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Providence Historic District Commission 2023-05-22

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From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State.

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At its May 22, 2023 meeting, the Providence Historic District Commission approved the demolition of a building at 28 Agnes Street and approved several alterations and new constructions, some subject to subcommittee or staff review. The Commission also continued one matter, approved solar panels on Brown Street, and denied a solar panel installation on Pratt Street.

What the body took up (8)

Approval of April 24, 2023 Historic District Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Moved by Catherine Lund, seconded by Victoria Wilson-Barnes. Approved unanimously (Ayes: Marino, Sanderson, Schoettle, Regan, Lund, Wilson-Barnes).

CASE 23.052, 28 AGNES STREET, Colonial Knife Company, before1908 (PLD-ICBD)

APPROVED

The Commission granted Final Approval of the proposal as submitted. Moved by Edward Sanderson, seconded by Catherine Lund. Approved unanimously (Ayes: Marino, Sanderson, Schoettle, Regan, Lund, Wilson-Barnes).

CASE 23.028, 107 BENEVOLENT STREET, Amasa Sprague Stable, c1850 (POWER-COOKE)

APPROVED TO SUBCOMMITTEE

The Commission granted Final Approval of the proposal as submitted, with a sub-committee to review construction details when available. Moved by Catherine Lund, seconded by Victoria Wilson-Barnes. Approved unanimously (Ayes: Marino, Sanderson, Schoettle, Regan, Lund, Wilson-Barnes).

CASE 23.045, 18 PONAGANSETT AVENUE, John Waterman House, 1796 (PLD-RESIDENTIAL)

CONTINUED

The matter is continued until the applicant contacts Staff. Moved by Edward Sanderson, seconded by Victoria Wilson-Barnes. Approved unanimously (Ayes: Marino, Sanderson, Schoettle, Regan, Lund, Wilson-Barnes).

CASE 23.046, 13 CHARLESFIELD STREET, William R. Watson House, 1847 (COLLEGE HILL)

APPROVED TO SUBCOMMITTEE

The Commission granted Final Approval of the proposal as amended, with a sub-committee to review construction details when available. Moved by Edward Sanderson, seconded by Victoria Wilson-Barnes. Approved unanimously (Ayes: Marino, Sanderson, Schoettle, Regan, Lund, Wilson-Barnes).

CASE 23.048, 215 BROADWAY, Betsy R. Remington House, 1867 (BROADWAY)

APPROVED, AS AMENDED

The Commission granted Final Approval of the proposal as amended, with staff to review any additional required details. Moved by Tina Regan, seconded by Victoria Wilson-Barnes. Approved unanimously (Ayes: Marino, Sanderson, Schoettle, Regan, Wilson-Barnes; Absent: Lund).

CASE 23.053, 234-236 BROWN STREET, House, 1875-95 (COLLEGE HILL)

APPROVED

The Commission granted Final Approval of the proposal as submitted, with staff to review any additional required details. Moved by Clark Schoettle, seconded by Victoria Wilson-Barnes. Approved 4 to 1 (Ayes: Marino, Sanderson, Schoettle, Wilson-Barnes; Nays: Regan; Absent: Lund).

CASE 23.054, 44 PRATT STREET, House, c1800 (COLLEGE HILL)

DENIED

The Commission denied the application as submitted. Moved by Victoria Wilson-Barnes, seconded by Tina Regan. Denied unanimously (Ayes: Marino, Sanderson, Schoettle, Regan, Wilson-Barnes; Absent: Lund).

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