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SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES S4�l.�1 14�fcNad� Gw+n��s s� � 1 _ _ Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting. January 3. 1979 p. The Salem Historical Commission met on Wednesday, January 3, 1979, 7:30 P.M. One Salem,Green. Attending were Messrs. Bishop, Carr, Chalifour,..Cook, and tk. '` Wolfson and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were Associate member Annie Harris, , r , Messrs. Thor Lauritsen and Joe Grazado, Ralph E. Hobbs, Jr., and Dennis Gray. , The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. National Register of Historic Places q Salem Police Headquarters. The Commission first heard the request of _- - Mr. Danis--Gray for consideration-of the Salem Police Headquarters for - ` nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Mr. Gray explained that this building was designed in 1932 by his grandfather, John Matthew Gray,, and was one of several designed by John Matthew Gray at this period in Salem. As such, the building is perhaps representative of a distinct style of early twentieth century public and commercial architecture in Salem. The Commission noted that this structure could be in an SRA National Register district at soma ' future time but felt there was merit in pursuing an individual listing in the meantime providing Mr. Gray could document and argue the importance of the , style. Mr. Gray will send. information to the Commission for a vote prior to a Commission recommendation to the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Local District Operation 4 Mr. Ralph Hobbs was present to represent the Board of Management of the . Home for Aged Women at 180 Derby,Street. He explained that the inappropriate FFF vestibule erected previously had been removed and presented plans for new .`. vestibule, this removable vestibule, painted white and designed to copy the-- main door as closely as possible. The 3-part motion to waive public hearing, accept the standard definition of abutters, and approve the application was approved unanimously pending notification of abutters. Local Districts As its next order of business, the Commission reviewed final plans for ., five condominium units at 6 White Street, adjacent to the Derby Street Historic District. Yassrs. Thor Lauritsen and Joe Grazado asked that if these plans met with Commission approval that the Commission convey this approval to the Board of Appeal. By,a unanimous vote, the Commission agreed to endorse the project contingent on cooperation with the Commission on colors and brick choice. Local District Operation-continued Mrs. Wheaton reported on the fence at 8 Chestnut Street which was repaired to its originalappearanceexcept for paint color. Mrs. Wheaton reported that the owner, Miss Mary Silver Smith, explained to her that at present the fence has only been primed and that the final coat will correspond to the original color. Mr. Wolfson reported on the roofing work at 2 Chestnut Street which was begun without certificate. Work was permitted to continue there without ,.4L Commission review due to the fact that work was apparentlysubstantially t ... - V y, S.H.C. 1/3/79 p• 2 completed at the tiros that it cam to the attention of the Building Inspector and the Historical Commission. The standard letter to violators will be sent.' Respectfully submitted. Elizabeth B. Wheaton Clerk of Commission �. i i" f Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting February 7, 1979 ' The Salem Historical Commission met on Wednesday, February 7, 1979, 7130 P•m One Salem Green. Present were Messrs. Arkin, Bishop, Carr, Chalifour, Cook, i and Wolfson and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Yale, _153 Federal Street; Tom Savrine, Salem Planning Department; and Associate member, Annie Harris. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Local District Operation . Mr. Wolfson first addressed the Salem City Council vote to delete } 2 Blaney Street from the Darby Street Historic District. The denial of h Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness -for demolition at that address is currently under appeal by the owners+the VFW, Witch City Post " #1524. Mr. Wolfson reported that the City Council had been informed by the City Solicitor's Office regarding procedures-for reduction of a districts according to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C. These procedures were-not followed in the case-of this vote, and therefore, the Commission expects no vote for second passage. Mrs. Wheaton reported that the appeal _ to the Superior Court is currently awaiting a court date. + Local. Districts: Chestnut Street District Expansion. The Commission next met .with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Yale, 153 Federal Street, relative to their request to see the { Chestnut Street District expansion include their property and six other structures . along the lot lines of the Bowditch School. They expressed much interest in the district and conveyed the similar request of the six other property owners ; via a letter to the Commission signed by those owners. The Commission thanked them for their enthusiastic support and voted unanimously to so amend the expanded district boundaries. ` National Register of Historic Places ' ' "Matcom" Building. As its next order of business, the Commission heard from Tom Savrine, Salem Planning Department, regarding possible National ` Register nomination for the "Matcom" Building at New Derby and Lafayette Streets Mr. Savrine provided the Commission with historical background on the building and explained the rationale for nomination at this time. The building, with its unique hexagonal floor plan, was built in 1915 but incorporates some features of late nineteenth century industrial architecture. The Salem Elevator Works, perhapa.the first such company, was included among its varied uses. Today, on the boundaries of both the urban renewal area and the newly active South River area, it remains a highly visible reminder from Salem's industrial past and its rehabilitation could be expected to have a strong impact on buildings in the area and on waterfront revitalization. Current owners, Plaza Realty Trust, have been working with the Planning Dept. acid are interested in rehabilatating the 26,000 square feet into first floor office and commercial space with apartments on the remaining threefloors.. __. --- While the structre has been stabilized, rehabilatation-=costs for_which range,; from $1.1 - 1.2 million—could probably not proceed without outside funding x+ including funding such as a UDAC grant.of $180,000. for a 20 year loan for renovation. National Register status would provide important tax advantages under the Tax Reform Act of 1976. The Commission commended Mr. Savrins and urged him to follow through S.H.C. 2/7/79 p. 2 on his work .locating this structure in the context of industrial architecture in Salem in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Mrs. Wheaton will inform Massachusetts Historical Commission of the Commission's strong interest in this nomination and convey nomination- forms from them to Mr. Savrine. The Commission again recommended to Mr. Savrins that the nomination focus on industrial architecture and this building as it embodies the-distinctive characteristics of that type, period, and method of construction and will meet again with him as nomination research progresses. t Respectfully submitted. Elizabeth B. Wheaton Clerk of Commission r i . r` r Salem Historical Commission, Minutes of Meeting} March 7, 1979 The-Salem Historical Commission met for its regular.meeting.on Wednesday, March 7, 1979.-7-30 p.m. , One Salon Green. ' Present were Messrs. Arkin,, Carr., Chalifour; Cook, Savickey, and Wolfson and Mrs.. Wheaton. Also attending were Associate members Annie'.Harrs and Andrew Lippman. Attending`-for discussion 'of the Nathaniel' Bowditch Park were Michael'Moniz, SalemtPlanning Departments Stanley Smith and Joyce `Cook;' Historic Salem, Inc.; William .Avery Baker of. MIT's Hart' Nautical,Museum; Stuart Dawson and. Michelle.Zippel'from `Sasaki,Associates; ,Chad Smith,'., Charlie;Phipps, R.L. Phipps; ,.Ben Sh_reve„and' Ban'Vaughn from s the Salem Marine So ie`ty; a nd..Robert•Guetblen, -interested neighbor. Staley T McDe 't .wa s nt discus 4 = 48. rme s,pre a ,�qt s 1 2 1 Derby Street. Nathaniel .Bowditch Park F. The first order*pfkbness,,involved,a presentation of plans for • - n, a waterfront:park,prepared for the Commission andthe representatives of *Historic Salem, ince'4and,.the 'Salem Marine Society present. Michael ' . Moniz, em Sal ,Planning Department,+'"spoke. of' the idea of. a "marine park as ' s part' of the <original urban_ renewal concept ,to 1t i the downtown to 'the,' waterfront. ;'"He des¢2ribed'the efforts.of the Planning, Dspartment and ".Sasaki Associate fo meet.with`'citizen groups for ideas, feedback to. y_ preliminary,plans 'which "will- develop into a schematic plan and."recommended budget; ' The City 'will than apply"to a'number of funding-agencies, probably wit , phasing of'.the project.` , • . 4 gk=~ y � ay~ * s '.'� est t '3 i ,t � tl °F3 `� _ .,, ? . A � 4' �"� !$ 'Yf e .lr vY y ♦•` Y ern w 1 .. n 4 s n<; eTl KIT F < .