[MassHistPres] Historic District - contiguous properties?

[Dennis De Witt]

George

Brookline has an Olmsted-Richardson thematic LHD going to Town Meeting (fingers crossed) with four non-contiguous sites.  Lincoln also has an LHD with numerous mid-century modern non-contiguous sites.

Dennis De Witt
Brookline

> On Oct 13, 2021, at 10:08 AM, George Triantaris <geo.triantaris at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> The Town of Harvard may seek to include an historic property in one of the historic districts that is not contiguous with the current properties in the district.  There is a large lot that contains a school between the current district boundary and this house.  It certainly makes sense to have this house to be included with the others in the district for several reasons.  I see nothing Chapter 40C or our town bylaw that specifies the properties must be contiguous and wondered if other towns have districts that contain non-contiguous properties.  Any thoughts would be helpful and appreciated.
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> George Triantaris, Chair
> Harvard Historical Commission
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>    1. Re: Solar panels in historic districts (Sarah White)
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> Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:41:44 +0000
> From: Sarah White <swhite at somervillema.gov <mailto:swhite at somervillema.gov>>
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> Somerville's HPC takes a similar position to Duxbury. Though solar panels currently still require full commission review and approval, Somerville does as well. Note that there is a statement in Chapter 40C about the need for commissions to be particularly mindful of alternative energy solutions. Our HPC typically negotiates alternative locations for related equipment boxes so that they are not located on the street-facing facade.
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> Sarah White
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> Senior Planner
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> Zoning & Preservation
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> City of Somerville.
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> Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Solar panels in historic districts
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> Our town, Duxbury, allows them on historic houses, some going back to the late 1600s,because they are not permanent fixtures on the building…and could always be removed.
> Jamet Ritch,   Duxbury Historic District Commission
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> On Oct 9, 2021, at 1:13 PM, George Shaw <georgeshawartist at gmail.com <mailto:georgeshawartist at gmail.com>> wrote:
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> I'd be curious to hear what thoughts folks have on photovoltaic shingles such as those manufactured by Tesla? They are less visible than traditional panels, but look different than more traditional  asphalt shingles.  Would they be an acceptable alternative in a historic district?
> George Shaw
> Harmony Woodworking
> (Retired)
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> On Sat, Oct 9, 2021, 10:43 AM Gretchen Schuler <ggschuler126 at gmail.com <mailto:ggschuler126 at gmail.com><mailto:ggschuler126 at gmail.com <mailto:ggschuler126 at gmail.com>>> wrote:
> I know that there have been discussions about solar panels. If there is a way to search topics in this  listserve I would love to know
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> My question is: how have other LHDCs dealt with applications for an array of solar panels on roofs of 18th and 19th century buildings (so many of which were built to optimize a south exposure). It sure is a major visible change for which there certainly is no historic precedent.
> Many thanks in advance
> Gretchen Schuler
> Wayland Historic District Commission
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