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noting that estimates would be needed prior to the posting of the warrant in December. Members also discussed the importance of the First Parish location and its prominence as the backdrop to the Battle Green. They suggested that the applicant contact David Pinsonneault, Director of Operations for DPW, and the Streetscape Committee to determine any current plans for replacing the sidewalks in the front of the Church. The CPC reasoned that the replacement of the sidewalk, (a proposed cost in the Church project), might in fact be a part of the scope of work for the Streetscape Improvements. The Committee also noted that the proposal was the first CPC application for funding of a religious institution, which prompted some discussion. There was a lengthy discussion of various aspects of the project, and it was the sense of the Committee that the project was worthy of further consideration. The need for HDC approval for this important and visible project, however, prompted the CPC to suggest that the proponents amend their application. The Committee recommended that as a first step, the applicant apply for funding for a Historic Structure Report in order to fully assess the extent of necessary repairs. Mr. Tanner expressed some concern about the timing, stating that the Church wished to maintain momentum on the project. After a motion duly made and seconded, the CPC voted in a straw poll (9-0) to support further consideration of the project as a request for funding for a Historic Structure Report. Mr. Tanner will investigate architectural design firms and submit an amended application before mid-December. 6.Approval of Minutes of June 10, 2104 Richard Canale questioned page three of the minutes, stating that he had said he had offered to investigate the Busa designation of acreage, according to the Planning Boards acceptance of the Approval Not Required Plan, but he did not feel comfortable researching price. Ms. Rice will remove the reference to costs on page three, section 6(c). Ms. Fenollosa asked Ms. Rice to meet with the Town Assessor and request a valuation on the house lot on the Busa parcel. Mr. Pressman objected to the methodology of having the Town Assessor value the Busa house lot. The minutes were then approved as amended. 7.Updates and Member Concerns th a.)Grain Mill Alley Project - Ms. Fenollosa updated the CPC on the November 6 meeting of the HDC at which Economic Development Director, Melisa Tintocalis presented the Grain Mill Alley Project. Ms. Fenollosa stated that all five members of the Commission expressed lack of support for the project as currently designed. The Commission felt the project was over-programmed and was not in keeping with the colonial nature of the Town. Ms. Tintocalis did not withdraw the project, but sought and was granted a continuance. The following documents were presented at the meeting: 1.Two photographs showing the culvert failure at the Minuteman Bikeway at Camellias Place, presented by Town Engineer, John Livsey. 2.CPA Projects Database for Historic (Interpretive) Projects. Submitted by Marilyn Fenollosa, dated 11/13/14. 3