[HISTORY: Added by the Town Board of the
Town of East Hampton 6-2-2000 by L.L. No. 8-2000]
A.
The Amagansett Historic District contains a mix of
historic houses, barns, community buildings and commercial buildings
in a rural setting.
B.
The essential character of the Historic District is
established by the 30 farmhouses dating from the 18th Century through
the 19th Century when Amagansett matured as a thriving agrarian community.
The continuum of these farmhouses on either side of Main Street gives
the Historic District much of its cohesive character.
C.
The remaining barns and agricultural land greatly
enhance the rural setting of the farmhouses and maintain the connection
with Amagansett's agrarian past.
D.
The community buildings and the historic commercial
buildings occur at intervals up and down Main Street. These buildings
are largely compatible with the neighboring farmhouses and contribute
to the overall harmonious character of the Historic District.
Preservation goals for the Amagansett Historic
District:
A.
Promote a harmonious and cohesive character for all
of Main Street.
B.
Maintain and enhance the elements that contribute
to the overall setting of the historic houses: open front yards and
traditional fences along the street.
C.
Maintain the architectural integrity of the historic
houses, especially of the front facades and other components visible
from the street.
D.
Allow additions and other changes to rear walls and
in appropriate ways to side walls to allow the historic houses to
be adapted to changing needs and lifestyles.
E.
Maintain the architectural integrity of the barns
and the integrity of their setting.
F.
Maintain the architectural integrity of the historic
commercial buildings.
G.
Retain the rural and informal character of the Central
Business District characterized by a mix of building types, by a significant
amount of open space and by spaces between buildings.
H.
Guide redevelopment of nonhistoric buildings in the
Central Business District to increase compatibility with neighboring
historic commercial and residential buildings and with the character
of the Historic District in general.
These guidelines apply to all properties within
the Residence District of the Amagansett Historic District. These
include properties in the Limited Business Overlay District.
A.
Preservation goals for the Residence District:
(1)
Maintain and enhance the elements that contribute
to the overall setting of the historic residences: open front yards
and traditional fences along the street.
(2)
Maintain the architectural integrity of the historic
residences, especially of the front facades and other components visible
from the street.
(3)
Allow additions and other changes to rear walls and
in appropriate ways to side walls to allow the historic residences
to be adapted to changing needs and lifestyles.
B.
Summary of work that is exempt from review.
(1)
Work that is exempt from review for a single-family
residence:
(a)
All roofing.
(b)
All painting or staining.
(c)
Shingling side walls.
(d)
Storm/screen windows and storm/screen doors.
(e)
Window shutters.
(f)
Gutters and leaders.
(g)
Porch steps, porch flooring and railings to porch
steps.
(h)
Picket fences and split-rail fences less than four
feet high.
(i)
Driveways and walkways.
(j)
Exterior lighting.
(k)
Any work to the rear wall of a residence that does
not require a building permit.
(l)
Any work in the backyard except an addition to the
residence.
(m)
Any minor repair where the purpose of the repair is
to correct deterioration of a feature and to restore that feature
to its original condition.
(3)
Work that is exempt from review for a church:
(a)
All roofing.
(b)
All painting or staining.
(c)
Shingling side walls.
(d)
Storm/screen windows and storm/screen doors.
(e)
Window shutters.
(f)
Gutters and leaders.
(g)
Porch steps, porch flooring and railings to porch
steps.
(h)
Picket fences and split-rail fences less than four
feet high.
(i)
Walkways.
(j)
Exterior lighting.
(k)
Any minor repair where the purpose of the repair is
to correct deterioration of a feature and to restore that feature
to its original condition.
C.
Site work. The Amagansett Historic District has an
open, rural setting which allows each building to contribute to the
setting of its neighbors and to the overall setting of the Historic
District. The intent of these guidelines is to maintain the elements
that contribute to this setting including open front yards and traditional
fences. Any new elements introduced should be compatible with this
open and rural character and not detract from the integrity of setting
of any property in the district.
(1) 
Work in the back yard of a single-family residence
is exempt from review. All work in the back yard of a single-family
residence is exempt from review, except for an addition to the residence.
