TOWN of NEW SHOREHAM
Historic District Commission
Monday February 24, 2025
5:00 P.M. at Town Hall
16 Old Town Road
Block Island, Rhode Island
MINUTES
The Town of New Shoreham Historic District Commission convened for a meeting at 5:00 P.M. at Town Hall on February 24, 2025.
Present: Vice Chair-Martha Ball, Bill Koch, Kay McManus, Elizabeth Moss.
Not Present: Chair-Arlene Tunney, Mike Ballard, Mark Vaillancourt.
Call to Order:
Ms. Ball opened the meeting at 5:00 P.M.
1. 251 Spring Street, LLC, Plat 7, Lot 27. Fire #251 Spring Street. Application by J Michael Abbott, AIA to remove sliding door and add five windows.
Paul Filippi, Owner, was present.
Mr. Filippi explained the changes made to the design.
Mr. Bill Koch made a motion for final approval for 251 Spring Street, LLC, Plat 7, Lot 27. Fire #251 Spring Street. Application by J Michael Abbott, AIA to remove sliding door and add five windows.
Findings of Fact:
The Historic Manisses Hotel.
The section of the structure being worked on is a rear utility area of the structure from the 1980’s.
Ms. Elizabth Moss seconded the motion, and the motion carried 4-0.
Ayes 4 (Koch, McManus, Ball, Moss)
2. Coastal Resorts Holdings INT LLC, Plat 6, Lot 117-2. Fire #36 Water Street. Application from The National Hotel, for the installation of a pergola.
Julie Nataliza was present on behalf of the owner.
The consensus of the Commission was that the removal of a tent for a temporary structure was a good idea.
Ms. Elizabeth Moss made a motion for final approval for Coastal Resorts Holdings INT LLC, Plat 6, Lot 117-2.
Fire #36 Water Street. Application from The National Hotel for the installation of a seasonal pergola.
Findings of Fact:
The Historic New National Hotel from 1903
This change does not negatively impact the historic nature of the hotel.
Mr. Bill Koch seconded the motion, and the motion carried 4-0.
Ayes 4 (Koch, McManus, Ball, Moss)
1. Approve minutes:
Mr. Bill Koch made a motion to approve minutes as amended from February 3, 2025
Ms. Elizabth Moss seconded the motion, and the motion carried 4-0.
Ayes 4 (Koch, McManus, Ball, Moss)
Ms. Martha Ball made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:20pm.
Ms. Elizabth Moss seconded the motion, and the motion carried 4-0.
Ayes 4 (Koch, McManus, Ball, Moss)
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Boulay
Administrative Assistant
Land Use Department
Town of New Shoreham