[MassHistPres] Preliminary Reviews for Certificates

[John Worden]

Betty,

At what we call "informal hearings" we have done all of these things, but always emphasizing that the final decision about what to submit is up to the applicant.  In almost all cases, this process results in a better project, and often the applicants thank us for the help & guidance.

John Worden
Arlington HDC


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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dcolebslade at aol.com 
  To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu 
  Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 3:14 PM
  Subject: [MassHistPres] Preliminary Reviews for Certificates


  A preliminary review is highly recommended by most historic district commissions before a full-fledged application for a public hearing is made.  This is in order to prevent wasted time and money on the part of the applicant and probably the commission.


  My question concerns how far can the commission go in "advising" the applicant on his or her proposal.  

  Can the Commission make special recommendations to direct the applicant to a better solution?  

  Can the Commission state that something would not be acceptable?

  Can the Commission indicate general acceptance, without a vote, of a proposal?

  Thank you.

  Betty Slade


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