HDC roundup: signs, sheds, driveway apron, window revisions and minutes approved

At its Jan. 20 meeting the Nantucket Historic District Commission approved a series of routine and consent items.

Sign committee recommendation: the board accepted the sign committee’s recommendation and approved a sign for 22 Federal Street by voice vote.

Shed and site work: commissioners approved a small shed at 68 Somerset Road after staff added a site plan to the packet.

Driveway apron and fence: Ethan Devine, the applicant for 27 Fairgrounds, described plans to extend a rear fence and install a Belgian-block driveway apron; commissioners noted other Belgian-block aprons in the area and approved the plan as submitted.

Fenestration exhibit (23 Orange): Steven presented revisions to windows and doors; commissioners requested an exhibit (Exhibit A) that removes the bottom two rows of glass in favor of a kick panel to improve historic proportioning. The motion to adopt Exhibit A carried.

Minutes: the board approved the Jan. 6 meeting minutes and adjourned.