�^. t ?DY... "ey fire �i3 t3tr .r YO C$Le�, eaU"• K'Q �t`.�'kS._ixa Vim,-�s.'•.: s • y ["Q+sQ,C,f. yn so Drft 'ta•i f'tt tot 1�"wsc�°.�''°t� - Yp.. _ y qw dtrisfl `�.' 30r SS�7}.�l t .•:.7,,� r• a"dr 5!"', b "} ` T tOn ''- wu`�i c�":,c a R ?Tirr i�t?3s' eL :ia::1�� e Y.�� 'a �lr i��f{� [ Kms'•, .e .: '*� .2' .< .qr� }_. hAtsr1' '�tf`.n.•f ,n.. 'Y..N:4. 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CIO o tcrowJ—r� - c Lo r Y") _- -�a - cep /00661- - - - - - - - - - - -- - �- - - dklnn - CQo� -- wcQ..9- CQ v►� �1� fly _ - - - - �40AivAeuJ _ _ - �o ► - 9 Com r _ n Minutes of Meeting Salem Historical Commission July 5P 1979 The Salem Historical Commission met on Thursdays July 5P 1979r 7x30 p.m., One Salem Green. Members present were Messrs. Bishops Cam Chalifour, Cooko and Wolfson and Mrs. Wheaton. Also present was.Associate member Annie Harris. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Local District Operation The first order of business concerned the fence constructed at ll Hodges Court. Mrs. Wheaton relayed her conversation with Miss Mysliwy who explained that the fence had been designed to keep out litter often thrown into the yard. Mrs. Wheaton explained that Miss Mysliwy was unable to attend the meeting. The Commission directed a second letter be sent inviting the Misses Y4ysliwy and their brothers who constructed the fences to the August meeting or at another time convenient to them. The Commission was strong in its feeling that such a meeting was essential .ard that adjustments would be necessary for the fence to be considered appropriate to the district. With regard to the fence at 105 Derby Street. the Commission has not yet heard from Mr. Konieczny regarding an application to finish the fence. Mr. Cook agreed to -speak to Mr. Konieczny to see if they can reach an agreement. Ms. Harris and Messrs. Cook and Savickey Have met with Frances Rizzotti of 106 Federal Street to discuss the problem of peeling paint hoping to find a solution which will prevent the choice of siding. A painting contractor is to study . - the problem. Clerk will write expressing the Commission's continuing interest in being of assistance. Local Districts 2 IIaney Street. The Commission continued to study the possible alternatives for 2 HLaney Street. Anticipating the August 6 public hearing. the Commission scheduled a meeting for July 19 to which the VFW and their lawyers Philip Moran; Mayor Levesque; David Lash; William Tinti; realtor George Ahmed; and Edward Stevenson of the House of Seven Gables would be invited. Messrs. Carr and Wolfson will most with Mr. Stevenson to request that his board consider offering parking to the VFW; they will also contact Lucien Morin to arrange an informal meeting prior to the meeting on the 19th. National Register of Historic Places Heritage Plaza-West. The Commission discussed the Heritage Plaza-Nest agreement appointing Mr. Wolfson and Ms. Harris to.meet,with, the SRA to develop a procedure for design review acceptable to all parties. It was the sense of the Commission that one or two individuals could not adequately act for the entire Commission in the review process# that review should take place at a joint meeting of the Commission and the SRA Design Review Boardp and that an evening meeting would be necessary. l� Respectfully submittedt • Elizabeth B. Wheaton Clerk of Commission Salem historical Commission Minutes of Ieeting August 1, 1979 The Salem Historical Commission met on 'Wednesday, August 1, 1979. 7:30 p.m.; One Salem Green. Present were Messrs. Arkin, Carr, Cook, and Wolfson and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were Associate members Annie Harris and Andrew Lippman, Alice Raymond, and Dolores Jordan. The meeting was called to order , by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Local District Operation In their consideration of the matter of the fence at 11 Hodges Court, the Commission heard from Alice Raymond who explained that she had come before the Commission to compliment the Ygsliwys on the care they have given the house over the years and further to explain the rationale behind the fence design. She related how the pre-existing picket fence had been damaged repeatedly necessitating numerous repairs. The new fence was designed to prevent such vandalism as well as attempt to control the litter problem. Similarly, the lack of gate definition and indentation was to prevent access and loitering on the steps. The Commission considered these concerns carefully and suggested that several members might study both the old (still standing along Hodges Court) and new fences to develop design modifications which might be more architecturally appropriate but at the same time satisfy the :Mysliwy's concerns. Mrs. Wheaton will speak to Miss Mysliwy to obtain permission for members to study the fences. Annie Harris and Richard Savickey (or Robert Guethlen) were recommended for ther respective • design and construction expertise. Following this® the Commission will invite the M.ysl:!Avjs to meet to discuss alternatives developed. The Commission next considered the application of Alice and Dolores Jordan for a sign at the shop at their property at 99 Derb:r Street. The plan submitted called for a palette-sbaped•wooden sign to hang from a wrought iron bracket.. Miss Jordan was present to explain the visibility problems caused by two dense trees and necessitating a protruding sign. The Commission felt it would be advantageous to study the sign at the site and agreed to meet their on Thursday, August 2, 1979 at 8:00 p.m. Miss Jordan will try to have one of the shop proprietors their to discuss the design.* The application of Paul and Catherine Cragin to change the paint color of the blinds at their property at 5 Carpenter Street from grey to black was approved by the three-part motion. Waivor forms accompanied the application. With regard to the paint problem at 106 Federal Street, Mr. Wolfson reported for Mr. Chalifour that Berube pain ing con rac r ad advised stripping the paint and using a paint stain on the body with painted trim, a job the cost of which would be comparable to siding alone not including the additional cost of trim painting. Ms. Harris reiterated her analysis of the problem as resulting from a heavy coat of sprayed latex paint which by not "breathing" allows moisture build-up which eventually pops off the paint. Ms. Harris recommended finding a painter to scrap and prime gradually in stages over the f next couple of years before a new paint job. S.H.C. 8/1/79 P. 2 The standard violator's form letter grill be sent to Joyce Cook, 113 Federal Street, relative to change in blinds, door from grey to a blue shade. The certificate granted Deborah and. Dana Butcher, 106 Derby Street.. was discussed regarding complaints .from the neighborhood. Members will look at the building on the 2nd to be sure construction is proceeding according to approved plans. Local Districts 2 Blaney Street. Plans for thepublic hearing August 6 were reviewed. . Mr. Wolfson .reported that- the Massachusetts Historical Commission will send a representatives Although they do not-usually-send a representative . to public hearings, Patricia Weslowskip Executive Director, explained to I`x. Wolfson that they would on Monday due to the importance of this case. The Commission expressed concern about adequate space at One Salem Green. Clerk will attempt to find another site. National Ragister .of.Historic Places Heritage Plaza:West Agreement. Mr. Wolfson reported on the meeting between Ms. Harris, the Salem Redevelopment Authority, and himself. At • that time, it was determined that a joint meeting of the full boards involved would be helpful, and one will be scheduled for the near future. Mr. Wolfson also read a letter from Patricia Weslovrski urging a workable arrangement between the SRA and the Commission to secure that federal funds do not adversely impact National Register eligible properties in Heritage Plaza- 'nest. The Commission asked that Mr. Wolfson obtain further information from Ms. Weslowski on the specifics of the federal mandate for review by local commissions. Organizational and Policy Ibmbers. In its final business for the meeting, members were asked to rate the eight names placed in nomination for regular and alternate membership. These were: Ms. Annie Barris and Mr. Oscar Padjen nominated by the Boston Society of Arehitects, 'Mr. William Russell Burns, Jr. and Mr. Robert A. Guetnlen nominated by Historic Salem, Inc., Mr" Dean Lahikainen nominated by the Essex Tnstitute, Mr. Emile Dubrule and Mr. Andrew Lippman nominated by the Commission, and Mr. Kenneth Lindauer who placed his own name in nomination. Clerk will see that Messrs. Bishop, Chalifour, and Saviekey obtain ballots, and the first two nacres will be submitted to Mayor Levesque for appointment as regular members and the second two as alternates. