Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-10 Historical Commission MinutesP . tit, L CLERK Reading Historical Commission Meeting Mine01 G, MA S. 10 July 2007 Meeting called to order at 7:45 pm in the Townffa F_c erAce%(4ft Commission Members in attendance included: Virginia Adams, Member Kathy Greenfield, Chairman Sharlene Reynolds Santo, Secretary Mark Cardono, Member Others in Attendance: Ruth Ross, Janice Sullivan, Tom Lichoulas, Thomas Loughman Minutes: • 457 Franklin St - Ruth Ross the 'owner came with her realtor, Janice' Sullivan and the prospective buyer; Tom Lichoulas to speak with the RHC about the property: Ruth has had the property on the market for months, and there has been little buyer interest because of the house's condition. She also claimed that the restrictions from being on the Historical and Architectural Inventory are a hindrance. The asking price also seems to be a factor in finding a :'buyer. Tom is a contractor that would like to moved back to Reading; he would be able to do the work required, but needs to understand any limitations there maybe. Kathy explained that the RHC feels property on the town Historical and Architectural Inventory is worth saving and explained how the Demolition Delay ByLaw works.' The contractor believed that no 'banker would give a loan on the current structure. Much discussion about how the process worked: The contractor seemed willing to rehab: The RHC requested a site visit to give us a better understanding of the condition. Ms. Ross seemed reluctant to grant a visit, but said she would be in contact with Virginia. • 420 Franklin St - The team from Boston University, led by Claire Dempsey, visited the property on 6/16 and 7/5 Virginia, Clay, Roberta and Kathy met with them briefly on the morning of the first visit. The team `asked `that they be able to do their work alone. Claire had requested that the Commission` provide any photographs' that may aid them in their work. Roberta sent a disc with pictures representing rooms in the oldest portion of the house. Claire also stressed that the structure be well-documented with pictures prior to `any further alterations being made. She added that it would be beneficial for them to have copies of any and all original documentation available on the property. At this time, they have not seen proof of there being a 1711 structure. It seems more likely to have been built 1730-1780; but no conclusion has been made at this time. • 32 Grove St - The ZBA application regarding Carriage House conversion has been withdrawn by the owner. • Quannapowitt Players - The plan has been accepted by the CPDC with recent revisions, including requests made by the Commission. • Administrative - a Website - The Commission still needs to get content to the town. a Treasurer's Report - Roberta is not sure if the Historic Mass (now Preservation OnMass) membership has been renewed. Sharlene will look into this.