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The problem is not the HPRB, but the law, which demands that all alterations in a historic district be "compatible" with that district. Cost is not a consideration, nor are societal benefits, such as renewable, nonpolluting energy, to be considered, not by the Board. It is limited to that simple judgment: is it compatible, or is it not? Yes or no?

In fact, the Mayor's Agent can consider other factors, and overrule the HPO and the HPRB, on grounds of "special merit". But it shouldn't be necessary to go to that level, and depend on the judgment of one lone DC bureaucrat. If he favors solar energy, then this homeowner may prevail. If he doesn't, then that's that, the homeowner is out of luck.

Does anybody even know who this "Mayor's Agent" is? What an absurd historic preservation system we have.

by Jack on Jun 1, 2012 12:54 pm • link • report

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