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Local Districts r McIntire Historic District. Mr. Wolfson reported that the City Council voted second passage of the McIntire Historic District on February 26 and that .mayor)Levesque signed the ordinance on March 3. The ordinance will go into' effect on the first day of the third month following, or June 1. Clerk will prepare a press release. Local District Operation y Mr. Wolfson will speak to Mr. Gauthier again regarding the status of 2 Blanes Street and the possibility of the VFW locating elsewhere in w the city so that the building might be. sold for development. Mr. Burns reported `to the Commission that the city had renewed the/1 lease of the AMVFTS and American Legion for 13 Beckford Street under the provision that the building be painted and area "picked up." Mr. Wolfson will pursue the matter by speaking to :ward Councillor Frances Grace. , S Communications, Meetings, and Other Business v Greenlawn Cemetery. The Commission next turned to a discussion of Greenlawn Cemetery and the request by the .City Council that the Planning Department, in conjunction with the Historical Commission and Historic Salem, Inc., prepare a report on same with recommendations regarding the construction there of mausoleums or garden crypts. Mr. Wolfsop explained that he had invited William Burns., President of Historic Salem; Philip Burke, Chairman of the Cemetery Commission; and Polly Erdman, Salem - Planning Department, to met with the Commission to develop such. recommendations. In that regard, Mr. Burke spoke_of thelimitedspace at Greenlawn,.which. had resulted in a consiceration of mausoleums,' He explained that they could be constructed in rows it a major open space or tucked individually into hill— sides. If concentrated, mausoleums;in heights of up to 30', might possibly provide for an additional 15-20 years of new burials at Greenlawn. .Mr. .. Cooke spoke of the issue of mausoleum burial as troublesome in itself--apart from questions of the cemetery aesthetics. Mr. Burns spoke of the organization of Friends of Greenlawn and the HSI position in support of the Friends of Greenlawn. He added that it is HSI's view that Greenlawn is one of the last_ green areas in Salem which should remain as a natural environment for future, generations in Salem and it is doubtful that mausoleums could be incorporated and leave the sense of the natural envirorTw.nt undisturbed. Ms. Harris F S.H.C. 3/4/81 P. • 1 : „ t F suggested that any reasonable aesthetic solution would be a short run w' solution only with any long tera.<solution destructive to the environmental aesthetics. It appeared further that any reasonable design solution would # �, be limited in time even if only for cremation,. It was the sense of- the j >: Commission .that the importance of the area as green space outweighed the '-U- limited additonal period for new burials gained by any acceptable masoleums. " The Commission felt further than the City Council should encourage private .. W^k . groups to help in maintenance and funding of Greenlawn and that the Cemetery Commission should actively seek new sites. Mr. Burns suggested that the gg � Commission call for no further burials once the present burial plot plan -� is completed. . Put in the form of a motion, the Commission voted in favor, with Mr. Lippman abstaining, of the following statements The primary interest of the Historical Commission is the preservation of Greenlawn Cemetery as it developed both for its heritage and its continued use as a unique and significant recreational area and horticultural resources introduction of .of mausoleums or an altered plot plan would destroy both of these, and the Commission recommends that on completion of the present plot plan, Greenlawn be. discontinued for use as an active cemetery. The Commission stressed that'* s '.+ this was only an initial position and expressed the hope that Polly , ' Erdman, Salem Planning Department, would explore the options available and continue to work with the Historical and Cemetery Commissions and seek Commission response as. alternative plans are developed. ' Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth B. Wheaton Clerk of Commission a r .' Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Yketing' April 1, 1981 `— The Salem Historical Commission met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 1981, 700 p.m., One Salem Green. Present were Messrs. Carr, Lahikainen, Lippman, Savickey, and Wolfson, Ms. Harris, and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were Associate Members Russell Slam and Margaret *' Millar, new rr-mber Peter Zaharis, Polly Erdman of the Salem Planning repartment, and Neil W. Goddard and Al Yenicocci� The meeting was called to order. by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. �' r Local District Oneration ^ Polly Frdman of the Salem Planning Department Was present to update the Commission on progress for the Salem Common open space improvements. The Commission saw preliminary plans prepared by architectural consultants showings r an open play area,•cleared for sports but not developed into an actual playing field, an improved and relocated tot area, work on pathways, and new trees. , .k Ms. Frdman reported that, since development of this plan,. City Councillor , Joseph Centorino has proposed that use of. school sale funds might develop a playing field at Memorial Park with ice skating as a more historically relevant recreational use on the Common. Originally three ponds were located 1 . on the Common. Ms. Erdman reported that a plgn incorporating ice skating ` was currently being drawn,-such plan to provide for a recessed, drained area Ir• of open grass which would be flooded in the winter. She explained that an � • actual pond would not be possible due to hazards, the insufficient size of t such a pond to support the necessary ecosystem, and the problem of run-off from the surrounding grass used heavily for dog walking. This second plan would still include moving and developing the tot area, new trees, and work on the pathways. ' Mr. Carr questioned whether the basketball court might be moved from the.Czommon to another location. In contemplating the future of ` the two plans, Ms. Frdman s�gsated one possibility mightremoval of paths 7 to create an open area for soccer for one season only. Following that, with y' the development of a playing field at Memorial Park, soccer would move there with a skating depression to follow in the Common open area. Ms. Erdman will keep the CommissionyinfoL4wd of the status of these proposals. The Commission next turned to the application of Federal Realty Trust., Pfeil W. Goddard, Tr. , for vinyl siding at 110 isderal Street. Mr. Al Menicocci, general contractori for the proposed work, accompaniedMr. Goddard to the meeting to present the application to prepare the buildings remove all existing wood shutters, drainpipes, gutters; change faceboards if necessary; install aluminum perforated foil, 3/4,, Dow styrofoam insulation, and 4", 040 gauge vinyl siding of any major manufacturer (preferably wood grain in light yellow); capexising),window sills and casings and cover all existing trim with aluminum trim to conform with present trim as closely as possible; install 032 gauge white baked enamel seamless aluminum gutters with conductor pipes; and install decorative vinyl shutters to resemble existing shutters on all windows where wood shutters now exist. In discussing,'the reasons for his recommendations r for siding and insulation, Mr. Yenicocci mentioned the 3-5 year painting cycle h necessitated by paint build-up, the difficulties of getting total fill/coverage.' and problems of shrinkage with blown-in insulation; and deteriorating existing:c .,,,, shutters. He. stressed his company's desire to do quality work which would . not destroy the architectural lines of the building. J S.H.C.. 4/1/81 p 2 i -Air. Carr questioned whether wood rot would be a problem with this type of insulation and siding. Mr. Menicocci and Mr. Lippman explained that ,.