8 light divisions.
5). The paint color selected for the brick side facades shall match as close as possible the color
of the natural brick face of the front façade.
8 PM Adjourn