61 Warner Significant Letter
December 7, 2020
John Handzel
Nu-Way Homes
10 White Avenue
East Longmeadow MA 01028
RE: Historical Commission demolition review, 61 Warner Street
Dear Mr. Handzel:
In accordance with Chapter 161 of the Northampton Ordinance, “Demolition,” the Northampton
Historical Commission evaluated the house at 61 Warner Street for which a zoning permit demolition
application was filed with the building department, and determined it to be a Significant Structure
pursuant to the Ordinance.
The Commission will now hold a public hearing to determine whether the house is “Preferably Preserved,”
and whether a demolition delay should be implemented. This hearing is scheduled for December 21,
2020, at 5:30 PM via an online Zoom meeting. A determination as to whether the structure should be
Preferably Preserved must be made within fourteen days of the hearing, and is generally made during the
hearing. Staff will post a ‘Public Notice’ sign on the property with public hearing information.
Section 161-5 D of the Ordinance lists some evidence that the Commission might consider when making
its determination of Preferably Preserved status. These include, but aren’t limited to, the buildings’
condition, age, role in the streetscape, and construction elements. It would be helpful if you could provide
any information you think would be useful for the Commission to consider.
Please let me know if I can provide any assistance prior to the hearing, or if you have any questions or
concerns.
Thank you-
Sarah I. LaValley
Conservation, Preservation and Land Use Planner
Enclosures: December 21 2020 Historical Commission Agenda
Cc: Jonathan Flagg, Northampton Building Commissioner