(2)
Fences and walls. The intent is to retain the existing
character of the Historic District with its mix of traditional fence
types. The Amagansett Historic District has a variety of traditional
fences. There is about an equal number of picket fences and split-rail
fences and one horizontal-board fence. These fences delineate boundaries
while maintaining an open character to the front yards.
(a)
Any fence along the front property line or in the
front yard should contribute to the open character of the Historic
District.
(b)
A picket fence that is less than four feet in height
or a split-rail fence with two rails is exempt from review for a single-family
residence or a church.
(c)
A chain-link fence is inappropriate along any property
line.
(4)
Driveways and walkways.
(a)
A new driveway or parking area should not detract
from the setting of the Historic District.
(b)
A plan to install a new driveway or parking area will
be reviewed for its impact on the setting of buildings in the district.
(c)
All walkways are exempt from review for a single-family
residence or a church.
(d)
Driveways are exempt from review for a single-family
residence.
(5)
Tennis courts, swimming pools, decks and terraces.
(a)
A new tennis court, swimming pool, deck or terrace
should not detract from the setting of the historic buildings.
(b)
A tennis court, swimming pool, deck or terrace and
associated fencing located in the back yard of a single-family residence
is exempt from review. The most appropriate fencing would not extend
forward of the rear wall of the residence. To the extent that fencing
extends forward of the back yard, it is not exempt from review.
(c)
Swimming pools and tennis courts should be located
to the rear of the residence.
(d)
Decks and terraces will be reviewed for their location
and impact on the setting and architectural integrity of a historic
building and the setting of other properties in the district.
D.
Buildings.
(1)
Applicability and intent.
(a)
These guidelines refer primarily to the 27 historic
residences which establish the essential character of this area of
the Amagansett Historic District.
(b)
These guidelines also generally apply to other buildings in this district which include churches and commercial buildings. Additional guidelines that address the special character of some of these properties are found in supplemental guidelines for specific Residence District properties (§ A-4).
(c)
The intent of these guidelines is to maintain the
architectural integrity of the historic buildings, especially of the
front facades and of other components visible from the street. The
guidelines allow changes that are compatible with the character of
a historic property.
(2)
Work to the rear wall of a single-family residence
that does not require a building permit is exempt from review. Any
work to the rear wall of a single-family residence that does not require
a building permit is exempt from review.
(3)
Wall material. The intent is to retain appropriate
exterior materials, especially wood shingles. Wood-shingled exteriors
predominate on Main Street and make a major contribution to the cohesive
character of the Historic District. Two historic residences retain
their original clapboard siding.
(6)
Doorways. The intent is to retain original front doorways
that contribute to the historic character of a building. On many of
the historic residences, the primary decorative emphasis is found
at the front doorway. The elaborate doorways of the Greek Revival
and Italianate-period houses make an especially strong contribution
to the character of the Historic District.
(a)
Review is required for any proposal to replace a door
or components of a door enframement.
(b)
All significant elements of an original front doorway,
including the door, should be retained and repaired instead of replaced.
If replacement of any component is necessary, the new material should
match that being replaced.
(c)
Installing a storm/screen door at any doorway is exempt
from review for a single-family residence or a church.
(d)
For any single-family residence, installing an access
to a door for the physically handicapped is exempt from review.
(7)
Windows. The intent is to retain original windows
that contribute to the historic character of a building, especially
on the front facade. A large number of the historic residences retain
the original windows and window sash. These are primarily the six-light
sash of the Greek Revival and Italianate-period houses and the two-light
sash of the Victorian era houses. These intact windows make a significant
contribution to the architectural character and to the sense of authenticity
of the Historic District.
(a)
Windows and their trim that contribute to the historic
character of a building should be retained where reasonably feasible,
as set forth below.
(b)
For any request to replace window components the Architectural
Review Board will consider the contribution the existing windows make
to the historic character of the building. Replacement components
for important windows, especially those on the front facade, should
match the material, configuration and dimensions of the original.
(c)
When a window is deteriorated and needs to be replaced,
the Board will work with the home owner to find the best replacement
at a reasonable cost.
(d)
Storm windows, window screens and window shutters
are exempt from review for a single-family residence or a church.
(e)
Installing a skylight requires review. No skylight
should be installed on the front roof slope of a building.
(8)
Front porches. The intent is to retain original porches
that contribute to the historic character of a building. Thirteen
historic residences on Main Street which date from 1870 to 1913 retain
their original front porches. These porches are important aspects
of the historic and architectural character of these houses.
(a)
Removing, replacing or installing a porch or porch
posts, columns, balustrades, brackets and other important components
requires review. Deteriorated components should be replaced in kind.
(b)
Repair or replacement of porch steps, porch flooring
and railings to porch steps are exempt from review for a single-family
residence or a church.
(9)
Paint. The historic residences on Main Street are
about evenly divided between unpainted wood-shingle siding and painted-shingle
or clapboard siding. White is the most common siding and trim color.
These two simple color schemes (natural shingles with white trim and
white siding with white trim) contribute to the traditional and rural
character of Main Street.
(10)
Additions and alterations.
(a)
Additions and alterations are appropriate when
they do not diminish the architectural integrity or the setting of
a building.
(b)
Additions and alterations should not alter an
important historic feature of a building and should be compatible
with the historic character of the building and the district.
(c)
The addition or alteration should be compatible
with the historic building and with the character of the district
in scale, height, massing, proportion and arrangement of windows and
other openings, roof form, texture, materials and architectural details.
(d)
Flexibility is required in reviewing additions
and alterations to rear walls and to secondary side walls of houses
where installation of doors, windows and additions with more glazing
than found in the historic house can be expected.
(e)
Additions should be subordinate in scale to
the historic building.
(f)
Existing additions in the Historic District
may serve as precedents for proposed new additions. Many of the historic
residences have rear additions which are stepped back from the side
walls and smaller in scale than the original house. Some houses have
small-scale additions set back on a side wall.
(11)
Nonhistoric residences.
(a)
Buildings constructed after 1950 are classified
as nonhistoric buildings. In the Residence District there are three
nonhistoric residences:
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311 Main Street
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441 Montauk Highway
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462 Montauk Highway
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(b)
The intent of review of these nonhistoric residences
is to see that any changes do not detract from the setting of a historic
building and do not diminish the character of the Historic District.
Therefore, any proposed changes to a nonhistoric building should be
judged for their compatibility with neighboring historic buildings
and with the character of the street and district in general.
(c)
Because most work on a nonhistoric residence
would have little or no effect on the Historic District, these guidelines
attempt to make the process as streamlined as possible.
[1]
Any work to a nonhistoric residence which does
not require a building permit is exempt from review.
[2]
Any work requiring a building permit is subject to review and shall be judged by the Architectural Review Board using the principles of compatibility in § 255-7-60 of the East Hampton Town Code.
[3]
Any addition or alteration of a nonhistoric
residence may be in the style of that residence. For example, an addition
to the flat-roofed house at 441 Montauk Highway may be in the same
modern style.
E.
New construction.
(1)
Contemporary design. The Amagansett Historic District
is a complex entity. It reflects a range of historical periods and
contains many different building types. Contemporary designs should
fit into the existing context while contributing to the sense of evolution
and the complexity of the Historic District.
(a)
Contemporary designs that respond to the architectural
traditions and character of the Historic District are encouraged.
(b)
Contemporary designs should relate to the forms, materials,
details and other characteristics of the historic buildings, but are
not required to imitate the historic styles of the existing buildings.
(2)
Accessory buildings. Any accessory building, such
as a garage, shed and pool house, located in the back yard of a single-family
residence is exempt from review. Placement and plans for accessory
buildings at any other location will be reviewed. Generally these
buildings should be compatible with the main building, its setting
and with neighboring buildings.
