13 Barton Square-Construction of Porch and Deck
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Design Review Board Recommendation
13 Barton Square
Small Project Review: Construction of Exterior Porch and Deck
Meeting Date: April 28, 2021
Members Present: Paul Durand, David Jaquith, Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Marc Perras,
Helen Sides
Members Absent: J. Michael Sullivan
Decision: At a regular meeting of the Design Review Board (DRB), upon a motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of the proposed construction of exterior
porch and deck at 13 Barton Square as designed and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. A series of plans and drawings illustrating proposed conditions and measurements and
dimensions of the porch and deck, submitted by Michael McGinn on 3/19/21.
2. Site Plan for 13 Barton Square, submitted by Michael McGinn on 3/1/21.
3. A series of photographs showing the structure’s existing conditions, submitted by Michael
McGinn on 3/17/21.
4. Massachusetts Inventory Form B, 13 Barton Square, form number SAL.2255, June 2017.
5. Staff Comments dated 4/22/21.
Conditions of Approval: The DRB recommends incorporating the following conditions:
1. Consistency with Approved Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the project may
not be completed as presented and conditioned herein, he/she/they shall return to the DRB to
review proposed modifications prior to making any changes in the field.
2. Upper Deck Modifications: The applicant shall submit revised plans and specifications for the
upper deck. Such specifications shall include the following:
a. Installation of Azek:
i. Facia Board: The applicant shall install an Azek fascia board over the pressure-
treated wood along the bottom edge of the deck flooring.
ii. Columns: The pressure-treated columns shall be wrapped in Azek to increase
their diameter to 8”. The applicant shall also include a base and top cap to the
columns to increase the visual consistency with the columns on the lower porch.
iii. Balusters: The balusters and railing elements shall be Azek.
b. Paint Color: The Azek shall be painted Benjamin Moore Copley Gray to match the trim
on the rest of the house.
3. Submission of Revised Materials: The applicant shall submit revised documents illustrating the
upper deck modifications to the Board via Principal Planner, Kate Newhall-Smith. Board
member Helen Sides shall review revised documents for compliance with the conditions.
Findings
1. Consistency with Design Standards and Guidelines: This project is consistent with the Salem
Historical Commission’s Guidelines Notebook and the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties in that the trim and details on the new elements are consistent
with those on the rest of the home.
2. Improvement of Structure: The applicant has been diligently working to restore this structure in
an historically sensitive manner. This project will be a positive addition to the home’s overall
restoration.
Signature of the DRB: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the
actions of the Design Review Board.
_______________________________________ ____________
Paul Durand Date
Chair
4-29-21
3/17/2021 OpenGov
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03/17/2021
City of Salem, MA
SRA-21-2
SRA-Urban Renewal Area - Small Project Review
Additional Applicant Info
Project Information
Status: Active Date Created: Mar 17, 2021
Applicant
Mike McGinn
mcgcon@comcast.net
12 Winter St
Merrimac, Ma 01860
978-314-2833
Location
13 BARTON SQUARE
SALEM, MA 01970
Owner:
MCGINN MICHAEL J
12 WINTER STREET MERRIMAC, MA 01860
Is the owner the applicant?
Who is the point of contact for this application?
Mike McGinn
Project Description
1. Replace landing and stairs with 8x12 foot porch
Porch will match details of existing porch.(see photo)
2.Replace landing and stairs with 10x12 foot deck
I am currently restoring house to its former glory with an appreciation to its historic details.
Existing Structure's Square Footage
4,000
Proposed Structure's Square Footage
4,000
Estimated time schedule for completing project
April 2021
Does your project propose landscaping changes?
3/17/2021 OpenGov
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Signature
Does your project propose a change to the building's facade?
Digital Signature
Michael McGinn
03/01/2021
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