HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-17-NCDTM-min Turning Mill Neighborhood Conservation District(TMNCD) COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
December 17,2018
TMNCD Commission Members in Attendance: Diane Pursley,Jim Dowling, Richard Canale, Renata
Cathou, Eric Peterson, Marilyn Fenollosa (alternate), Glenn Bartolini (alternate)
Members of the public present: Pavlik Mintz, Peter Fordham,Tina McBride, Robert Creech
• Motion to appoint Diane Pursley as Chair(approved)
• Reviewed roles and responsibilities
o 3 members must present for a quorum
• Reviewed Chapter 78: NCD,Article II
o Discussed how to define "visual impact" and effect of seasonal changes on this.
o Agreed best effort should be made to keep "from the public view'
o If out of view then the proposal is not subject to jurisdiction
o Richard Canale: conduct project evaluation,what is square footage and volume of fill
needed? Requires a consistent interpretation
o Substantial demolition: >200 square feet and visible from public way
• Reviewed Intake Process
o NCD review replaces previous Historical Committee Review
o No Informal meetings with the full commission. Applicants can informally meet with
individual commission members. If there are substantial questions or comments about
the proposed design at the formal hearing and there is follow-up needed, the hearing
can be "continued"without additional advertising or notifications.
o Plans to be presented at formal hearing
• Reviewed timing of application process
• Process for committee members to review application
o Link provided for application materials
o Diane to get contact for electronic copies of applications
o Diane needs a town (not personal) email
o Certificate of compatibility issued by committee and sent to Building committee
• Document review process
o In progress (following application)
• Motion to approve submitted documents with suggested changes made to be posted on website
o Rich: motion made to approve guidelines as amended and allow chair to edit without
changing their substance
• Motion to adjourn (Jim), seconded by Richard.