(3)
Principal buildings. New buildings should be compatible with the historic buildings and with the character of the Historic District. Section 255-7-60B of the East Hampton Town Code provides criteria for judging the compatibility of new construction. These criteria, which are amplified below, define the basic design elements which establish the character of the Historic District. The design elements of a new building should be in harmony with the same elements of the surrounding historic buildings.
(b)
Rhythm of spacing of buildings. The rhythm of buildings
and the spaces between which characterize the district should be maintained
by the siting of a new building on its lot.
(c)
Scale. The scale of a new building and its features
should be in harmony with the scale of the historic residences in
the district.
(d)
Height. The height of a new residence should be within
the range of heights of the historic residences in the district.
(e)
Massing. New buildings should employ the traditional
simple forms prevalent in the district.
(f)
Proportion and arrangement of windows and other openings.
[1]
The windows of a new building should generally
be rectangular with a vertical proportion.
[2]
The arrangement of windows and doorways should
produce a balanced facade.
[3]
The front facade and prominent side facades
of new buildings should have a ratio of door and window area to wall
area similar to that of the historic residences.
(g)
Roof form. New buildings should have a roof form typical
of that of surrounding historic buildings. On Main Street gable roofs
with unbroken slopes predominate. The roof slope should be within
the range established by the historic roofs.
(h)
Materials. The materials of a new building should
be in harmony with the materials of the historic residences. Wood
shingles or clapboards are appropriate siding materials.
F.
Demolition. No building or structure or portion thereof
that makes an important contribution to the district should be demolished.
Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the Architectural Review
Board only as follows. In considering a proposal to demolish a building
or structure or portion of a building or structure the following guidelines
apply:
(1)
The Architectural Review Board shall consider the
historic and architectural significance of the building, the contribution
the building makes to the Historic District and the impact of its
removal on the character of the district.
(2)
If an application for demolition of an entire historic
building is based on structural instability or deterioration, a technical
report prepared by an architect or engineer is required. The report
will detail the problems and provide cost estimates for their correction.
(3)
The Architectural Review Board may require adequate
documentation of a historic building through photographs and measured
drawings as a condition of approval when there is no alternative but
demolition.
(4)
Before approval can be granted to demolish a building,
the Architectural Review Board shall require plans for proposed new
construction or other use of the site be submitted and approved.
G.
Relocation. The intent is to retain the historic buildings
on their original sites. In the Amagansett Historic District each
historic building contributes to the setting of the neighboring buildings
and together they establish the larger setting of the Historic District.
(1)
The Architectural Review Board will consider the historic
and architectural significance of the building, the contribution the
building makes to the Historic District on its existing site and the
impact of its relocation on the character of the district.
(2)
Before approval can be granted to relocate a building,
the Architectural Review Board shall require plans for proposed new
construction or other use of the site be submitted and approved.
H.
Flag lots. The Residence District of the Amagansett
Historic District includes the access strips to seven flag lots. The
main portion of these lots and the buildings on them are not in the
district. The owners of these access strips are required to submit
an application only for any fence, wall or gate proposed within the
designated access strip.
The above Residence District guidelines apply
to all properties in the residence zone. Since many of these guidelines
apply most directly to houses, some additional guidelines are appropriate
for the commercial and community buildings in the Residence District.
A.
303 Main Street, Commercial Building.
(1)
A small-scale commercial building has been at this
site since 1860. The existing building is compatible with the character
of the district in scale, massing, materials and roof form.
(2)
Any alterations or redevelopment should increase compatibility
with neighboring historic residences and should maintain their setting.
B.
367 and 375 Main Street, Amagansett Farmer's Market.
(1)
The open space and agricultural land of these properties
makes a very important contribution to the setting of historic residences
in the area and of the Historic District as a whole. The small-scale
commercial building has a minimal impact on the rural and agricultural
setting of these two properties.
(2)
Any alterations, redevelopment or new construction
should be compatible with the character of neighboring historic residences
and should, as far as possible, maintain the contribution these properties
make to the setting of the historic residences and of the Historic
District in general.
C.
415 Main Street, Restaurant.
(1)
The setback, massing, roof form and materials of this
commercial building are in harmony with the character of the Historic
District. The significant open space around the building helps to
mitigate its large scale.
