HomeMy WebLinkAboutRogers Letter of OppositionDear Erica,
Please see below and attached. Thank you
Erica Brown
Town of Barnstable Planning and Development Department
367 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Email: Erica.brown@town.barnstable.ma.us
Re: Objectfon to Proposed Modificatfon and Expansion at 43 Iyanough Avenue, Hyannis Port, MA
Dear Ms. Brown,
I am writfng to formally object to the proposed partfal demolitfon and expansion of the existfng home
and historical structure located at 43 Iyanough Avenue, Hyannis Port, MA. This project will adversely
impact the historical structure in questfon and the broader character and integrity of the Hyannisport
Historic District, which was listed on the Natfonal Register of Historic Places in 1987.
The Hyannisport Historic District is a carefully preserved and cherished community, originally designed as
a summer resort with modest homes built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The architecture and
character of this district are integral to its identfty and historical legacy. The proposed modificatfons at 43
Iyanough Avenue significantly increase the scale and massing of the existfng home, but they are
inconsistent with the scale and style of surrounding historic homes and would disrupt the district’s
cohesive architectural landscape and historical integrity.
The conversion of historically significant homes into oversized structures, such as proposed at 43
Iyanough Avenue, sets a troubling precedent that threatens the gradual but significant erosion of the
district’s authentfcity and unique character.
Given these concerns, I respectiully urge the Commission to carefully evaluate the impact of this project
and consider alternatfve approaches that would allow for necessary updates to 43 Iyanough Avenue on a
scale that preserves the district’s historical integrity.
I hope that these concerns will be taken into account during your review of this proposal.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Rogers