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

[sally milne]

Hi.  Ward,
   So the developer is no longer talking of demolition correct? He wants to use the building for affordable housing through the 40B process?   Is that correct?   I’d be curious. 40B overrides all the local zoning true,  but wondering if the building is in the LHD then I assume the outside of the building must be maintained following the rules of the Historic district. Can anyone comment on that?

Sally Urbano
Harwich,Mass,
 Individually

> On Jan 19, 2021, at 6:14 PM, Ward Hamilton <melrosehistcomm at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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