(2)
Any alterations or redevelopment should enhance compatibility
with neighboring historic residences.
D.
Long Island Rail Road Freight Depot.
(1)
The 1895 Amagansett Freight Depot is a rare intact
example of this building type. Distinguishing features include the
brick walls; hip roof with wide, bracketed eaves; and the original
arched door and window openings.
(2)
The architectural integrity of the 1895 Freight Depot
should be maintained.
E.
St. Thomas' Chapel.
(1)
This intact church makes an important contribution
to the Historic District.
(2)
The architectural integrity of St. Thomas' Chapel
and its open setting should be maintained.
(3)
Alterations, additions or redevelopment of the rectory
should be compatible with the Chapel.
(4)
Modifications deemed liturgically necessary should
be readily accommodated per the requirements of the Church.
F.
286 Main Street, St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic
Church.
(1)
This church with its small-scale, modest design, shingled
exterior and open setting contributes to the rural character of the
Historic District. It is understood that because of the small size
of this church and a growing congregation, building a new church or
an addition to the existing church may some day be necessary.
(2)
Modifications deemed liturgically necessary should
be readily accommodated per the requirements of the parish.
(3)
Any alterations or additions should be compatible
with the character of the church, neighboring residences and their
setting.
G.
350 Main Street, United Presbyterian Church.
(1)
This is one of the most significant buildings in the
Historic District and it retains many original exterior features.
(2)
The architectural integrity of the church should be
maintained.
(3)
Modifications deemed liturgically necessary should
be readily accommodated per the requirements of the church.
These guidelines apply to all properties within
the Central Business District of the Amagansett Historic District.
The Central Business District contains a mix of both historic and
recent commercial buildings as well as some of the most important
historic residential and agricultural properties in the Amagansett
Historic District. Maintaining the architectural integrity of the
historic houses and barns and the integrity of their setting is critical
to maintaining the overall cohesive character of the Historic District.
Commercial buildings began to be interspersed with the residences
on Main Street toward the end of the 19th Century. This pattern remains
part of the character of Main Street today. The historic commercial
buildings represent a variety of types, materials and periods which,
along with the mix of historic residences, contributes to the rural
and informal character of the Central Business District. Maintaining
the architectural integrity of the historic commercial buildings is
essential to preserve this special character of the Amagansett business
district. More recently commercial development has been concentrated
on the north side of Main Street in the vicinity of the town parking
lot; the compatibility of this row of commercial buildings with other
areas of Main Street is a critical factor in maintaining the integrity
of the Historic District.
A.
Preservation goals for the Central Business District:
(1)
Retain the architectural integrity and the setting
of the historic houses and the historic barns.
(2)
Maintain the architectural integrity of the historic
commercial buildings.
(3)
Retain the rural and informal character of the Central
Business. District characterized by a mix of building types, by a
significant amount of open space and by spaces between buildings.
(4)
Guide redevelopment of nonhistoric buildings to increase
compatibility with neighboring historic commercial and residential
buildings and with the character of the Historic District in general.
B.
All properties.
(1)
Exterior lighting.
(a)
Exterior lighting should be appropriate to the rural
character of the Historic District and compatible with the residential
areas of the district. Lighting of signs, entrances and of surrounding
areas is subject to review.
(b)
Light directed on signs should spill beyond the borders
of the sign as little as possible.
(c)
Incandescent lamps and full-spectrum fluorescent lamps
are the most appropriate light sources.
(d)
Internally illuminated signs are not appropriate.
(3)
Paint. Consistency in exterior finishes can enhance
the compatibility between commercial and residential buildings and
between recent commercial buildings and historic commercial buildings.
Like the historic houses, either natural wood shingles or a white-painted
exterior predominate among the historic commercial buildings.
(a)
Colors of historic buildings should be appropriate
to their period and style, taking into account the significance of
their evolution over time.
(b)
Historic buildings with either natural-shingle siding
or with shingle or clapboard siding painted white should retain those
treatments.
(c)
Natural-shingle siding or siding painted white along
with white trim are appropriate finishes.
