[MassHistPres] Demo delay ordinances and large projects/long timelines

[Field, Larry]

Hi, my planning role includes staffing the Watertown Historical Commission.  I'm interested in how other commissions with demolition delay ordinances deal with large projects that can take 2-3 years to get to the demolition permit stage.  Two scenarios:  1) large lab or residential project where there is a lengthy period between planning the project and getting zoning approval/funding, with the existing tenants in place during this time; and 2) large municipal project, e.g., new school or municipal building, with significant time spent in design/community process, etc.  Do any of your commissions give advisory opinions or provide comments at an early stage?  Do any of you have a public hearing/determination based on early plans?  (and do you do that even if the proposed demolition could be years away) Thanks!

Larry Field, Senior Planner
(NEW LOCATION) 124 Watertown St, Suite 2A
Cell 617-921-3608     P. (617) 972-6417 ext 121643
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