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Meeting Minutes
Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Historic District Commission
Date: 2016 -02 -22 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Conference Room
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: Public Hearing Session:
Attendees: Members - Present:
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Everett Blodgett, Chairman; Virginia Adams, Priscilla Poehler, Greg
Maganzini, Ilene Bornstein
Jack Williams - Associate Member
Members - Not Present:
Camille Anthony - Associate Member
Others Present:
Brad Thompson, NewPro Windows
John Robson, 182 West Street
John Weaver, 240 West Street
Kathleen Dugan, 132 West Street
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Kim Saunders
Topics of Discussion:
Mr. Blodgett opened the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
182 West Street,
Mr. Blodgett stated a Certificate was issued for the roof replacement for the property
located at 182 West Street. Mr. John Robson, the contractor for 182 West Street, submitted
updated plans to the Commission for the 2nd floor addition. The Commission discussed the
updated plans and the material's that will be used. The Commission agreed the vinyl
material should not be interpreted as a precedent in the District. Mr. Blodgett requested the
ornamental brackets be maintained. Ms. Adams requested the stain glass window not be
removed. She also requested a bracket be wrapped and put in the attic for future owners.
On a motion made by Ms. Adams, seconded by Ms. Poehler, the HDC grant to issue
a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 182 West Street,
subject to the plans submitted 02 -05 -2016 with conditions as stated. The vote
was 5 -0 -0.
After a discussion, the Commission agreed the abutters will need to be notified, but the
hearing will be waived. Ms. Adams stated a public hearing will be needed if the footprint of
the proposal changes.
On a motion made by Ms. Adams, seconded by Ms. Bornstein, the HDC will waive
the public hearing under 7.3.7.5 General Bylaw. Vote was 5 -0 -0
240 West Street
Mr. Thomspon, NewPro salesman, stated John Weaver, the owner of 240 West Street would
like permission to replace 12 windows with the Marvin Infinite window. He showed a
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sample of the window. The Commission discussed their concerns with the replacement.
Ms. Adams did a brief presentation on rehabbing historic windows. Mr. Blodgett stated any
replacement windows should be the same size as the existing; and the new windows should
match in size and the configuration of lights /same light distribution. Ms. Bornstein
requested two sashes be wrapped and put in the attic for future owners. Mr. Thompson
discussed this request.
On a motion made by Ms. Bornstein, seconded by Ms. Adams, the HDC approve the
replacement of the 12 windows in a confirmed location, with the homeowner's choice of
NewPro Marvin Infinite. She added the material should not be considered a precedent in
the District. The vote was 4 -1 -0 (Ms. Adams against).
After a discussion, the Commission agreed the abutters will need to be notified, but the
hearing will be waived.
On a motion made by Ms. Adams, seconded by Ms. Bornstein, the HDC will waive
the public hearing under 7.3.7.5 General Bylaw. Vote was 5 -0 -0
132 West Street
Mrs. Dugan of 132 West Street requested permission from the Commission to replace 10
windows with wood windows. The Commission discussed the request. They informed Ms.
Dugan the windows do not need to match the addition of the house; and the windows might
need storm windows.
On a motion made by Mr. Maganzini, seconded by Ms. Bornstein, the HDC approve
the 10 windows on the south side of the house be reconstructed. He stated a
public hearing will not be needed, but the abutters be notified. The Vote was 5 -0-
0
Ms Bornstein left the meeting
Ms. Dugan asked about landscaping and a wall on her property. Mr. Blodgett stated the
Commission will need to discuss. He also reminded the owner any exterior painting on the
property the Commission needs to be notified.
Minutes
October 14, 2015
On a motion made by Ms. Adams, seconded by Mr. Maganzini, the HDC approve the
minutes of October 14, 2015 as amended. The Vote was 4 -0 -0.
October 29, 2015
On a motion made by Ms. Adams, seconded by Ms. Poehler, the HDC approve the
minutes of October 29, 2015 as amended. The Vote was 4 -0 -0.
November 4, 2015
On a motion made by Ms. Adams, seconded by Ms. Poehler, the HDC approve the
minutes of November 4, 2015 as amended. The Vote was 4 -0 -0.
Mr. Blodgett passed out a sample tri -fold from Arlington. He requested the Commission
review and be willing to discuss it at the next meeting.
Ms. Adams stated she has been working on the brochure. The brochure will be discussed at
the next meeting.
The next meeting is on March 14, 2016.
Motion made by Ms. Adams, seconded by Ms. Poehler, to adjourn at 9:23 p.m. Vote
was 4 -0 -0
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