7/31/2006 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Minutes

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DRAFT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT + Interior Alterations • Storm windows and doors, screen windows and doors. • Removal, replacement or installation of gutters and downspouts. • Removal, replacement or installation of window and door shutters. • Accessory buildings of less than 100 square feet of floor area. • Removal of substitute siding. • Alterations not visible from a public way. + Ordinary maintenance and repair of architectural features that match the existing conditions including materials, design and dimensions. • Reconstruction, substantially similar in exterior design, of a building, damaged or destroyed by fire, storm or other disaster, provided such reconstruction is begun within one year thereafter and carried forward with due diligence. PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW OF MINOR ALTERATIONS The following minor alterations require the submittal of an application for an advisory review by the Commission or its delegate thereof. • . Accessibility Improvements including ramps, rails, walkways and mechanical equipment associated with exterior architectural barriers subject to the.extent possible under MGL 40A and other applicable state or federal laws. • Substitute siding • Removal of architectural trim • Replacement of Windows and Doors In reviewing the application for a minor alteration, the Commission or its delegate thereof may determine that the alteration is compatible with the design guidelines. If so, the Commission or its delegate thereof may issue a Certif cate to Alter. In reviewing the application, the Commission or its delegate thereof may determine that the alteration is not compatible with the design guidelines. The Commission may decide to grant the Certificate to Alter with advisory recommendations on how the project could be compatible with the design guidelines. Likewise,the Commission may decide to withhold the Certificate to Alter following a public hearing. At least seven days'before said public hearing, public notice shall be given by posting in a conspicuous place in Town Hall. Such notice shall identify the time, place and purpose of the public hearing. Concurrently, a copy of said public notice shall be mailed to the applicant, to the owners of all adjoining properties and of other properties deemed by the Commission to be materially affected thereby all as they appear on the most recent applicable tax list. Following the public hearing, the Commission shall determine whether the proposed alteration adequately meets the design guidelines and the purpose of this bylaw. Within forty-five days after the filing of an application for a Certificate, or within such further time as the applicant may allow in writing, the Commission shall issue a Certificate to Alter. PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW OF MAJOR ALTERATIONS The following major alterations require the submittal of an application for a regulatory 9/7/2006 4