[MassHistPres] applications for demolition

[james hadley]

Our Historical Commission has received a notice of intent from a corporate owner to demolish an historic building . Our application form, prepared by the local Building Commissioner, requires a reason for the demolition. The application in question cites the building condition, indicating an unsound structure. No backup for this is presented, although it is clearly called for in the application form, as follows:

The Notice of Intent shall include the following :
... - A statement of the reason for the proposed demolition and data supporting said reason, including where applicable, data sufficient to establishing any economic justification for demolition.

The Town Counsel has issued his opinion that the application is complete, and that we should proceed to hold a public hearing on the application. We, on the Historical Commission believe that the application should include required data prior to consideration being given to the request. We are curious as to whether other commissions utilize the same procedures, and, if so, whether an application is not considered until all required information is presented.

James Hadley
Orleans Historical Commission

 		 	   		  
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