10/15/2007 Annual Town Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Final Study Report Mashpee Historic District Page 13 of 15 fI Justification of the Boundaries As delineated on the accompanying map, the proposed Mashpee Historic District extends along Main'Street from just west of Ashumet Road on the north to Cotuit Road on the south. It includes part of Lake Avenue extending towards Mashpee Pond on the north side.of Main Street, a short section of Great Neck Road North that run south from Main Street. The district boundaries are drawn to include historic residential, civic, commercial, and institutional buildings and sites along both sides of the primary roads in Mashpee center, as well as to include open space that is primarily town-owned (and including a number of historic building and cultural sites) and that enhances the rural setting of the buildings. These boundaries capture the heart of Mashpee's traditional town center. While some modem, late 2e century buildings are encompassed in the district, the ends of the district on Main Street and Great Road North are drawn where higher proportions of recent buildings begin. The boundaries are based on visibility and are intended to include buildings and property that can be seen from the public road. Wherever possible, the boundary follows lot lines. In certain sections where lots are large, a line of convenience 150 ft from the side line of the road layout is used. Bylaw Recommendations The LHDSC was developed and is recommending the draft bylaw based on the example in the MHC's Establishing a Local Historic District handbook, on samples collected, and on a i determination of what is appropriate for the Mashpee Historic District. The LHDSC is made up of representatives of the town, including the Mashpee Historical Commission, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, residents, and an architect. It formerly included a representative from the local Board of Realtors, for whom a replacement could not be found upon his retirement. The draft and final bylaw has been reviewed and approved by the Town's legal counsel. . j The LHDSC is recommending this bylaw as meeting both the requirements of MGL Chapter i 40C and the unique characteristics of the Mashpee Historic District. The Mashpee Historic District Bylaw proposes alternate nominating organizations to those specified in Chapter 40C in order to accurately reflect Mashpee's historical character and the composition of the town's heritage stewardship. Section 110-8 Exclusions of the bylaw exempts certain work from review by the local historic district commission. Please refer to the bylaw for the complete information on each exclusion item. The appeals process set for in Section 110-6.N under Procedures for review of applications states that, A PERSON AGGRIEVED by a determination of the COMMISSION may, within twenty days of the issuance of a CERTIFICATE or disapproval, file a written request with the COMMISION for a review by a person or persons of competence and experience in such matters, acting as arbitrator and designated by the regional planning agency. The finding of the person or persons making such review shall be filed with the Town Clerk within forty- five (45) days after the request, and shall be binding on the applicant and the