Historic Preservation Commission

MEETINGS ARE ON THE 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH @6PM
Location: D&H Canal Museum & Mid-Hudson Visitor Center- 1315 NY-213 High Falls, NY 12440
 

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is a Certified Local Government (CLG) body that has the authority to designate individual properties as local historic landmarks, as well as, designating areas within the Town as historic districts.  Owners of designated historic landmarks or properties that are located within a historic district are required to obtain approval for exterior changes (roof, siding, gutters, etc.) from the Commission. 

In addition, the HPC makes recommendations to the Planning Board regarding site plans involving properties containing historic landmarks. The HPC has conducted surveys of significant historic, architectural, and cultural landmarks within the Town. 

Designation of Landmarks or Historic Districts of the Marbletown Heritage Preservation Law permits any individual or organization to initiate a request for the designation of a property in Marbletown as a landmark, or a group of properties in Marbletown as an historic district.

summary of the Marbletown Heritage Preservation Law is available for those interested in designating a property. If pursuing designation, it is advisable to read the complete description of the Law available under Town Code, Chapter 128.

To begin the application process, please complete the Preliminary Designation Application and submit it to the Town Clerk. The Commission will review the application at its scheduled meeting. If accepted, you will be required to submit a completed Marbletown Landmark Application with a $50 application fee. Should your Landmark Application be accepted, the Commission will set a hearing date, notify you, and publish the notice of hearing in the Kingston Daily Freeman.

For help in completing the Marbletown Landmark Designation Application, please refer to the instructions provided in the National Register Bulletin.

Before the Code Enforcement Officer can issue a building permit to the owner of a landmarked property, an application must be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for review. If accepted, the Commission will issue an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to the owner for submission to the Building Department so that the project can move forward under the standard code enforcement procedures.

The Marbletown Historic Preservation Commission is comprised of members whose qualifications are outlined in the Qualifications for Historic Preservation Commission Members. Marbletown welcomes residents who are interested to apply.

For information regarding tax credits available for landmarked properties in Marbletown, please see the Rehabilitation Tax Credit Programs information.

For information about sources of funding for historic preservation, please visit the Preservation Assistance page on the NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website.

Members

NameTitleTerm Expiration
Bill Merchant

Chair

December 31, 2027

Bill Brinnier

Member

December 31, 2025

Scott Davis

Member

December 31, 2026

Doug Adams

Member

December 31, 2025

Laura Anker

Member

December 31, 2026

Denise Fryeburg

Member

December 31, 2027

Pat Sheeley

Member

December 31, 2027