Facade RestorationDecision
Small Project Review - SRA-21-19
Address of Project: 17 CENTRAL STREET
Meeting Date:October 13, 2021
Members Present:Grace Napolitano, David Guarino, Cynthia Nina-Soto
Members Absent:Dean Rubin, Russ Vickers
Decision:To approve the project as presented and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents:
- Application packet prepared by Brendan Murray, Murray Masonry & More, Corp., 100 Rear Lynn Street, Suite 1, Peabody, MA 01960, submitted on
8/30/21.
Conditions of Approval:
- 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 SRA to review proposed modifications prior to making any changes in the field.
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In-Kind Restoration Only: The applicant shall perform the restoration work so that it is identical to the existing colors, patterns, and all details are
retained. For example, the fan pattern of the bricks above the windows must be replicated in kind - if bricks must be replaced, they shall be custom
cut to retain the original look.
Mortar Color: The applicant shall tint the new mortar so that it matches the existing mortar on the building and does not visually differ from it.
Findings:
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The Authority is in support of the restoration work on this important downtown building. The application states that all work will be done in-kind,
which is the appropriate approach to this historic structure.
Good quality masonry restoration work on this building will deter deterioration, thereby ensuring long-term preservation.
Signature of the SRA: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of the Salem Redevelopment
Authority Board.
Tom Daniel, AICP, Executive Director Date Signed: September 8, 2021
SRA-21-19
9/23/21, 11:08 AM
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Design Review Board Recommendation
Small Project Review - SRA-21-19
Address of Project: 17 CENTRAL STREET
Meeting Date:September 22, 2021
Members Present:Paul Durand, David Jaquith, Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Helen Sides, J. Michael
Sullivan
Members Absent:Marc Perras
Decision:To recommend approval of the project as presented and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents:
- Application packet prepared by Brendan Murray, Murray Masonry & More, Corp., 100 Rear Lynn Street, Suite 1,
Peabody, MA 01960, submitted on 8/30/21.
Conditions of Approval:
- 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.
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In-Kind Restoration Only: The applicant shall perform the restoration work so that it is identical to the existing
colors, patterns, and all details are retained. For example, the fan pattern of the bricks above the windows must be
replicated in kind - if bricks must be replaced, they shall be custom cut to retain the original look.
Mortar Color: The applicant shall tint the new mortar so that it matches the existing mortar on the building and does
not visually differ from it.
Findings:
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The Board is in support of the restoration work on this important downtown building. The application states that all
work will be done in-kind, which is the appropriate approach to this historic structure.
Good quality masonry restoration work on this building will deter deterioration, thereby ensuring long-term
preservation.
Signature of the DRB: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately reflects the actions of
the Design Review Board.
Date Signed: September 8, 2021 SRA-21-19
9/23/21, 11:08 AM
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09/07/2021
City of Salem, MA
SRA-21-19
SRA-Urban Renewal Area - Small Project Review
Additional Applicant Info
Project Information
Signature
DRB Recommendation
Status: Active Date Created: Aug 30, 2021
Applicant
Brendan Murray
brendan@murraymasonryandmore.com
P O BOX 8454
SALEM, MA 01971
9785941138
Location
17 CENTRAL STREET Unit U1
Unit U1
SALEM, MA 01970
Owner:
RUBIN REALTY TRUST;RUBIN DEAN L/TRACY L TRS
17 CENTRAL ST UNIT 1 SALEM, MA 01970
Owner
Residences at Museum Place
Who is the point of contact for this application?
Brendan Murray
Owner Email Address
brendan@murraymasonryandmore.com
Owner Phone Number
978-578-0940
Project Name/Title
Residences at Musuem Place
Project Description
Repoint two areas of facade
Existing Structure's Square Footage
20,000
Proposed Structure's Square Footage
20,000
Estimated time schedule for completing project
30 days
Will your project include a proposal for Public Art?
No
Do you have a plan in place for Public Art at this location?
No
Digital Signature
Brendan Murray
08/30/2021
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SRA Decision Entry Section
Timeline
Label Status Activated Completed Assignee Due Date
Application Review by SRA Board Staff Active Aug 30, 2021 at 1:46 pm -Kathryn Newhall-Smith -
Board Cover Document - for SRA/DRB Pending ----
SRA Review to introduce project Pending ----
DRB Review Pending ----
DRB Recommendation Pending ----
Project Approval by SRA based upon DRB recommendation Pending ----
SRA Decision Document Pending ----
TD review Pending ----
Final Decision Document Pending ----
Restoration this side of building, shaded area.
- Access: Aerial lift with overhead protection at
entry/egress.
- Replacement of lintels along second floor windows.
- Replacement of spalled/failed bricks.
- Re-pointing quoins at southwest corner, facing
Charter St., and restoring brick on 1st floor facing
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Re-point/restore shaded section
Replace +/- 10 spalled/failed bricks.
Replace all lintels along 2nd floor on this side.
- (9) Windows
- (1) Door
Re-point quoins at corner,
from sidewalk to roof, as
needed. Allowance for
approx. 100 sq.ft.
Point any washed out joints as
needed. Match mortar to existing.