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth B. `,Wheaton Clerk of Commission * Intermeeting note: I$ssrs. Bishop, Chalifour, Cook, Savickey, and S-H1 Cis 8/1//9 P 3 1 Wolfson met as planned at 99 Derby Street with one of the shop proprietors ° on Thursday, August 2, 8:00 p-m- After discussion and inspection of the j site, the three-part motion was approved unanimously# pending notification - of abutters, to accept the design submitted but reduced in size to 30 x 3611- Salem Historical Commission Public Hearing August 6, 1979 • The Salem Historical Commission public hearing on the "Preliminary Report Containing Recommendations Regarding Removal, of 2 HLansy Street from the Derby Street Historic District" was held on Monday. August 6, 1979. 8:00 p.m., One Salem Green. Representing the Commission were Messrs. Arkin, Carr, Chalifour, Cook, Savickey, 'and Wolfson and Mrs. Wheaton and Associate Member Annie Harris. Approximately 140 people were in attendance. The hearing was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Opening Remarks and Introduction by the Chairman After the call to order, Mr. Wolfson explained that the purpose of the hearing was for the Commission to hear the views of Salem residents on the question of redrawing the Derby Street Historic District boundaries to remove 2 $Laney Street from the district. He informed those in; attendance that the building is owned by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 'Witch City Post 1524 and that the Commission strongly recommends no change-in' the boundaries. Mr. Wolfson then briefly explained that the hearing would be held in three parts--first his introduction followed by two 40 minute periods for proponents and opponents of the report to be heard and,':finally, by two 15 minute periods for questions from proponents and opponents. In Mr. Wolfson's introduction, he summarized the chronology of events with regard to 2 Blaney Street, a chronology which he explained would be available to interested individuals after the hearing. He noted initially • that the establishment of the Derby Street Historic District dates from December, 1974 with both 95 and 91 Derby Street, properties adjacent to 2 $Laney Street, having been acquired by the VFW prior to this date. He stated further that 91.Derby Street was demolished by the VFW and currently serves as a parking lot; that as property owners in the Derby Street Historic -, District, the VFW received notices of both the public hearing; on the. proposed district and on the passage of the ordinance and its requirements; and that 4 months before the purchase of 2 HLaney, the VFW had applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness for work at 95 Derby with Mr. Lucien Morin representing the VFW. Mr. Wolfson suggested that this sequence of events clearly indicates that the purchase of 2 HLaneylin Decembers 1975 was made with the clear knowledge of its inclusion in the district. He also related the more recent sequence of events including the August, 1977 VFd application to demolish the building at 2 HLaney denied by the Commissioni the VFW complaint appealing the decision to the Superior Court, an appeal still awaiting Court date; the City Council ordinance voting { to remove 2 Slaney Street from the district and Mayor Levesque's veto of same ` since proper procedures including a report by the Historical Commission fo owed and the Commission.s,submission of and a public hearing had not been 11 , " said report to the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the Salem Planning Board on June 4, 1979 followed in not less than 60 days by this hearing. Mr. Wolfson spoke further of the Commission's sensitivity to the`.VFWs _,+ parking reeds and its efforts to develop alternative solutions includingi meeting with Councillor Centorino's Committee on Ordinances and Legal Affairs and the VFW on May 24 with all parties agreeing to consider alternative solutions; active involvement with the Salem Planning Department and local developer Thor Lauritsen of Robertsen Associates to find vacant land for parking which the VFW might obtain in an exchange agreement for 2 Blaney e • S.H.C. Public Hearing 8/6/79 P. 2 which would be developed= active involvement with the House of Seven Gables Director, Edward Stevenson, in developing an agreement by which the VFW might use the House of Seven Gables parking lot, an offer which was refused by i the VFW= and attempts to set up meetings between the'Commission and the?vpw either alone or with other interested parties who might offer alternatives. attempts which again met with VFW refusal. At this time. Mr. Wolfson asked the Clerk to read several letters received by the Commission relative to these proposals. They weret letter from Edward M. Stevenson. Director, House of the Seven Gables. stating that he had spoken with Commission members relative to allowing the VFW to use their parking lot under certain conditions, the Executive Committee had authorized him to offer space, and that in a meeting with the President of the Board of Directors of the Witch City Posts that offer had not been accepted. The letter further stated that the offer remains open. letter from George A. Ahmed. Realtor, stating that he felt their would be a strong possibility of a buyer willing to purchase and repair 2 Blaneye this opinion based on his real estate experience in general and his knowledge of the area and buildings currently or recently under repair theres Letter from T.G. Lauritsen. Robertson Associates Real Estate, stating that Robertson Associates would like to own 2 Blaney to restore it to 3 apartments and one store and proposing an exchange of land owned by their affiliate • Robertsen/Corinthian, Ltd. on Turner Street and with 13 available parking spaces for the structure on Money Street, the value of the exchange being determined after an inspection of the interior of 2 Blaney. Finally, Mr. Wolfson summarized the Commissions arguments in the Preliminary Report leading to the recommendation that the boundaries should not be redrawn to eliminate 2 Blaney. This finding was based, he related, on the following four points, 1. "The matter of streetscape" or the way in which the sizes scale. materials, roof lira,. and posture of 2 Blaney and the other structures in the nieghborhood combine harmoniously to create a rhythm and balance, the total image of Derby Street. 2. The continuity of use as a residence and neighborhood shop since 1886 reflecting the history of Derby Street itself and,the architecture as a representation of the way in which architectural styles were adapted in the more modest buildings which ars the bulk of our architectural heritage. Mr. Wolfson here stated that the Commission freely allows that the building is not of outstanding historical or architectural significance but stressed the importance of its history and architecture in the terms above. 3. The removal of the building from the district as a procedure which would simply remove any building when an application was denied, thereby nullifying the entire concept of historic districting. 4. The investments and revitalization in the Darby Street area since the district was forned which indicate that the Commission -should be proceeding toward an investigation ofp not a reduced, but an enlarged district. S.H.C. Public Hearing 8/6/79 P. 3 • Mr. Wolfson introduced the second period of the hearing as an opportunity for those in attendance to speak to the Commission's findings. Remarks by Proponents and Opponents Before opening remarks to the floor, Mr. Wolfson asked the Clerk to read the responses from the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the Salem Planning Board. Clerk reads Letter from Patricia L. Weslowski, Executive Director, Massachusetts Historical Commission stating that that body had voted unanimously with one abstention on June 13. 1979 to strongly recommend that the boundaries of the Derby Street district not be reduced to remove 2 Blaney. Clerk read that "Such a reduction would be contrary to the spirit and intent of the Historic District area." Letter from Walter Power III, Chairman, Planning Boardq stating that the Planning Board supports the Salem Historical Commission and agrees that the correct avenue for appeal is the Superior-Court not to make particular changes in zoning law to suit individuals. The letter further stated that in the opinion of the Planning Board such a process would constitute "spot zoning" and "circumvents the zoning law and the planning process." • Clerk also reported receipt of a letter in favor of the Preliminary Report from Catherine B. Gill, 1 Daniels St. The Chairman first recognized Salem City Councillors present who wished to be heard either as proponents or oppoents of the Reports George Nowak, 114 Columbus Avenue, spoke in opposition to the Report and stated that he had introduced the ordinance in Council originally and that while 'favoring historic districts in general and expansion of districts and the Derby Street district expansion, he also is in favor of the VFdIs need for parking. Mr. Nowak expressed support for the Veterans and historic district also. Leonaid Cawley. 