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Reading Historical Commission Minutes
February 21, 2006
Attending:
Mark Cardono - Secretary Lt. Col. Wilbar Hoxie Roberta Sullivan Actin
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Kathy Greenfield Susan Patterson Clay Jones
Karen Herrick Sharlene Reynolds Santo Diane Jones kA
to order 7:30 PM
Demolition Delay Bylaw:
The Commission received a response from Town Counsel today.
Kathy reviewed the response and The Commission discussed it and agreed with the answers to questions
1 through 7.
Additionally, permits based on state law die after 2 years.
Sharlene moved to accept Town Counsel's recommendations on the bylaw based on letter dated February
21, 2006, and to add the word "form" after application in 5.13.3.2 and add item F in 5.13.3.4 a statement as
to the parties with a financial interest in the property
Roberta seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0-0.
Pierce Organ Factory:
The developer working on the Pierce Organ Factory, Channel Building Company, did not show up for the
meeting. The structures that they would like to demolish are mainly small structures (sheds) in the back
and some additions to the main buildings. The Commission discussed what will be taken down and
whether a demolition delay will be necessary. There is a ZBA hearing, about the development of the
property, scheduled for March 2, 2006, at 7:00 PM.
75 Pleasant Street:
Roberta went to a DRT (Design Review Team) meeting, this morning at 10:00 AM. She brought plans for
the site report. They have the LIP (Local Initiative Program) ready for the public hearing on March 7, 2006.
Roberta requested that The Commission write a memo to the RHA (Reading Housing Authority) for their
meeting on Monday February 27, 2006, so that they can move forward on the project. The Commission
discussed the request, and decided to wait for the RHA.
420 Franklin Street:
Peter Zanni is working with an engineer, Bill Bergeron on a new site plan.
Miscellaneous:
The Commission must notify Chris Reilly of any postings such as meetings.
Karen is working on the Garden club commendation letter.
Treasurer's Report:
The special; revenue account was used to pay $540.00 for the senior Property Tax program worker.
Roberta requested up to $50 to make copies of the evaluation books.
Wilbar moved that The Commission will authorize $50 for copying the evaluation books
Mark seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0-0.
Adjourned 9;30 PM
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