40 Warren-CofA-demolish pergola
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: 40 Warren Street
Name of Record Owner: Peter Copelas
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Remove pergola on east elevation of building.
▪ Replace existing or install new trim and siding at the existing building wall to reestablish original
siding and trim details.
▪ Repaint house to match existing colors.
Dated: June 18, 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.
1996 Inventory form photo of pergola
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
Application for: Certificate of Appropriateness - HCA-26-53
Date of
Submission:
April 17, 2026 Owner at Submission
(from Assessor)
COPELAS PETER A TR;PETER A
COPELAS 2019 LIV TR THE
Applicant name:Helen Sides Owner (from
Applicant)
peter Copelas
Address of Property: 40 Warren St
Declared District: McIntire Year Built (From Assessor)1918
Occupancy (from
Assessor)
Zoning (From Assessor)B1
Building Type (from
Assessor)
Property Use (From
Assessor)
Type of Work: Demolition
Is work visible from Public Way?:Yes
Applicant's Description of Work:We propose to remove a partially demolished tall trellis over the driveway
on the north side of the house.
We also propose to paint the entire house in the existing colors.
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