Decision Letter - 218 elm garage roof.pdf
Historic District Commission Decision:
The Northampton Historical Commission voted 3-1 on September 9, 2020 to grant a certificate
of hardship pursuant to Section 195 of the Northampton Code for garage roof replacement at
218 Elm Street, Map ID 31A-071, as submitted by Hugh Jones and Stephen Watson/Adam
Quenneville Roofing. The Commission finds that the work proposed, owing to conditions
especially affecting the building or structures involved, but not affecting the historic district
generally, failure to approve the proposal for asphalt shingles to replace slate shingles in poor
condition will involve a substantial financial hardship. The asphalt roof will not face the street,
and will not derogate from the intent and purpose of the historic district ordinance.
Additional Conditions:
Shingle color shall be a grayish green with green spots as proposed
I, Sarah LaValley, as agent to the Historical Commission, certify that this is a true and accurate
decision made by the Historical Commission, and certify that a copy of this and all plans have
been filed with the Commission and the City Clerk.
I certify that this decision has been mailed to the owner and applicant.
Any person aggrieved by a determination of the Commission may, within 20 days after the
filing of the notice of such determination with the City Clerk, file a written request with the
Commission for a de novo review by a person or persons of competence and experience in such
matters, designated by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.