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I live in Barney Circle and IÂ’m opposed to the historic district designation there currently under review with the HPRB. Despite what many supporters of the Barney Circle HD may tell you, most residents were unaware of the proposed HD (until very recently) and also had no real opportunity to weigh in on the decision. Further more much of the support for this HD is from people and organizations that do not live in Barney Circle. The only people who should have any voice in such a matter are those that will be affected by its outcome.

The fact is many of the supporters of a HD in Barney Circle are only concerned about ugly pop ups and tear downs. A HD is far too over reaching and burdensome if those are your main concerns. A conservation district or some sort of special zoning to prohibit certain modifications seems far more reasonable and prudent than a full blown HD.

Not too surprising the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) is against conservation districts. The HPRB is the sole body that approves HDs, oversees the office that maintains them and decides which guidelines are acceptable for HDs. Every member of the HPRB is enthusiastically pro-HD. ThatÂ’s far too much power for one group and a serious conflict of interest.

by Eric on Jul 23, 2010 11:33 am • link • report

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