(d)
Other colors used should harmonize with the colors
of the historic buildings and with the setting of the Historic District.
C.
Historic commercial buildings.
(1)
These guidelines apply to the nine historic commercial
buildings in the Central Business District:
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137 Main Street, Black's Variety Store (The
Tack Trunk)
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171 Main Street, Bluff Road Life Saving Station
(Outdoor)
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203 Main Street, Second Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company (Amagansett Wine and Spirits)
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207 Main Street, First Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company (The Coach Factory Store)
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225 Main Street, Rackett & Company (Garnham
and Han Real Estate)
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231 Main Street, Joe's Restaurant (Gordon's
Restaurant)
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255 Main Street, Amagansett Food Market (Home
Nature)
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11 Indian Wells Plain Highway, Nicholl's Livery
Stable
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136 Main Street, Amagansett Garage
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(2)
The historic commercial buildings on Main Street make
a major contribution to the cohesive character of the Historic District.
The general small scale of these buildings, the wood facades, the
residential second-floor windows, and their siting as separate individual
buildings all contribute to a rural and informal character that is
compatible with the character of the residential area of Main Street.
(3)
Original features of the historic commercial buildings
should be retained, including overall design; original materials of
the front facade; original storefronts; parapets and cornices; original
details; and original upper-floor residential windows. Open spaces
that contribute to their setting should also be maintained.
(4)
Any alterations should not remove or obscure important
original features and should be compatible with the historic character
of the building.
D.
Nonhistoric buildings and new construction. These guidelines apply to alteration or redevelopment of nonhistoric buildings and to new construction. Buildings constructed after 1950 are classified as nonhistoric buildings. The alteration or redevelopment of nonhistoric buildings could have a significant impact on the character of the Historic District. New commercial buildings may also be constructed. Existing features of nonhistoric buildings that are compatible with the Historic District should be maintained. Alterations, redevelopment and new construction should be compatible with the historic commercial buildings and with the character of the Historic District in general. Additional guidelines for some properties are found in the supplemental guidelines for specific Central Business District properties (§ A-6).
(1)
Contemporary design. The Amagansett Historic District
is a complex entity. It reflects a range of historical periods and
contains many different building types. Contemporary designs should
fit into the existing context while contributing to the sense of evolution
and the complexity of the Historic District.
(a)
Contemporary designs that respond to the architectural
traditions and character of the Historic District are encouraged.
(b)
Contemporary designs should relate to the forms, materials,
details and other characteristics of the historic buildings but are
not required to imitate the historic styles of the existing buildings.
(2)
Rhythm of spacing of buildings. Historic commercial
development is characterized by small-scale individual buildings,
many of which are separated from others by significant open space.
These characteristics contribute to the rural character of the Historic
District.
(a)
Alteration, redevelopment or new construction should
enhance this characteristic of separate individual buildings.
(b)
Alteration or redevelopment of buildings joined by
a party wall should distinguish the building to avoid the appearance
of a commercial block.
(c)
Open spaces between buildings should be retained.
(3)
Scale. Most of the historic commercial buildings,
with the exception of the Nicholl's Livery Stable and the Amagansett
Garage, have a scale similar to that of the historic houses.
(a)
The scale of any new or redeveloped commercial building
should be in harmony with the average scale of the historic commercial
buildings.
(4)
Second stories. The second stories of historic commercial
buildings, with their residential windows, enhance their compatibility
with the residential area of Main Street.
(5)
Display windows. Most of the historic commercial buildings
have display windows of a vertical, square, or slightly horizontal
proportion.
(a)
Display windows of the proportions of those in the
historic commercial buildings are appropriate.
(6)
Materials. Most of the historic commercial buildings
have wood facades and wood exteriors predominate throughout the Historic
District.
E.
Historic houses and barns.
