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AGENDA ITEM #2: Hosmer House Update Mr. Makarious updated the enforcement process of Hosmer House. He stated that it was a matter of Zoning enforcement, and there was not a separate jurisdiction for the Historical Commission. Ms. Bennett inquired that given the preservation restriction approved by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, was it a condition of a special permit? And what is the legal posturing if the restriction cannot be gained. Mr. Makarious stated that there would be two options: they would either not get Certificate of Occupancy until they can meet the preservation restriction, or they could seek a modification of the special permit which would be up to the ZBA. Ms. Bennett stated that she would say there will be a serious possibility that they will not get that preservation restriction from the Massachusetts Historical Commission, as long as they were aware of that risk. Mr. Rotberg reiterated that any reconstruction of the Hosmer House should be done under supervision of the Historical Commission. Mr. Kelly confirmed that no further work was taken place. AGENDA ITEM #3: Approval of meeting minutes th Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on March 15, 2023 as written. Ms. Pursley seconded. Motion carried. All in favor. th Ms. Bennett made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on March 30, 2023 as written. Ms. Fenollosa seconded. Motion carried with Ms. Pursley abstention. All in favor. th Ms. Fenollosa made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 19, 2023 as written. Ms. Pursley seconded. Motion carried. All in favor. AGENDA ITEM #4: Public hearing regarding the full building demolition at 71 Woburn Street APPLICANT (S) PRESENT: Atul Jain, Owner Matthew Piekarski, Architect ABUTTER(S) PRESENT: DOCUMENT(S): Historical Information: dated April 3, 2023 Photos of existing structure: dated March 28, 2023 Photos of original structure: dated March 28, 2023 SUMMARY: Atul Jain and Matthew Piekarski, homeowner and architect, explained the proposed full demolition plans to build a new single-family house at 71 Woburn Street. The Commission reviewed the proposed plans and agreed to impose a one-year demolition delay to the demolition of this property. No Public Comments. 2 / 5