Junta de Revisión de Preservación Histórica – 6 ago 2026

CITY OF LEWISTON

HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD MEETING

FINAL MINUTES for Thursday August 6, 2026

I. Roll Call: This meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m. and James Lysen chaired the meeting.

Members Present: James Lysen, Caitlin Lampman, James "Pat" Webber, Nicole Lemieux and Andie Moss-Weaver

Members Absent: Mark Lee and Margaret Craven

Associate Members Present: Roger Philippon

Associate Member Absent: Nimo Moussa

Staff Present: Craig Thibeault, Land Use Planner and Shelly Godbout, Administrative Technician

Applicants Present: Joe Philippon

II. CORRESPONDENCE: None

III. APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW:

A. Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration of the Uneeda Biscuit historical sign at 353 Lisbon Street.

Joe Philippon, applicant, spoke regarding the project. He stated this is the third project he has worked on with the artist. Work previously done by Color Wizard, Jared Goulet are: Birds of Paradise, Splash of Color, Vibrant Visions and his 1st piece in the City of Lewiston the Blue bird at the Blue Jay Café.

The following motion was made: MOTION: by Lampman pursuant to Article XV, Section 5 of the Zoning and Land Use Code to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration of the Uneeda Biscuit historical sign at 353 Lisbon Street, as described in the application submitted by Joseph Phillipon. Second by Philippon. VOTED: 6-0 (Passed)

IV. UPDATE FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMITTEE:

Lysen gave a brief update for The Public Arts Committee. He commented how some of the fabric from the Bates Mill was incorporated in the Immigrant Mural at the Lewiston Farmers Market and how we need to continue to acknowledge our new Mainers. Lysen inquired about the Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards. Thibeault gave a brief review of the upcoming awards ceremony being held on 8/6/2026. Lysen mentioned a brief discussion about a maintenance plan and stated a plaque has been moved.

V. OTHER BUSINESS: None

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The following motion was made: MOTION: by Lemieux to approve July 9, 2026, meeting minutes as presented. Second by Lampman. VOTED: 6-0 (Passed)

VII. ADJOURNMENT:

The following motion was made: MOTION: by Philippon that this meeting be adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Second by Lampman. VOTED: 6-0 (Passed)

The next scheduled Historic Preservation Review Board meeting is September 3, 2026.

Questions and comments on the application or meeting may be sent to Craig Thibeault, Land Use Planner, at CThibeault@lewistonmaine.gov or by calling 207-513-3000, ext. 3223.

Respectfully submitted,

Shelly Godbout

Shelly Godbout, Secretary