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B437 – Pinehills LLC - Wrights Tavern
Mr. Judge also presented a site plan for review of conceptual renovations and two additions to the Wright Tavern. A restaurant/catering business would operate on a majority of the first floor with the remainder to be residential. The proposal will have to be submitted to the Mass. Historic Commission for approval of the additions for a refrigeration unit and handicap restrooms. The building’s wiring and heating systems will be updated, the existing fireplaces and chimneys will be restored, windows removed from the side of the structure will be reinstalled on the new additions, and any of the wide pine floor boards that are salvageable will be exposed.
Larry Rosenblum questioned what the impacts to Old Sandwich Road would be.
Mr. Judge stated that there would be no access off Old Sandwich Road; access will be off Old Tavern Trail. The existing grass field will remain untouched and approximately twelve parking spaces will be provided by extending the existing gravel parking lot along the tree line. Landscaping will be kept simple and follow historic guidelines. A vegetable garden may be added on the north side of the property.
Mr. Rosenblum questioned whether there were any provisions for outdoor dining.
Mr. Judge replied that there is a small patio that could allow for limited outdoor seating.
Loring Tripp suggested that period fencing be installed along the parking area to screen vehicles from the road.
Mr. Judge stated they could incorporate fencing into the plan. He also stated that they would like to clean up the brush that has overgrown the stone wall along the rye field.
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