34 Chestnut Street_CofNA_front column alem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978)619-5685
-• cy CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
0 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: 34 Chestnut Street
Name of Record Owner: Historic New England
Description of Work Proposed:
• Repair a localized area of deterioration, specifically rot and/or insect damage,on a plinth of a portico column of
the Phillips House.
o The treatment plan is expected to include removing deteriorated wood and splicing in new wood(possibly
Spanish cedar instead of pine as it tends to be more rot resistant).
o The plinth would then be painted to match existing.
o The repair will be completed in-situ and the need for temporary support to be in place while the repair is
underway is not anticipated.The repair will be completed in-house.
Non-au licable due to beine 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 am chances 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: Jul 1. 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.Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of
Buildings(or any other necessary permits or approvals)prior to commencing work.