March 10, 2004
The Public Hearing regarding property located at 55 General Edwards Highway, Sharon was held by the Sharon Historical Commission and Historical District Commission at 7:30 PM in the Sharon Town Offices with Chairperson Shirley Schofield, Member David Martin, Member Robert Young, Member Deborah Pitman, and Alternates Brent Gundlah, Marie Cuneo and Reese Schroeder in attendance.
The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:35 PM.
Chairperson Schofield gave a brief welcome during which she detailed briefly the history of the house supporting the question of need for a Demolition Delay.
Lynn Peters, 12 Lee Rd, Sharon
Ms. Peters has knowledge of a person who would purchase artifacts to be used in reconstruction if the house is to be demolished. Ms. Peters also expressed her concern that the Commission does not aggressively advertise and seek buyers for buildings in danger after a delay has been imposed. Member Young explained the legal role of the Commission and the limits further imposed by the Commission’s annual budget.
Robert Sansone, 26 Alton St, Walpole, MA 02081
Mr. Sansone, the current owner of the property, stated that he has had several phone calls from a woman on Edgehill Rd who has expressed interest in the house. He has not been able to make contact with her.
Attorney Joel Fishman
Representing the proposed new owners, Attorney Fishman stated that once they take possession of the property, they would be willing to give the house away.
VOTED: (Young/Martin) Voted unanimously to place a six month Demolition Delay on the house located at 55 General Edwards Highway in order to find someone interested in saving and moving the house. A letter is to be sent to Mr. Sansone, The Town of Sharon Building Inspector and Attorney Fishman regarding the Commission’s decision.
VOTED: (Young/Cuneo) Voted unanimously to adjourn the Public Hearing.
The Public Hearing ended at 8:05 PM.
The monthly meeting of the Sharon Historical Commission and Historical District Commission was held at 7:30 PM in the Sharon Town Offices with Chairperson Shirley Schofield, Member David Martin, Member Robert Young, Member Deborah Pitman, and Alternates Brent Gundlah, Marie Cuneo and Reese Schroeder in attendance.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 PM with Chairperson Schofield welcoming interested parties remaining from the Public Hearing.
Minutes
VOTED: (Young/Pitman) Voted unanimously to approve the minutes of February 11, 2004 as written.
Position Changes
The Town of Sharon Selectman approved Brent Gundlah as Alternate, Reese Schroeder from Member to Alternate, and Deborah Pitman from Alternate to Member at their weekly meeting 3/9/04. There are no open positions remaining on the Commission.
Report of Historic District III
The Massachusetts Historical Commission approved the Preliminary Report filed by the Town of Sharon Historical Commission. Feedback from the Town of Sharon Planning Board has been requested through Joel Tran. The Planning Board will be invited to the Commission’s monthly meeting 4/14/04 to give their feedback. Sharon Town Counsel’s office has a copy of the study. The Commission is waiting for his feedback as well. The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, 4/28/04. Site to be determined.
158 Wolomolopoag St.
Member Martin has not been able to ascertain the level of interest from the Wards’. He will try to speak with them again and also follow up with the contractor, Mr. Disippio.
Historical Signs
Only one date on the sign at the West Cemetery cannot be read. Otherwise, everything is photographed and ready to go.
Budget
The Commission has received a letter from the Massachusetts Historical Commission stating that dues are about to run out. This needs to be addressed as Chairperson Schofield thought they were paid last summer.
Preservation MASS Booklet
The booklet was reviewed briefly and determined not to be of interest to the Commission at this time.
Drake Barn on Garden St.
Vice –Chairperson Hughes has heard from the Town of Sharon Building Inspector that a demolition permit has been applied for on this old barn by a builder. Chairperson Schofield feels the barn is over 100 years old. Until the Commission receives a copy of a permit there is no action warranted towards consideration of a Demolition Delay.
Speaker on Old Houses
The Commission determined that it may be of interest sponsor some programs on old houses/buildings. Brent and Valerie Gundlah have suggested a workshop done by Allen Charles Hall, AIA of Woburn.
It was also decided as part of this discussion that the Commission needs to develop a resource list. Alternates Gundlah and Schroeder volunteered to begin some preliminary work on this list.
It was also observed that the inventoried property list needs updating.
178 No Main St.
It is felt that the Trailer Permit (1 year) may be expiring soon.
Next Meeting
The Commission set the date of the next meeting as Wednesday April 14 at 7:30 PM at the Town Offices.
Adjourn Meeting
VOTED: (Martin/Schroeder) Voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting ended at 9:50 PM.
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