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266 ESSEX STREET- BOWMAN'S 266 Essex Street Bowman's 0 M M 09 June 8. 2004 Tania Hartford, Economic Development Planner Salem Planning Department 120 Washington Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Re: Timothy Orne House(Bowman's) JUN 0 8 2004 266 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts Dear NIs. Hartford, It is the request of H.H. Morant& Co., Inc.Architects on the behalf of our client Mr. Richard Bowman, owner of said property at 266 Essex Street to address the concerns raised in our site meeting at 10:30 a.m. on July 1, 2004, pertaining to slight alterations of the building's exterior facade due to as-built construction ramifications. Although it is agreed that the tweaking and modification of these details is not in compliance with the plans approved by the Design Review Board and Salem Redevelopment Authority, it is the intention of this letter to put forth immediate and good faith resolutions and explanations to remedy and clarify these errs and refining in the design. Right Elevation: Based on the drawings approved by SRA and DRB,dated 3/31/02,and prepared by our office, it was the original intention not to re-veneer the lower right side alley wall in brick masonry,as noted on Sheet A4, box I (see attached), but to match the existing stucco finish on the wall and paint to match existing brick masonry color approved by the SRA/DRB in November of 2003. During construction it was deemed impossible to restore the existing stucco veneer due to 100 plus years of harsh New England weather deteriorating brick, its mortar joints and stucco facing. It was decided that installation of a new wire mesh and stucco system to match the existing aesthetic would be installed over the exterior wall to give a fresher, more monolithic and weather protective finish to a wall, that although hidden in an alley way and disguised by fences at each end, a much needed revitalizing facelift. Rear Elevation: Installation of 6-light grilles in two rear elevation windows shall be installed as noted in HHM drawing Sheet A4, box 2 (sec attached), dated 3/31/02 and approved by SRA/DRB. Removal of one first floor level rear facade awning window that was to be located in rear stairwell was required to be removed due to conflicts with stairway layout,clearance provisions required by the Massachusetts Building Code, 6" Edition and discussions with Salem Building Department. Due to"another" well intentioned but overzealous and erroneous decision by the original Contractor, William Rice, and unrenowned to this office a small portion of upper rear face brick masonry was removed due to failing mortarjoints. This created an uneven transition with the new brick facing that was added below the new wood cornice that originally terminated at the alley side second story deck, and additionally created waterproofing issues. It was H.H. Morant's proposal that the cornice be continued past the original termination point and wrapped around the alley side corner by 12", this not only brings symmetry NoH. K. Morant 0 Co. , Inc. NoP.O. Box 4485 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 978.'144.5354 Fax 978.740.9161 Email: staff@hhmorant-com to what has become a quite attractive and interesting rear faFade, but also helps in theory to define the commercial and residential break that's occurs in the building between the first and second floor levels in this downtown building(see attached photos).This also allowed us to solve our water infiltration issues, thus adding to the adage that sometimes out of confusion comes success. Left Elevation: Second Boor rear deck(driveway side)wood guard rail has been substituted for with the utilization of the existing brick masonry exterior wall.Due to existing structural framing of building it was required to maintain the existing wall to above deck height.The brick masonry"knee wall"maintains the same height as the aforementioned wood guard rail and will be finished with a 2 %" Mahogany cap to match the third Boor deck top rails. Exterior brick face will be painted to match base building brick color (SRAIDRB approved November 2003), interior to be faced with clapboards to match exterior siding. Cornice molding that was shown running along Left Side elevation (see attached) from the storefront to the rear decks is being proposed to be eliminated due to the interruption with downspouts in two locations. The molding installation which was proposed on the driveway side never existed on the building, and would seem in these astute observers' eyes to look hap hazard and choppy being terminated at the one downspout intersection,restarted and then abruptly again terminating at the secondary downspout. It is respectfully requested that the SRAIDRB approve these modifications,as to allow the fast approaching completion of this project to move ahead unimpeded to its anticipated finish.Mr. Bowman, this office and myself personally have worked very hard to steer this once"Contractor out of control project"back on course with long hours and thorough due diligence with Economic Development Planner, Ms.Tania Hartford,and would welcome a speedy and favorable response to our requests. If you have any questions regarding this project,please call my office. Sincerely, Michael Lutrzykowski H.H. Morant & Co., Inc. 