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ADVISERY COUNCIL CC'S ��VL`s� �v��/ GG 'S ,� 1 f � U _ - _. I - - Advisory Council On Historic Preservation Old Post Office Building g RECEIVED 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue.NW.#809 E D Washington.DC 20004 JUL 2 0 1992 XL 15 1592 S1EM PUWNINC DEPT. Mr. Donald E. Hammer Division Administrator Region One Federal Highway Administration 55 Broadway, 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 REF: Salem/Beverly Transportation Project (BR-F-54 (085) Dear Mr. Hammer: The enclosed Memorandum of Agreement for the referenced project has been accepted by the Council. This acceptance completes the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Council ' s regulations. A copy of the Agreement has also been sent to the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer, the Massachusetts Highway Department, and all of the concurring parties. We appreciate your cooperation in reaching a satisfactory resolution of this matter. cerely, Klima ctor, Eastern Office Project Review Enclosure Advisory Council On Historic Preservation Old Post Office Building H 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW,#809 Washington.DC 20004 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER, AND THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION REGARDING THE SALEM—BEVERLY TRANSPORTATION PROJECT WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has consulted with the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Council) pursuant to the regulations (36 CFR; Part 800) implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f) , and it has been determined that the Salem- Beverly Transportation Project will have an effect upon historic properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD) , the Beverly Historic District Commission, the Salem Historical Commission, and the Salem Planning Department have participated in the consultation and have been invited to concur in this Memorandum of Agrement; NOW, THEREFORE, FHWA, the Massachusetts SHPO, and the Council agree that the undertaking shall be implemented in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take into account the effect of the undertaking on historic properties. Stipulations FHWA, in coordination with the MHD, will ensure that the following measures are carried out. I. DESIGN OF THE BRIDGE STREET RELOCATION, SALEM A. In consultation with the Salem Historical Commission, the Salem Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO, a project design plan will be developed to ensure, within acceptable safety standards, that improvements associated with the Bridge Street Relocation are compatible with neighboring historic properties. Consultation should include, but not be I Y 2 limited to lighting, pedestrian walkways, curbcuts. and curbing, planting materials, waterfront design, traffic signals, and other roadway design details, and should be guided by the following considerations. 1. Lighting. Lighting, both for the roadway and pedestrian areas, should be compatible in style, scale, and location with the adjacent historic properties. 2 . Curb cuts, Curbing, and Barriers. Curb cuts should be granite and of suitable dimensions and, if possible, should not be planned in the median strip. To the maximum extent possible, use of jersey barriers should be limited. 3 . Landscaping. To the extent possible, landscaping, both associated with the roadway and the waterfront park, should be employed to provide a year-round visual buffer between the project and adjacent historic properties and provide a noise barrier, as appropriate. 4 . Traffic Signals. Traffic signals and signing, while complying with ASHTO standards and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUATCD) , should exclude the use of mastarms if at all possible. B. Following completion the project design plan will be reviewed by the Salem Historical Commission, the Salem Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO. Should any of these parties disagree on any provision of the design plan, the objection will be settled in accordance with Stipulation IV below, DISPUTE RESOLUTION. II. DESIGN OF THE BRIDGE AND BEVERLY APPROACH A. In consultation with the Beverly Planning Department, the Beverly Historic District Commission, and the Massachusetts SHPO, a project treatment plan for the bridge and Beverly approach portion of the project will be developed to ensure, within acceptable safety standards, that improvements associated with the bridge approach to Beverly are compatible to the neighboring historic district. This project treatment plan should include, but not be limited to, the following considerations. 3 1. Traffic Controls. The use of signing, signalization, and/or barriers, to be developed in coordination with the appropriate City officials, to ensure adequate traffic control to avoid an increase of traffic through' the Fish Flake Historic District, to the extent possible and to be compatible with the character of the historic district. 2 . Lighting. The use of bridge lighting standards and directional signing should help reduce the perceived elevation of the bridge profile be compatible with the surrounding area and neighboring historic district to the extent possible. 3 . Barriers. Reevaluation of the use, type, and location of road barriers in the median strip and at side edges, to determine whether they would be desirable, safe, and effective, and, if so, what design would be most compatible with the neighboring historic district. The use of jersey barriers should be limited or avoided if at all possible. 