Historic District Commission Hearings: 36 North Road and 140 The Great Road

Elevation for the proposed new cafe structure at 36 North Road – Courtesy image (c) 2017 all rights reserved

By Elizabeth Hacala

Prior to the opening of the September 6 Historic District Commission (HDC) public hearings, Rev. John Gibbons noted that this was the first meeting the Commission would have with an “empty chair” and how much he knew Christopher Weisz would be missed. Commission members echoed the loss to both the community and the HDC.

The public hearing was then opened to consider two projects, the demolition of the building at 36 North Road, currently operating as Fitzy’s Package Store
and a request for new signage at 140 Great Road and.

36 North Road

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The Commission then began the public hearing regarding Dana Strayton’s request for demolition of an existing structure and reconstruction of a new café restaurant at 36 North Road. Strayton, the owner of the Prince Street Café, and her architect, Henry Miller, had previously met with the Commission on July 7 and brought revised plans for the site based on the feedback from that meeting. The plan is for a café, built on the same footprint as the current building, with a glass front and both indoor and outdoor eating areas.

Click this link to view the architect’s elevations for 36 North Road.

Landscaping would be installed around the patio and the building to soften the overall look of the building. The design includes fully opening glass doors which would open overhead in good weather. The design also includes windows in the upper portion of the façade. Before final approval, the Commission required a listing of all fit and finish materials and hardscape, including specifications, colors, materials, and manufacturers. The Commission approved the demolition and will vote on the new construction design once they receive the requested details.

Landscaping would be installed around the patio and the building to soften the overall look of the building. The design includes fully opening glass doors which would open overhead in good weather. The design also includes windows in the upper portion of the façade. Before final approval, the Commission required a listing of all fit and finish materials and hardscape, including specifications, colors, materials, and manufacturers. The Commission approved the demolition and will vote on the new construction design once they receive the requested details.

NB: The Commission will take up this case again at an upcoming meeting, but it has been removed from the October 3 agenda.

140 The Great Road

Kevin Baer requested the approval of a new sign outside his business. He requested the sign have a teal background with ivory lettering for readability. Baer told the Commission he had selected the colors based on the Victorian house on the property.  The sign would be the same size as the current sign and reuse the current posts. The Commission reviewed mockups of the proposed changes, and approved the new sign, with Karl Winkler abstaining.

Detailed minutes from all HDC hearing are available on the town website at: https://www.bedfordma.gov/node/2038/minutes

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