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'— �l' Ar IF d MIN y - :1 c I mill r ' ON 60 1'1 _- - oil a r r 1 1 01IL ' 4r T� f ZZ 1 lIo�29�82� WCJ�S TyGtJOVA�DIJ Tw— Zw AN7 '�RbLLOf� 6L�T i51�nTIvN sT� ACCOFVJ 4 Zn TNS B'1Z -81 oar t-rruvwl5- �cwm�n'S BK7006 PG616 DEED OF EASEMENT " situate( { THIS DEED OF EASEMENT, made this October 29, 1982 between the Trustees archite of the,'I L&REALTY TRUST,Owner(s) of land and buildings located at 266 Essex as set f c Street, Salem, Massachusetts and described and recorded in the Essex South 6225, P District Registry of Deeds in Book 6225 Pages 346 and 347 hereinafter called the Beginni "Grantors" and the SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body, politic Realty NORTH and corporate duly organized and existing pursuant to the provisions)of the Housing rand Urban Renewal Law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, appearing in W ESTEI Massachusetts General Laws, Ter. Ed., Chapter 121B; and having its usual place of F business in Salem, hereinafter called the "Authority", its successors and assigns; y- WHEREAS, the Grantors have entered into an Agreement dated August 17, ( `SOUTHI 4 1981 with the SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY which Agreement requires the grant of the easement herein set forth; and :SOUTHE WHEREAS, the Authority has undertaken the Heritage Plaza-West Urban Renewal Project in the City of Salem, which provides for among other things, the EASTER preservation and restoration of historic and architectural values associated with g YBein Lo _ "Roger Ci structures and areas within the Project Area; and 20 ft. AF WHEREAS, the said Urban Renewal Project imposes standards for exterior Deeds, B ` Exceptin. appearance to be imposed on all structures designated for historic and/or of Essex architectural preservation requiring, among other things, the acquisition and/or Being the retention of facade easements over individual properties by the Authority as a ? deed rete stimulus to preservation activities; and NO WHEREAS, the Grantors are the owners and holders of record of fee simple the prem: title to certain real property located in the Urban Renewal Project Area and r defined, t 3i si is S s. d - a llll N � Jai BK7006 PG619 situated at 266 Essex Street in said Salem, on which there is situated a structure of :ees architectural significance and value, said premises being bounded and described as as set forth in a deed recorded in the Essex South District Registry of Deeds Book 6225, Page 346 and 347 described as follows: 'e Beginning at the southeasterly corner of the granted premises at land of the Salem tic Realty Company and thence running ng NORTHERLY by land of said Company, eighty-four and 49/100 (84.49) feet to a point in said bounds line boundary opposite the face of the brick wall formingthe northerly side of said building; thence running If WESTERLY by the face of the northerly wall of said building thirty-nine and 5/100 (39.05) feet to a point four (4) inches westerly of said building;thence turning an obtuse angle and running SOUTHWESTERLY in a straight line parallel to and four (4) inches from the face of the brick wall of said building thirty-two and 24/100 .s (32.24) feet to the northerly side of an ancient sixteen (16) foot passageway; thence running SOUTHERLY by said passageway fifty-six and 92/100 (56.92) feet; thence running EASTERLY by Essex Street, forty-five and 67/100 (45.67) feet to the point of beginning. Being Lot R on "Plan showing Rights of Way over Land of Naumkeag Theatres, Inc. Roger Conant Co-operative Bank, Charles A. Whipple, Salem, Mass. Scale: 1 in. = 20 ft. April 1945. Thomas A. Appleton, C. E." recorded with Essex South District Deeds, Book 3405, Page 141. Excepting, so much as may have been taken by the City of Salem for the widening r of Essex Street - see Book 2638, Page 236. is Being the same premises conveyed to us by deed of O. L. Bowman & Sons, Inc. by deed recorded with Essex South District Registry of Deeds, Book 6225 Page 346. ..4 NOW THEREFORE, in recognition of the foregoing and in consideration of the premises, mutual promises, obligations, covenants and restrictions hereinafter defined, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. The Grantors do hereby grant and convey to the Authority an easement in i' r I• r r ,,a gK7006 PG620 gross (known as a facade easement) over the exterior appearance