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zi 1146 ROUTE 28,SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451
Telephone(508)398-2231 Ext. 1292 Fax(508)398-0836 OCT 2 6 2023
HISTORICAL COMMITTEE
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
By
Mr. David Weagle October 26, 2023
172 Old Main Street Return Receipt: 7018 0360 0000 5548 6795
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Dear Mr. Weagle,
The Yarmouth Historical Commission received a demolition request for 176 Old Main Street. Since the
structure on this site is over 75 years old, this request is automatically subject to the provisions of the
Yarmouth Town By-Law, Chapter 92: Historic Properties.
Because the barn/garage is not listed as a contributing structure in a National Register District, the YHC
can move forward and allow the Town to issue a permit for the demolition of this structure without
referral to the Cape Cod Commission.
On September 14, 2023 the Commission voted unanimously that despite its deplorable condition, the
barn/garage located on this property is a significant structure as defined in Chapter 92-2. This decision
was based on documentation and materials gathered by the Commission, along with their observations
during a site visit on August 17.
On October 12, 2023 a public hearing was held in accordance with Chapter 92-3 to gather information in
order to make a determination whether or not demolition of this structure would be detrimental to the
historical, cultural, or architectural heritage of Yarmouth.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting held at 10:00 AM and in
compliance with Yarmouth Town By-Law, the Historic Commission voted unanimously on the following
items:
1. The demolition of the barn/garage located at 176 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, would
be detrimental to the historical, cultural, or architectural heritage or resources of the Town of
Yarmouth.
2. Believing there is a reasonable likelihood some other person or group is willing to purchase,
preserve, rehabilitate, or restore the barn/garage since the property has been listed for sale by
the owner,the Commission voted to impose the 180-day demolition delay period.
Upon advice of Town Counsel, the demolition permit may be transferred from the current owner to a
new owner. The current owner will need to submit a letter to the Building Department removing their
name from the permit as the responsible party. The new owner will need to supply the Building
Department with information sufficient to be determined qualified to assume responsibility for the
permit. Once approved by the Building Commissioner, the current permit including the demolition
delay period,would be transferred.
Please contact Lisa Sherman, YHC Office Administrator, if you have any questions concerning this
matter.
Sincerely,
Julie Mockabee
Chair, Yarmouth Historical Commission
CcVark Grylls, Building Commissioner
YHC File
permit. Once approved by the Building Commissioner, the current permit including the demolition
delay period,would be transferred.
Please contact Lisa Sherman, YHC Office Administrator, if you have any questions concerning this
matter.
Sincerely,
Julie Mockabee
Chair,Yarmouth Historical Commission
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Cc;Mark Grylls, Building Commissioner
YHC File
TOWN OF YARMOUTITREcEivFD
1146 ROUTE 28,SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 02664-4451
Telephone(508)398-2231 Ext. 1292 Fax(508)398-0836 OCT 2 6 2023
HISTORICAL COMMITTEE
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
By. _
Mr. David Weagle October 26, 2023
172 Old Main Street Return Receipt: 7018 0360 0000 5548 6795
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Dear Mr. Weagle,
The Yarmouth Historical Commission received a demolition request for 176 Old Main Street. Since the
structure on this site is over 75 years old, this request is automatically subject to the provisions of the
Yarmouth Town By-Law, Chapter 92: Historic Properties.
Because the barn/garage is not listed as a contributing structure in a National Register District, the YHC
can move forward and allow the Town to issue a permit for the demolition of this structure without
referral to the Cape Cod Commission.
On September 14, 2023 the Commission voted unanimously that despite its deplorable condition, the
barn/garage located on this property is a significant structure as defined in Chapter 92-2. This decision
was based on documentation and materials gathered by the Commission, along with their observations
during a site visit on August 17.
On October 12, 2023 a public hearing was held in accordance with Chapter 92-3 to gather information in
order to make a determination whether or not demolition of this structure would be detrimental to the
historical, cultural, or architectural heritage of Yarmouth.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting held at 10:00 AM and in
compliance with Yarmouth Town By-Law, the Historic Commission voted unanimously on the following
items:
1. The demolition of the barn/garage located at 176 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA, would
be detrimental to the historical, cultural, or architectural heritage or resources of the Town of
Yarmouth.
2. Believing there is a reasonable likelihood some other person or group is willing to purchase,
preserve, rehabilitate, or restore the barn/garage since the property has been listed for sale by
the owner,the Commission voted to impose the 180-day demolition delay period.
Upon advice of Town Counsel, the demolition permit may be transferred from the current owner to a
new owner. The current owner will need to submit a letter to the Building Department removing their
name from the permit as the responsible party. The new owner will need to supply the Building
Department with information sufficient to be determined qualified to assume responsibility for the