Demo Delay Imposed on Humphrey Property
Historical Commission members are not overwhelmingly opposed to the project as it was presented to them in September. But they want to see the developer's final plans when presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Historical Commission members voted on Tuesday to impose a 9-month delay to demolition of a circa 1880 property on Humphrey Street. They aren't overly opposed to the 5-unit condo project that developer Charles Patsios has in mind for the property at 267-69 Humphrey St. — located by the Concordia project on the former Cap'n Jack's Inn site. But they want to see the final project once it has been presented to the town Zoning Board of Appeals. The developer's lawyer, Chris Drucas, said the developer still has exterior and interior details to finalize. Commission Chairman Susan Munafo said the board was imposing the delay with the hope that they can come to an agreement with the developer and lift the delay short of the 9 months. The …
William R. DiMento
11:45 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
And I am compelled to clarify the Commission went far beyond its authority when the Commission decided to protect the neighborhood rather than the building..The sole responsibility is provided in Section 17 which they must find it a "significant Structure" read it yourself------------B. Is or has been designated by the Commission to be eligible as a significant building or structure after a … more ›