Process for Application for Demolition
Historic District Commission
A Step-By-Step Guide
The Historic District Commission is charged with insuring the Maintenance and Preservation of
Buildings in the Manistee Commercial Historic District. Under exceptional circumstances a request may
be made for the demolition of all or a portion of a building following Guideline #12 - Demolition.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct a preliminary discussion with staff and attend the
meeting to explain the proposed work.
Introductory Meeting with Staff or Museum Director/Curator - Staff will assist the applicant
by explaining the application form and Guidelines. Museum Director/Curator will research any
historical documentation available that could assist the applicant.
Submission of Application Applicant will submit their request to Staff who will review it to
make sure they have supplied all the necessary information including a site plan. If no
Additional information is needed Staff will process the request and $50 payment (Checks made
payable to ‘City of Manistee’).
Meeting Applicant shall present their request to the commission. The HDC will begin their
deliberation on the request. If the Commission determines that no additional information is
needed they will deliberate/take action on the request. The will either approve or deny the
request. If the Commission determines that additional information is needed they will
postpone their determination until their next regularly scheduled meeting or schedule a Special
Meeting.
Historic Record Information If demolition is authorized for all or a portion of a structure by
the City of Manistee Historic District Commission the applicant is required to provide
documentation to the Commission prior to the issuance of a permit to proceed with demolition.
This documentation will become part of the Property Record File.
Permit Staff will process permit and necessary paperwork.
Status Update Staff will reach out after 10 months to see project status. If progress is being
made though project not completed; HDC may extend certificate expiration date upon formal
review at a regularly scheduled HDC meeting.
Applicant is required to obtain a building Permit from the Building Inspector.
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Historic District Commission
Planning & Zoning
395 Third Street
Manistee, MI 49660
231.723.6041 (phone)
231.398.3526 (fax)
Application for Demolition
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Standards
The Historic District Commission is charged with insuring the Maintenance and Preservation of Buildings in the Manistee
Commercial Historic District. Under exceptional circumstances a request may be made for the demolition of all or a portion
of a building. The City of Manistee Historic District Commission defines the demolition of all or a portion of a building as a
reduction in the footprint or elevation or a portion of an elevation of a building. The Historic District Commission uses the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as interpreted by the Preservation Briefs.
Contributing Buildings in the Manistee Commercial Historic District may be eligible for both Federal and State Tax Credits.
By demolishing a portion of a building the owner may forfeit eligibility. Owners are advised to have all demolition plans
reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office prior to application for demolition to determine if the demolition may
jeopardize tax credits.
This box must be checked by the applicant indicating that they have read and understood the requirements for tax
credits or do not wish to pursue tax credits. If this box is not checked the application will not be processed.
Submission of Application
This application must be received by the City at least 15 days prior to a regularly scheduled monthly Historic District
Commission meeting. The meeting is held the first Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall,
70 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan unless it is a legal holiday. Applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct a preliminary
discussion with staff and attend the meeting to explain the proposed work.
As part of the review of the Application the Historic District Commission will schedule a Site Visit during the meeting to
review the structure. The Historic District Commission reserves the right to request additional information from the
applicant prior to a final decision on requests. Incomplete requests will be returned to the applicant to supply needed
information for review.
Property Information
Address:
Parcel #
Applicant Information
Name of Owner:
Address:
Phone #:
Cell#:
Name of Contractor (if applicable):
Address:
Phone #:
Cell#:
License Number:
Expiration Date:
Description of Work
Be specific and describe the proposed demolition Use additional sheets if necessary.
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Justification of Request
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Whether reasonable measures can be taken to save the historic structure or site.
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The condition of the structure and its probable life expectancy.
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The reason for demolishing the structure and whether or not alternatives exist.
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Whether or not relocation of the structure would be a practical and preferable alternative to demolition.
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The public necessity of the proposed demolition.
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The public purpose or interest in the land or building(s) to be protected.
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Whether there are definite plans for the reuse of the property if the proposed demolition is carried out,
and what the effect of those plans would be on the character of the surrounding area.
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Whether the historic structure or site is capable of earning reasonable economic return on its value.
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Whether or not the proposed demolition could potentially affect adversely other historic buildings or the
character of the historic district.
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Authorization
I hereby certify that the proposed work is authorized by the owner of record and that I have been authorized by the owner
to make this application as his authorized agent, and we agree to conform to all applicable laws of the State of Michigan.
All information submitted on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________
Office Use Only
Fee: $50.00 (Checks made payable to ‘City of Manistee’)
Receipt #
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Historic District Commission
Planning & Zoning
395 Third Street
Manistee, MI 49660
231.723.6041 (phone)
231.398.3526 (fax)
Historical Record Information for Demolition Projects
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Standards
If demolition is authorized for all or a portion of a structure by the City of Manistee Historic District Commission
the applicant is required to provide documentation to the Commission prior to the issuance of a permit to
proceed with demolition. This documentation will become part of the Property Record File.
Property Information
Address:
Parcel #
Historical Name of Building:
Applicant Information
Name of Owner:
Address:
Phone #:
Cell#:
Name of Contractor (if applicable):
Address:
Phone #:
Cell#:
License Number:
Expiration Date:
Description of Work
Demolition of part of a building
Demolition of all the building
Required Information
Photographs
Photographs of the exterior of the building (all sides available)
Photographs of the interior of the building (all areas i.e. basement, first floor, second floor)
Drawings
Measured drawings of the elevation and footprint of the structure must be submitted drawn to
scale
Authorization
As the owner of the building located at _________________________ the attached information is submitted for
review by the Historic District Commission or their agent. If review shows the information to be complete a
Notice to Proceed or Certificate of Appropriateness will be issued.
Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Office Use Only
Fee: $50.00 (Checks made payable to ‘City of Manistee’)
Receipt #
Reviewed by: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Approved
Additional information required