+ it would not since with the insulation on the outside of the clapboards, fi ` the dew point would be sufficiently beyond the clapboards. In response to other Commission questions, Mr. Menicocci and Mr. Goddard provided information on current energy saving devices: 6" attic insulation; + expected heat savings: 25%, overall R value of 11, equivalent to 22" of fiberglass; estimated cost of job, including custpm work: $13,500. Mr. Goddard s ressed his interest in preserving the%historical quality of the building,. oting that high fuel costs and the $2,800. estimated cost for e painting every 5 years led him to seek the siding and insulation as a vehicle t , for-keeping this investment economically sound. Mr. Carr's motion to take the matter under advisement was approved unanimously with Mrs. Wheaton noting that the item might be added to the agenda for this or a later meeting.._ The next application called for fencing at 117-119 Federal. Street, .property of Helen L. Heagney. The application to erect fence .anaate beginning at lawn at rear of 119 Federal Street and replace gate at 117 Federal Street with O'Brien Fence Co. (Peabody), Americana model 4' height, tlK, 4 x *', ghte, stained weathered grey was approved unanimously by the 3-part motion pending notification of abutters not included on waivor form submitted. The application of Lane T. and Kathryn F. Nielsen for painting at ` 10 Monroe Street was approved unanimously by the 3-part motion pending 9 notification of abutters not included on wavor forms submitted. } 1 The application described two options:; the first for body in shade of Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream, trim in shade of Benjamin Moore Monterey White, door and shutters in shade of Benjamin Moore Hamilton Blue, and . s fence in shade of Benjamin Moore Monterey White; the second, body,, trim, and ? �<- fence as existing and door and shutters in Benjamin Moore Tarrytown Green. ' In the. case of the first, Ms. Harris and Mr. Lippman were appointed by the Commission to ;check the minor color variations which might occur as the applicants test and blend color. simples on the building itself. Mr. Wolfson next presented photographs of a solar panel installation at 4)Caroenter Street, installed without Certificate. He also reported on two cases pending in court, both involving historical commissions which denied solar panel installations', No concensus regarding solar panels emerged in discussion but the Commission voted that the homeowner should appear before the Commission to explain this action. The Commission next returned to the question of vinyl siding at 110 FeHeral Street. A motion to_deny the application was made and sec¢nded. Mr. Savickey noted that the energy problem does warrant consideration and`that the poor condition of the clapboards would probably necessitate reclapboarding if staining were to be considered as an option. The motion was approved unanimously.* In outlinging its reasons in opposition to the application, the Commission noted that vinyl siding would eliminate the visual effect of r the existing wooden clapboards, the material appropriate to-the architectural -^" M period. :. Further, the Commission noted that since the building in question 1' sits directly on.the'sidewalk, the negative impact of the vinyl texture wouid ,,,,,. _.' be significantly greater than for a building seen from a greater/distance. Secondly, with regard to the. aluminum trim and vinyl shutters, the Commission J . S.H.C. 4/1/81 P. 3fp> Y-u J found that neither in material nor design could these elements duplicate or substituts!yfor their existing,.wooden counterparts. Thirdly, because of ' • the 1°' extension to the wall surfaces resulting from the siding plus insulation, the Commission noted that the existing pattern of relief on the facade produced by varying wall and window frame depth would be flattened. 3 It was suggested that the Commission might recommend an energy audit, renovation costs softened through the Tax Reform Act, the possibility of s touch-up painting/full painting cycles, the decreased value of the property for sale or rental if its historical character were destroyed, and the savings to be realized if heating conversions11provided for tenants to { ;' pay individually for their heat. ' Y • Respectfully submitted, Cz��- 1 �•�1�oG�-ems ElizabAh B. Wheaton Clerk of Commission ° This vote was rescinded 4/$/81 by emergency poll of these members as a consequence ofthdr finding that-the substantial nature of the application requried a public hearing. The Commission voted to expand the definition of abutters to include the entire Federal Street Area district. Mr. Wolfson will arrange a date at Mr. Goddard's convenience. T � Or r . n UJ LAC x . .21 � i�� l � `7 ' 3U7, �, ; (� t1�n�►� ,�#. I I VVI �.��D�� '� lD(��1� 13U�Y/112h� �. W�lru��' ��5. <•.r� eon tllozf Jpz+J )goii 137 3 00 , a �� IX� Xio-lz �9h� � �• _ . s Paravn0 0,�& e9- WIkI) (fiaUj e - ` ��,f•r- S.H.C. 3/4/81 p. 2 p suggested that any reasonable aesthetic solution would be a short run • + solution only with any long tWrm;,-solution destructive to the, environmental aesthetics. It appeared furt Ar. that any reasonable design solution would y be limited in time even if only for cremation.. It was the sense of Commission that the importance of the area as green space outweighed the limited additonal period for new burials gained by any acceptable masoleums. The Commission felt further than the City Council should encourage private groups to help in maintenance and funding of Greenlawn and that the Cemetery s Commission should actively seek new sites. Mr. Burns suggested that the Commission call or no further burials once the present burial-plot plan is completed. Put in the form of a tion, the Commis ion voted in favor, with Mr. Lippman abstaining, of the ollowing statements The primary""interest ' of the Historical Commission is the reservation of Greenlawn Cemetery as it developed both for its heritage a its continued use as a unique a'd significant recreational area and ho icultural resource_i troductio of ofimausoleums or an altered plot plan would destroy both of these, d the Com=mission recommends that on completi n of the prssent plot pla Greenlawn r be discontinued for use as an active ce tery. The Commission stressed that this was only an initial position/and a ssed the�h p that Polly j Erdman, Salem Planning Department, would e e options available and ' - r continue to work with the Historical and Cemetery -Cd—rwMssions and seek Commission response as. alternative. plans are developed: > F } 4 i Y I Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth B. Wheaton ' Vi Clerk of Commission ,r Y. h ��/JAI (/�•� C�yob . PlCN - r CI/yI\1 1 � � w r e o 1'po 'U Ccw� Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting March 4, 1981 trr• The Salem Historical Commission mnt�_f r its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 1981, 7x30 p.m., One Salem Green. P'r'esent-, were. Messrs. Cook, Guethlen, Lippman, Savickey and Wolfson, Ms Harris, and 4 Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were William Burns, President of Historic Salem, Inc.; Philip Burke, Chairman of the Cemetery Commission; Polly Y - , Frdman, Salem Planning Department; and Associate members Russell Slam and Robert Murphy. The meeting was called to order by Chairman r Jacob Wolfson. r Local Districts 1 McIntire Historic District. Mr. Wolfson reported that the City w Council voted second passage of the McIntire. Historic District on February 26 and thattMaywc Levesque signed the ordinance on March 3. r The ordinance will go into effect on the first day of the third month + following, or June 1. Clerk will prepare a press release. s Local District 0 eration Mr. Wolfson wil speak to Gauthier gain regarding the status' of 2 $Laney Street a d the po sibility of the VFW locating elsewhere in the city so that the build g might be sold fpr development. Mr. Burns repo to the Commission that the city had renFwedith�l • lease of the AMVFTS American Legion for L3 Backford-StrFet under the provision that the ui ding be paintcrd_and area "picked up.•' Mr. Wolfson { will pursue the m ter y speaking to •warcl Councillor Frances Grace. Communications Meetin s and Other Business Gree Cemeter . e Commission%next turned to a discussion of V Greenlawn eme.tery and the roque by he City Council that the Planning Departme , in conjunction with istorical Commission and Historic Salem, nc., prepare a report on same with recommendations regarding the constrAction there of mausoleums or garden crypts. Mr. Wolfson explained that he had invited William Burns, President of Historic Salem= Philip Burke., Chairman of the Cemetery Commission= and Polly Frdman, Salem Planning Department, to met with the Commission to develop such<<A commendations. In that Po regard, Mr. Burke spoke of the limited space at Greenlaw which had g resulted in a consiaeration ofmausoleums: He explained that they could be constructed in rows in a major open space or tucked individually into hill- sides. If concentrated, mausoleums;in heights of up to 301, might possibly provide for an additiona1.13-20 y ars of new burials at Greenlawn. 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' y,� .. �..._..�.�.. .T-.�.—�. � 4 y .�. • # s a _ f s r t. a i ti _ "� �"`a�! ;.+fi.-_. .4. ;£ . r, . .`.__.�__ . .�_ ..�_ �� _.v �._� .._ ... �.� ,_. _. _�.__ _ e ter, .r.r. �� .,_.. �.�._.s`_-•--- _ —••---_�. �.-_� _ _._. .._._._ _ ._..____.. t ..._ �..._._.. . �..._� .. _ . � ___��.._-...-._—. t. _ _ _ .�.... ... .e.. _�_. -. _ _ :.d. . •� � 3.5. ..tee. _ s ....� �. _.�._ . . . -�-- .—T...�.