16 Arnold Avenue Significant NotificationNORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION
CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060
CITY HALL
William Fermo Pratt
Architect, 1849
June 7, 2013
Charlie Conant
Smith College Facilities Management
126 West Street
Northampton MA, oio63
RE: Historical Commission demolition review, 16 Arnold Avenue
Dear Charlie:
In accordance with Chapter 161 of the Northampton Ordinance, "Demolition," the Northampton
Historical Commission evaluated the structure at 16 Arnold Avenue for which you filed a zoning permit
demolition application with the building inspector. Enclosed please find notification of the Commission's
determination of Significance. These were provided to the Building Inspector today.
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 scheduled for June
24, 2013 in the Office of Planning and Sustainability, City Hall Room 10, 210 Main Street. A
determination as to whether the structure should be Preferably Preserved must be made within fourteen
days of the hearing.
A `Public Notice' sign must be posted at the property at least one week prior to the hearing. These signs
are available in the Office of Planning and Sustainability, and can be picked up at any time during
business hours. The enclosed legal ad must be placed in the pocket on the 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 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-
Sar I. La alley
Con ervation, Preservatio a d Land Use Planner
Enclosures: Demolition Review Application Activity Tracking Sheet
Public Hearing Notice
Cc: Louis Hasbrouck, Northampton Building Commissioner
NORTHAMPTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION
CITY HALL 210 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060
CITY HALL
William Fenno Pratt
Architect 1849
Public Hearing Notice
The Northampton Historical Commission will conduct a public hearing at 5:30
PM, Monday June 24, 2012 in Room 10, City Hall, 210 Main Street, to determine
whether 16 Arnold Ave, map ID 31D -063, should be determined "Preferably
Preserved" pursuant to the Northampton Demolition Ordinance, Chapter 161 of
the General Code.
DEMOLITION REVIEW APPLICATION Activity Tracking Sheet
Property: 16 Arnold Avenue, Apartment Building
Map _311) Parcel _063 Year Built 1900
Address: 16 Arnold Avenue
Received in Building Department: May 23,
Referred from Building Department: May 24,
Action Taken/ Northampton Historical Commission
Action Taken Bv : Entire Commission
X Sub - Committee of the Commission
Commission Designee/ Staff
Date Action Taken June 7, 2013 Initial Determination
Determination Made
X
Public Meeting held
Public Hearing Held
Property has been determined not to be
Significant according to Ordinance definition.
No further action will be taken. Demolition
Permit may be issued.
Property has been determined to be Significant
according to the Ordinance definition and a
Public Hearing has been /will be scheduled.
Demolition Permit may not be
issued at this time.
Public Hearing has been held, Property was
determined Significant but not Preferably
Preserved. No further action will be taken/
Demolition Permit may be issued.
Photo documentation may be required.
Public Hearing has been held. Property has
been deemed to be Preferably Preserved. The
demolition review period has been initiated. No
demolition permit may be issued until the
Historic Commission approves an alternative plan or the
twelve month period concludes.
Alternate plan has been approved/ delay terminated.
Demolition may or may not be approved as part of plan.
Twelve month time period has expired, demolition
permit may be issued.
Referred by: Sarah LaValley Date June 7, 2013