of the structure x Authcrity fundan i situated on the hereinbefore described premises. The Grantors will furnish and the Grantors pro' is install pursuant to said Agreement dated February 9, 1982, upon or in connection change, alteratic with the exterior of the structure all additions, improvements, alterations, repairs, :: not be unreasona and services in accordance with the construction plan for the rehabilitation, T th= Grantors for restoration and preservation of the exterior appearance of said structure, which aq!. notice of any dis plan is on file in the office of the Building Inspector of the City of Salem and the tii' approval is not d office of the Authority. The Grantor covenants and agrees that the e�'.terior deemed approve appeara,ice of said structure shall be maintained and preserved in its completed after notice of e state. The facade easement herein granted shall further permit the Authority and competence and its representatives, agents and/or employees to enter the property but not the Commission or i 4� building situated thereon, thereafter whenever and to the extent reasonably t . be binding on th ol necessary for the purpose only of inspection and enforcement of the covenants and be shared equal] the terms of the easement granted herein which the Authority is hereby entitled to 3. In cs E enforce in any court of competent jurisdiction. In the event of any default or reconstruction i failure, thereafter, on the part of the Grantors to so maintain and preserve thetogether with a exterior appearance of such structure, whether in whole or in part, whether by terminate and c 1 , omission or departure from the standard and specifications hereinbefore ;.~ 4. The i I[ designated, the Authority shall have the right, power and authority at its election, k' "exceeding one after refusal or neglect by the Grantors to correct such default or failure following y Eadvises that the E a ninety (90) day notice to do so by the Authority, to exercise the Grantors a 5. The tF l unfulfilled obligations hereunder including the right to remedy any and all h !shall not only b a. t; defective performance on the Grantors part and to charge the cost thereof to the itterest and sh; Granto.s. `, @the above-desc 2. The structural changes, alterations, additions, or improvements over IT; the exterior appearance of the structure as would not in the opinion of the $' ['I1 k ry 1,i^q i ii. 3: ,aa 4 BK7006 PG62I i iAuthority fundamentally alter its character or its setting may be made thereto by the Grantors providing that the prior written approval of the Authority to such `Z;7 change, alteration or improvements shall have been obtained, which approval shall r,t ,;1 not be unreasonably withheld. The Authority shall act upon a written request by the Grantors for such approval within thirty (30) days of its receipt and shall give Z.notice of any disapproval to the Grantors in writing with reasons. If a request for approval is not disapproved by the Authority within thirty (30) days, it shall be 11i Seemed approved. In case of disapproval the Grantors may within thirty (30) days after notice of disapproval request a review of the disapproval by a person of competence and experience in such matters, designated by the Salem Historical T 41 Commission or its chairman or acting chairman. The finding of this review shall be binding on the Grantors and the Authority. The cost, if any, of such review shall =' fi be shared equally by the Grantors and the Authority. Ai 3. In case of damage by fire or other casualty so serious as to cause _ .� reconstruction to be reasonably adjudged to be impractical, this easement, '= together with all covenants, obligations, and restrictions herein recited shall tn, ' terminate and otherwise shall remain in effect without limit to time. 4. The Authority in its discretion may erect a single marker or sign not f„ exceeding one (1) foot by one (1) foot, which states the name of the Authority and advises that the Authority owns the easement granted herein. 5. The covenants agreed to and the restrictions imposed, as aforesaid, scall not only be binding upon the Grantors but also other successors to them in interest and shall continue as a servitude running with the land in perpetuity with fie above-described premises and shall survive any termination of the Authority's 33'Sa. �S.Af J r I .e i r . t ro BK7006 PG622 y L existence. All rights reserved herein to the Authority may be exercised, modified, Th or released by its successors or assigns or by its designee duly authorized in a deed interest or appointment executed by its Chairman. Richard WITNESS our hands and seal this 29th day of October, 1982• Essex Sc WITNESS: Bow Ran, Trustee R chard D. Bowman, Jr.Trustee Essex. s: ACCEPTED: SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Th d--care^-- BY y 66Z� ' and acki (T/T_ 7 Savings COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Essex, ss. O ,t,.L.