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December 20, 1977 Page 3 Historic Districts Mr. Ted Wasielewski informed the Commission that W. Gaylen Allsop, the Commission's attorney, is looking into the legal aspects of the proposed zoning change in the West Washington District. Mr Oxian reported that Mr. Allsop was in the process of drafting an ordinance covering this matter. The basic prob- lem is that there are four different zoning possibilities for an historic area. Mr. Oxian advised Mr. Allsop to discuss this : matter with the Area Plan Commission. Mr. Wasielewski stressed that there were 10 different zoning classifications that had to be taken into account. There was a good deal of discussion on -- this matter. Mr. Oxian advised Mr. Allsop to peruse the legis- lation that was passed in the City of Boston, which -had three different categories of zoning for historic districts. Mr. Oxian said the Commission needs more material from W. Gaylen Allsop and this matter should "hang fire" right now. Legal Ms. Candace Peck reported that Charlotte Whittaker had re- quested copies of the Commission's ordinance and other material and wanted to set up a meeting at her house on January 12th regarding the possibility of setting up an historic district in the North Shore area. It was suggested that Ms. Peck work with bis. Joann Sporleder. Ms. Peck said that she had sent a copy of the ordinance as well as standards to Ms Ellen Kettler, the Midwest legal counsel for the National Trust. She also said letters should be sent to residents living in a historic district, giving them an indica- tion of what it means to live in a historic district. Further letters should stress the possibility of tax deductions and re�- habilitation as well as loans that might be applicable. It was stated that the Tax Seminar in June did not have a tremendous impact. Mrs Price then stated that a letter should go out to all proper- ty owners regarding their willingness to have their home desig-.- nated as a historic landmark, and outlining the possible tax de- ductions. Mr. Oxian informed her that letters of permission have been requested from all potential historic landmark owners since early 1975, even though our enabling ordinance does not require it. Mr. Ted Wasielewski then began an open discussion of historic landmarks and historic districts and said that approval must be gotten from 50% of the property owners for permission to have a district declared historic. Mr. Oxian said he had dis- cussed this matter with Mr. Allsop and he read Section E. from