[MassHistPres] tools for historic commissions

[Dennis De Witt]

Five of Brookline’s eight LHDs were initiated in response to demolitions that were delayed.  Two more were triggered by a demolition or a proposed demolition before the town had Demo Delay.  

A study report for an LHD extension, triggered by the delay of a pair of proposed demolitions, is being brought by the affected neighbors to the Preservation Commission in December.

The key is neighborhood generated support.  There is an informal expectation in town meeting that at least 80% of the owners in the proposed LHD will sign a petition supporting it.

Dennis De Witt
Brookline 

> On Nov 25, 2020, at 1:58 PM, Russel Feldman <RFeldman at tbaarchitects.com> wrote:
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> Is anyone aware of tools beyond a demolition delay ordinance that local historic commissions might use to support preservation goals?  We’re interested in strengthening a commission’s role when confronted with development pressure.
> Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this.
> Russ Feldman
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>  
> Russel Feldman, AIA, NCARB | Principal Emeritus | TBA Architects, Inc.
>  
> From: MassHistPres <masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu <mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu>> On Behalf Of Skelly, Christopher (SEC)
> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 1:28 PM
> To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu <mailto:masshistpres at cs.umb.edu>
> Subject: [MassHistPres] MHC Workshop-Intro to Historic Preservation Planning-Dec 3
>  
> Massachusetts Historical Commission Virtual Workshops for Local Commissions
> Introduction to Historic Preservation Planning
> 
> Thursday, Dec 3, 2020
> 3PM
>  
> If you are a new member of a local historical commission, consider attending this free online workshop. 
>  
> This workshop provides an overview of the role of local historical commissions in Massachusetts.  Participants will learn about the basic steps of community-wide historic preservation planning,  which are identifying, evaluating and protecting historic resources.  
>  
> This online workshop will be limited to 12 people.  Additional workshops will be added as interest warrants. 
> 
> If you register and are then unable to attend this workshop, please cancel your registration or let me know as soon as possible so that another person can take your place.  
> 
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> Online registration for this workshop is below.  A link for attending the online workshop will be sent out to registrants the day before.
> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-historic-preservation-planning-tickets-130285143371 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-historic-preservation-planning-tickets-130285143371>
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> Any questions, please feel free to let me know. 
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> 
> Chris Skelly
> Director of Local Government Programs
> Massachusetts Historical Commission
> Christopher.Skelly at state.ma.us <https://owa.sec.state.ma.us/OWA/redir.aspx?C=38937adc663d493e9132c4f21f50a281&URL=mailto%3aChristopher.Skelly%40state.ma.us>
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