7/31/2006 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Minutes

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DRAFT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT Y A project that meets the design guidelines of the architectural conservation district commission. DESIGN GUIDELINES The docurnent used by the Architectural Conservation District Commission to determine whether a proposed project is compatible. The design guidelines are appended to this bylaw. DISTRICT . The Architectural Conservation District as established in this bylaw. PERSON AGGRIEVED An applicant, an abutter or an owner of property within the district. SUBSTITUTE SIDING Exterior building cladding such as vinyl, aluminum or cement board. TEMPORARY BUILDING A building, necessary for a specific event, incident or project; erected for a period of no more than 6 months, unless otherwise agreed to by the commission. DISTRICT The Architectural Conservation District shall encompass the area shown ori the map titled, XXXXXXX, which is appended to this bylaw. ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSION The Architectural Conservation District shall be overseen by a Commission consisting of five members, to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, two members initially to be appointed for one year, two for two years, and one for three years, and each successive appointment to be made for three years. The Board of.Selectmen may appoint up to five alternate members to the-Architectural Conservation District. Said alternate members shall initially be appointed for terms of one, two and three years, and for three year terms thereafter. In the case of absence, inability to act, or recusal from action due to a conflict of interest, his or her place shall be taken by an alternate member designated by the Chairperson, if available, otherwise by the Vice-Chairperson if available, otherwise by a majority vote of the members and alternate members of the Commission present. The Commission shall include, if possible, a member of the local historical commission; a resident of the district; a realtor; an architect and a building contractor familiar with historic rehabilitation. Members and alternates of an architectural conservation district shall by reason of experience or education have demonstrable knowledge and concern for improvement, conservation and enhancement of the.district. Each member and alternate member shall continue to serve in office after the expiration date of his or her term until a successor is duly appointed. Meetings of the Commission shall be held at the call of the Chairperson, at the request of two members and in such other manner as the Commission shall determine in its Rules and Regulations. Three members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. 9/7/2006 2