[MassHistPres] rules for handling certs of non applicability

[jworden at swwalaw.com]

In Arlington, our chairman is authorized to issues such certificates (we always refer to them as CONAs) if it's like-for -like replacement, something out of public view (he takes a look), or something not under our jurisdiction(e.g. plantings or at grade construction like driveways).  Copies are sent to the building inspector so his office knows the work is OK.John WordenArlington HDC



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>From    : Nancy Dole[mailto:nlouisedole at gmail.com]
Sent    : 5/14/2019 5:06:28 PM
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Subject : RE: [MassHistPres] rules for handling certs of non applicability

 Hi Everyone,We want to change the way we handle certs of non applicability so that we can issue them to owners who apply for maintenance that involves no changes in design or materials in a more efficient way. At present, we post a meeting and vote that they do not require our permission per bylaw. Apparently many other districts have a simpler process where staff or an appointed member can approve such applications without a meeting and a vote.We are told that Salem does that, with the appointed person notifying the members via email in case anyone feels a hearing is required. Please let us know how your district handles this, so we can write a rule/regulation to submit to the Town Clerk, including examples of other districts so that she will feel more comfortable with the process. She is concerned that it would be a violation of the open meeting law. We are interested in what you consider non applicable and allowed, other than maintenance. We are also interested in learning what other districts list as not requiring a public hearing, but can be voted on in a meeting and granted or denied abutters to be notified and given 10 day opportunity to request a public hearing if desired.
Thank you so much!Nancy Dole, Secretary and MemberWest Tisbury Historic District Commission 


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