Elevation certificates now required with applications
NantucketSep 23, 20252 min read
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The Historic District Commission unanimously approved a policy requiring formal elevation certificates and supporting documentation when historic structures are elevated under Resilient Nantucket design guidelines; staff input alone is not sufficient.
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What this means
Applicants must submit the properly formatted certificate, supported by a licensed land surveyor or engineer, when an elevation or flood certificate is required. The commission also approved a relocation plan for 16 Walsh Street by a 4-1 vote and approved Tesla solar shingles at 26 Arlington Street as a test case. Several proposals were held for revisions or additional materials, including a shed and driveway at 22 Coffin Street and rooftop solar at 41 Macy Lane.
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Unanimously approved the Historic Determination and Elevation Certificates policy.
Approved option three for the re-siting, demolition, and move proposal at 16 Walsh Street by a 4-1 vote, with a historic determination and findings about the structure's character and setting.
Held the proposed as-built color change at 10 Candle House Lane for three historically appropriate sample swatches.
Unanimously approved Tesla solar shingles at 26 Arlington Street as a test case.
Held the rooftop solar proposal at 41 Macy Lane for revisions, a view assessment, additional information, and a screening plan.
Held the proposed shed at 22 Coffin Street for revisions because the front-corner placement could obscure the primary structure.
Held the driveway revision at 22 Coffin Street for revised plans, street photographs, an aerial view, and a view assessment.
Approved the wall sign at 149 Orange Street with clipped corners.
Approved consent applications and consent applications with conditions, including visibility, grading, elevation, and documentation requirements.
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