HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-09 ad Hoc West Street Historic District Study Committee MinutesAd Hoc West Street Local Historic District Study Committee Minutes
_ bate: 9 June 2003
Time : 7:00
Place Corner at 221 West St/Conference Room Town Hale- -
In Attendance:
Jess Brallier Sharlene Reynolds Santo 'r~D'
Everett Blodgett Gail Wood -01
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Sally Hoyt ':7 Cn
Clayton Jones
Not in Attendance: Kristie Jochmann
➢ Minutes from 2 June where reviewed and accepted as presented.
➢ Meeting commenced at 7:05 outside of 221 West St.
➢ Walk taken to review houses not seen on earlier visit. Other items noted for
possible consideration in guidelines were awnings, skylights, greenhouses and outside
lighting.
➢ Clay made a motion to make the northerly boundary of the proposed West St.
Historic District at #269 West St and the fire hydrant across the street, near the
intersection of West and Fremont Streets. This motion was seconded and all were in
favor.
➢ Meeting recessed and reconvened at the Town Hall Conference Room about 8:05.
➢ Spoke of changing to southern border of the district to start at #4 County Road and
not include One or 4 Louanis Dr.
➢ A determination is needed as to whether or not we need to create an inventory sheet
for each property or if creating lists of unique features for each house will be enough.
Discussed the number of individuals to be appointed to a permanent commission and
what recommendations can be made on how to choose them. Including residents
and those knowledgeable in historic architecture. The more members the easier it
will be to have a high threshold for denial of a proposed change. Do not want it to be
too easy to deny `changes. The concept of using a super majority was also considered.
➢ Talked about how to meet with home owners, but want to have a good
understanding of proposed guideline and bylaws first. Clay to draw up a draft of the
guideline and bylaw along with getting a letter out to the home owners.
Sharlene and Everett will work together to review homes.
Next meeting 23 June at 7 pm in Conference Room.