17.5_River-CofA-condenser_vents
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
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 will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements
set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Property: 17.5 River Street
Name of Record Owner: Frederick Biebesheimer and Lisa Spence
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Per attached image, install the following in alley between subject property and adjoining house at 11 Lynn
Street:
▪ Install Bosch IDS heatpump condenser with all conduiits/linesets to be installed in building interior.
▪ Install new fence/gate in front of condenser in capped flat board design to match recently approved
fencing at property.
▪ Install new furnace vent in location shown on attached image. Preference for a single flat lozenge
shaped vent instead of two (2) gooseneck vents.
▪ Commissioners Martinez and Joyce to work with owner to finalize details of work.
Dated: April 10, 2026 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. All applicable building permits to be obtained prior to work
commencing.