+ ��"m�.� .n.u. -+mom _ - ,.q r� _ ..._ _ i 'C 1 Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting June 3, 1981 ' The Salem Historical Commission met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 19819 700 p.m., One Salem Green. Present were Messrs. Carr, Cook, Lahikainen, Lippman, Savickey, and Wolfson and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were Associate Members Robert_Murphy and Russell Slam, Albert Harkness, Roy Spiddle, Joseph Cooney, David Clarke, andR Gerald Porter. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Local District Operation Mr. Albert Harkness and his electrician were present to discuss the electric meter board installation at 145 Federal Street. Mr. Wolfson explained that the box had been brought to his attention and Mr. Harkness had agreed to meet with the Commission to discuss the installation. He and Mr. Spiddle explained that the location for the 600 amp service had been selected by Massachusetts Electric and in response to questions from the Commission regarding the possibility of moving the board, they indicated that since-all the wiring was complete, it would be difficult to move; that since Massachusetts Electric had chosen the site, it was possible that according to their regulations no other site was possible; that it could not go on the rear addition since the wires would then cross the building; and that codes would prohibit recessing the lines and box. The Commission then voted • to require that the pipe and box be painted the color of the building ' with the box to be somewhat hidden by planting of a tall evergreen such as an arborvitae.__Mr. Harkness mentioned that he hoped to add a dark gray trim detail color to his paint choices, and the Commission agreed to send several representatives to the site to see the color once it had been applied in a sample area. ' The Commission next met with Mr. .Joseph Cooney to discuss the shed constructed at 20 Beckford Street. The wooden shed, 8' x 8' x 7' and paint�,d to match the color of the house, replaces a metal shed at approximately the same location. Two upright yews will help to screen the shed from the street view. The shed was approved as submitted by a unanimous vote with abutters as defined by vote of April 21 to include only 16 Beckford Street. The Commission next considered the application of Gerald Porter for fence reblacement at 121 Federal Street. Mr. Porter was present to describe the proposed fence which is to replace existingstockade and chain link fences. The flatboard fencing, 6' in height along the right property line and 4' along the left will be constructed jointly with these two abutters. Supports and framing pieces will be on the inside, posts similar to the existing flatboard fencing, capped, and stained a weathered grey. Members voted to approve the application by unanimous vote pending receipt of written application corresponding to Mr. Porter's verbal description. Public hearing was waived and since the abutters at 117-119 Federal and 123 Federal are involved in the project, no further. abutter contact will be required. Mr. Savickey presented his application for 5 Beckett Avenue (74 Darby Street) said application calling for dormer installation, window and door relocation, S.H.C. 6/3/812 t 4p. painting in a crFam body color with off-white trim and deep black green shutters,? stuccoing of the foundation, and brick.stsps. The application was approved unanimously by the 3-part motion. Waiver forms will be submitted to the clerk. The Commission next met with David Clarke of 396 Fssex Street to discuss his application to replace clapboard around the front portico with raised paneling to match the bay window above, replacing shutters on the facade, paint removal on the foundation to expose brickwork, and clapboarding of the dormers. This application was approved .unanimously with a motion to waive public hearing, amend the standard definition of abutters, to include 398 Fssex Street as well, and approve the application. Abutters will be contacted and waiver form received before certificate issued. The Commission also discussed future plans to paint with Mr. Clarke, and there was..a general disuession on the use of white shutters: The. consensas of the Commission was in opposition to white for shutters. The matter of a shed construction begun at 1; Cambridge Street, property of James L. D., II and Judith Kearney, was next on the agenda. The Commission's finding on this case was that since the framing of the shed was completed prior to the effective date of the McIntire Historic District, June 1, the framing itself would not be subject to Commission review. All finishing work, however, will be subject to review, and the property owner should be notified to present an application for the finishing before continuing with construction. In a similar case of the greenhouse begun at 329 Essex Street 'property of Donald Costin, the Commission ruled that since only the glass installation remains, the greenhouse can be considered to be completed by the June 1 date. The transparency of glass was the dominant factor in this decision. Mr. Wolfson read a letter to the Commission from Andrew Innes of the Salem Planning Department noting that the No-Name Pub at, 110 112 Derby Street, property of Christopher Vigliotta, had failed to complete work on a number of items begun under the Derby Street facade program and approved by the Commission. His request for Commission action on this matter led the: Commission to approve a letter to Mr. Vigliotta stating that Commission approval of an application is based on the expectation that work will be completed as stated and failure to do so could result in fines of up to $500. Organizational and Policy . Flection of Officers. Mr. Wolfson stated that-'he would be interested .in'+ continuing to serve as chairman of the Commission. Some discussion followed. regarding the value of setting limited terms for the office vs. continuing to. allow annual elections to determine term length. No policy was adopted. Mr. Wolfson was reelected by unanimous vote to the office of chairman with Mr. :< Carr being voted to serve as vice-chairman. I /Ree spectfullyF\1submitted, Eliza -th Whea n, Clerk of Commission t Salem Historical Commission Minutes of 2ireting September 8, 1981 ` t The Salem Historical Commission met for a special meeting on Tuesday, September 80 1981. Attending were b`pssrs. Carr, Cook, Lippman, Wolfson, andl!Zaharis and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were Favid Clarke and Michael-Kennedy., The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Local District Operation The Commission first-considered the revisions to the application of David and Deborah Clarke for work at j26 Fssex Street. Revisions called for painting the body of the building in Benjamin Moore Base 2 (C) BT-4 with trim in Monterey White and shutters Tarrytown or Naragansett Green; front door is to be natural wood. The revisions were approved unanimously pending notification of abutters as submitted to the-Commission; by Ms._Clarke. - - - - The Commission next met with Michael Kennedy with regard to porch SII fire damage repair for which he has been contracted at 86 Federal Street. Mr. Kennedy presented plans for repair modifiying the original details but the Commission recommended strongly that insurance funding be sought to replace the original porch and detail. .Clerk was directed to write a letter representing this view for Mr. Kennedy to submit to the insurance company. No Certificate will be needed if porch is repaired to its original appearance. . Insurance company is Gordon Boyd Co., Inc., 10 Colonial Road, Salem. Mrs. Wheaton.reported_ on the application of William Russell, Jr. and Elizabeth Bupnsfor work at 22 Beckford Street which was to be returned.uith further specifications. Mrs. Wheaton relayed that the plans submitted at the meeting of September 2 remain unchanged in framing and finishing visible from the street; the details in question, unspecific on September 2, are not visible from the street and not, therefore, under the Commission's jurisdiction. Mr. Carr confirmed the visibility issue, and the Commission approved the three-part motion to approve the plans submitted on September 20 with or�,thout the window shown on Federal Street. The approval was unanimous; waivor forms were submitted with the application. The question of reclapboarding and staining at 95-97 Federal Street was next on the agenda. Mrs. Wheaton reported that in speaking with the contractor, it Eppeared that there might be some changes to details in the reclapboarding job and it was urged that an application be submitted at this meeting. Since no application was presented, the Clerk was directed to inform those involved that the Commission assumes no changes in design, color, or specifications will occur and