7NorthPineStreet_CofNA_gutters_facia
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
x Reconstruction Alteration
Demolition x 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: 7 North Pine Street
Name of Record Owner: Victoria Nielsen
Description of Work Proposed:
• In-kind replacement of gutters. Gutters will be painted to match house.
• In-kind replacement and painting of rotted sections of the fascia.
o The replacement wood is to be of comparable quality and durability as the existing fascia wood.
Non-applicable due to being in-kind painting and repairs.
*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 29, 2025 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.
Satellite view of the building where work will take place (7-13 N Pine):
Project: Replacement of Gutters/Downspouts and Repair of Fascia.
Owner: North Pine Association
Address of Work: 7-13 N Pine Street, Salem MA 01970 (McIntire District; condominium building).
Contractor: FRG Contractors, Inc. (https://www.frgcontractor.com/).
Scope of the Project
The North Pine Condo Association requests permission to replace gutters and downspouts on the exterior of the
building. We also request permission to repair rotted fascia. Please note that the current gutters on the building
are not historical, but modern aluminum gutters.
Justification for the Project
The current K-Style gutters on the building are likely at least 20-years old. More specifically, the building’s gutters
are in need of replacement due to the following issues:
1. Rotted fascia (please see Appendix A and Appendix B for photographs).
2. Sections of the gutter pulling away from the building (Appendix C).
3. Water is leaking through sections of the gutter (Appendix D), resulting in ice build-up during the winter
months on the sidewalk below.
Specifications of Replacement Gutters and Fascia
We will complete in-kind replacement of gutters on the exterior of the building. We will also repair fascia with in-
kind materials.
1. Current 5” K-Style aluminum gutters will be replaced with 5” K-Style aluminum gutters. These will be
attached with durable hangers and fasteners.
2. Current 2x3” rectangular downspouts and elbows will be replaced with 2x3” downspouts and elbows.
These will be attached with durable hangers and fasteners.
3. Paint gutters and downspouts to match the current “pink” color of the building.
4. Remove rotted wood fascia and replace in-kind with wood. Paint to match the current “pink” color of the
building.
Environmental Impact
Removed gutters, downspouts, and fascia will be disposed of properly. Maintaining proper drainage will promote
longevity of the building material, including wood and masonry, thus requiring less repair and less waste/ landfill
use. Aluminum gutters are also longer-lasting than other materials and thus will reduce landfill use.
Appendix A. Rotted Fascia, 7-13 N Pine Street.
Appendix B. Rotted Fascia, 7-13 N Pine Street.
Appendix C. Gutter Pulling Away from Fascia, 7-13 N Pine Street.
Appendix D. Leaking Gutter, 7-13 N Pine Street.