HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter of Support- RichardSeptember 12, 2023
Barnstable Old King’s Highway Historic District Committee,
I am writing a letter of support for Diane and David Munsell with regards to the Certificate of
Demotion for the 1800’s carriage house located at 3075 Main Street Barnstable. The barn was
painstakingly deconstructed piece by piece to salvage and reuse any materials that were
deemed usable.
I was Chair of the Committee when the first Certificate of Appropriateness was approved. After
12 plus months, a new Certificate of Appropriateness for the same structure was approved
because the original Certificate expired. It was clear during those hearings that the applicant
would use any salvageable materials. No conditions were put on the Certificate about how
much original materials would be used.
During the whole process a Certificate of Demolition was never requested. As Chair at that
time, I take responsibility for that oversight and no blame should be put on the applicant. I ask
that the committee look favorably towards this application, and vote to approve so that the
Munsells can continue to rebuild this carriage house.
Respectfully,
Paul G. Richard