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Adjourned Session —1999 Annual Town Meeting March 22, 1999 8:45 p.m. Mr. Davies explained the Board's reasoning for adoption. 8:54 p.m. Catherine Abbott reported unanimous support of the motion by the Board of Selectmen. 8:55 p.m. David Kelland, Historic Commission, reported enthusiastic support of the Historic Commission. 8:55 p.m. Ephraim Weiss, pr. 5, questioned the process by which buildings are listed. 8:55 p.m. John Davies explained some of the approximately 500 additional buildings which need to be researched and surveyed would potentially be included on the listing. Mr. Davies, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. Kelland further explained and discussed compilation of the listing of historic structures. 9:00 P.M. Paul Chernick, pr. 6, questioned section 4.4.4 ( c ) regarding the application of the word "inappropriate ". Mr. Davies explained the two tests for applicability. 9:01 P.M. Bruce Collier, pr.3, pointed out section 4.4.2 A and its applicability to Mr. Weiss's concerns. 9:02 p.m. Fred Martin, pr.7, questioned paragraph 4.4.3 and the listing of exceptions and prohibitions. 9:04 p.m. John Davies explained needed uses which the Planning Board viewed appropriate. Mr. Martin continued questioning and the possibility of opening a large hole in the name of historic preservation. 9:05 p.m. John Davies explained these addressed the economic reuse of buildings. 9:05 p.m. Richard Michelson, pr. 8, stated the Historic District area property owners know their property is in the historic area but questioned how other owners would know their property qualified or was placed in inventory /on the list. Mr. Davies explained the listing is available at the Planning Board office or Cary Memorial Library. 9:07 p.m. Neal Boyle, pr. 7, addressed the need to simplify regulations and urged members to vote against the motion. 9:07 p.m. Kenneth Reich, pr.4, questioned if the motion adds a layer of restrictions to another class of properties. Mr. Davies explained he didn't believe so and explained why. 9:07 p.m. John Davies explained that the motion does not change existing demolition requirements or procedures. It is intended to make it easier for building owners to make better economic use of buildings. 9:11 P.M. Frank Sandy, pr.6, voiced support for the concept and agreement with Neal Boyle that the by -law is unnecessarily verbose and that the purpose of the article could have been achieved with more simple guidelines. 9:12 p.m. Sam Silverman, pr.5, expressed his displeasure with section 4.4.3 and questioned if the consequences could justify the article. 9:14 p.m. Joel Adler, pr. 1, questioned Mr. Davies regarding a demolition request previously made and denied and the possible affect upon that decision should this by -law change be enacted. John Davies explained he didn't know the full answer. 9:15 p.m. Joel Adler, pr. 1, questioned if an owner wished financial assistance to re -side his dwelling would this by -law change make assistance available. Mr. Davies responded "no ". 9:16 p.m. Nyles Barnert, pr.4, explained that voting against this article would not impact a house being placed on the list, but voting in favor would provide alternatives for building owners. 9:16 p.m. Following a voice vote, the Moderator declared the motion under Article 4 ADOPTED by more than the two - thirds required vote.