a report from Charles Sullivan, Executive Director, Historical Commission, transmitting information from the Historical Commission relating to the proposed landmark designation for 40 Cottage Street

• SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM OTHER CITY OFFICERS 2. A communication received from Donna P. Lopez, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Charles Sullivan, Executive Director, Historical Commission, transmitting information from the Historical Commission relating to the proposed landmark designation for 40 Cottage Street.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF CAMBRIDGE [phone removed] FAX: [phone removed] DONNA P. LOPEZ PAULA M. CRANE CITY CLERK DEPUTY CITY CLERK DATE: MARCH 5, 2018 TO: THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: DONNA P. LOPEZ, CITY CLERK (AL SUBJECT: RESPONSE FROM THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION - 40 COTTAGE STREET Attached you will find a communication from Charles Sullivan, Executive Director, Historical Commission, relating to the landmark designation of 40 Cottage Street. In the communication Mr. Sullivan states that the property owners object to the landmark designation but will consult with the Historical Commission when making fundamental changes to their home. Your kind attention in this matter will be greatly appreciated. CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139

#6571 CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION 831 Massachusetts Avenue, 2° FI., Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 Telephone: [phone removed] Fax: [phone removed] TTY: [phone removed] E-mail: histcomm@cambridgema.gov URL: http://www.cambridgema.gov/Historic SUDGE HISTO Bruce A. Irving, Chair; Susannah Barton Tobin, Vice Chair; Charles Sullivan, Executive Director William Barry, Robert G. Crocker, Joseph V. Ferrara, Chandra Harrington, Jo M. Solet, Members Gavin W. Kleespies, Paula A. Paris, Kyle Sheffield, Alternates "OMMISSION March 2, 2018 To: Mayor Marc McGovern and Members of the City Council From: Charles Sullivan, Executive Director Re: 40 Cottage Street At its meeting on March 1 the Historical Commission reviewed the letter that Roy Russell and Robin Chase submitted to the Council on February 21. Mr. Russell and Ms. Chase objected to the designation of 40 Cottage Street as a landmark but suggested that "if necessary, we would be happy to agree to consult with the Historical Commission when making fundamental changes to our home, with the understanding that maintenance, repairs, and modifications are constantly necessary to meet the changing needs of life in the 21s century." The Commission still supports landmark designation as the best means of protecting this significant building for the long term, but the members expressed their appreciation for the owners' commitment to preserving their home. They authorized the staff of the Historical Commission to undertake any such requested review. The Commission also asked me to communicate their appreciation to the City Council for the time it has devoted to this issue.