13 Marlborough Road, spoke of parking problems in Ward One and noted that the VFW is a civicly-minded organization which was aware of the problems in the area and attempted to solve them themselves. He stated that he sees historic districts not as ends in themselves but with the goal to make people in the neighborhood feel at home, experience history in their neighborhood. Mr. Cawley said he felt the real answer is a working together j to arrive at a synthesis. Jean-Marie Rochna, 15 Cherry St., said that she would like to recorded in favor of removing 2 Blaney and pointed out that the Board of Health had condemned the building which is a blight to the area, that a precedent had been ret in removing the Murphy and O'Donnell properties, that parking at the House of Seven Gables is infeasible, that developing the building would only increase parking problems, that 2 Blaney is of no great value, and that as 2 Blaney belongs to the VFA, they can do with it as they please. She also questioned whether the Commission has a method of notifying a homeowner that he is in a district. (Notes the Commission corrected Mrs. Rochna regarding the Murphy and O'Donnell properties which were never included in the original districts '. not removed once districts were created.) S.H.C. Public Hearing 8/6/79 p. 4 Joseph Centorino, 71 Columbus Ave., stated his opposition to removing 2 Blaney, that he was in favor of the Report. He stated that he recognizes the VFW parking needs but spoke of the idea that the .Derby Street area is of such uniqueness that it warrants the extraordinary protection that is an historic district. He stated his feeling that removing the building would remove a building that adds to the overall area and would set a precedent that would weaken all historic districts. He said that it is not a question of pro-VFW or anti-VFW but that any property owner in a district should be treated the same. He noted that it would be unfair to give one owner an advantage or special preference, that, rather, all should have equal treatment under the law. He further stated that the fact of ownership doesn't allow one to do anything they wish, mentioning health and safety and zoning. He described historic districts as a type of zoning law, passed by the City Council which' he is not willing to begin to undo. Frances Grace, Ward Four Councillor, explained that she is not anti-veteran, that she led the fight to keep Murphy's out of the district but spoke of the continuity of the neighborhood, the absence of beauty in a mouth full of missing teeth-and asked to see alternative plans. Next, Mr. Wolfson called for remarks from proponents. William R. Burns, Jr., 22 Backford St., spoke as president of Historic Salem, Inc., an organization of some 500 members, whose Board of Directors • is opposed to removing 2 HLaney St. Mr. Burns spoke of swiss-cheesing the area, a move which would send us back to the Chamber of Commerce signs that described Salem as a city of 19 Historic sites. . Mr. Burns expressed his view that Salem is not a city of 19 historic sites but, as the Chamber of Commerce signs now say, an "historic city," 'made up of not sites but a composite. He said he sees the significance of 2 Blaney in its location in a neighborhood, it is part of a neighborhood with an architectural integrity, it is part of this historic city. Mr. Burns said he would like to see a buyer for the property. Dolores Jordan, 97 Derby St., stated her opposition to removal noting that the district was set up to protect homes from buildings being knocked . down, that the VFW have already demolished 91 Derby. Miss Jordan questioned that the VFW who encourages benevolence would encourage destruction of a building n the community. She spoke of the neighborhood as a special phenomena, with the importance of its ethnic quality and the church as its focal point. She Spoke of the poor economic solution of eliminating a healthy building for parking for 7 cars. She spoke of other space available for parking, the, Mackey property and New England Power land. She called for working together and asked when a parking lot is more important than house, people, and business. She invited the. City Council to come and see available parking land and challenged the Council to study and solve the parking problem. She noted her feeling that neighborhoods are preserved by districts. At this point in the hearing, there was some dispute over speaking order. Order was restored by Mr. Wolfson with the assistance of Mrs. Rnehna who explained that councillors had only spoken first as a gesture of courtesey by the chair:. Diana Waterous, ?16 Hardy St., noted that she is new to the area and that the reason she bought property there was because of the neighborhood, that she doesn't want to live , an area surrounded by parking lots, that her own t • S.H.C. Public Hearing 8/6/79 P. 3 property was a "dump" worth restoring and that she thinks 2 Blaney isjworth restoring,_.;_ and that alternative parking should be considered. Flizabeth Frothingham stated her feeling that the matter should be considered an historic district problem not a question of a specific house. She noted that if one starts taking out buildings, there is no district and questioned whether it is spot zoning to take out 2 Blaney. Bill Wheaton, 28 Chestnut St., spoke as a member of the Planning Board which he stated views historic districts as a form of zoning and therefore, removing 2 Blaney would be the same as'if an owner was turned down for a zoning variance and then had a special zone created. He described this as zoning for special cases which leads to no zoning, no law. He said that it is on this,'ground that the Planning Board supports the Report suggesting that the correct avenue is appeal in court not new law for special cases. Brad Northrup, Turner St., spoke in favor of historic homes not parking lots and related his impression that a workable solation exists. Edward Stevenson, Director,/ House of Seven Gables, spoke not for his board but an institution involved in the neighborhood as a settlement association. He spoke of the VFW as an important part of the neighborhood and reiterated that • the parking offer from the Gables continues. Staley McDermet, 30 Dearborn,St:, described himself as an architect who works on older buildings and described 2 BLaney as an important part of the Derby Street "street," with districts protecting not individualproperties but abutters. He stated that the final solution crust come from working together, that 9 more parking spaces would not make that big a dent in the parking problem, and that alternatives must to found to maintain the VFW as a good neighbor. Robert Healey, 4 Federal Court, spoke of Salem as an intense community and of the frustration people run into when they conflict with law. He said that the VFW stand for respect for history and fellowman and that the community is'lucky to have it. He said that the arguments are not anti-VFW but that there is a need for thelcommunity to solve its problems with openness not adversary, to use every opportunity to reason and tap resources available. Mr. Healey felt that the City Council should lead the way to creative solutions to our problems, calling for exploring parking alternatives. Glenn Yale. Federal St., referred to an editorial dealing with tourism and the architecture, special sites, and neighborhoods that toursits come to see. Mr. Yale expressed his feeling that removal of 2 Blaney would remove just those things tourists come for. Alice Jordan, 97 Derby St!., spoke of the improvements, cross-walks, arch, which she felt were the result' of funding resulting from the Derby Street district) and of the time and efforts it took to create the district. Miss Jordan spoke of the VFW not listening. After calling for any further proponents, Mr. Wolfson signaled the beginning of the 40 minute period for opponents to be heard. Philip Moran, attorney for the VFA, 49 Federal St. and 415 Lafayette St., S.H.C. 8/6/79 p. 6 • was the first to speak in opposition to the Report. Mr. Moran spoke of the 3-2 vote to deny the original application to demolish 2 HLaney, that the building is not outstanding historically or architecturally. Referring to streetscape, Mr. Moran suggested that the House of Seven Gales demolished numerous houses which he feels improved Derby Street and that since Blaney is near the end of the district with the power plant beyond, there is not much of a streetscape there. He spoke further of the funds introduced into the area and questioned if they would have been built if they had to go through any more boards. At this point, a one minute recess for water was called by the Chairman, after which, Mr. Moran resumed his remarks. In speaking of the appeals process. Mr. Moran said that he takes strong` ; exception on the question of spot zoning and that he" feels it would be a close question, a very technical point of law. He said that the building has been condemed and declared a fire hazard, mentioned that the building is uninsurable, and questioned whether the VFW or the city would be responsible in a suit. He mentioned that 78 specific health violations were listed. Referring to the original ordinance to remove the building, Mr. Moran said that the VFW and Mr. Moran requested that the Mayor_ veto that ordinance until proper procedures had been followed. He described the .VFd as law abiding but desiring the right to their own property. He spoke to them as sensitive to the needs of :the community, open to alternatives but that-'the House of Seven Gables parking is not feasible and that ho offer has been•made to owners for • sale or exchange agreement for parking. Speaking of the meetings which the VFW refused to attend, Mr. Moran said that Mr. Morin felt the informal meeting was an attempt to take advantage of him since one of the Commission members was a lawyer and,that since the Board of Directors was not invited to the July 19 meeting, the VFW took offense and declined the meeting. As to the rumor of a sale of the building to be moved, Mr. Moran reported that to the r best of his knowledge, the building had not been sold. Gel=+CC ok. 40 Derby St., spoke as a VFW member and related that though some VFW members don't live in Salem, all are dues paying members of the t - corporation and have rights. He also mentioned VFW plans to beautify the space along with providing for parking. SLanche Paskowski described herself as living directly across the street for many-years and spoke of attending four meetings on this issue, of parking problems, of a problem not of historic sites but of personalities asking the Commission to ask the people on Derby St. what they think. She spoke further of the process having taken a long time, of the sale of the house as leading to more cars and asked the Commission to look at houses where there is- much turn over. Marshia Michaud. Marlborough Rd., related that she had moved from Daniels St. because of lack of parking in the area. John J. Tower. 