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r Town of Reading <br /> 'c Meeting Minutes <br /> Historical Commission '' 3 <br /> Date: July 1, 2020 Time: 7pm <br /> Building: Remote Meeting Location: Join Zoom Meeting <br /> Address: httos�Uzoom us/i/99494174518 Session: Open <br /> Purpose: General Business Version: Final <br /> Attendees: Members - Present: <br /> Virginia Adams (Member)- VA <br /> Jonathan Barnes (Chair)- JEB <br /> Amelia Freedman (Member) -AF <br /> Sharlene Reynolds Santo (Member)- SRS <br /> Jack Williams (Treasurer)- JW <br /> Pino D'Orazio (Associate) -PD <br /> Members - Not Present: <br /> Samantha Couture <br /> Ron Weston <br /> Others in Attendance: <br /> Julie Mercier (JM) Attorney, Chris Latham (CL) <br /> Thomas Stohr (TS) Saverio Fulciniti (SF) <br /> Nick Stohr (NS) Robert Paccione (RP) <br /> Kevin Fortin (KF) <br /> Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Sharlene Reynolds Santo <br /> Topics of Discussion <br /> JEB called meeting to order at 7 prn and because we were down 1 member JEB appointed VA <br /> as a voting member for the meeting. JM (Zoom host for town) explained the process. JEB <br /> welcomed group back together after several months apart. <br /> 7:00 pm Swiss Bakers 32 Lincoln St - Swiss Bakers has applied for a new signage. Such <br /> applications require approval from CPDC under the Sign Bylaw. In addition, the building <br /> is a historical structure on the RHC's Inventory and it's covered by a historic deed <br /> restriction. As a result, the Select Board must also approve the proposed signage after <br /> receiving input and a recommendation from the RHC. KF (AA Thrifty Sign Co.) explained <br /> the sign design options. Following discussion, Swiss Bakers will need to clarify the number <br /> of signs allowed and type of sign (wall, projecting, illuminated, etc.) before proceeding <br /> further. TS and NS (company owners) value historic buildings and they prefer to limit the <br /> holes put into the structure. RHC will need to review future design options with the <br /> Applicant before providing its Input and recommendations to the Select Board and CPDC. <br /> 7:45 pm 531 Main St DSGD 40R Proposal -JEB introduced the project and notified group <br /> that if the project proceeds, a demolition delay hearing will be required before the RHC in <br /> the future. Proposed to demolish the historic Chronicle building which is on the RHC <br /> Inventory, and replace with a mixed use 40R project. CL spoke asking for input from RHC. <br /> This vacant building has been available for sale but no takers. Current configuration is <br /> from 1929. Wish to demolish and replace with 1 commercial unit and 19 residential units, <br /> Page 1 1 <br />