� �9 ' 1982 I� Then personally appeared the above-named Richard D. Bowman, Trustee and Richard D. Bowman, Jr., Trustee of 266 Realty Trust and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be their free act and de;Notary bef me, vV Public My Commission Expires: /g" /q43 i F,SSE% K s 'i 6 I C 9l Y� FLL, K.. ' 4` h." ;kr: k BK7006 PG623 This Deed of Easement is assented to by the Eastern Savings Bank of its interest as holder of a mortgage given to it by Richard D. Bowman, Trustee and Richard D. Bowman, Jr., Trustee of 266 Realty Trust dated 3/18/76 recorded with Essex South District Registry of Deeds, Book 6225, Page 33$., and 346, 6F. By ` d .x� 4 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS `f dry 4s.Ven�o Essex, ss. Then personally appeared the above-named ( v; 0i and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be the free act and deed of Eastern Savings Bank, before me. r �►% , . . MY coM i( EXARF,� 6';:F (1UGUS6� ,p6 t� , USE% SS, RECORDED PAST M• INSTA 33 ry ,f T. r h 1 Cl ' `�� f �� �Q,c �U �� ��" Memorandum To: Joe Walsh Denise Sullivan From: Don Giard Date: 8/22/02 Re: Bowman Bakery Building Steve Livermore delivered a revised set of schematic plans yesterday for the upcoming DRB meeting (8/28). 1 told him that our department would review the submission and contact him to let him know if he is on the agenda. After reviewing the revised submission, it appears that most of the DRB comments from the last meeting have been addressed. The new plans include a more traditional/ retail-oriented storefront w/ additional glazing and wood detailing, transom windows w/ wood muntins, wood storefront base panels, a new granite curb base, new entrance configuration, and minor changes to the rear of the building. Enclosed is a copy of the latest schematic plan for your review. Let me know how you would like to proceed. Thanks. 'RESERVING SALEM S PAST Given distinguished history, former Bowman's Bakery could help mold bright future for Salem r many years,Bowman s redevelopthe two ery on Essex Streeter stairs roms into a new tea room 111111�� ublic down- Salem was the place where and Salem Far East and maritime Salem people went to start the day, �M1I greet each other,and catch up on history interpretive space.That the latest goings-on about town. way,when the building reopened, It was,in ef- „ the unique Salem and Far East By John fect,the city's is {,a character and history of the land- livingand " i �. mark could be better understood Goff ;,; i�► ^ " —while the new public consump Boum room. ° m lino r�. - tion of Chinese Green Bowman's was �n nj til "-, Tea,Bohea always cheerful, �' Tea,Hyson Tea,etc.would permit inviting,social,and friendly— the building to remain a place and now a place that will be where Salem visitors and resi- deeply missed. dents alike could continue to meet With Bowman's closing in May, for news,company,conversation, the time has come to determine and warmth, optimal new uses for the fust-floor An additional benefit would be spaces in the building. t , the ability to more strongly pro- There has been a proposal to re - ' ` mote a whole"To the Farthest develop the downstairs into new - Ports"Far East Heritage Trail offices.However,there are usually F here in Salem.To be put in place y qtr " by May,2003(coinciding with significant public losses associ- the completion of the Peabody ated with putting offices on first Essex Museum's new addition), floors in historic downtowns.The Ome-Hodges House 1984 this new heritage trail for Salem closed blinds,blocked windows, could link a great many themati- and privacy screens generally tiple diamond and rectangle mo- Salem using facade easement cally related sites and busi- needed to set up efficient working tifs against the sky. grants after the new plan for nesses stretching from Salem offices on the inside,project an at- Before Salem adopted"To the Salem's downtown preservation Harbor to the McIntire Historic mosphere of exclusion and non- farthest port of the Rich East"in was adopted in 1973-74.The poly- District,including the East In- friendliness to would-be shoppers its formal city seal,the balustrade chrome paint pattern,quoins at diaman ship Friendship,the and city visitors passing by in of the Orne Hodges House adver- the corners,upper-story windows, Other Hodges House at Orange cars or on foot tised Salem's proud maritime rusticated front and other historic and Essex streets(which also In addition to its value as cher- trade connections with distant details were finely and appropri- has a Chinese balustrade),Yin ished community meeting place, Canton,China in the decades after ately restored at this time.How- Yu Tang and the Asian,Export the Bowman's building remains the nation won its independence ever,the Chinese balustrade was wing at the Peabody Essex Mu- architecturally