should they, this would be a violation of the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance. The Commission next considered the installation of a sign at 391-391; Fssex Street, said installation occuring without Certificate. Some question was raised whether the sign fell under ';the jurisdiction of the Design Review Board as well as the Commission. It appears that - since the building is not in an urban renewal area, this would not be the case', but Clerk was directed to check with the Redevelopment Authority. If resign Review Board approval is also necessary, a joint meeting with the r„ Commission will be .arranged. Y° S.H.C. 9/8/81 p. 2 Installation of lattice at 37 'warren Street without Certificate was noted. No action will be taken due to previous contact on fence. It was reported that Mr. Donald Costin has agreed to provide a cherry _ picker for painting the traffic installation at Essex and Flint Streets. Ma. Costin would also provide someone to man the vehicle and do the painting from the cherry picker; the Commission would be responsible for other painters as well as providing police personnel for traffic control. In discussion, members questioned whether, due to the absence of proper prior review for this National Register site, the City Flectrician's Department should not, oe .responsible for the painting as well as the paint. At the meeting of September 2, the Commission had discussed organizing a group to do the painting, with paint provided by the City Electrician. On reconsideration, the members asked Mr. Wolfson to speak to the Massachusetts Historical Commission and request that appropriate pressure be applied to arranged for the painting job. In a final matter of business, the Commission noted the deteriorating condition of the property at 2 Blaney Street and asked that Mr. Wolfson speak �o the City Solicitor to request that he require the building to be t secured and rendered without threat to the public, safety. Respectfully submitted, Flizabeth B. Wheaton Clerk of Commission now.—l�,i�p�mun __ r_ OQ,� y� —�l.r,2ct. Viol- � - CUAr�, T� -- - -- � ' LLmm --- - - - �_ �_. v •�� C \ ..-- � t _ .\� yI^I 111 _/j�_ � n {/ ,_ __ _ —_ �- 1a�--�-comm — ---- --- _ . 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OIU01SIH To you acquaint with these important q y p provisions of the Tax Reform Act, the Salem Historical Commission and Historic Salem, Inc . are sponsoring this symposium, and we hope you can join us. Salem Historical Commission and Historic Salem, Inc. invite you to a Luncheon Symposium "The Tax Reform Act of 1976 and Commercial Properties on the National .Register" Wednesday, March 5 11:30 a.m. Lyceum Resturant Featured Speakers: Joseph Orfant, Massachusetts Historical Commission Allison Crump. Salem Redevelopment Authority 4 �.. M`##� - .��.f.� �ht�� .�5 , � �� b�� . I- n ��. • �: _ � V The Tax Reform Act of 19 tax incentives for preser structures. As a property owner of an in structure in a National Regist "DNIDistrict, you may be eligible t costs of rehabilitation work ov NOISSIWLdOD Id0I2i0ZSIH LSHIF7S period or to depreciate costs a rate. DIHOISIH To acquaint you with these impor of the Tax Reform Act, the Salem Commission and Historic Salem, Inc' sponsoring this symposium, and we join us. AAIIM M Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM, MASS. 01970 t T10T3CF-' 0IPP TfNG WDNESDAY, SFPTEMBFR 29 1981 1 730 p.m. One Salem Green • Pre-meeting inspectionst 373 Essex Street-paint 330 Fssex-door 13 Backford Streetn�U� �Fssgx and Flint-lights cmd ! Bmad and S r-mss for lights NOTE: Commission has been invited to attend a ¢.� �-"rr-seting to be held on Wednesday, September 2 at $100p.m. ) with the architects for the Gideon Tucker Rouse at 129 Essex. If any members can attend, please call Liz for details. 346 qAAQp :w Qr, i 4s na yuan M012 e� • �,i9A, Y WSJ. ( q, ,.- Doti Luh i,4(ivw, / f pp1n0.n A�Sa at�-�nCf k�m u) 9Qa�r, �',`I� dee Y, an ern �zed AS�-- bwl- . 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'9 ` - ``� - _��— I Tib . oil I h«y�� r�om z �oc q�atr�n QA, Cl pboa� in rid- 44 id- 44 b = � ° PIZ- 'a 'sof x I 'At ba&61-4�- � ct7m oama mtIlin� c�l6z c� r - 4 rplaw- mde I'l yam ounck' s t�6(� 31x!'�� 7,3J' C-U C t rrn 3 30 d . ..Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting October 7o 1981 f The Salem Historical Commission met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 19819 7:30 p-m-P One Salem Green. Present were Messrs. Carr, Cook, Wolfson, and Zaharis and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending' were Associate Member Russell Slam, Thomas Lemons, William Farrell, and Robert Zarelli. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Local District Operation Mr. Thomas Lemons, Warden for Grace Church, 381-385 Essex Street, was present to discuss plans for installation of a plexiglass enclosure for the cloister connecting the parish house to the church itself. Mr. Lemons explained that reduced fuel consumption, especially as it relates to opening of the doors into both the parish house and the church, had motivated the enclosure plan. An alternative interior vestibule in the parish house entry had not proved feasible due to space limitations,,- k The application, which was accompanied by a scale plan, called for ._.- � installation of 4" clear plexiglass panels in each of the cloister arch ways. In all but the center archway, these would be fastened by i" x 1" wooden frames attached to the archway. In the case of the center archway, two clear plexiglass doors ;would be installed and fastened by a suitable small metal frame with positive door closing action and no lock. Mr. -...- Lemons explained that all but the framing would be removable after the winter season which he predicted would -be November 1 through April, and in answer to Commission questions, specified that the wood framing would be painted to match the stone archways. A motion to .approve the application_), specifying a November 1 to April 1 installation period was approved unanimously, with public hearing waived and the definition of abutters standard .except for 384 Essex Street. . Waivor forms accompanied the application., Mr. William Farrell, Executive Director, _Salem.Housine Authoxity,..snoke next relative to preliminary plans for conversion of the Phillips-School, . _... 84-88 Essex Street, into �iandicapped housing units. Mr.Ftobert Zarelli, .for the project, presented the preliminary drawings which call for removal of the twenthieth century addition to the main school building which will provide entry on the front by removing the stairs and entering at grade and by an earth ramp covered with an awning on the rear side. A tower constructed on the rear will balance the front tower and correspond to the rear gables. On the Essex Street side of the site, plans call for new construction of _fourJclapboard or shingled buildings joined_ into two pairs and set directly adjacent to the sidewalk. These buildings would have"peaked and gambrel roof lines with scale to correspond_, to the Essex Street streetscape. The Commission expressed concern about the materials appropriate for these structure, specifically urging clapboard rather than shingles, and additional concern about the style of the windows and' type of mullions to be used. Mr. Zarelli discussed the difficulties of working with a limited budget which has already been set at a fixed amount and mentioned that while clapboarding would be preferable, the cost of $1.25 per sq. ft. has led to the consideration of masonite siding.