[MassHistPres] Examples of village overlay

[Dennis De Witt]

Sally

I assume you are talking about a zoning “overlay district" — which requires a ⅔ vote and has all the inherent problems and limitations of zoning.  If that could pass TM, why then not an LHD?  If it could not, then how about a Neighborhood Conservation District which only requires a majority vote and can be expressly tailored to your situation?  

Dennis De Witt
Brookline

> On Aug 16, 2019, at 9:27 AM, Skelly, Christopher (SEC) <christopher.skelly at state.ma.us> wrote:
> 
> Sally, depending on the language of the bylaw, a village overlay district could mean many different things.  
> 
> How would you summarize the challenges this area is facing and what are you hoping to address through a new bylaw?  From your posting, it sounds like the current town's zoning would allow uses that you would find objectionable.  It also sounds like you are concerned about potential demolitions here.  Anything else that you would want to see addressed through a new town bylaw?  Chris.
> 
> Christopher C. Skelly
> Director of Local Government Programs
> Massachusetts Historical Commission
> Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us
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> From: MassHistPres [masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] on behalf of sally milne [urbanosally at gmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:03 PM
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> Subject: [MassHistPres] Examples of village overlay
> 
> Hello to you all,
>    As some  of you may know we have been working to preserve an area of Sea Captains’ homes in  Harwich that we call Captains’Row.  Recently we rallied to have a Dollar General withdraw their plans  for a 7.500 sq ft store that included demolishing one of the historic homes.. They did withdraw without prejudice.
> Se we have work to do and are considering a historic village overlay as one means amongst others. We are hoping the Cape Cod Commission hears our request to become a District of Critical Planning Concern  as well.
>    In the meantime can anyone share a village overlay district document that has been  put into practice and is working well?
> I certainly would appreciate the help.
> Best to all
> Sally Urbano
> Individually
> Harwich,Ma.
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