53 West St Significant Letter.pdf
July 13, 2021
Richard Korzeniowski
Smith College Northampton MA 01060
RE: Historical Commission demolition review, 53 West Street
Dear Mr. Korzeniowski:
The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing under the Demolition Review Ordinance to
determine whether the 53 West Street building is “Preferably Preserved,” and whether a demolition delay should be implemented. This hearing is scheduled for July 26, 2021, at 5:30 PM via an online Zoom
meeting - the agenda is attached. Please print this agenda and place in a yellow ‘public notice’ sign at
least one week before the hearing.
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: July 26 Historical Commission Agenda
Cc: Jonathan Flagg, Northampton Building Commissioner