1000 Loring Towers, said that historic places bring tourists' cars to be left on the streets and interfer with business parking. Clayton Sawyer. 89 Mason St., spoke as a VFW member suggesting that it is better to get cars off the street and make more room for-_ or tourists to come,' by. . S.H.C. ;Public Hearing 8/6/79 P. 7 • Lucien Morin, Building President of the VFW, described himself as one who studied for citizenship, volunteered to serve in the armed forces. He drew the analogy of the cow which if you own, you can milk saying that the house belongs to the VFW. He spoke further of the deteriorating condition of the building and of the loss of the original vote to deny the application to demolish by one vote. Finally, he questioned,whether personalities/'were involved and whether the issue is the VFW on Derby Ste - Phil Verrette, Vice-president of the Board of Directors,:'VFW, spoke of never having received any communication from the Historical Commission regarding the establishment of the district. Herbert Barton. Adams St., spoke as a member of the VFW and raised questions regarding the Union St. garage. Evon N,orin. 20 Hardy St., spoke of the two houses moved at the wharf which she feels are an eye-sore. Roland Berube, 20 Hancock Step spoke as a VFW member and,said the building should be moved to in front of the South Essex Sewage District. Anna Lischynsky, 55 Turner St., spoke as a/long-time resident of how times have change in automobile traffic since the period of construction of the building, of how people go out of the ,city while people come in to the city and park, of parking problems. She spoke of parents coming to this country • for freedom and not wanting to be told what to do with their homes and of how the new developers were getting the "gravy" while the old businesses were not. Edward Luzinski, 25 Hardy, spoke as a VFW member of the precedent of the buildings which were eliminated in the Federal Street and Washington Square districts. He spoke further of 2 Blaney's location at the end of the street, of the offer of 2 Blaney to the Commission to fill another open lot, of the house directly behind 2 Blaney as being more,,Agnificant. Mr.,' Luzinski questioned why Pickering Wharf was not in the district and mentioned that no parking had been offered at Mackey land and that alternative parking at the House of Seven Gables and Turner Street would be in competition with the No Name Pub as well as being inconvenient by being 2 blocks away. John Partaledis, 17 Rainbow Terrace, spoke of his one main reason for wanting to see the building demolished as relating to himself as•a father and fears of danger from the building being broken in to. Paul Cote, 33 Briggs, City Council candidate, said that safety should be the most important concern of,councillors and that the building is a hazard. Joseph McCarthy. 347 Lafayette St., said the old St. Mary's Convent is a more historical building. After calling for any further remarks by opponents, Mr. Wolfson opened the meeting up to questions, first from proponents, then opponents. Pam Burns, River St., related that her building was also condemned and she is restoring it, she questioned whether it is really a question of parking and, whether a building is worth it, and said the building could be put back , gether. S.A.C. PublicHearing 8/6/79 P. 8 • Gene Cook, 40 Derby St., said it was not a problem. of parking strictly x speaking but that the building was condemned. Ken Michaud, Marlborough Rd., questioned whether Ms. Burns had a choice regarding restoring her property, saying there is no choice in the district. Alice Jordan, 97 Derby.Ste. said-the statement by Mr. Moran placing 2 Blaney at the end of the district was incorrect since the district continues to Block House Square. BM Morins questioned why the building was in such bad shape. Stanley Smith, 4 Pickering St., said he had read the Hoard of Health report and spgke of the many violations which could occur in his own house that a work crew could get in shape. Mr. Smith also responded to an ofp the _ _.record..remark by an unidentified gentlemen suggesting that Mr. Savickey should not be permitted to sit with the Commission on this issue since his. business { restores properties. Mr. Smith_ questioned whether this would. mean that city councillors who-are members of the WW'would be ineligible to vote on 2 Blaney. Lucien Morin. Building President VFW, responded to the question regarding the condition of the building by saying that it was in very bad shape when it was sold to the VFW who bought it knowing they couldn't restore it as they are not in business to be landlords. • Philip Moran, VFW attorney, responded to Miss Jordan's remark on the end of the district by saying he was referring to the water side only. Jackie Partaledis, 17 Rainbow Terrace, said: it had been by choice that Pam Hums was restoring her house while the VFW bought the building in deteriorated condition and don't want to waste more to restore it. Blanche Paskowski spoke of the fact that the Health Department had condemned the building and of the cockroaches and mice. William Murray, 35 Noss St.. Treasurer of the VFW, spoke of the VFW right to do with property as wish' and related some details relating to the shed. Henry Faizer; 267 Jefferson Ave., asked Mr. Bums if the Historical Commission was willing to''invest in the building. Roy Javeno, 2 Rogers Ave., Lynn, asked if the uFWcan be made to rehabilitate _. the building. John Carr. Salem Historical Commission, responded to the question by saying that the City Solicitor had stated that the VFW,could be.made to secure the building. John Santo, Danvers, related that his family house in Salem was torn down. J Anna Lischynsky. 55 Turner St., questioned how,long Commission members had been residents of Salem. Mr. Wolfson asked for each member to answer as follows, Mr. Carr, born here, 30 years resident; Ms. Harris, 2 years, Mr. Chalifour, born here; Mr. Arkin, 6 years; himself, 10 years; Mr. Cook, 10 years; Mr. Savickey, 10 years. S.H.C. Public Hearing 8/6/79 P. 9 Mr. Wolfson thanked those in attendance for coming and adjourned the gni meeting. Respectfully submittedp F. B. Wheaton Clerk of Commission ,l Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting September 5, 1979 1 The Salem Historical Commission met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 5, 1979, 7:30 p.m., One Salem Green. Present were Yossrs. Carr, Chalifour, Cook, and Wolfson. Also attending were Associate members Annie Harris and Sndrew Lippman and Michael Moniz, Salem Planning Department. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Nathaniel Bowditch. Park Mr. Wolfson welcomed Michael Moniz who presented the Commission _ with an update on the Nathaniel Bowditch Park. Fonda are now being sought to begin to acquire land in the southern portion of the proposed site, ,vocal Listricts 2 Elanev Street. On September 13, the City,, Council is expected to vote on Mayor Levesque's veto of the ordinance to remove 2 Blaney Street from .the re-by Street district. Clerk will expand the Preliminary Report to include events following Levesque's veto, and final report will be sent to the Councillors. :'.embers agreed to Mr. Wolfson's review of same , before submission and urged that it include reference to opinions as unanimous. Mr. Cook will sneak with Councillor Centorino regarding Council .vote. A letter to the editor was proposed and endorsed. Mr. Cook will. also mention this to Mr. Centorino. PickP.rins '.•lharf Si—i. Clerk will send standard letter to. Appeals Board regarding Pickering ',Narf sign proposed for Derby Street. 