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RECEIVED <br />TOWN CLERK <br />Reading Historical Commission Minutes READING, MASS, <br />June 5, 2001 <br />Attending: Roberta Sullivan 2002 AUG I b P I: 34 <br />Louise Sandberg <br />Sharlene Santo <br />Mark Cardono <br />Virginia Adams <br />Denise Moynahan, attorney <br />Rocco Scippa, developer <br />1. Called to order at 7:45 PM. <br />2. Minutes from May 1 approved as amended 3-0-0. <br />3. Treasurer's report attached. <br />4. May 22 program: Roberta made a motion to pay Peter O'Shea, the speaker for our <br />preservation evening, a $50 stipend. Approved: 3-0-0 <br />5. 1375 Main St.: Virginia, Clay, and Roberta attended a ZBA meeting on May 17 <br />asking for an agreement with the developer on saving the house. ZBA agreed to await an <br />agreement before it decides at its next meeting on June 14th. <br />Since the last meeting with Mr. Scippa, a meeting had been expected, but did not occur. <br />The meeting tonight is to hear the developer's plan. The commission would still like to <br />save the whole house. The developer's plan requires the building of 12 units for financial <br />reasons. Mr. Scippa contends that the driveway grade would be too steep if the entire <br />house remains. Mr.. Scippa would only use the front part of the old house and demolish <br />the rear portion. Virginia suggested covenants like no dormers and the color of the house <br />(white). Mr. Scippa feels that covenants would be fine. Mr. Scippa is adamant that the <br />present plans are his final plans and he will not change. Virginia: If we give up the back. <br />extension we want the front facade to keep the original fenestration, replace doors with long <br />windows, recreate an open porch, paint color, not shutters, no dormers, existing stairway <br />and bannister, and window moldings She asked for design review. The covenants can <br />be put into the master deed. Denise will be preparing the deed. Virginia suggested <br />another meeting before the ZBA meeting on the 14th. Monday night the 11th was <br />suggested for our next meeting. <br />6. Addison-Wesley photos: Dave Donato has taken 4x5 positives that can be <br />scanned. Roberta made a motion to approve up to $600 to pay Charette for the prints <br />and up to $90 for a back light for a scanner. Approved 3-0-0 <br />7. Adjourned 9:20 Approved as ameded' 4-0-0 <br />