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Board approves demolition permit for deteriorated house at 510 Newark Road; barn to be rehabilitated for private use
Summary
Following the historic commission review, the board voted to issue a demolition permit for the house at 510 Newark Road; the owner plans to rehabilitate the onsite barn for private family recreation and later construct a replacement dwelling on the cleared lot.
The Board of Supervisors on July 15 voted to issue a demolition permit for a deteriorated house at 510 Newark Road after the historic commission reviewed the application and the applicant presented plans.
Applicant Jim McKain told the board he intends to demolish the house because it is in disrepair and to rehabilitate the existing barn for private, family recreational use; he said the barn will not be used as a residence or a business and that he ultimately plans to build a new house on the site. Staff confirmed the application followed the township’s historic-resource review process and that the commission had evaluated hardship and alternatives.
Why it matters: The property is listed as a historic resource in township materials; demolition decisions require the board to follow ordinance procedures after the historic commission's review. The board found the review complete and voted to issue the demolition permit as allowed by ordinance language.
Permitting detail: Staff and counsel advised that the ordinance provides a specific process for demolition of historic resources; the board indicated it had received the historic commission's determination and the necessary applications and voted accordingly.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 1459; topfinish SEG 1560