106 Federal Street. Mr. Cook will ask Joyce Cook or William Burns to speak to the Rizzottis about paint removal, priming. Communications Meetings and Other Business Washington Portraits. Mr. Wolfson read a letter from Mayor Levesque requesting Commission support in the effort to raise funds to keep the portraits of Georg& and Martha ilashington in Boston. In face of I inancial need, the :Boston Anthaneum where they have hung was in the process of sellina these portraits to the Smithsonian when an effort to save them was initiated. The Commissirm asked that Clerk send a letter endorsing the project and offering assistance in whatever ways the Mayor feels the Commission could be helpful. Annual Renort. Clerk nrovidF)d conies of Annual Report for members' review. Orsanizaticnal and Policy Nrm_bers. Mr. Wolfson reported Clerk has received resume's from the four candidates indicated by the balloting at the August meeting; rE:gular members Annie Harris and roan Lahikainen and Alternates Andres Lippman and Robert Guethlen, Mr. Wolfson has spoken with Plnyor Levesque who will t S.H.C. 9/5/79 p• 2 c` A, i. ti consider same before the September 13 Council meeting. Clerk will write cover letter stressing importance of expertise of these nominations in working with the community. Respectfully submitted. Jacob S. Wolfson Flizabeth B. Wheaton Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting October 3, 1979 t. The Salem Historical Commission met for its regular meeting on ','edresday, October 3, 1979, 7-30 p.m. , One Salem Green. Present were M-ssrs. Arkin, Carr, Cook, and 'dol.fson and Frs. MqE aton. Also attending were Associate member Annie Harris, Allison Crump of the Salem Redevelopment Authority, fon, Savrine of the Salem Planning Department, and Yrs. Lane .die•lsen. The meeting, was called to order by Chairman Jacob "slol£son. Local District Gneration IF-s. Lane Nielsen was present to discuss plans for a driveway inset on their property at 10 Monroe Street. Plans call for moving an existing 4' picket fence back 20' from the sidewalk, building a post the same size as the existing post at the Entry to the "parking area, and removing � a small 3' fence from the interior of the yard. i•`embers questioned wlhether the `Iielsens had considerod a. gate at the sidewalk, to which Yrs. 1r,eiv n replied that a gate miZh.t be comtanpla_t.ed in th£ future. She explained that at this point, they where interested in a less elaborate solution to the narKin_? prolblem:. Members also discussod ' Une access question and stated a preference for depressing the curb and regarding the cobblestones. Clerk will relay these preferences to City Fngineer, Anthony Fletcher. The three-part motion was approved unanimously as amended to exclude 5 '.•'onroe Street from the standard definition of abutters and pending notification of abutta. rs not included on waiver � forms. The Commission next considered the request of Leborah Owen, 11 Andover Street, .to extend her Certificate for painting to the fall of 1930. The Certificate had been issued in spring of 1978 for red paint with white trim after white gutters and downspouts had been installed without Certificate. At that time, Hiss Owen explained the white aluminum had been chosen due to her interest in painting the then-red trim of the house white in the future. The Commission requested an application to that effect and granted the Certificate with the condition that the painting be completed in the fall of 1979. Tho present request was made due to Ydss Owen's assessment that paint would not be needed until after this winter and a preference to wait for the fall, and drier, painting. A phone poll had agreed to delay at least to spring of 1980. i%�m'oers discussed the difficulties of issuing certificates in advance of work. The motion to extend the Certificate through 1980 only with strong recommendations that the painting be accomplished in that time was passed with IrPssrs. Arkin, Cook, and Wolfson approving, Mr. Carr opposed. The pearl gray Bird 25 year asphalt roofing at 80 Federal Street begun. without Certificate was approved unanimously by the three-part motion pending notification of abutters. Mr. Carr alerted the Commission to the chimney replacement at 11 L.1rnn t Street, property of Philip F. , Jr. and -dinora Forsberg. The new chimney gives a varigated effect not present originally. Clerk will draft a letter requesting the owners to meet with the Commission to discuss the matter. Mr. Carr also questioned fence construction at 15-15',- River Street. S.s.C: 10/3/79 p. 2 It was agreed that Arthur W. and Joan F. Dacy owners of 15 -liver would ]� be contacted to request an application and verification of ownership of the fences. Local Districts 2 Many Street, Mr. ?iolfson reported that Few England Power Company board had stated that they could grant approval for VFW parking on their land if they were approached by the VFW themselves. Discussion of an intermediary centered on William Burns, president of Historic Salem, Inc., and long-tims ras:id..nt of Salem. Mrs. Wheaton reported letters requesting securing of the building for neighborhood safety had been sent to the £ire, police, and health departments. Dationalgis Qr of-Historic Places "Mp.tcom" Building. Tom Savrine, Salem Planning Department, was pry-sent to discuss progress of the National Register nomination for the "F�tcom" building, Mr. Savrins reported that the environmental review had been aompl.etud finding no negative impact and a positive determination of eligibility for the National Register had been received. Forms are now ready for the formal nomination, and Mr. Savrine presented copies to the: Commission as well as requesting a letter of endorsement. The Commission so vowed, noting the significance of the location with the new '.Nathaniel Bowditch Park adjacent. Downtoom Area. Allison Crump was present to discuss her job with the Salem Redevelopment Authority working on the Massachusetts Historical Commission grant to survey the downtown area and prepare a multiple resource nomination to the National Register. A multiple resource nomination is one in which the inventory process tisel£ identifies individual historical properties and then a number of individual properties and districts so identified are nominated. The nomination t and the inventory processes are, therefore, combined and extensive separate nomination papers are not prepared for each nominated property or group of properties. Ms. Crump outlined the area of the commercial- industrial use to be included as bounded by Bridge; North and Summers Norman, Washington, and Lafayette Streets including the South River area and Pickering 'Riarf. Organizational and Policy Brochures. Mr. Wolfson presented a preliminary design and draft for a Washin-vton Square Historic District walking tour brochure. 14Rmbers were highly enthusiastic and asked Clerk to explore costs for next meeting suggesting volunteer assistance on graphics from Jodi Neal, paper from ft William Burns, and text from Stephen Arkin. Requests of the Council for additional funding might compare such volunteer assisted costs to full �^ cost. Respectfully submitted, A ZQ1� Flizalh B. `,'heaton Clerk of Commission ' Salem Historical Commission Minutes of M5epting November 7, 1979 The Salem Historical Commission met for its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 7, 1979, 7:30 p.m. , One Salem Green. Present were Messrs. Arkin, Carr, Cook, Guethlen, Lahikairen, and Wolfson, MDs. Harris, and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were Andrew Inness, Christopher Vigliotta and companion, Jane Koza 'Jerry Wilkins, Dolores Jordan, and Gregory Gordon. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Local District Operation The first order of business was review of the application of Dr. Gregory Gordon for roofing in Johns Manville mist white fiberglass at 76-76; Federal Street. After some discussion, the Commission expressed its view that white roofing would not be in keeping with the historical quality of the neighborhood. Mrs. Wheaton relayed the position of the Fnergy Sank, energy consultants, that white roofing provides a savings in cooling only if there is no insulation under a flat roof in a warm climate. Dr. Gordon agreed with the Commission's recommendation of char blend as an alternative shade, and the 3-part motion was approved unanimously. The waiver form was included with the application. • The Commission next considered the question of color choice for body and trim at 11.0-112 Te rby Street, property of fr. Christopher Vigliotta. As the property is receiving funds from the Derby Street commercial facade program, Mir. Andrew Inness of the Salem Planning Department was present along with Mr. Vigliotta. Mr. Vigliotta agreed with the Commission recommendation that 3frssrs. Inness, Guethlen, and Lahikainen meet with him at the site at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, 1979 to make a final choice of color, probably in a shade of green. The 3-part motion to accept their decision was approved unanimously pending receipt of waiver forms. Yrs. blheaton will drop off same to Mr. Vigliotta on the 8th. Communications MCeetinys and Other Business 31-37 Union Street. 