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READING HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
Members Present:
D. O'Sullivan
E. J. McCauley
Meeting Opened : 9:05 AM
Philip Vaccaro present at the meeting
Vaccaro:
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6 September 1997
V. Adams
L. Sandberg
O'Sullivan:
Our delay order ends 10 January 1998, but we can vote to release earlier.
Mr Vaccaro appears before the ZBA on 18 September. They make a ruling that rates 14
day delay plus another 14 days = 24 October if every thing goes smoothly. Mr Vaccaro
could then start on 24 October.
This Commission can release with conditions. Mr Vaccaro can accept and build or wait
until 10 January 1998. We would release the demo order if we approved of his final
design.
Design to replicate the 1840 building at the present location. Exterior of clpaboards.
Any structure in front of 1840 facade to be no higher than existing structure at street
level. No higher than window sills of 1840 structure.
RHC would recommend a set-back from Main Street of a new structure of 10 foot
minimum.
Motion: V. Adams; sec D. O'Sullivan
To release from demo delay upon satisfactory compliance
Vote: Passed by D.O'Sullivan
V. Adams
J. McCauley
Motion: D. O'Sullivan; sec J. McCauley
RHC write to ZBA to recommend working with Mr Vaccaro to support him for a special
permit and/or variance to do work on a non-conforming structure.
Vote: Passed by D. O'Sullivan
V. Adams
J. McCauley
Motion: V. Adams; see, D. O'Sullivan
Award Certificate of Merit to parties of 604 Main Street
Passed
Walnut Street
Committee to preserve 18-24 trees on Walnut Street. They ask RHC to back their
Committee.
Motion: D. O'Sullivan; sec, V. Adams
Recommend their petition to Town Meeting
Passed
30-32 John Street '
Structure being purchased by Byron Long. Expects to renovate and keep as 4 family.
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Grove Street
Meadowbrook Golf Club is considering tearing down the old house. Could they consider
moving to another location?
Meeting adjourned: 11:55 AM
John F. McCauley, Secretary