and historically from Great Britain. not'reconstructed when the circa seum,East India Square,Lotus significant as Salem's landmark By the late 19th and early 20th 1975 work was done because of Gifts,Antiques at Museum Place Orne-Hodges House.Like the centuries,Salem's historic Orne- budget limitations. Mall,Thai Place Restaurant, nearby Bowditch House which it Hodges House was recognized to I believe that any new reuse of Salem Oriental Gallery& somewhat resembles,it evolved as be one of America's finest speci- the former Bowman's Bakery Framing,Salem City Hall, an 18th century Georgian-style mens of Early American architec- space should now therefore meet Bangkok Cuisine,the Orne- house,which was modernized in ture.It was popularized from three simple new design re-use Hodges House,Bowditch House, the manner of the newer Federal coast to coast after being put- criteria: Peirce Nichols House,John Style about the year 1800. lished in George Ware's oversize 1.)The fust floor should re Bertram House/Salem Public Li- In 1895,architects CA.Phillips volumes on"The Georgian[Colo- main publicly accessible as was brary,etc. and F.M.Mann of the MIT nial]Period",which were used as the case when it housed the As the world's attention is in- Summer School produced mea- reference books by Colonial Re- bakery, creasingly drawn again to the Far sured drawings of stair details in vival architects throughout the 2.)The original Chinese East(by new trade opportunities the house,and old photos were entire United States. balustrade should be restored as with China,overlooked Far East taken of the exterior as well Unfortunately,by the decade of first proposed about 1975,fol- history being rediscovered here in Prior to being adapted to new the 1960s,the Otne-Hodges lowing the pattern documented Salem,China being chosen to host commercial use,the house was House's fine pedigree had disap so well in the older drawings future Olympics,etc.)Salem one of Salem's finest examples of peared as a result of alterations and photos. stands to benefit from the many, "Colonial"and Federal-style archi- made and features lost over the 3.)One or more new uses restaurants,shops,and visitor at- tecture—complete with rare Chi- years. should be found for the building tractions with exotic Far East as- nese motifs.Most unusual and Recognizing its history,signifi- as a whole which promote a better sociations located right here in beautiful in its proportions was its canoe and unusual value,the public understanding of its unique the birthplace of New England's fine Chinese balustrade up on the Orne-Hodges House,a.k.a.Bow- history and its relationship to the China Trade. roof in which tiny sticks were as- man's Bakery building,was site and the city as a whole. sembled like an oriental lattice, chosen to be one of the first land- Perhaps one simple way to John Goff is the executive di- tracing three panels of fine mul- marks to be restored by the city of achieve all these goals would be to rector of Historic Salem Inc. a The Evening News, Salem,Mass.,Thursday,June 13,2002 C9 Viewpoint Orne-Hodges House about 1900 SA-U-H REDEVELO:.`Lt N, Au l v- l'_ DESIGN REVIEW EOkRD Application for Design Approval - OTHER TILAN SIGNS 1. Date of Application /�//JJ //�, 2. Location of Building AK Number and Stree Proposed work impacts upon _Derby Square Historic area, _Museum area, _Essex Mall, _North residential area, _Peripheral_ area, Significant historic bldg. (Itemize) Name Telephone Number l�•tr 'ri�„d �cuM� ,�rc Z���fo_�-�-�Gya�Gvrr�-�yyv��t^�. Address 4. Architect*/Engineer*/ Other /p�(� ✓y 1 �YK� Name ��,��� (moi �,�r�� � •,) �� . h�t,�. Address Telephone Number 5. Type of Improvement New construction X-Alteration Demolition Site work Addition -- Other - 6. Reason for Request- _Security Change of use _Energy consery Change of image _Safety _Change of busi **_Other 7: Level of Approval Requested Concept Schematic_ design. Final design Field decision Applicant must attach 3 copies of all schematic submissions (or in the case of originals, models, or mock ups, the original and two photos of the submission) 24 hours prior to the regularly scheduled DRB meeting to SR_L staff_ (Do not.write below this line) Number of DRB members in attendance The vote was unanimous_ _Yes —Gull_ DRB reco=:ended action: Approval as submitted No action, advisory Gull Resubmit to DRB %o action, inadequate submission Approval subject to the following- DRB comments are attached. * A licensed professional architect or engineer is required for all construct-lo: other than ordinary repairs (p. 71 S.B.C_) or perior--ed on a building less th 35,000 cu. ft. enclosed space. **If, in the appl-cant's view, the change is of significant economic importance, information including financial figures where applicable should be supplied on a separate attached sheet which will allow the Board to evaluate the