13-15-18 Herbert Street. The Comaission next moved forward on the agenda to study the matter of the Board of Appeals variance granted for the 3 five room duplex units at 31-37 Union and 13-15-18 Herbert r Streets. The Board of Appeals decision varying the R-2 zoning is being contested by area residents in court. Mir. Jerry Wilkins and Mss. Jane Koza along with Nass Dolores Jordan were in attendance to present the neighborhood's position. Mr. `.Jilkins explained that the residents, 70 of broom signed a petition D ser tP3 to t;ia mayor, feel that the units '.:ill not conform to the area and that by the allowable R-2 dsnsity, will cause congestion. MIM. Arkin quos*.zoned to -,hat extent the residents' concern was a matter of aesthetics as t opposed to concern for parking space lost when the nov-vacant land is built on. In studying the application to the Board of Appeals, the Commission noted that . thr appeal was based on 4 points, the last of which was the aid provided by 40 the units to Salem's historic preservation. The plans available revealed a �Iesirn wi.th units located in the center of their lots and individual parking a.ccomodations at the front of each lot with access through 6 curb cuts on Herbert. 5treet. The Commission found that while it did not object to the huller densit., per se, this design scheme to accomodate the additional cars involvrd would have a serious negative impact on the historical quality of the S.H.C. 11/7/79 p• 2 neighborhood. Phe Commission felt that alternative designs allowing for consolidated p arking:'at the rear of the lots, fewer curb cuts, and units moved forward on the lots would be in greater harmony with the existing eighteenth and nineteenth century architecture. Clerk was directed to write to the court expressing these views and requesting that the variance be granted only conditional on review of the plans. by the Commission. Letter will go to Attorney 1,4illiam Lundergan. At this point in the meeting, Mix. Wolfson informed the Commission that it was necessary for him to leave early and turned the chair over to Vice-chair- man John Carr. Local I`lstrict Operation--continued Returning to local district operation, Mr. Carr relayed the events surrounding the chimney in -violation at 11 Lynn Street. Apparently, the owner, Mr. Philip Forsberg, has no interest in complying with any Commission recommendations. Further, since it is now clear that the chimney was rebuilt • in conjunction with the Building Inspector's Office, the Commission determined to take no further action. VIrs. ,'hsaton assured the Commission that the Building Inspector's Office is now aware that even in cases of health and safety orders, the Commission should be consulted regarding the details of reconstruction. Ms. Harris has had difficulty meeting with P^.r. Savictey regarding 11 HOdLes Court. Mr. Guethlen agreed to study the matter with As. Harris for a future meeting. Construction has begun at 18-20 Kosciusko_Street without Certificate. Clerk will contact regarding making appropriate application. Local Districts Cable Television. Mrs. Wheaton relayed that there has been some concern in the community regarding the aesthetic aspects of the installation of cable television and possible damage to architectural features. Par. Cook will explore the problem and report bacl¢ to the Commission. Broad Street Traffic Islands. Mr. Carr mentioned the asphalt traffic islands installed at Broad and Sum^er Streets, and the Commission agreed that a letter be sent suggesting possible plantings replace the. asphalt. Orzanizational and Policy 40 virmbers. At this meeting, the Commission welcomed new regular members, Annie Harris and Iean Lahikainen and new alae rnates, ' Robert Gue.thlen and Andrew Lippman. The Commission also formally expressed its appreciation for services to the Commission of Frwin Bishop and Raymond Chalifour. Both have just retired from membership after serving since 1972, Mr. Chalifour as chairman from 1973 to 1976. The Commission hopes they will come back often, S.H.C. 11/7/79 P. 3 v as associate members and share the valuable perspectives each as brought to the Co-nmission',s deliberations over the yaars. Letters will be sent with copies to MAyor Levesque. Farnhlets. Mrs. Wheaton asked the Commission to reconsider the idea of separate architectural tours of the four districts in light of the comprehensive guide to Salem architecture being prepared by Bryant Tolles and to be published jointly by the Fssex Institute and Historic Salem, Inc. Since this guide will be directed not simply to the professional architectural historian but to the interested lay person, she and Mr. Wolfson had begun to +, question whether the efforts would overlap. Further, the need still exists for an attractive, informative description of historic districting in the city. Mr. Arkin agreed to work with Mrs. Wheaton and Mr. Wolfson on the project. Respectfully submitted, l� ` Flizabeth B. Terneaton Clerk of Commission l Salem Historical Commission Vanutes of DrEeting December 5, 1919 The Salem Historical Commission met on ;Iednesday, December 5, 1979 for its regular monthly meeting. Present were Messrs. Carr, Cook, Lahikainen, Lippman, Savickey, and Wolfson and Ms. Harris and Mrs. `+Iheaton. Also attending . were Allison Crump, Salem Redevelopment Authority, Fleanor Maadowcroftl Russell' l:Testonj and David Jerrett, Drew Hingson, and companion. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Communications, `Petings, and Other Business 391-391; F.ssex St. The Commission-first considered the request of the Board-:of Appeal for Commission review of the plans of Russell Weston for modifications at 391-3912 Fssex Street in connection with a. special permit application. The Commission's offer of review had been accepted by the Board of Appeal, and Mr. Wolfson met with Mr. 'rDeston, his architect Robert Scagliotti, and a number of members at the site to review the architectural plans for 3 dormers. Several modifications were suggested at that time. including elizainatiow of one ' dormer, and 1,r. Weston presented revised plans showing these changes. -Fleenor NAadowcroft of Flint- Street spoke of the visual impact from Flint and Chestnut Streets and of her concern for invasion of privacy. She related that Frica Murray of 21 Flint Street objects to shed dormers. The Commission felt the elimination of. one other dormer would be more appropriate and that the remaining 10' dormer of shed type construction should have 2 6 over 6 windows, equally spaced with wood siding surrounding them, the windows to be built as a unit to facilitate moving furniture.* A letter endorsing the special permit with alterations to the building only as so specified will be sent to the Board of Appeal with a copy to MIr. 'deston at 291 Andover St. , Danvers. Local I..istrict Operation Drew Hingson and David Jerrett were present with the plans of Tuckers Wharf Realty Trust for construction, in progress, at 18-20 .'Kosciusko Street. � The design as shown on elevations already in the Commission's possession shows a 'la board structure with P-black asphalt roof with plans modified to F P - _ �. --include 12 over 12 windows and 8 over 8 dormers and 18-9 quoins. Doorway plans will be submitted to Clerk-for abutter notification. The 3-part motion was approved unanimously pending abutter. notification. The Commission next reviewed the plans of Par B. Burns for a dormer ' at 12 River Street, as per elevations presented and to include evenly spaced' ? windows and a slope ofgreater than 1" in 12". The 3-part motion was approved` , unanimously pending abutter notification. National Register of Historic Places All Heritage Plaza-test Facade Agreement. Allison Crump discussed with the Commission her proposal for design review in Heritage Plaza-West. She explained that in any project where Community Development Bock Grant funds are involved, 106 review process is required for any potential adverse effects * Intermeeting notes lComnission members clarified their meaning to specify ib apboard .between and surrounding the 2 -windows. • S.H.C. 12/5/79 p. 2 to National Register sites currently being identified by "_s. Crump and the SRA. Review authority is assigned to the State Historic Preservation_ Officer who typically delegates that authority to a local reviewing body. Massachusetts Historic Preservation Officer, Patricia 'deslows'd orginally made such a request of t:Ze Salem Historical CommLission but concern arose regarding - duplication of review since Design 3sview Board review is also required by the Heritage Plaza-5lest Urban Renewal Plan. 2s. Crump's "Lraft Procedural Guidelines for Administration of Environmental Review for Heritage Plaza-',.'est" specified that the Commission would delegate its authority as representative of the State Historic Preservation officer to 2 members :dno would sit as members of the DRB when proposals concerning ?National Register sites were reviewed. In any case where the SRA did not follow the recommendation of the DRB, the SRA would request a meeting with the Historical Commission to negotiate a solution. Should no agreement be reached, either the SRA or the Commission could then request intervention of the State.'