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April 14, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL #7010 3090 0002 7281 8112
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Jack Scott
Hanlon Homes, Inc
17 Schofield Road
Dennis, MA 02638
RE: 29 Scallop Rd., West Yarmouth- Demolition Request
Dear Mr. Scott,
This notice is being directed to you as the Owner's Agent for the above referenced
project.
Please be advised that on Thursday April 14, 2016, at their regular scheduled meeting:
the Yarmouth Historic Commission met in quorum and voted unanimously in their decision
that the original portion of one of the structures being proposed for demolition at 29
Scallop Road (herein referred to as the "main house") is a significant structure as defined
in the Yarmouth Town By -Law, Chapter 92: Historic Properties (enclosed).
This decision was based on documentation and materials presented to and gathered by
the Commission along with their observations during a site visit which took place on
March 15, 2015. In addition, Jade Scott, from Hanlon Homes Inc., who has been working
with the Yarmouth Historical Commission since this project began, provided a structural
engineer's report dated March 22, 2016 which details the current condition of the home
The Commission is grateful for the efforts and care that have been taken into
consideration during the difficult decision to demolish the structures on this property.
Despite its deteriorating condition, the Commission feels that the main house is significant
to the town of Yarmouth where it has resided since 1935, not only from an architectural
standpoint, but also in part because of the story of its travel from the town of Chatham
where it originated in 1721.
As a result of this "significant" determination, the Commission has 30 days in which to
hold a public hearing to determine whether or not demolition of this structure will be
detrimental to the historical, cultural or architectural heritage of Yarmouth. After the public
hearing, the Commission will have 10 days in which to notify you whether or not the
demolition of the main house portion of the existing structure would be detrimental to the
history, architecture, or culture of Yarmouth. If it is found to be detrimental, the 180-day
demolition} delay period will begin on the date the determination is made.
Please be informed that you have been placed on the agenda to speak at said public
hearing which is scheduled to be held on Friday, May 6 2016 at 10:00am in the Hearing
Room at the Yarmouth Town Hall. Town ordinance requires that notice of this hearing be
published in a local newspaper at least 14 days prior and again within 7 days of the 4:9r-
hearing date. Therefore, notice will be published in The Register on Thursday, April 21,
2016 and Thursday April 28, 2016.
Should you have any questions regarding this letter or the demolition delay process,
please contact our Office Administrator, Beth Vozella at 508-398-2231 x1292 or via email
at bvozelia@yarmouth.ma.us.
Sincerely,
Julie Mockabe , +airman
Yarmouth Historical Commission
JM/bv
Enclosure
Cc: The Chleck Family Foundation Inc.
Mark Grylls, Building Commissioner
Karen Greene, Director of Community Development
Sarah Kooeff, Cape Cod Commission
YHC File
YARMOUTH TOWN CLERK
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