[MassHistPres] 40B in 40C local historic districts

[michaelamoran1]

Our Local Historic District is facing the prospect of the demolition of a
shingle style home (the only example in town) and out buildings- including a
barn which was previously associated with a federal home on a neighboring
parcel. 

 

Could anyone provide examples of any 40B projects in a Chapter 40C district
where the proponent demolished existing historic buildings? Or have the only
40Bs in Chapter 40C projects been constructed on bare parcels? Actually any
example of 40B construction in a 40C district might be helpful.

 

I have heard that in the case of 40B construction local historic districts
have been considered to be local zoning and thus not relevant. Is there any
merit to the argument that the underlying legislation for both 40B
construction projects and 40C local historic districts is upon equal footing
since both stem from state legislation? 

 

Michaela Moran,

Chairperson

Acton Historic District Commission

 

 

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