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Public Hearing to on a demolition delay for 25 Auburn St.
March 20, 2000
Attending: Sharlene Santo Mark Cardono
Clay Jones Louise Sandberg
Col. Wilbar Hoxie Roberta Sullivan
Jerry Kaper Paul Fontes, owner of 25 Auburn St.
Nancy Mathison, abutter of 25 Auburn St.
1. Roberta read the public notice about the demolition delay.
2. Remarks by the owner, Paul Fontes. Mr. Fontes is presently trying to sell the
property. The intention of the potential buyer is not to demolish. Mr. Fontes does not
intend to build on the property. Selling the house is Mr. Fontes preference.
Commission members received a plot plan from Mr. Fontes. Mr. Fontes feels it is
financially prohibitive to add an expanded 2nd floor. Mr. Fontes strongly expressed
his opinion that the house in question is not historical. Clay read Virginia's comments
(attached). If the house does not sell in six months, Mr. Fontes says the house will
come down. He wants to sell it for $190,000. Nancy Mathison's concerns were safety
issues due to the condition of the house and that it has been vacant for so long.
3. Roberta made a motion to close the hearing. Approved 4-0-0
4. Adjourn for 5 minutes at 8:30.
5. Called to Order the regular meeting at 8:32.
6. Discussion about 25 Auburn St.
7. A motion was made to designate the house at 25 Auburn St. by Roberta and
seconded by Clay preferably preserved. Approved: 4-0-0.
8. Adjourned 8:55. Accepted as amended 6/14/2000