[MassHistPres] Forced demo due to health and safety code violations

[Emily Hutchings]

Beverly is interested in responses as well.

Thank you,
Emily Hutchings
Assistant Planning Director, City of Beverly

On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 11:18 AM Lisa Hassler <lisa at historichomescapecod.com>
wrote:

> From Lisa Hassler, Sandwich Historical Commission.
>
> We have a historic B & S glass factory building that has a pending demo
> application.  Being in the historic district, it requires a permit for
> demolition.  The building inspector has said that, due to the condition of
> the building, it is a health and safety danger to the public and that if
> the historic district committee doesn’t vote to demolish, he can order it
> to be taken down.  The building has various unsafe conditions on the
> inside, with failing plaster due to a hole that previous owner
> intentionally poked through the roof, and rodent droppings on floor.
> However, the windows and doors are in tact and prevent entrance from the
> general public.
>
> Has anyone had a similar circumstance?  Could a fence be ordered to be
> installed rather than demo to protect the public?
>
> Have you been successful in lobbying for the building inspector to order
> that the building be secured (close windows, cover hole in roof) to prevent
> further damage.
>
> Have you required the applicant to fund an inspection by an independent
> third party historic preservation consultant?  If you can’t require the
> applicant to pay for a 3rd party inspection, have you been able to require
> the inspection and have it paid by the historical commission or other
> entity?
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
>
> Lisa Hassler
>
>
>
>
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Emily Hutchings, AICP

*City of Beverly*

*Assistant Planning Director*

*978-605-2342*

*ehutchings at beverlyma.gov <ehutchings at beverlyma.gov>*
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