?is`.,oric Preservation Officer and the President's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation'. The Com-mission voted unanimously to approve the proposal with the modification that 3 members sit on the P.R3 i-rith 5 members constituting a quorum. F=ssrs. Carr, Guethlen, and Lahikainen were appointed with Messrs. Cook and Savickey as substitutes. . At this point in the meeting, 14,ssrs. Carr and Cook excused themselves. • Downtown Inventory. Ms. Crump also presented a map indicating properties in the downtown area which her survey has indentified as potential sites and districts for inclusion in the 1•5iltiple Resource Domination to the National Pgister. mese include: Federal, Crombie, Washington, Central, and Lafayette 4 Street districts, the Rufus Choate House, the First Church of Christian Science, the Wesley ebthodist Church, the Nathaniel 49 st Hock, the John Peabody House, the Shepard Block, the Salem Y.M.C.A., the Iimothy Orne House, the John Prince House, the First Universalist Church, the Bessie Naa House, the Jacob Rust Store, the Gardner Building, the Bowker BLock, the brmn's Friend Society, the Salem Laundry, the Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company, and the South River as a potential archeological site. 1 Local District Operation--continued Approval of an application from the House of Seven Gables, 54 T -SerSt., ,for 2 skylights was deferred until Saturday, December 8,1979 at 10:00 a.m, when Ms. Harris and IIgssrs. Gusthlari Lippman, and Savickey will meet at the site. Organizational and Policy , - ---- Budeet. The Commission agreed to request an increase of $300. in the GQr4missionTs expense budget to cover publication of the informational pamphlet current - in VW.Vlanning stage Respectfully submitted, Flizabeth B. Iheaton _. . Clerk-of Commission *?ntPr7Peting note: That meatzrP with Mr. Edward Stevenson and Ms. Farris • S.H.C. 12/5/?9 P. 3 t et and Messrs. Lippman, Savickey, and Wolfson resulted in. approval pending notification of abutters of one skylight negligibly visible and therefore ! without significant impact, with the suggestion that design considerations regarding same are more importantly under the perview of the House of Seven Gables board itself and with the suggestion that a smaller, skylight there would probably be more successful; and failure to approve the second skylight over the walkway. They will return to us with revised plans for same. r Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Feting December 13, 1979 The Salem Historical Commission met for a special meeting on Thursday, December 13, 1979. 5:00 p.m. Present were Massrs. Arkin, Carr, Cook, Guethlen, Lippman, and Wolfson and Ms. Harris and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were Ann Knight and Cathy Willis. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Local District Operation f The Commission first considered the application of M. Frisch, Federal Street Realty Trust, for a new door at 145 Federal Street, door to be located i on a rear porch of the building to provide secondary egress for a first floor apartment. Several options were discussed including a door into the interior 4.. hall leading to an existing door, conversion of an adjacent tall window to a french door to provide a swinging exit as legally required, and a new door as proposed but with size, trim, molding, color, and panels to match the existing door on the porch and to be located as far right as possible. The Commission appointed Ms. Harris as its representative to meet with the applicant to assess these alternatives. The three-part motion was approved unanimously. Waivor forms accompanied the application. The Commission next turned to the matter of the application of Pamela Burns for work at 12 River Street. At its December 5, 1979 meeting, the • Commission had approved, pending notification of abutters, the application of Ms. Burns for construction of a dormer. This application came to the Coiimdssion's attention again for two reasons: first, work was progressing `on the dormer before the abutter.notification condition had been met and the Commission had received a number of communications indicating abutter concern; and second, the work in progress did not appear to Commission members to correspond to their understanding of the plans approved. Mr. *lfson explained that he had spoken with several abutters, Carmella Hall and they Pizzos, and found their objections were not to the dormer per se. Mr. 'Arkin reported he had not reached Ms. Burns until late and she could not be at the meeting. Neighbors attending included Cathy Willis and Ann Knight. Ms: Knight asked that the same scrutiny be given this application as would any other with full attention to correct procedures. She also felt plans as submitted care not adequate to make a judgement upon but did not voice an objection to the dormer as framed. Cathy Willis questioned whether the design was basically' contemporary in feeling and related the problems of communication among River ' Street neighbors. Mr. Carr, speaking as a neighbor, stated he found the dormer acceptable. In considering the deviation of the framed construction from the plans approved, the Commission agreed that the framed dormer did not correspond to - what they thought they had approved, that is, it had no set-back or pitch of 1" in 12". Mr. Guethlen discussed the costs, $100-$200, and time, 2 man days, of modifying the current construction according to the approved plan. Messrs. ' Arkin and Carr spoke of the substantial restoration job underway here and the overall improvement to the area apart from specific details. Mr. Wolfson questioned what rationale Ms. Burns may have had for this design, and it was agreed that Mr. Guethlen should meet with her to discuss the construction and that a meeting with the Commission should followwith cessation of work until the matter was resolved. Mr. Lippman's motion not to' mention abutters in the Commission's letter was approved 5 to 1 with one abstention. The motion was to inform Ms. Burns by letter that since the dormer as framed does not appear S.H.C. 12/13/79 p. 2 ` . to correspond to the dormer as approved (i.e.9 with set-back. pitch), all work on the dormer should cease and the applicant should submit detailed elevations for the modification of current construction so that it accurately reflects shed dormer originally approved. The motion was approved by at vote of 4 to 2 with Massrs. Cook, Lippman, Wolfson and Ms. Harris voting for the motion and Messrs. Arkin and Carr voting 'against. f Respectfully submitted. -,r Elizabeth B. Wheaton Clerk of Commission Intermseting Notei After Mr. Guethlen's report to the Chairman regarding space constraints that determined the design as framed. the Commission voted by polling to withdraw the motion and substitute a letter describing the entire circumstances of construction without Certificate and abutter notification to Ms. Burns and approving the dormer as framed pending abutter • notification. yI d Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting December 18, 1979 The Salem Historical Commission met for a special meeting on Tuesday, December 18, 1979. 700 p.m., One Salem Green. Present were Messrs. Carr, Cook, Guethlen, Lippman, and Wolfson and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were Pamela Borns and Paul Willis. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. � Local District Operation ; ; The meeting was called to review the completed plans of Pamela Burns for 12 River Street. The application as amended called for new clapboards with exposure to the weather to be varied at the owner's option (from approximately 2" to 4" at 4' where it becomes uniform); window location, size, trim as per. plan allowing owner option to increase sil size; base trim board ! optional 121" thick; all other exterior trim, details as per plan, i"sl'; body stain Cabot penetrating Spruce HLue; sash and trim same or off-white at owner's option; door paint in dark gray rose; option wood gutters stained to match body. The Chairman asked for questions of Mr. Willis who inquired as- to sto the basis for the underlying design of the dormer. Ms. Burns informed him that she had seen this design on historic houses and thought it would be a - good solution to the problem of head-room. She added that no set-back was possible due to the space constraints imposed by a staircase. Mr. Willis. complimented Ms. Burns on the overall design and color choice. The three- part motion to waive public hearing, accept the standard definition of abuttersfp = taken to mean the exclusion of 15 River, and approve the application pending y notification of abutters passed unanimously. Mr. Carr will serve as the i Commission's representative to oversee work and see final color chips. The Chairman thanked Ms. Burns for her cooperation. She will return waivor forms to Clerk. Before adjournment, the Commission considered the request made by Mr. Willis. ,' He asked that the. Commission adopt a policy that in the case of River Street, the standard definition of abutters be expanded to include all , owners on River Street. In,discussion, the Commission expressed its understanding of his interest in being informed about changes on this. small street but felt it could not agree even to a policy of expanding the definition to add the property of Mr. Willis at 4 River Street. It was agreed that a good faith effort will be made by the Clerk and members to inform Mr. Willis personally of'any such applications. Respectfully submitted, Elizath B. Wheaton ` Clerk of Commission =