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Who reviews a building for its historical and architectural significance?
If proposed work qualifies a building for demolition delay review, the Preservation Commission staff, with the oversight of the Brookline
Preservation Commission
, makes an initial determination of historical and architectural significance within 10 business days after a complete application form has been submitted.
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1.
What buildings in Brookline are subject to review for demolition delay?
All buildings in Brookline are potentially subject to a demolition delay. If a proposal for work on a building meets the definition of complete or partial demolition, then the building will be reviewed for its historical and architectural significance.
2.
What qualifies a project as demolition?
For the most part, demolition includes removing or covering 25% or more of the square footage of the building’s exterior sides and roof, removing or covering one side of a building, removing the roof, or significantly altering the shape of the roof. Please see the
attached illustrative drawings
for examples of how partial demolition is determined, and see below for demolition of buildings designated as historic.
3.
Who reviews a building for its historical and architectural significance?
If proposed work qualifies a building for demolition delay review, the Preservation Commission staff, with the oversight of the Brookline
Preservation Commission
, makes an initial determination of historical and architectural significance within 10 business days after a complete application form has been submitted.
4.
What happens when a building is assigned an initial determination of significance?
The
Preservation Commission
will hold a public hearing to determine whether it will uphold the initial determination of significance. If upheld, the commission will impose a demolition delay on the building for a period of up to 12 months, or 18 months for a National or State Register property.
5.
How do I know if a National or State Register-listed building requires demolition review?
The definition of demolition is more inclusive for buildings that have local, state, or federal historic designations. Demolition of buildings listed, eligible for listing, or with a preliminary determination of eligibility for listing in the State or National Registers of Historic Places or located within State or National Register districts are automatically determined to be initially significant. Generally, proposed work that includes the systematic removal, effacement or destruction of the exterior architectural elements which define or contribute to the historic character of a building might qualify the project for review. This may include, but is not limited to removing or altering windows, siding, chimneys, and decorative elements.
6.
What if my building is located in a Local Historic District?
If a building is located in a Local Historic District, regulations and guidelines for work in local historic districts take precedence for review of any changes to structures. In almost all cases, the
Preservation Commission
will not approve demolition of buildings in Local Historic Districts.
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