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Ms. Fenollosa made a motion that the Commission oppose the proposed amendment to extend to grant relief from 21 months’ to 12 months’ demolition delay, in the case of developers planning to create Multifamily Housing or Inclusionary Dwelling Units. Mr. Kelland seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Kelland – Yes, Ms. Fenollosa – Yes, Mr. Rotberg – Yes, Ms. Pursley – Yes, Ms. Bennett – abstain. Motion carried 4 to 0 with 1 abstention. AGENDA ITEM #2: Public hearing regarding the partial building demolition at 11-17 Linc Cole Ln (Old address: 69 Pleasant Street) APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Thomas Cataldo, Owner Sally DeGan, Architect ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: DOCUMENT(S): Updated Proposed Elevations: dated March 6, 2023 SUMMARY: Sally DeGan and Thomas Cataldo, Architect and Owner, explained the updated drawings of partial building demolition to the existing structure at 11-17 Linc Cole Ln. The Commission reviewed and agreed to impose a one-year demolition delay to the partial building demolition and addition of this property. No Public Comments. HC COMMENTS: Ms. Bennett asked that whether the clapboards and windows on the existing house will be replaced or not. Ms. Pursley inquired as to what will be preserved from the old house to the renovated house. Mr. Kelland and Ms. Fenollosa stated that the destruction of the clapboards and windows would violate the principles of restoration. The existing painting and clapboards look in good shape. Mr. Kelland encouraged that this house could be maintained and preserved by a homeowner who respects its historic character. Mr. Rotberg inquired as to what will be left of this building and why it is useful to add additions to the building. Ms. Bennett stated that the proposed partial demolition of the house was not necessary when looking closely at the features of the house, and it would meet the definition of substantial demolition. She recommended that the applicant retain the existing windows, clapboards, and trim. 2 / 5