[MassHistPres] Demolition Delay Bylaw scope question

[knrmcguire at aol.com]

It's an interesting discussion point.
I was referring to stone walls that might exist on the lot and
exist either along a road which isn't designated as Scenic and/or
old stone walls which run perpendicular to the road, to delineate land borders.
 
The other element worth thinking about are exposed but inactive
remnants of stone foundations which suggest prior usage on the property.
 
Perhaps another way to tackle these currently non-regulated items
is to work to refine the zoning bylaws to incorporate the preservation
(or reuse) of these older structures.
 
The concern is that if the demolition delay bylaw is too stringent
there might be a movement to repeal its use.
 
 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: djdewitt at rcn.com
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Sent: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Demolition Delay Bylaw scope question


If a properly drafted DD law can be applied to something as limited  
as an entrance portico, as I understand routinely happens in Newton,  
why not a fieldstone wall, if the law is written to cover it?

Dennis De Witt


On Jan 17, 2007, at 12:09 PM, Marcia Starkey wrote:

> I have assumed that the jurisdiction for all or most DD bylaws is  
> limited to
> buildings unless the language specifies otherwise.   Marcia Starkey ,
> Greenfield
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>> Hi,
>>
>> I'd be interesting in hearing from communities that
>> attempt to preserve objects, stone walls, abandoned
>> foundations, etc as part of what is governed as
>> part of their implementation of their Demolition Delay Bylaw.
>>
>> Often times, it is the objects, walls and abandoned foundations on
>> a parcel which contribute to the historical context
>> to a house or other 'enclosed' structure attempting
>> to be saved.
>>
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Roberta McGuire
>> Westford Historical Commission
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