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Meeting Minutes: September 14, 2011 Meeting Called to Order: 7:40 pm
Meeting Held at: Town Hall Berger Conference Roo
019 JAN -3
Members in Attendance:
Vir inia Adams A Present Robyn Parker RP Present
Jenann All JA Present Sharlene Reynolds Santo SRS Absent
Mark Cardono MC Present Judith Smith JS Absent
Nancy Kohl N Present Roberta Sullivan RS Present
Others in Attendance:
Fred Raven FR Present Joan Raven JR Present
Subject Discussion Action Follow
Items up
Demolition For the new members, VA gave a review of Demolition Delay
Delay Bylaw Bylaw.
Fred Raven gave a brief description of purpose of his buying
of 200 Ash Street, which is adjacent to his current business
location. FR proposes to demolish the existing structure. He
will merge the two properties to become one large lot so that
he can build an addition to his existing building and add a
landscaped second parking area. VA requested a RHC site
visit be arranged for the purpose of reviewing the condition of
the building and taking of photographs. A tentative date of
October 1 was proposed for the site visit. Site Public
200 Ash RS moved in a positive determination that the structure at Meeting Meeting
200 Ash Street in Reading, MA is on the Town inventory of
historically or architecturally significant structures (per
General Bylaw section 5.13.3.3). RP seconded the motion.
Vote: 4-0 in favor.
RS moved that the Commission hold the public hearing, for
the demolition delay, on October 4, 2011. (within the 21 day
period) RP seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0
It was noted that at the hearing the applicant must prove why
the building should not be preserved.
VA reposted that the developer is hoping to submit his
demolition permit. MC indicated that the RHC review
10 Pierce St comments of the second set of Existing Measured Drawings
had been emailed to the developer. MC inquired as to the
status of the miti ation monies.
Note: Copies of referenced correspondence and documents are kept in project folders located in
the Reading Historical Commission Archives, lower level of the Reading Town Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm Note Takers: Robyn Parker
Next Meeting Scheduled for: October 4, 2011 at 7 pm