Historic Preservation Commission – Jul 9, 2026

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Where: Not listed on the city's Agenda Center
Time: Not listed

What was decided

The commission approved the June 25, 2026 minutes and granted a Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review for a black and white striped awning at 30 Central Street, Paloma Gifts storefront, through a series of findings motions. The commission also discussed adding character-defining features to historic district ordinance guidance and resources for applicants, with no formal action taken.

Decisions recorded

Approved finding that Part 2, Sections 3, 5, 6, and 8, and all of part three, be struck for irrelevance. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Approved finding that the application was deemed complete on July 9, 2026, is a Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review, and fees were paid. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Approved finding that the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code §148-9A on preserving or enhancing historical and architectural character. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Approved finding that the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code §148-9B(2)(a) on providing compatible use with minimum alteration. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Approved finding that the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code §148-9B(2)(b) on not destroying distinguishing qualities or character. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Approved finding that the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code §148-9B(2)(d) on not damaging or destroying distinctive stylistic features. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Approved finding that the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code §148-9B(2)(g) on compatible contemporary design. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Approved finding that the application satisfies Historic Preservation Code §148-9B(2)(i) on preserving original structure integrity if alterations are removed. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Granted the Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review Permit for the project at 30 Central Street. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

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Minutes posted on the city website (PDF, 452 KB). Saved copy (opens in new tab), saved October 5, 2026.

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Source

This meeting's agenda in the City of Bangor's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Bangor Publick on October 5, 2026.