proposal intelligently. ti I MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD ON MAY 8, 2002 A regular meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority was held in the third floor conference room at 120 Washington Street on Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. Chairman Curran called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members answered present: Conrad Baldini, Michael Connelly,Robert Curran and Russ Vickers. Michael Brennan was excused. Executive Director Joseph Walsh and SRA Project Coordinator Don Giard were also present. EXCERPT FROM BOWMAN BAKERY DISCUSSION Executive Director Walsh informed the Board that this project involves a propsed change in use and fagade renovations. He continued that this meeting is the first step in the process, and this evening Mr. Stever Livermore, project architect, and Mr. Richard Bowman, building owner,will present their schematic drawings to the Board. Mr. Livermore explained to the Board that the rear portion of the smaller building will be removed to provide four parking spaces. The three story building will remain intact. The first floor will be gutted and new commercial/retail space will be designed and the upper floors will house a four apartment units. Decks will be added to the rear of the building. A new elevator tower and stairwell will be added. The building elevation for the upper stories will be mainly restored. The rear elevation will have brick, dental work, and coin siding. Mr. Walsh informed the SRA that is a change of use from the Heritage Plaza plan, so it must be brought to the SRA first to see if the Board would support a change of use for this building. If the Board supports the project, it can then proceed to DRB for schematic review, then final design, then return back to the SRA for use and design approvals. Chairman Curran asked the members if they had any concerns or questions regarding the project. The Board unanimously agreed with the concept of the project and stated it should continue through the process with the next step being the schematic review by the DRB. DRB May 25, 2002 Don Giard Dave Jaquith Bowman's Steve Livermore, project architect, and Richard Bowman,building owner were present. Mr. Livermore stated that after 40 years, Bowman's Bakery has closed and there is a plan to rehabilitate the building to house two commercial units on the first floor and four apartments—two on each floor of the upper stories. A large portion of the one story building in the rear will be demolished to provide for parking. A new stairway and elevator will be added to the rear and a new front stairway will be installed. The first floor storefronts will be replaced with brick and granite and new doors. The building wil have have coin siding, dental work and new decks on the rear. The windows will be replaced with wood windows with storms. They will have either true divided light panes or exterior applied muntins. Mr. Livermore stated he might choose a BROSCO window. Mr. Giard state that he was concerned with the modem storefront design. Mr. Jaquith stated that he would rather see better wood massing and take care of the window openings behind the glass. Mr. Livermore responded that he would study leaving the brick on the side and the rear of the building and making the front be more sympathetic to the original architecture of the building. Mr. Jaquith also suggested that Mr. Livermore look into removing the coining on the rear of the building, and suggested a more Greek Revival style. Mr. Giard pointed out that if the first floor changes use, such as retail to office, it might have to be approved by the SRA. He stated that he will research this. Mr. Livermore stated that this project was reviewed by the SRA. Mr. Livermore thanked the Board for their input. t MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HELD ON MAY 8, 2002 A regular meeting of the Salem Redevelopment Authority was held in the third floor conference room at 120 Washington Street on Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. Chairman Curran called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members answered present: Conrad Baldini,Michael Connelly,Robert Curran and Russ Vickers. Michael Brennan was excused. Executive Director Joseph Walsh and SRA Project Coordinator Don Giard were also present. EXCERPT FROM BOWMAN BAKERY DISCUSSION Executive Director Walsh informed the Board that this project involves a propsed change in use and fagade renovations. He continued that this meeting is the first step in the process, and this evening Mr. Stever Livermore,project architect, and Mr. Richard Bowman,building owner,will present their schematic drawings to the Board. Mr. Livermore explained to the Board that the rear portion of the smaller building will be removed to provide four parking spaces. The three story building will remain