Applicant Letter, 81 MapleNORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION
CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060
November io, 2oii
CITY HALL
William Fenno Pratt
Architect, 1849
Peter W. MacConnell
Bacon Wilson, P.C. \ Monsein & MacConnell
6 South East Street
Amherst, MA 01002
RE: Historical Commission demolition review, 81 Maple Street, Florence
Dear Mr. MacConnell:
In accordance with Chapter 161 of the Northampton Ordinance, "Demolition," the Historical Commission
evaluated the structures at 81 Belmont Avenue for which demolition applications were filed with the
building inspector. Enclosed please find notification of the Commission's determination. These were also
provided to the Building Commissioner.
The subcommittee determined that the structure is `Significant' in accordance with the Demolition
Ordinance. The Commission will now hold a public hearing to determine whether the building is
"Preferably Preserved," and whether a demolition delay should be implemented. This hearing is set for
November 21 at 5:30 pm, in the City Hall Hearing Room, 210 Main Street. A determination as to whether
the structures should be Preferably Preserved must be made within fourteen days of the hearing.
A `Public Notice' sign must be posted at the property seven days prior to the hearing. These signs are
available in the Office of Planning and Development, and can be picked up at any time during business
hours. The enclosed legal ad must be placed in the pocket on each sign.
Section 161 -5 D of the Ordinance lists some evidence that the Commission might consider when making
its determination of Preferably Preserved status. These include, but aren't limited to, the buildings'
condition, age, role in the streetscape, and construction elements. It would be helpful if you could provide
any information you think would be useful for the Commission to review. If these are provided to me in
the week prior to the hearing, they will be included in packets for members to review in advance.
Please let me know if I can provide any assistance prior to the hearing, or if you have any questions or
concerns.
Thank you
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4ah LaVal ey vation, Preservation and Use Planner
Enclosures: Demolition Review Application Activity Tracking Sheet, 81 Maple Street
Legal Notice
Cc: Louis Hasbrouck, Northampton Building Commissioner