-_Masonite siding, however, is not available in dimensions with 4" exposurg to the weather but only b" which is not good proportionately to the building "siie� and period use. "Pop-in grills" have been considered for the windows which must be energy S.H.C. 10/7/81 p. 2 ,• efficient. Overall height dimensions given were. approximately 17' to the • roof cornice and 30' to the ridgepole. A Commission member will meet r with the Citizens Advisory Committee on October 20 at 7=30 p.m-, 27 Charter'' Street. Mr. Wolfson asked Mr. Slam to act as the Commission's representative. Mr. Farrell agreed to meet with the Commission again on November 4, provided the necessary state-level review has been completed. Mr. Wolfson will photograph the Essex Street area for reference at that time. In another matter of business, Mr. Wolfson expalined to the Commission that a letter was sant directing Air. Frank Bisegna, owner of the lot at 411-413 Fssex Street, to appear -at this meeting to- seek approval for new construction at that site. A building. permit for the foundation was % issued prior to the effective date of the McIntire District (June 7), and the letter explained to Mr. Bisegna that the Commission would not have jurisdiction over the foundation shape but only over the above grade aspects of the building itself. Construction has proceeded on those aspects of the building without Commission review under an erroneously issued 1 amendment to the original building permit. The Commission found,-- by unanimous vote, that since Mr. Bi.segna had made no contact with the Commission, Mr. Wolfson should contact the City Solicitor and request appropriate action by his department. The Commission next considered the application of Evelyn ELum painting and installation of an awning at 330 Essex Street. The Commission approved by the three-part motion the shade of Benjamin Moore Platinum • Gray (110)71) for the house body with Navajo White trim (1 10 72). The vote was unanimous. as was the vote to disapprove the installation of a blue canvas awning above the `rear side door: reservation was expressed regarding the red shade presented for the door especially since it is essentially the same shade currently on the door without Certificate.: 'Phe Commission had voted to call in the property owner relative to that door at its meeting of September and was not convinced that the color had improved with fading or that the chip presented would appear differently. Clerk was directed to ask for additional samples for the door and shutter colors. Two cases of painting without Certificate were noted,' and the . Clerk was directed to send the violator's form letter in each case. They were: 31 Broad Street,property of Peter, Jr. and Barbara Copelas, and 9 Cambridge Street; property of William and Kathleen Sullivan. An additional application was presented for dormer construction at 8 Carpenter Street, property of Amy Burbott and Kathleen %arydis. Drawings presented with the application showed the new dorners to be installed roughly above the third and fifth bays of the five bay facade. An existing dormer is located roughly above the fourth bay, which was converted into a two-story bay window at some point in the history of the gambrel-roof Federal building. Dormers proposed were to be gabled with' clapboarding on the sides and Bird Architect 70's shingled roofing and Anderson 6 x 6 double-hung sash windows. Clapboards willbe used rather than the shingles currently on the house in anticipation of later restoration • to clapboard siding. They will simply be sealed to protect until house painting in the future. Plans also called for adding a gabled peak to the. "- existing flat-roofed dormer. In discussion, Commission members voiced concern about the further disruption to the symmetrical arrangement of architectural features of the Federal-style building. It was noted that , 44 S.H.C. 10/7/81 P. 3 . classical symmetry was integral to the general design of the Federal period, and the general sense of that design was preserved here despite earlier alterations resulting in the two-story bay window and existing �- dormer. The motion to deny the application as sumbitted and recommend installation of dormers roughly above the second and third bays rather than the third and fifth was approved by a vote of 3 to 1, with Messrs. . Carr, Wolfson and Zaharis voting in favor of the motion and Mr. Cook voting in opposition. The Commission directed the Clerk to relay this information to the applicants and agreed to make itself available for a special meeting on October 13 to discuss these or other alternatives further. Ms. Wolfson spoke on the installation of the sign at 391-391; Fssex Street, property of Herbert Weston and Borromee Dube, which he related was installed by the owner of the business not the property owners. Some discussion-followed regarding the appropriateness of the sign and a motion to request action to remove the sign by the City Solicitor was not seconded. The Commission resolved to reconisder the matter should they perceive strong neighborhood sentiment against it. - Mr. Wolfson also reported on the status of- the traffic signals at Fssex and Flint Streets, relating that the Massachusetts Historical Commission was able to apply the necessary leverage at the state level . to result in a state Department of Public Works agreement to finance • - the city's painting of these signals _as;•,well as those at Broad and Summer Streets. In both cases, signal installation proceeded without the required review for federally-funded projects located within National Register districts. Mrs. Wheaton reported on the status of the porch replacement at 86 Federal Street. She repated that the insurance -coverage for the fire damage specified only replacement rather than restoration, and, therefore, the contractor, Michael Kennedy, was intending to use stock posts for the porch support which would almost identical to the original but not the extact replacements which would require custom milling. Local District Operation Board of Appeals, 22 Beckford Street. It was agreed that the Commission would speak in favor of the proposed addition to 22 Beckford Street currently before the Board of Appeals. Organizational and Policy Members. Members questioned the availability of Annie Harris and Andy Lippman now that they are residing elsewhere during the week, Mr. Wolfson will check to see if they feel they will be able to continuettheir excellent attendance record. It was further agreed that the Commission would ` dike to make a nomination to fill Richard Savickey's position since he appears • unable to attend regularly. - It_was hoped that Mir. Savickey would be interested in continuing to -serve as an Associate Member. architects mentioned for r possible future Commission membership were Oscar Padjen, Richard Minturn, ;andil Staley McUermet. S.H.C. 10/7/81 p. 4 • Fundine. A brief discussion followed regarding the Commission's' sources for funding. Mr. Wolfson reported that the Massachusetts Historical Commission's feeling is that the Commission should not engage in fund raising since to do so would jeopardize future funding by the city. Alternatively, he also reported that Christine Sullivan, s President of Historic Salem, Inc., feels it is quite appropriate for the, Commission to be involved in fund raising. Members will explore the current status of city funding for other boards. a Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth B. Wheaton Clerk of Commission J- ' 1 Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting October 13. 1981 ` ' The Salem Historical Commission met for a special meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 19811 7.30 p.m. , One Salem Green. Present were NPssrs. Carr, Cook, Wolfson, and Zaharis and Mrs. Wheaton. Also Atter-ding were Russell Slam, Amy Burbott, and Kathleen Karydis. The meeting was called to order by Chariman Jacob Wolfson. ' Local District ODeration The special meeting was called to review the application of Any Burbott and Kathleen Karydis for dormer construction at 8 Carpenter "r Street. This application was disapproved at the Commission'smeeting of October 7 with the Commission recommendation that the building's basic symmetrical balance would be better preserved by installation of new dormers above the second and Ahirq bays of the five bay facade, where an existing dormer is placed above the fourth dormer. the application called for new dormers above the third and fifth bays. In discussion with Ms. Burbott and Ms. Karydis, the Commission was apprized of the owners' interest in providing cross ventilation in the right thirdfloor room, the difficulty of putting a dormer on the reverse side of the roof due to approximity to the abutter's building, the difficulty of construction of a dormer to the left of the central entrance due to an unusual beam crossing in that area, and of the owners' sense that other buildings in the area can be observed with oddly or unsymmetrically placed dormers. Taking these factors into consideration, Mr. -Cook moved that the Commission reconsider and approve the application. The motion failed to carry by a vote. of Cook and Zaharis in favor of the motion, Carr and Wolfson opposed. Due to the tie vote and the small number of members present, the Commission agreed to review the considerations again at another ,w special meeting to be held either Thursday, October 15 or Wednesday, October 21. Clerk will notify parties involved. In another item of business, the Commission also considered the alternate paint colors for the door and shutters at 330 Essex Street,'. property'of Evelyn $Lurrf. The Commission voted unanimously to accept the choice of black for the shutters but found the red shades unacceptable. Clerk was directed to ask the applicant to submit alternative colors and also to provide the Commission with a detailed listing of trim features_ to be treated with the trim color. It was recommended that generous use of trim color including cornice, pilasters at the corner boards, and entrance trim would- be most successful. Respectfully submitted, Flizabeth B. Wheaton • Clerk of Commission r. • t Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Feting October 21, 1981` The Salem Historical Commission met for a special meeting on T r; Wednesday, October 21, 19819 7830 p.m-, One Salem Green. Present were " Messrs. Carr, Cook, Guethlen, Lahikainen, Lippman, Wolfson, and Zaharis, Mrs. Wheaton, and Ms. Harris. Also attending were Associate Ember Russell Slam, Amy Burbott, Kathleen Karydis, Andrew Innes, Carolyn Tolles, Glenn Yale, and Stephen Thomas. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. r` Local District Operation The special meeting was called to review plans for dormer construction at 8 Carpenter Street. Kathleen Karydis and Amy Burbott, owners of the property, were present to explain that they had reviewed the situation agaien at the site and that, because of conditions relating to the interior, would now like to amend the original application. The original application called for installation of dormers over the+hird and fifth bays of the five bay facade; the application was amended to call for one dormer over the third bay or at the center of the roof line and another dormer on the rear immediately to the left of the second chimney as viewed: from the rear. Other aspects of the original application calling for gabled dormers with clapboarded,'sides, Bird Architect 70's shingled roofing, Anderson 6 x 6 double—hung sash were to remain unchanged. The existing rear dormer as well as the existing front dormer will be converted from flat to gabled roof shapes. The Commission voted to approve- the application unanimously, waiving public hearing, and accepting the previous waivor forms from all abutters except the abutter at the rear roof side, 10 Carpenter Street. The owners will show the revised proposal ~ to the owners of 10 Carpenter for their waiverlsignature, and then Certificate . can be issued immediately. The Commission next reconsidered the door color for 330 Essex Street. Stephen Thomas was present to discuss the shade currently on the door and to present alternatives. Mr. Thomas said that he felt the color on the door is not true to the sample color presented in the denied application and that he would be willing to redo a coat for the Commission's inspection. He also stated his view that the bright red acts as a focal point for the house, making a statement, providing a brightening effect. A motion to approve the existing red remixed (Benjamin Moore Red (F) PR-37) or any darker shade of same failed to pass by a vote of 2 to 5 with Messrs. Cook and Zaharis voting for the motion and F ssrs. Carr, Guethlen, Lahikainen, and Wolfson and Ms. Harris opposed. Of the three alternative shades of 'red presented by Mr. Thomas, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Benjamin Moore Bright Red 111 20. Public hearing was waived and the original waiver 'signatures� included in original application were accepted. Carolyn Tolles of Historic Salem, Inc, and Andrew Innes, Salem Planning Department, were present to discuss the $10,000. grant from.the National Endowment for the Arts to provide historic markers to describe the ethnic, historic, and geographic significance of selected neighborhoods in Salem. The markers to be erected in 10-14 location including in the Washington Square_ and Derby Street Historic Districts will be of baked enamel on steel standing 4 about 61 . Each will feature text and photographs on the front describing the . si neighborhood in question with a map of the city on the rear. Colors are to 3 S.H.C.{10/21/81 p• 2 • beige and brick red. Though a mock-up and slides of similar signs were ; part of the presentation, the Commission was concerned about its ability to vote. on the necessary Certificate of Appropriateness without more details. Mr. Innes. mentioned that the Design Review Board would be reviewing the # w ` final plans and perhaps the Commission could delegate its review authorityG. to the DRB. A motion to neither act immediately nor delegate authority to the ARB but to ask for presentation of more specifics was passed with -" Ye ssrs. Carr, Cook, Lippman, Wolfson, and Zaharis voting for the motion and`, Mr. Lahikainen abstaining. Mr. Innes and Mrs. Tolles will return when more details are available. Mr. Innes also updated the Commission on the status of the Bowditch School, 35 Flint Street. He related that Crownishield had. been selected as developer for the project based not on the specifics of their plan but on the criteria of selecting the developer best able to carry through a plan. He and 'Penn Yale, abutter, also related that a meeting with I neighbors and Crowninshield on October 19 had revealed strong interest in the neighborhood in reducing density from the proposed 36 to approximately 28,units. Crowninshield feels,. however, that a reduction in density would necessitate removal of the gymnasium. This would be important for keeping the price range for 28 units at about $70,000. to $100,000.1as Crowninshield plans. The issue of the resulting parking accommodations with the gymnasium demolition was discussed ? both in terms of increasing the number of parking places per unit(Mr. Innes) , and maintaining a smaller number per unitfbut increasing landscaping areas (Mr. • Yale) . Mr. Innes urged that more spaces would best serve the area by reducing { on-street parking congestion. The Community Llevelopment Committee will hold a public hearing on the matter before the Council makes any sale agreement, ..'' and Mr. Innes urged .the Commission to attend. The Commission requested that plans for tfie rehabilitation be matte available through the Clerk on the weekend Yk before Crow#nshield's presentation before the Commission on November 4. _ Next on the agenda was the application of Joyce Cook, 113 Federal St.. to j extend second floor_ addition to ;'cover existing 4' x 10' first floor roof section and to remove rear first floor door and install second floor large windows. The Commission found the large glass expanse and shape of the new windows to be incompatible with the double-hung sash of the house and neighborhood period architecture and suggested double-hung windows corresponding to the scale of others on the building and with muntins instead. A motion to deny the application was presented was passed by a vote of 4 in favor, 1 opposed, and 2 abstaining. In its final item of business, the Commission considered the continuing development of plans for the Phillips School, 84-88 Essex Street. 'Mr. Slam reported on the meeting of the Citizens Advisory Board at which the Housing Authority reported that state requirements now call for 12 units in the 'E Phillips School building itself, reducing the Essex Street units to 5. This means a re-working of thelplans for new construction on Essex Street. Ms. Harris led the Commission in developing a list of important considerations in the conversion, and these will be formally listed in a letter to the Housing Authority with copies to the appropriate state authorities. Items of particular` . Commission concern includes windows, retention of original configuration of lights on the Phillips School building with options favored' including whited (not bronze) baked finish therma-pane windows with muntins adhered to the exterior of the glass or retaining existing sash with storm sash inside; brick, cleaning by light chemical wash with no sandblasting or sand washing, sensitive patching at rear of original building with attention to color, i S.H.C. 10/21/81 P. 3 g` P a. " texture, etc.; ventilation systems, not intrusive; landscaping and fencing,:}"+#�.' . f -plar..s needed; Essex Street units, importance of units relating in scale, 4� proportion, materials, architectural.design shapes to existing Essex Street buildings and need for an architectural scale elevation showing adjacent buildings. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth B. Wheaton Clerk of Commission a • Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting November 4, 1981 The Salem Historical Commission met on Wednesday, November 4, 1981 for 4 its regular meeting at 7: 30 p.m. , One Salem Grfen. Present were Messrs. Carr, Cook, Lahikainen, Wolfson, and Zaharis and Mss. Wheaton. Also attending were Associate Mfm-ber Russell Slam, Lanie Finbury, Robert Scagliotti, John and Marge Rossi Hugh and Julie Lockhart, and I'.avid Yee. The meeting was callid-'to- ordrr by Chariman Jacob Wolfson. . Local District Operation It was brought to the attention of the Commission that the property at 389Fssex Street owned by Frank Bertini and Thomas Lotito had been painted without Certificate. It was determined that the colors selected were acceptable, and that the standard violator's form letter should be sent. Mrs-.