intact. The first floor will be gutted and new commercial/retail space will be designed and the upper floors will house a four apartment units. Decks will be added to the rear of the building. A new elevator tower and stairwell will be added. The building elevation for the upper stories will be mainly restored. The rear elevation will have brick, dental work, and coin siding. Mr. Walsh informed the SRA that is a change of use from the Heritage Plaza plan, so it must be brought to the SRA first to see if the Board would support a change of use for this building. If the Board supports the project, it can then proceed to DRB for schematic review, then final design, then return back to the SRA for use and design approvals. Chairman Curran asked the members if they had any concerns or questions regarding the project. The Board unanimously agreed with the concept of the project and stated it should continue through the process with the next step being the schematic review by the DRB. ti DRB May 25, 2002 Don Giard Dave Jaquith Bowman's Steve Livermore,project architect, and Richard Bowman,building owner were present. Mr. Livermore stated that after 40 years, Bowman's Bakery has closed and there is a plan to rehabilitate the building to house two commercial units on the first floor and four apartments—two on each floor of the upper stories. A large portion of the one story building in the rear will be demolished to provide for parking. A new stairway and elevator will be added to the rear and a new front stairway will be installed. The first floor storefronts will be replaced with brick and granite and new doors. The building wil have have coin siding, dental work and new decks on the rear. The windows will be replaced with wood windows with storms. They will have either true divided light panes or exterior applied muntins. Mr. Livermore stated he might choose a BROSCO window. Mr. Giard state that he was concerned with the modem storefront design. Mr. Jaquith stated that he would rather see better wood massing and take care of the window openings behind the glass. Mr. Livermore responded that he would study leaving the brick on the side and the rear of the building and making the front be more sympathetic to the original architecture of the building. Mr. Jaquith also suggested that Mr. Livermore look into removing the coining on the rear of the building, and suggested a more Greek Revival style. Mr. Giard pointed out that if the first floor changes use, such as retail to office, it might have to be approved by the SRA. He stated that he will research this. Mr. Livermore stated that this project was reviewed by the SRA. Mr. Livermore thanked the Board for their input. back with a revised proposal. NO ACTION NECESSARY Bowman Bakery Building - Essex St. The DRB was advised that the SRA has agreed to purchase a facade easement on the Bowman Bakery Building and a modified scope of work has been prepared, based on the original feasibility study prepared by Staley McDermet . The SRA Board also agreed to engage Staley McDermet as the architect in charge of the work. In the revised scope of work, the chimney and cornice work has been eliminated. The siding will be removed and windows will be replaced as part of the work. All work will be performed on the second and third floors and on all four sides. The brick work will be cleaned and reparged. Work on the store front will not be included as part of the scope • of work. This will be performed by the owner when a firm agreement is reached by the owner and a tenant. Colors will be submitted at a later date. Members of the Salem Historic Commission were asked to attend the meeting to participate in the review of the plans for the building since the Bowman Bakery Building abuts the historic district. Mr. John Carr and Dean Lahikainen had not objection to the proposed scope of work. DRB ACTION/SALEM HISTORIC COMM.: Approved SRA ACTION: Approved at previous SRA meeting Connelly's Candies - Essex Mall The owner of Connelly's Candies submitted a sign for the new store on the Essex ' Mall. The Board made recommendations to remove the wood framing around the sign and submit a new design with consideration to the treatment of the two business names on one sign. NO ACTION NECESSARY MINUTES OF THE DRB MEETING HELD JUNE 11, 1980 Page 3 Frye Building - Staley MCDermet, Architect Staley McDermet presented plans for the Frye Building. It is planned to do three sides of the building since it is anticipated that there will be new construction on the vacant lot in the near future. Essex Street will have new store fronts which will be similar to Barnett's store fronts in Heritage Plaza-East. The brick on the front will be restored and will remove the parging (stucco) on the upper floors. The Board noted that it would like to have an option on the removal of the parging, as a last resort, and that taking