(1)
These guidelines apply to the seven historic residences
and two historic barns within the Central Business District. These
properties are:
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129 Main Street, Miss Amelia's Cottage
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137 Main Street, Jonathan Schellinger Barn
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145 Main Street, Jonathan Schellinger House
and Shed
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161 Main Street, Erastus Barnes House (Steven
Talkhouse)
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215 Main Street, Amagansett Free Library
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249 Main Street, J. Mason Schellinger House
(WEHM/WBEA)
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261 Main Street, George L. Baker House
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154 Main Street, C.W. Rackett House (Amagansett
Square)
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(2)
The goal is to maintain the architectural integrity of these buildings and the integrity of their residential or agricultural setting. The guidelines found in the Residence District guidelines (§ A-3) also apply to these properties, unless superseded by guidelines in this section. Additional guidelines for these properties are found in the supplemental guidelines for specific Central Business District properties (§ A-6).
F.
Demolition. No building or structure or portion thereof
that makes an important contribution to the district should be demolished.
Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the Architectural Review
Board only as follows. In considering a proposal to demolish a building
or structure or portion of a building or structure the following guidelines
apply:
(1)
The Architectural Review Board shall consider the
historic and architectural significance of the building, the contribution
the building makes to the Historic District, and the impact of its
removal on the character of the district.
(2)
If an application for demolition of an entire historic
building is based on structural instability or deterioration, a technical
report prepared by an architect or engineer is required. The report
will detail the problems and provide cost estimates for their correction.
(3)
The Architectural Review Board may require adequate
documentation of a historic building through photographs and measured
drawings as a condition of approval when there is no alternative but
demolition.
(4)
Before approval can be granted to demolish a building,
the Architectural Review Board shall require plans for proposed new
construction or other use of the site be submitted and approved.
G.
Relocation. The intent is to retain the historic buildings
on their original sites. In the Amagansett Historic District each
historic building contributes to the setting of the neighboring buildings
and together they establish the larger setting of the Historic District.
(1)
The Architectural Review Board will consider the historic
and architectural significance of the building, the contribution the
building makes to the Historic District on its existing site, and
the impact of its relocation on the character of the district.
(2)
Before approval can be granted to relocate a building,
the Architectural Review Board shall require plans for proposed new
construction or other use of the site be submitted and approved.
A.
129 Main Street, Miss Amelia's Cottage.
(1)
This property is important both for the Cottage and
for the large open space. This property and the Jonathan Schellinger
Farm Complex to the east have the potential to greatly enhance the
setting of one another.
(2)
Maintain the architectural integrity of the Cottage
and the Roy K. Lester Barn.
(3)
Retain the open land between the Cottage and the Jonathan
Schellinger Farm Complex properties.
B.
Jonathan Schellinger Farm Complex 137 Main Street,
Jonathan Schellinger Barn and Black's Variety Store (The Tack Trunk)
145 Main Street, Jonathan Schellinger House and Shed.
(1)
The two properties which contain the Jonathan Schellinger
House and Barn comprise one of the most important components of the
Amagansett Historic District. No other property represents Amagansett's
agrarian past as does the Jonathan Schellinger Farm Complex.
(2)
Maintain the architectural integrity of the house
and barn. Maintain all original fabric of the shed, which may have
been Samuel Schellinger's woodworking shop.
(3)
Maintain the historic relationships between the buildings
and between the buildings and their setting.
(4)
Black's Variety Store, originally a rear addition
to the Jonathan Schellinger House, was moved and converted into a
store about 1922. This building represents the historic development
of commercial properties on Main Street where small-scale buildings
were located close to the street between residences.
C.
161 Main Street, Erastus Barnes House (Steven Talkhouse).
(1)
Although this early 19th Century dwelling has been
altered it continues to make a contribution to the Historic District.
(2)
Maintain the frame and exterior form of the original
dwelling.
(3)
Maintain the three original window openings at the
second floor of the front wall.
(4)
Maintain the features of the front addition that contribute
to its appearance as an enclosed porch. Any alterations should enhance
its character as an enclosed porch.
(5)
Alterations to other additions should be compatible
with the original dwelling.
D.
171 Main Street, Bluff Road Life Saving Station (Outdoor).
(1)
The 1880 station was moved to Main Street in 1902
and converted into a store. Although altered by the modern storefront
addition, this building is significant as a life saving station and
for its contribution to the rural and informal character of the business
district.