-Wheaton updated the Commission on the status of the fence at 145 Federal Street. She explained that she had received a call from the supervisor on the job; Bill Salley to the effect that work on the fence was to begin. Mrs. Wheaton checked on the status of the fence at that point and discovered that the curved section of the fence to the right of the entry,! the section about which the Commission had expressed concern, was'undisturbe.d. A new section of curved fence had been fashioned from some of the Flint Street fencing sections. Several days later, however, Mr. Salley called to say that this arrangement had been altered due to the impossibility of capping the new curved section. This meant that the original curved section had been cut so that two even straight sections rf of fence frame the entry. Mr. Wolfson next reported on the situation at 411-413 Fssex Street, property of Frank Bisegna. Mr. Wolfson remiWed the CommIssion tha a it meeting.of October 7, a vote had been taken ordering action by the City Solicitor regarding construction at that site without Certificate. Mr. Wolfson reported that no contact had been made with the City Solicitor upon learning that Mr. Bisegna was involved in bankrupcy proceedings. Instead, _ Clerk had been directed to contact Mr. Bisegna to determine whether construction, . was still expected to proceed. Two attempts to reach Mr. Bisegna with . messages to call the Clerk proved unsuccessful. Mr. Carr poted that work does ` indeed seem to be progressing at the site, and the Commission therefore voted to proceed with the City Solicitor's department immediately. A copy, of the letter to that department will be sent to Ms. Bisegna. The Commission next turned to a discussion of proposed construction/ alteration/ demolition at the Bowditch School, 35 Flint Street. Mr. Carr reported to the Commission on the proceedings of the City Council's Community Development Committee meeting of October 28 attending by__Me-ssrs. Carr and Lippman and Mrs. Wheaton. That committee met with the-propsed developer, The Crowninshield Corporation; their architect, Robert Scagliotti; representatives of various city boardsi and neighbors to aid in their evaluation of the project and proposed sale of city property to Crowninshield. Mr. Carr reported • that prior to this meeting, an earlier meeting between Crowninshield and neighbors had resulted in several changes to the original proposal. These included a eduction in density from 36 to 28 units, a change in the parking arrangement to provide a 10' buffer zone between the parking and side lot line, and, necessary to effect the other two changes, demolition of the S.H.C. 11/4/81 p. 2 <" gymnasium. Discussion followed between the Commission, neighbors present, `, and Mr. Scaglio -F`i' tti and Lanienb4y, representing Crowninshield. Hugh and - - Julie Lockhart of Fowler Str- __ eet mentioned their concern about access from . the parking lot to Fowler Street. They mentioned the narrowness of Fowler. Street and the danger of cars cutting across the walkway from .Fgwler to #. Federal Street. Mr. Scagliotti recommendated a ballard in the center of r` the driveway exiting to Fowler Street which would prevent private car use but could be removed by emergency vehicles seeking access to the Bowditch ` condominiiLms. 2F,r,. Scagliotti mentioned that his current plans call for a flatboard fence with 1" x 8" butted board appropriately capped to be located along the right property line. The chain link fences located there and elsewhere on the property are to be removed, and the same flatboard fence, possibly at a height of 4' , will enclose the private yard s 'to the left and rear of the building. The fence on the riVbt side may turn the corner on Flint Street to screen the right side of the drive. The iron fence will be retained. Solutions to grade problems noted by neighbors are not yet complete but the right fence will probably be set on railroad ties . Members requested that buffer or screening planting be used closer to Fling Street to break-up the expanse of the parking. Commission members expressed considerable concern about the window treatment for the rehabilitation project. Mr. Scagliotti mentioned two options for dealing with the top portion of the windows and the reduced ceiling hrights: flat black strips located behind the top portion of the windows or splayed interior ceiling. Reaction to the use of bronze, ;. single paned windows was generally negative with the Commission looking }�4, to white units with muntins,jpossibly glued to the exterior. Mr. Scagliotti and Ms. Finbury mentioned two buildings in Lynn, the Vamp Building and the Daily Drug, where the members could observe the use of muntions � located between two large panes of glass. The Tannery II was also mentioned as an existing example of the use of white metal framing. b . Chemical cleaning only, with no sand, will be used to clean the brick. The roof on the main building is slate, but. Mr. Scagliotti reported that as yet its condition has not be assessed. Air conditioni.ng,units will be in a screened location on the roof of the rear addition. Following a motion and vote to take the matter under advisement, Mr. Tfoltson thanked the interested parties for coming and agreed to have a letter from the Commission on the project by the Board of Appeals meeting with Crowninshield on the agenda on November 19. Clerk will notify the interested neighbors of future Commission meetings to review plans for the Bowditch School. Discussion by the Commission followed with a unanimous vote to approve the concept for the site and specifically to aoprove the demolition of the gymnasium providing the Commission is given jurisdiction over aspects of the design which will be. important in the use of the. space opened by the demolition but over which the Commission does not normally have review. These areas are landscaping, driveways, walkways, storm and screen windoes, • air conditioning units/heat pumps/exterior utility attachments and fixtures, and lighting. This vote will be communicated to the Community Development Committee and Appeals Board including the Commission's plan to keep in close contact with the neighborhood during the entire period of review. The issue of an unapproved sign at 329 Fssex Street resulted in a vote s.H.C. 11/4/81 P. 3 : • N to request. that the post of the sign be painted white. Mr. Wolfson will communicate same to the property owner,Donald F. Costin. :` National Register of Historic Places 329 Essex Street. In another matter relating to 329 Essex Street, Mr. Wolfson relayed a request by Donald Costin that the Commission approve -; and endorse his effort to have the property nominated for individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Yr. Wolfson explained that he had spoken to the Massachusetts Historical Commission regarding criteria for individual listing and that they had advised him that this property would not meet these criteria. The Commission agreed that Mr. Wolfson should communicate same to Mr. Costin. Organizational and Policy Members. Mr. Wolfson reported that Mr. Savickey had spoken to him to request that he be transferred from regular membership to the position of Associate member. Mr. Wolfson suggested that Mrs. Wheaton be nominated to fill the regular member position Mr. Savickey was vacating and the Commission agreed to interpret its general policy to fill regular member positions by the fi most senior alternate to allow for other choices when especially, warranted. � tam Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth B. Wheaton tie. `f e 1� 4 k Salem Historical Commission Minutes of h`Qeting December 2, 1981 "i The Salem Historical Commission met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, December 2, 1981, 9:30 p.m., One Salem Green. Present `were vp ssrs. Carr, Lippman, Wolfson, and Zaharis, Ms. Harris, and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending were Associate Nsmbe.rs Russell Slam and Margaret Millar, Polly Erdman of the Salem Planning Department, v Joseph Tarnowski, Christine Sullivan, Jerry McCarthy, and Jane and Gary Stirgwolt and another observer. