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Historic commission approves demolition at Academy Lane and clears new one‑story cottage after debate
Summary
The Nantucket Historic District Commission approved an application to demolish an existing small structure on Academy Lane and later approved a new one‑story cottage on the lot after public comment and discussion about historic value, accessibility and streetscape.
The Nantucket Historic District Commission unanimously approved a demolition/move‑off application for a small structure on Academy Lane and later approved a replacement one‑story cottage, after extended public comment about the building’s age and whether it should be retained.
The commission ratified the demolition/move‑off application for the structure (an approval tied to a previous 2016 demolition consent) with four members voting in favor and one abstention. Commissioners later voted 4–1 to approve the proposed new one‑story cottage on the same lot; one commissioner opposed the replacement as presented.
Supporters of demolition — represented at the meeting by the applicant’s representative, Luke — said the existing building is in…
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