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ingly to take out reference to the socalled Avon District, which was differentiated to allow separate rules to apply on Mount Salem Avenue, where the homes are newer.
The original intent was to be able to treat older homes different, but Mr. Reynolds pointed out that changes in t^ordinance allow for each indivufiial structure to be examined imependently.
Paint colors
The group also wrestled with the issue of paint colors. Because the ARB reviews paints and paint combinations, the public perception is 'that the board is arbitrary and is trying to “dictate taste.”
Removing reference to paint colors, said Mr. HafDer, "is one way you could take your foot off the public’s neck.” I
ARB members said paint colors > are rejected very infrequently, but it does happen.
To allow town residents to bypass the ARB on paint colors, it was decided that members of the work session group would come up with a comprehensive chart of hundreds of acceptable colors and color combinations, and only those who wish to use colors not on the chart will have to' get ARB approval.
A straw vote to drop any reference to colon passed 6-4, but then the group decided that the comprehensive chart will allow the town to avoid the truly tacky (pink polkadots were used as the example).
Demolitions
Mr. Reynolds said the issue of . when a renovation becomes a demolition ought to be addressed when the ARB writes its Certificates of . Appropriateness.
“The certificates should specify what is important and ought to be preserved,” said Mr. Reynolds.
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