13 Chestnut Street -CofNA- inkind painting and repairs
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
Construction Moving
Reconstruction Alteration
Demolition Painting
Signage Other Work
as described below does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the exemptions or
limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Property: 13 Chestnut Street
Name of Record Owner: Nicholas Kiefer and Jennifer Kiefer
Description of Work Proposed:
• Painting left side of house in existing colors
• Painting entire garage in existing colors
• Carpentry work as needed to repair rotted wood
• Paint will be hand-scraped from clapboards
Non-applicable due to work in-kind painting of previously approved paint colors and in-kind repairs. There
will be no changes in color, material, or structure.
*NOTE: Historic materials and details must be retained and repaired except where material is not salvageable and must
be replaced. If replacement is necessary, new elements must replicate existing details, dimensions and materials. Should
any changes to materials, design or outward appearance be determined necessary, Applicant must submit a new
application for review.
Upon completion of the above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is required
to document compliance with this Certificate and approved plans.
Dated: September 28, 2023 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION:
By:
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). All
work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated.
THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings
(or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work.