[MassHistPres] Developer using 40B to advance development in LHD

[Ward Hamilton]

In 2019, the Melrose Historical Commission led a coalition of concerned
residents that opposed the demolition of the oldest commercial building
(ca. 1875) in the downtown local historic district. The Historic District
Commission unanimously rejected the application and all was well for the
moment.

Since then, the developer has filed a 40B application and has a hearing
before the Melrose zoning board of appeals next Wednesday night, January
27th.  What can be done at this point? Anything? I'm guessing that they
still need to acquire permission from the ZBA for certain variances, is
that the only bargaining chip left?

The mayor, city planner and city councilor (whose ward this is in) all
support the project.  So there's no support to be found there.



Ward Hamilton
Chairman
Melrose Historical Commission
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