[MassHistPres] Swift House,Milton Ma

[Garrett Laws]

David,

The house looks to be close enough to a train station that asking for a
variance on the 6 parking spots wouldn't be out of the question. The
proximity to the highway may carry a different reality for how the property
gets used.

I guess it greatly depends on the intended final use by the current owner.
At basically 225 years old, I'd be surprised if they owner didn't think
they might run into a simple "No you can't take that building down" from
someone in city hall!

Garrett Laws
Copper & Slate Company

On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, wrote:

> The Swift House(98 Adams St) located in Milton Ma is the only wood framed
> commercial building that remains on its original site since c.1790. While
> its interior has been modified over the years,its exterior has remained
> unchanged since its original use as a hatters house. The current owner who
> also owns 100 Adams St, would like to tear down the house because there is
> not enough land for the 6 parking spaces that the current building code
> requires for commercial buildings. An Article for a variance on this
> subject will be heard in this springs Town Meeting. There is also a
> demolition delay on this property untill Mid November,2013. Please let me
> know if there any suggestions of how to save this house.
> David Kelman
>


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Cheers,
Garrett

The Copper & Slate Company, Inc.
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