the parging off and replacing the brick will be a very expensive project and the grant offered by the SRA will not take care of the work. The Board feels that in a matter of appearance to the building the DRB supports the idea of requesting more funding for the work. This is not a totally restoration project. It was noted that all new clapboards will be needed along Barton Sq, and the architect stated that he would try to salvage some of the roof shingles. DRB ACTION: Approved the drawings presented with recommendations noted. SRA ACTION: Approved Bowman Bakery Building - Essex St. Staley MCDermet presented preliminary plans for the Bowman Bakery building. The top section would be restored and the store fronts below would be retained. The corner section would be recessed to break the front for a doorway to the apartments above. The DRB recommended making the columns wider. DRB ACTION: Approved preliminary plans with recommendation SRA ACTION: WWNUTES OF THE DRB MEETING HELD AUG. 8, 1979 Page 3 W. Harris has a serious problem with windows and air conditioning on the first and second levels. He would like to redo the face of the facia and try to get Mr. Harris to install a better awning and get rid of the paint on the main building. The old Foodland building could be changed in scale by painting the brick. The owner didnot care for this treatment. The brick work could be washed down and put on a facia. This building, Foodland building, is the more difficult building to deal with. The real problem is that he is having a difficult time renting the first floor. Mr. Sze suggested putting in an arcade-through the building to the parking lot. Y.M.C.A. Building - W. Sze noted that some of the Board members felt that building is too large for their operation and the existing energy problem and the work that has been done in the building over the years has ruined it entirely. We are now trying to work with the present Director to save the building and keep the "Y" in Salem. It was proposed to use the two upper floors for housing and operate the "Y" from the first floor and the basement area. There is a large vacant space in the basement that could be better utilized by the "Y". Staley WDermet - Frye Building Staley WDermet noted that he was able to research the building back to 1825. It was proposed to take off the skim coat and clean up the brick work and recommended the restoration of the chimney line along the Barton Square elevation. On the first floor, leave the sign board and take the brick off and cover it up with wood back to street level. Bowman Building The second and third floors are in good shape. The third floor is vacant, the second floor is partially used. The parking lot side is a big question since it is proposed as a site for development. The DRB felt that the proposed first floor treatment does not go with the rest of the building. It was recommended that the architectural lines at each end of the building be brought down to the street level. The first floor treatment is to be restudied. Ann Beha - Peabody Block The Board was advised that this has become a five building project which includes a vacant lot. All the buildings have historic facades and should be treated that way. There should be commercial use on the first floor with residential use (apartments) for the upper floors and apartments in the loft area. The original entrance would be restored. _ _ ..................................... ..................................... zonlng Re u ltIons - 5 (Central ntral Development) io p men ) Proposed osed Use 4U Units R esidentia I , — — 2 Units Commercial/Retail (OK) r------ Minimumt Area 2,000 s o ea ' Enclosure I L Fence 6 to c sale Fe New S I for Trash E t�. II Minimum um Area welVn Unit NA II M I I inimum of Width 30 -m L . 1 I I Maximum Lot Coverage haOio I I I Side Setback N/A Maximum Height (Feet) 101-0" H.H. Morant & Co., Inc. i II i Maximum Height (Stories) Architects P.O. Bo: 4485 dsG ' LI ::'r:i:} i 69 Lafayette Street NEW La Maximum Floor Area Ratio 6/1 Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3633 Area New B t Gonx. 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Box 4485 69 Lafayette Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3633 (978) 744-5354 (978) 740-9161 Fax Consultants: Job Number: 02-011 Date: March 31, 2002 No. Date Revision By: I -1/18/02 Plan owl I I I I 2 5/21/02 Plan owl I —I— I Project: ESSex Street renovation O D Ll0 Richard Bowman O 266 Essex Street Salem, Mas achusetts ,�S��tED A ' i m No. m � 777'1 Rp Seton 400r Plan r I Third Floor Plan , I I Scale: Drawing Number: 21 Third Floor r1an ( Scheme a ) / 1 / 4 " = 11 - 011 1 Second door I1a�l ( Scheme 3 ) , 1 / 4 " = 1 1 _ 0II hhm 02-0l, (2/02) . .�..., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - H.H. Morant & Co., Inc. Architects P.O. 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