3 Smith Street U2 WDDO
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has waived the Demolition Delay Ordinance
for the proposed demolition as described below, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic District's
Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
Address of Property: 3 Smith Street
Name of Record Owner: Megan Valentine
Description of Demolition Work Proposed:
Demolish more than 50% of roof.
Per the Demolition Delay Ordinance, the Commission made the following findings:
1) The Commission voted unanimously to find the building historically significant as it is a
contributing resource in the Bridge Street Neck National Register Historic District; and
2) Based on the revised renovation plans by Eng Arch Design dated 5/1/24 (see attached image),
which includes a new façade dormer with shallower pitch roof and through-cornice windows
while preserving the overall scale of the ca. 1840 cottage, the Commission voted unanimously to
find the roof not preferably preserved and the work may proceed on the improvements shown on
the plans.
Dated: May 16, 2024 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
THIS IS NOT A DEMOLITION OR 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.
New dormer – Eng Arch Design dated 5/1/24