(2)
Maintain the frame and exterior form of the original
life saving station.
(3)
Maintain original exterior features including the
wide eaves, bargeboards with scroll ends and brackets under the eaves.
E.
215 Main Street, Amagansett Free Library.
(1)
This 1790 house in a residential setting at the center
of the most built-up section of the business district is a critical
component of the Historic District.
(2)
Maintain the architectural integrity of the house.
(3)
Maintain the open setting between the house and the
street and to either side of the original house.
F.
249 Main Street, J. Mason Schellinger House (WEHM/WBEA).
(1)
The roofline of this one-story cape was altered in
the 1880s and the house was moved back from the street and turned
90° in the 1970s. It retains little integrity and makes a minor
contribution compared to the other historic houses in the Central
Business District.
(2)
Maintain the frame of the original dwelling. Maintain
residential features including the windows and front doorway of the
1880s renovation.
(3)
Any alterations should enhance the residential character.
G.
261 Main Street, George L. Baker House.
(1)
This 1853 house retains a high level of integrity
and is one of the important group of five intact Greek Revival and
Italianate dwellings in the district which, along with the 1860 Presbyterian
Church, represent Amagansett's maturity as a prosperous independent
community.
(2)
During this period houses were sited farther from
the street allowing front yards, but the setback of this house is
unusually great. A commercial use of this house could lead to a proposal
to move the house toward the street in order to provide parking to
the rear. This is one of the few houses in the Historic District that
could be relocated on its lot without seriously diminishing its integrity
of setting.
(3)
Maintain the architectural integrity of the main house
and of the west wing.
(4)
Maintain the open setting between the house and the
street.
(5)
Locate any parking area behind the house.
(6)
If the house were moved toward the street to meet
parking requirements, the setback should be appropriate for its period
and be in the range of setbacks of other houses of the 1850 - 1875
period on Main Street.
H.
11 Indian Wells Plain Highway Nicholl's Livery Stable.
(1)
The Nicholl's Livery Stable is a rare surviving building
type associated with the early Amagansett summer colony and has an
outstanding level of architectural integrity. It is anticipated that
adapting this building to a new use will require additional windows
at the first floor and possibly new windows for the second floor.
The west and south walls are the most significant character-defining
facades of the livery stable; the ARB realizes flexibility is required
in reviewing changes to the secondary north and east walls.
(2)
Maintain the architectural integrity by retaining
important features, including barn doors; hay loft doors; vertical-board
siding; roof eaves; original windows, especially on the west and south
walls; and the barn red exterior with white trim.
(3)
Nonhistoric additions and altered windows may be removed
from the building.
(4)
Any site plan review should have the goal of opening
up a view from Main Street.
I.
130 Main Street, Mobil Station.
(1)
The most significant feature of this property is the
open space at the west end which provides the potential for Nicholl's
Livery Stable to make a greater visual contribution to Main Street.
(2)
Any changes should be reviewed to enhance compatibility
with the Historic District.
(3)
Any site plan review should have the goals of maintaining
the open space west of the building, removing intrusions from that
space and enhancing the visibility of Nicholl's Livery Stable from
Main Street.
K.
154 Main Street, C.W. Rackett House and Amagansett
Square.
(1)
The front of the original 18th Century house faced
west and the gable end faced the street. During the last quarter of
the 19th Century, a new front doorway in the gable end and additions
with porches gave the house a new "front" facing the street. The house
represents the evolution of Main Street during the 19th Century and
is particularly important for the intact porch on the west addition.
(2)
Maintain the architectural integrity of the house
by retaining historic features, including early shingle siding; early
windows and sash; front doorway; porch; and white painted exterior.
(3)
Maintain the open setting between the house and the
street and the open space surrounding the house.
(4)
Review any proposed changes to the more recent buildings
at Amagansett Square to enhance compatibility with the setting of
the historic house. The individual buildings should remain smaller
in scale and secondary in all characteristics to the historic house.
