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Reading Historical Commission Meeting Minutes E E- I V E D May G, 2008
TO N CLERK
Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm in the Town Hall Down Stairs' Q9rc t% n
Commission Members in attendance included: 1008 JUN 2 U A 9' 33
Virginia Adams Mark Cardono
Kathy Greenfield, Chair Karen Herrick
Roberta Sullivan, Treasurer Susan Patterson
Sharlene Reynolds Santo, Secretary
Minutes:
• Minutes - of April 1, 2008 were reviewed. Virginia moved to accept the minutes as amended.
Roberta seconded. Approved 5-0. Minutes from the April 29, 2008 meeting were reviewed.
Virginia moved to accept the minutes as amended. Sharlene seconded. Approved 5-0.
• Sidewalk Plaques - Virginia reported that she had researched different material options and had
some costs. The best option appears to be a 11"x17" marble plaque at 23/each plus the cost of
engraving. The group also discussed what should be included on the plaques.
a Avon St. Barn - There was a question as to whether this property has actually been demolished
and if the Commission was notified. There was then some discussion about whether we have
been notified about all the demolitions since recent procedure change. Kathy will inquire with
Carol if the change has actually been implemented.
• Assessor Record photographs - Roberta volunteered to contact the Assessors office regarding
how the Commission would go about obtaining copies of photographs of demolished properties.
• Smart Growth Kathy handed out a summary of last meetings discussion where the
Commission determined that a good portion of the 60 structures that it reviewed in the proposed
40R District could be considered significant. The group looked at the list and create a list of
structures that it will focus on. The Commission discussed the importance of adding structures
to the Historical and Architectural Inventory and/or creating a Conservation District overlay.
Kathy will represent the commission at Monday evening's Selectman / CPDC meeting to
explain our view on this Smart Growth concept.
• Demolition DelU or Bylaw - Kathy's handout proposed a change to the demolition permit
application that would include a back page asking an owner to provide a copy of the Assessors
Records the year of construction, if structure is listed on the Historical and Architectural
Inventory, National Register, Zoning District designation, reason for demolition any interested
parties, purpose of demolition. If this is not complete the Commission will not consider the
application complete and will notify owner/applicant of this. Roberta questions if the zoning
district designation. This will be discussed further at a future meeting and the procedural
changes to the form will be reviewed.
• Friends & Family Day - to be held on June 20 from 11- 3. Karen had volunteered to beat the
table and was looking for assistance.
• Meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm.
0 The next meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2008 at 730 pm