ODELL BLOCK `. I
DRB — 1991
Odell Block
60 Washington St. _
MW
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Saiem HistorAcai Lomission
O NE SALEM GREEN.SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970
508)745.9595. EXT. 311
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF HARDSHIP
Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (General Laws, Ch. 40 C) and the
Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of
a Certificate of Hardship for: O
construction [ ]; reconstruction [ ]; demolition [ ]; moving [ ]; alteration
painting ( ]; sign or other appurtenant fixture (X] work as described below in the
Washington Street Historic District.
(NAVE OF HISTORIC DISTRICT)
Address of Property' 60 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Name of Record Owner' Odell Block Realty Trust
Date building erected and architect, if known: Built in 1892, Rehab. in 1985
DESCRIPTION OF WORK. PROPOSED: (Please attach required scale drawings, paint chips
and /or samples of work and material proposed, where applicable. )
Emergency repairs to front building facade, including caulking around windows and
minor brick re-pointing, to prevent interior water leaks in first floor tenants'
spaces.
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ODELL BLOCK REALTY TRUST 95
Name of Signature of
By: Weil R. Schauer, Trustee
Owner: Roger K Sodprb erg Tr„cree Owner:
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Address of 60 Washington St. , Salem, Mass.
Owner: Attn: Anthony Metaxas Tel . No. (508) -0700 Date
SPACE BELOW LINE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. FOR INSTRUCTIONS SEE OTHER SIDE.
Date received: Date of hearing:
Q,, whnm rprpived: Number of Certificate:
SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Procedures for Filing Applications
A. There is no fee to came before the Commission.
B. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making any changes to the
exterior of a property in an historic district, the owner should call or visit the Commission representative ac the Salem
Planning Department to discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application (Appropriateness,
Non-Applicability or Hardship).
C. The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The
meetings are held at Ore Salem Green, 2nd floor, and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetings of the Commission are open co the
public and any person is entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the Commission before is reaches a decision.
D. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m. on the Monday 16 days before
the meeting in order to make the following agenda. An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be
added to the agenda up to the day of the meeting.
E. All applications for Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be
posted with the City Clerk l4 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will
handle these procedures. A public hearing is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability.
F. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. In case of a tenant, a waiver of the owner's appearance may
be granted at the discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner.
C. An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and
include specifications regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize
the changes in order to make a determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart.
Applications for changes other than paint colors must be accompanied by scale drawings chat adequately illustrate all
proposed changes. The following items should be included in your drawings as applicable:
1. Site plan showing location of improvements;
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3. Details/profiles (i.e. moldings, fence caps, cornices, etc.):
4. Materials (Le. wood, brick, etc.);
5. Dimensions (i.e. size of trim); and
6. Transformers, heat pump and condensor Locations, electrical entries and meters, lamp posts, stove pipes:
H. At their convenience, a representative of the Commission will take pictures of the property from the public way for
presentation ac the meeting. It is not necessary that the applicant be home or be present.
1. At the hearing, the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative, hear the abutters and
cake a voce. Owners having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have chem be present at
the hearing• if the application is approved a Certificate will be issued, mailed to the applicant and copies will be sent
to the City Clerk and Building Inspector. Please note that the application can be continued until the next meeting if the
Commission deems necessary ( i.e. for reasons of incomplete drawings, to perform a site visit, act.). In any case, the
Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the dace the appl Leacion is received.
J. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has
a letter from the Commission stating that the change involved is not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction.
K. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions sec forth in the
Certificate of Appropriateness.
Violations
A person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of
the Commission is subject to fines of up to $500 per day from the date of the violation. The City of Salem is not responsible
for an owner's neglect to inquire about necessary City permits and approvals.
All records are public and we will be happy to confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your
neighborhood is in violation.
Assistance
: Cop lea of Commission guidelines are available at the Salem Planning Department. The guidelines provide examples of what is
historically app ropriate'(and inappropriate) for Salem's neighborhoods including trim, siding, doors, doorways, porticos,
steps, fences, masonry, paint colors, parking solutions, roofing, and windows. These guidelines will help you understand what
changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts co improve your property and can guide
you on historical appropria cane ss. Various books and City-wide architectural inventories are available co help you identify
the style and age of your home. Also available are rehabilitation guidelines, mist. l�gislacion, pictures, books, and ocher
historical data and research materials. For further information contact the Commission\'s staff representative, Jane Guy
(Sal Planning Dept., One Salem Green. Salem, MA 01970, 508-745-9595, ext. 311).
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