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The structure measures 110 feet wide and 30 feet deep totaling 12,000 square feet. The structural report showed issues on one side of the foundation and excessive water damage. Mr. Perry believes in historic preservation but in this case he believes the home it is beyond rehabilitation. Mr. Perry said to demolish the house cost about $60,000. Mr. Perry plans to build a subdivision in its place. HC COMMENTS: Ms. Pursley and Mr. Kelland visited the house. The house is in poor shape. Mr. Kelland said if the demolition of the house were to be delayed for one year to preserve the home to see if it could be re-used, he could not imagine what the reuse could be. Ms. Pursley said the home has a very grand entrance but clearly has been neglected by the prior owners. Ms. Fenollosa mentioned some of the issues mentioned in the report could be fixed, for example, the windows, and the holes in the roof. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Peggy Harris would rather not have the structure rushed being knocked down. It's a unique building. Ruth Dowling expressed concerns over what will happen with this historic property. She wants time to hear what is going to happen. There was no effort to sell the house. There are more questions than answers at this point. Kenneth Kevarian agreed and said the structure is a hallmark of the neighborhood. He does not want to see it rushed into getting torn down. Charlotte Coleman really wants to see 6 Eliot restored. MOTION: Moved by Mr. Kalsow to find the house at 6 Eliot Road preferably preserved and impose a 12 month delay seconded by Ms. Fenollosa. VOTE: 5-0 Ms. Fenollosa, Mr. Kalsow, Mr. Kelland, Ms. Pursley and Mr. Doran in favor to impose demolition delay. AGENDA ITEM #3 (8:21PM) Joint Meeting (With Planning Board) to vote for proposed Neighborhood Conservation Districts • Turning Mill • Pierce Lockwood Planning Members in Attendance: