HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-26 ad Hoc West Street Historic District Study Committee MinutesAd Hoc West Street Local Historic District Study Committee Minutes
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Date: 26 October 2004 MIN G.
Time : 7 p.m.
Place Senior Center, Pleasant St.
Board members in Attendance:
Virginia Adams
Everett Blodgett
Sally Hoyt
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Clayton Jones
Sharlene Reynolds Santo
Gail Wood
Public hearing began at 7:30 pm. Clay read public notice, then introduced members and
spoke about the background of this proposal and the steps taken to get to Town Meeting. At
this time Clay introduced Diane Derby of the BallardVale Historic District Committee of
Andover Carol Digman a member of the North Reading Historic District Committee and
Historic Commission. Each of these women shared their experiences with historic districts
and answered questions form residents. Sally Hoyt spoke of the expected increase in
property values after historic districts are initiated. Chris Riley; Town Planner; spoke in
fort of the proposal.
Some of the questions entertained were:
o Do all houses have to be in the district?
o What would the additional costs be to make a change just because I live in a historic
district? Could there be any relief?
After the public hearing the committee members met to review the editorial changes to the
Bylaw made by the Bylaw Committee. Everett Blodgett motioned to accept these revisions
to the Bylaw as requested by the Bylaw Committee. Sally Hoyt seconded the motioned.
Vote 5 - 0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm.
Next meeting is scheduled for 10 November at 7 pm at the Town Hall. Sharlene will post
this meeting.
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