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob Wolfson. Local District Operation A- The Commission first considered the application of the Association £or, Retarder Citizens in Salem for an exterior staircase at 407 Essex Street, property of Paradise Realty Trust. Mr. Jerry McCarthy was present to represent the Association for Retarded Citizens explaining that due to code requirements for group residences, an additional egress is needed from this two-story apartment on the second and third floors of the building. Specifically, a secondary egress from the third floor is required, requiring the extension of the existing exterior staircase,. currently running from the third floor to a second floor porch, to groundflevel. Commission members questioned , the feasibility of a staircase at the rear of the building rather than at the . side, and Yr. McCarthy explained that the.,, state funding for the project, �['� x $1,500., was adequate for the one-story extension required for a side location but would not cover the construction of an entirely new staircase on the rear. A motion to take the matter under advisement was approved - unanimously. The next application, presented by Mr. Joseph Tarnowski, was for cw nstruction'of a sun porch on the second floor above an existing one-story addition at 7-9 South Pine Street. Mr. Tarnowski explained that the porch had already been framed but as plans were not available, the Commission requested that he return with scale drawings for the Commission to consider. i The Commission did, however, establish as a consensus that a second floor f porch on the structure would not be objectionable per se. A specAl meeting was.,tentatively set for December 16 to review the detailed plans. Polly Erdman of the Salem Planning Department next met with the Commission to review plans for playground equipment installation on the Salem Common and to update the Commission on the fence restoration. With regards to the fence, Ms. Erdman explained that current funding will allow for preparation of the patterns for castings for fence replacement and for some actual castings and erection. Funding is in the amount of $35,000.; replacement pieces are $1,500.' per section of 18 or 19pickets, 2 posts, and ton and bottom rails: 'hTs. rdma En explained that ma}ntenance will continue to be a problem with'nocurrent funds ,appropriated-for fence maintenance. In areas which are repeatedly damaged by cars, the suggestion has been made • that posts only may be retained with marine chain running between them. With regards to selections for playground equipment, Ms. Erdman shared with the Commission the concerns of the Park and Recreation Department that equipment be low maintenance and unattractive to vandals and the interest of } S.H.C. 12/2/81 p. 2 rf the design consultant John Wagner of Storch Associates in wooden, non-angulaP, pieces. Ms. Erdman offered a number of equipment catalogues for Commission review, and it was the view of the Commission that pieces of heavy timbers `-> would not be compatible with the sophisticated,--urban feeling of the Salem Common and that pieces in brown or bronze metal would be more compatible with that site and, the' iron material prominent in the fence. Ms. Erdman w 11 take these recommendations back to the consultant and meet further with the`" Commission. t A Christine Sullivan was also present to ,jubmit her application for fence height extension at 22 Chestnut Street. She explained the plans to, extend the fence to a height o£ ' by addition of a lattice section for 27' of the fence including the gate and with solid boards for the remainder`^ of the 73' of fence. Considerations of cost prompted the limited use of lattice to require only the lattice currently in the owner's possession. Commission members suggested that use of lattice for the extension along the entire length of the fence was clearly,preferable and that the carpenter doing the job could very possibly fashion lattice at a cost very competitive + with the flatboard installation. Approval for the application was ! 'unanimous, ; with the preference for lattice stated and color to be white for the lattice and all caps and flatboard green as the current fence. Approval was . by the three-part motion pending notification of abutters not signing the , waiver form accompanying the application. Mrs. Wheaton reported on the action of the City Solicitor's Office regarding work in progress at 411-413 Fssex Streetp property of Frank Bisegna. ru She related that Mr. Tinti recommended that the Building Inspector Richard MacIntosh revoke the incorrectly issued building permit. Mrs. Wheaton has spoken to Mr. Macintosh relaying this recommendation, and Mr. Macintosh has assured her that this action will be taken by his office. X.J.• At this point in the meeting, the, -Commission reopened the matter of the application for 407 Essex Street. Mr. Carr moved to deny the application under the argument' that the staircase would be incongruous to the architectural ` style and general design of the building and , detract from the building and district and that a non-visible alternative clearly exists in the form of a rear staircase. It was observed ,that no hardship appears to exist in this case since the building is an income-producing unit which the Commission did not feel should be brought up to code at the expense of the historic quality of the district. The vote to disapprove was carried by a vote of Carr, Wolfson, and Zaharis in favor of the motions Lippman opposed; and Harris abstaining. Mr. Wolfson reported that on December 9, the Community Development Committee will consider its final recommendations regarding the sale of the Bowditch School 5 Flint Street. The Commission's letter making its recommendations should be a part of that meeting but it appeared advisable to send a representative to answer questions. Mr. Carr agreed to attend the meeting. Ms. Harris suggested that in reviewing any future application for this site, the Commission apply the same standards as the Secretary of the . Interior's standards for Tax Act certification. aY With regard to the Phillips School 84-88 Essex Street, Mr. Wolfson # S.H.C. 12/2/81 P. 3 a reminded the Commission that there has been a change in the arrangement of jr _. the units and suggested that the new site plans should be before the • ' Commission in January. � Ile- r Respectfully submitted, ' Elizabeth B. Wheaton, Clerk of Commission . S i a Salem Historical Commission Minutes of Meeting December 17, 1981' The Salem Historical Commission met for a special meeting on Thursday; December 17, 1981, 7130 p.m., One Salem Green. Present were Messrs. Cook, Lahikainen, Wolfson, and 7aharis and Mrs. Wheaton. Also attending was Mr. ` r Joseph Tarnowski. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jacob y .. ' Wolfson. �f Local District Operation x Mr. Joseph Tarnowski presented plans for a second-story porchat South', ' Pine St. lat this special meeting as requested by the Commission at its ! meeting of December 2. He explained that the windows would be paired, � • double hung, 6 x 6 windows; trim on the addition would be the green of the rest of the building; and the walls would be shingled as the rest of the building. Dbmbsrs expressed concern about the relation of the roof of the addition to the handsome existing Second Empire style mansard roofline. ' Members felt that the possibility for a more sensitive treatment of these two lines should be carefully explored and questioned Mr. Tarnowski regarding the possibility of defeaing final decision until January 6. Mr. Tarnowski agreed that.this would not be a problem for him. The clerk will copy •''"" plans for members to take with them to the site to study the options for recommendations on January 6. `+ The Commission also considered preliminary plans for a sign at 21 Washington Square h1orth, property of Richard Elliott, submitted by tenant, Paul Rabchenux. The flat sign to be applied to the side of the � building with gold lettering on a black background was generally approved i y by the members but it was suggested that the scroll or colonialized shape would not be appropriate for a nineteenth century trade sign and that block letters, rather than a combination of block and script, should be used throughout. Mrs. Wheaton will relay these suggestions t for Mr. Rabchenux's consideration, and a final application with specification as to exact location of the sign will be submitted at the meeting of January 6. National Register of Historic Places rt Gideon Tucker House/Father Matthe Buildin,. In its final matter of a business, the Commission reviewed plans for rehabilitation of the facade of the Gideon Tucker House/ Father Matthew Building at 129 Essex Street. This general review was occasioned due to the fact that the required three designees from the Commission had not been present at the meeting of the Design Review Board on December 9 when these plans were presented. Commission representation, which had been overlooked by the DR39 is required; similarly to the Heritage Plaza-West Agreement due to the expenditure of Small Cities Grant funding to identify and mitigate potential adverse impacts on National Register sites. In this case, the Salem Redevelopment Authority,, has offered to purchase a facade easement with Small Cities Grant funds. Christopher Olney, Salem Redevelopment Authority, noted in a letter to the Commission that the Commission will be notified to send its delegates to y further DRB meetings on the site and sought only a general approval of the ' preliminary plans. Yembers were satisfied with the plans and with the DRB's comments on them. ; Respectfully submitted, X ` w Elizabeth B. Whaatn„_ ri "L- f r---s.....__