381-385 Essex Street - CofNA - in-kind 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: 381-385 Essex Street
Name of Record Owner: Grace Church
Description of Work Proposed:
In-kind repairs
• Replace rear of Parish Hall building, EPDM flat roof, copper flashing. Slight visibility from street.
• Replace church roof valleys, failed copper flashing. slight visibility from street.
• Repair bell tower, church facade. Repoint w/mortar, color to match existing. Visible from street.
o Mortar to be removed by hand or with small pneumatically powered chisels to avoid damage to
masonry. Mechanical tools shall not be used on vertical joints;
o Remove the loose mortar of the lintels and sills;
o Repair the lintels and sills in kind as needed;
o Mortar to be Type N (1 part cement/1 part lime/6 parts sand;
o Mortar to match existing color, grain size, texture, and tooling/pointing style;
o Cleaning of masonry surfaces to be by gentlest means possible, such as washing with low pressure
water and soft natural bristle brushes. High pressure washing and sandblasting is not allowed;
o Waterproof coatings and sealants shall not be used;
Non-applicable due to being in-kind repairs or replacement. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness has
been submitted for additional roof work and will be heard at the November 1, 2023 Historical Commission meeting.
Upon completion of above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is required to
document compliance with this Certificate and approved plans.
Dated: October 19, 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.