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WSHDC MINUTES
Meeting Dated: August 5,2013
Location: Berger Room,Reading Town Hall Time: 7:30 PM
Members: Everett Blodgett,Chairman,Virginia Adams, Ilene Bornstein,Priscilla Poehler
Absent:
Also Present: James Caponigro,3 Palms Group for 240 West St
Mrs.Preston,under contract for 86 West St.
There being a quorum the meeting was called at 7:30 PM
Mr.Caponigro submitted his application.It was agreed that he would:take down the awnings,which are exempt
from the commission's purview as are any landscape considerations.
Replace windows with double hung low a all wood and no snap in mullions. Some suggestions were:Brosco or
Pella architectural series.Any clapboard replacement would be with wood only.
Fencing would be removed and likely replaced with wrought iron fencing on the West St side 4'or less in height
with a gate.Non visible areas could be same,different or none.
In this regard,it was recommended that the applicant submit an amended application and he was in agreement to be
heard on August 12th.
Mrs.Preston came before the committee proposing to remove and replace cedar shingles;cover the roof with a
water and ice barrier; install a cedar breather and install cedar shingles on top of the breather.
She additionally proposed cleaning and replacing mortar and stones in the stone wall.
All the above are considered to be maintenance,and not within the purview of the committee.
Another topic was the placement of an outdoor AC condenser.It was suggested that she try as best as possible to
conceal it with landscaping.
Since Mrs.Preston is currently not in possession of the property it was recommended that she submit an application
when the time is appropriate.
Matters in Committee:proposed and agreed that meetings be called for 7pm in the future; request that our bylaw be
amended to have us require 3 members in order to pass on motions;request to the Selectmen that they ask for new
volunteers and alternates to join WSHC.
Motion made by Ms.Bornstein to approve Minutes of 7/15/13 as amended. Ms.Poehler seconded. Vote was 4-0-0.
Motion made by Ms.Bornstein to continue 240 West Street application on 8/12/13. Ms.Poehler seconded. Vote
was 4-0-0.
Motion made by Ms.Adams to adjourn at 9:03 pm. Ms.Poehler seconded. Vote was 4-0-0.
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Respectfully Submitted,
® Ilene Bornstein
Vice Chairman, WSHM
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