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EASTHAM COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Meeting: February 16, 2006
Attendance: Glenn Collins, Cheryl Gayle, Martin McDonald, David J. Skiba, Sue
Horton, Elizabeth Simmons, Peter McDonald, Kathryn Sette, Dianne
O'Neill, Mary Elizabeth Burgess, Town Planner, and members of the
Public
Next meeting noted for February 23, 2006, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Glenn Collins for consideration of three (3) applications.
David Crary presented an application relative to an approximately nine (9) acre parcel off Joshua's Way and off Hay Road to be utilized for open space. The premises would be acquired as an open space/water recharge area with the necessary deed restriction. The premises have not been divided through Land Court yet from the remaining nine (9) acre parcel with buildings thereon which would be retained. A discussion of price was inconclusive; however, the range seems to be between $1.5 million and $1.7 million payable over a period of five (5) years if necessary. Cheryl noted the Town would be the entity to negotiate price per previous discussion with Sheila Vanderhoef, Town Administrator. David Crary would prefer to sell the property to the Town rather than to a developer.
Lou Roy presented the application for historic preservation of a private home owned by her known as the Seabury-Sparrow House on Route 6. Kathryn inquired about the proposed windows and trim and noted that the request was for $3,600.00. The house is in a historic district of Town and is listed on the National Historic Register. Cheryl asked if there were other needs for repairs to the premises and Lou noted the antiquated nature of the premises in general. Peter and Kathryn discussed the need for wooden windows rather than those with vinyl and Peter agreed to visit the property for a view with regard to the overall integrity of the building. Lou to reevaluate the cost of the windows.
The Eastham Historical Society presented the Schoolhouse Museum proposal with Ed Harnett, Nancy Heller, and Mary Sedlock representing the Society. Peter recused himself from the discussion, and Glenn, Sue, Kathryn, Liz, Martin, and Dianne all noted they had paid dues and/or made contributions to the Eastham Historical Society.
The Eastham Historical Society is requesting $250,000.00 for a building account to renovate the existing Schoolhouse Museum including the installation of a foundation thereunder and construction of an addition to replicate a structure that previously existed on the premises which addition would be to house artifacts as well as to provide for handicapped accessibility and bathroom facilities. The Eastham Historical Society is a non-profit Massachusetts corporation according to the applicants and the property is on the National Register. It was noted that a deed restriction would be required. Cheryl asked how cost overrides would be addressed, and the applicants indicated that the funds would be raised, noting that $83,000.00 is in hand. Dianne asked
about the timing with a response of a July, 2007, completion target date. Upon questioning by Mary Elizabeth, it was determined that the addition would be like the old structure and that the allocable costs for the foundation under the existing building would be $50,000.00. Liz questioned whether CPA funds are appropriate for a "new building " and there was discussion relative to historic preservation. It was noted that $50,000.00 would be utilized for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and security systems. Liz, Marty, Dianne, and Cheryl noted some discrepancies in addition for the total budget. The applicant believed that Chatham received CPA funds for an addition to one of their structures and Mary Elizabeth shall investigate. It was noted that the legislative body of the Town Meeting of Eastham would ultimately approve expenditures upon recommendations by the Community Preservation Committee.
Upon a motion and second by Kathryn and Sue respectively, and a roll call vote of the full Committee, the meeting went into executive session.
After a motion and second by Kathryn and Sue respectively, the meeting resumed after executive session. There was a discussion of the potential for revolving funds to be available for historical preservation projects on private homes. It was noted that David would attempt to draft recommendations based on the executive session and that Dianne will be away next week.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
David J. Skiba, Clerk
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