HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-17 Historical Commission MinutesAttending:
Reading Historical Commission Minutes
January 17, 2006
Mark Cardono - Secretary Roberta Sullivan - Acting Chairperson Clay 49r9s
Sharlene Reynolds Santo Diarie, Ines
Call to order 7:35 PM r:<location, in 1913.
Adjourned 8:40
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420 Franklin Street:
The owner applied for a demolition permit. The hearing should be helq~,e a 7,42006:od
legal notices need to be posted.
Sharlene moved in a positive determination that the structure at 420 Franklin Street, Reading, MA
is a potentially significant structure, is listed on the Town inventory of historically or architecturally
significant structures, and is therefore subject to the demolition delay (per General Bylaw section
5.13.3.3). Roberta seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0-0.
Sharlene moved that the Commission hold the public hearing, for the demolition delay, on
February 7, 2006. Roberta seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0-0.
Historic Preservation Zoning Relief Bylaw:
The Commission reviewed the houses that could be affected by this Bylaw and is suspending the
work on the Historic Preservation Zoning Relief Bylaw.
Sharlene moved that The Commission notify the Town Manager and the Selectmen that The
Commission will withdraw from the Selectmen Meeting on January 24, 2006, because The
Commission is suspending the work on the Historic Preservation Zoning Relief Bylaw.
Roberta seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0-0.
717 Pearl Street:
The barn will probably be moved out of state. The commission has not heard anything about this
except that the Building Inspector has been given the ok by the Town Counsel to approve the
permit. The Building Inspector is requiring a new permit application from the owner. Roberta and
Sharlene spoke with Peter Hechenbleikner about the owner reapplying for the demolition permit.
There will be a meeting with Building Inspector, Town Counsel, Peter Hechenbleikner, and The
Commission.
There is precedence on 25 Auburn Street going through two separate demolition delays with two
different owners.
Miscellaneous:
Sarah (Sally) Hilgendorff List resigned from The Commission.
An original light pole was found on the corner of Woburn Street and Linden Street..
The house at 18-20 Woburn Street that was burned was old, but not on the Inventory. The house
was built around 1830 and was moved from the corner of Main Street and Woburn Street, to this
Next Meeting - February 7, 2006
RHC Minutes Rhc20060117.doc
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