031022 Demo Delay Memo 12 Saltworks LaneTOWN OF YARMOUTH
1146 ROUTE 28, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451
Telephone (508) 398-2231 Ext. 1292 Fax (508) 398-0836
HISTORICAL COMMITTEE
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mark Grylls, Building Commissioner
FROM: Lisa Sherman, Office Administrator of the Historical Commission
DATE: March 11, 2022
SUBJECT: 12 Saltworks Lane – Demolition Request
At their March 10, 2022 meeting, the Yarmouth Historical Commission considered the above referenced
property in response to a request to demolish. The intended purpose of the total demolition is to enable
construction of a new home.
A demolition permit application was filed with the Building Department on February 8, 2022 by Tom
Grew. This application along with a Notice of Intent to Demolish was considered by the Yarmouth
Historical Commission at their meeting on March 10, 2022. While noting that the house was over 75
years old and has some historic value as it relates to salt manufacturing, the fact that the house was
significantly damaged by a fire at the end of 2021 has led the Commission to agree that the house is a
total loss. The plans proposed to replace the structure are designed so it will look similar to the house
pre-fire. Accordingly, the applicant can proceed with demolition.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Cc: Yarmouth Historical Commission
Tom Grew