[Chat] Re: [Discussion] RE: CV Historic District

2005-03-22 Thread Sarah Andrew Wilson
Paul wrote: "...or create "Club Guilford" in their ground floor, complete with a velvet rope on the sidewalk.." Hey!  That's an idea!  I think from now on Wednesdays will be ladies' night at 3049 Guilford.  I can hear the beats already.  Woo wooWoo woo!  Cheers,Madame Mixstress S -

[Chat] Re: [Discussion] RE: CV Historic District

2005-03-22 Thread OldHouseHistory
There are lots of complexities, as John mentioned.    One of the most notable is that inclusion in only a National Historic District, such as Charles Village, is that there is no protection from demolition, either.  If the new owners of the house at 29th and Charles want to raze it for a con

[Chat] Re: [Discussion] RE: CV Historic District

2005-03-22 Thread OldHouseHistory
Great!   Thanks, John, that explains the difference all right.  In DC, the norm is that a historic district is first designated local (with review), then national (mere formality).    Also, I read with caution the Baltimore change of CHAP into the planning office.  DC did the same a few year