HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-01-LEARY-min LEARY PROPERTY COMMUNITY HOUSING TASK FORCE
Room 207 Meeting Room, Town Office Building
Meeting Minutes of December 1,2010
Present: Bob Bicknell, Stephen Keane, Bill Kennedy, Wendy Manz, Lester Savage,
and Betsey Weiss. Staff: Aaron Henry, Senior Planner
Absent: George Burnell, Deb Mauger
Minutes
The Task Force approved the minutes of October 27, November 3, and November 16
Neighborhood Meeting Recap
Task Force members discussed their individual impressions of the neighborhood
meeting of November 16
Ms. Manz felt that the concerns focused on the overall appearance and the proposed
density of the development (and its traffic implications) Mr Bicknell agreed,but wasn't
sure that the existing structure was as important at the end of the night as it seemed at
the beginning. He felt that the site could hold six units and not disturb the area. Ms.
Weiss reiterated her position that the existing structure should be preserved and agreed
that six units seemed appropriate.
Mr Savage heard all of the above, and thought the neighbors softened as the night went
on. He wondered what implications this might have on the process. Mr Keane thought
that they should request clarification from the Selectmen on how much flexibility,if any,
there may be regarding the existing structure.
Ms. Manz voiced concern that the "historic" element is problematic and no longer
supports retaining the structure, despite any further input that may be provided. Ms.
Weiss thinks a meeting of the Selectmen, Historical Commission, and the Task Force to
talk about the house is in order She continued that an RFP that allowed respondents
the flexibility of preservation was appropriate.
It was agreed that the Task Force would solicit clarification from the BOS on their vote
concerning the Capital Improvement Program request, specifically if preservation could
be included, provided none of the CIP funds were used on preservation.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10.00 AM.
The next Task Force meeting is Wednesday, December 15, at 8 30 AM, location TBD