4 . Pedestrian Access. Enhancement of pedestrian access to the bridge and to the Ferry Way Landing to afford a safe and inviting access to both. 5. Landscaping. Development of a comprehensive landscaping scheme that would use indigenous species and decorative plantings, as well as appropriate paving materials and hard design elements, to mute the expanse of approach road surface, wing walls, and abutments and enhance the gateway character of .the approach location. 6. Signing. MHD should consider placement of interpretive signing, developed by the City, at appropriate locations in the approach area, consistent with the MUTCD guidelines. Traffic signing, while complying with the MUTCD, should be in scale with the adjacent historic district to the extent possible. B. The project treatment plan will be reviewed by the Beverly Historic District Commission, the Beverly Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO. Should any party disagree with any of the aforementioned provision of the project treatment plan, the objection will be settled in accordance with Stipulation IV below, DISPUTE RESOLUTION. 4 III. MOVE OF THE SALEM SIGNAL TOWER In consultation with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) , the Salem Signal Tower (Tower) will be relocated within the confines of the present railroad station site. The relocation will be carried out in accordance with a plan reviewed and approved by the Salem Historical Commission and the Massachusetts SHPO, that provides, at a minimum, for the following: A. When the Tower is under the jurisdiction of the MHD, the Department will ensure that the structure is properly ventilated, secured, and protected against vandalism and the elements. B. The Salem Historical commission and the Massachusetts SHPO shall be afforded 30 days to review and comment on the new site plan for the Tower. C. Specifications for the move will be reviewed by the Massachusetts SHPO and will be in accordance with the approaches recommended in Moving Historic Buildings (John Obed Curtis, 1979) . IV. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Should the Massachusetts SHPO, the Salem Planning Department, the Salem Historical Commission, the Beverly Planning Department, or the Beverly Historic District Commission object to plans submitted for review in accordance with Stipulation I or II, they shall notify the MHD, with a copy to the Massachusetts SHPO with specific recommendations for changes, within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the plans. FHWA and the Massachusetts SHPO will consult to resolve the disagreement. If FHWA determines that the objection cannot be resolved, FHWA shall notify the Council with a description of any alternatives or enhancement measures that were considered but not chosen and the reasons for their rejection. The Council will be afforded thirty (30) days to respond. Any Council comment provided in response to such a request will be taken into account by FHWA in accordance with 36 CFR § 800. 6 (c) (2) with reference only to the subject of the dispute; FHWA's responsibility to carry out all actions under this agreement that are not the subjects of the dispute will remain unchanged. 5 Execution of this Memorandum of Agreement and carrying out its terms evidences that FHWA has afforded the Council an opportunity to comment on the Beverly-Salem Transportation Project and its effects on historic properties, and that FHWA has taken into account the effects of the project on historic properties. FEDERAL HIGHWAY '' ""ADMINISTRATION /�� 1 By; S��wy�,Hty1 lllVlSion ^�_ltial!/Y dV Date: �a 22 9Z__ (Name & Title) MASSACHUSETTS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER By: cj_b ,, -A Date: eith McDonough ADVISORY CODUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION 4B Date: L y Robert D. Bush, Executive Director Concur: MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT By: (. Date: G' Z�)b2- ame "itle) SALEM PLANNING DEPARTMENT !� J By: -Date: n C•�- ( ame 4 Title) 6 SALEM HISTORICAL OMMISSION By. b 4� c r � Dat (Name & Title) BEVERLY PLANNING EPARTMENT G ' By: Date: BEVERLY HISTORIC DI CT COMMISSION �— By: //� 1/_ 6HA(RAOU1 Date: Pfa e & Title) Meeting January 26,1998 In attendance: Mayor Usovicz Councillor Flynn City Planner Wheeler Paul Cincott,Rizzo Assoc. . Vahid Karimi,Rizzo Assoc. Ellen DiGeronimo, Chamber Director Wayne Sousa, Federal St Assoc. Julie,Planning Dept Joan Fix,Rep. J.M. Ruane's office Three items of concern......... 1. Buffer zone from the overpass to Flint St. should be 30'wide 2. Median Strip should be 16'wide across the same distance,parallel to the buffer 3. Right turn onto bypass from Commercial St. Item#3 will be addressed at the time o the North Street upgrade f Pg Item#land 2 will be discussed at a meeting being setup with Gilford Railroad, Amtrack and MBTA. The thought is to find out if the Rai:road would be willing to move tracks over S to 10 feet to add footage to the design................ Mayor Usovicz wants the group to continue and will meet with Gilford when the meeting is set WILLIAM RUSSELL BURNS,JR. 24 BECKFORD STREET Y SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970 . r�1 Ltllt a j J l T rVL; 1.LJNo� �rl - rte tl,. `L C,all Pl-Ci/Uv ' J C 4 � ' rL y�� sky 7cL.t r�GLLI / O / u LI &I lLc� .l �l n 7u l � �i� �lv -c L• ^{2 to /1ct�1 �t tlaLr L-L 1- _ STiti� ( ilk z / le �l � Il`C� YQ � � • . r 'Cr z *e. r S 77K ` 1S1az..7 L L 77 , ). K'7 '1 4 ( L J 0 ( C L 1 1 1 ur< � r • / l IIS lc .< Y � cL Y dc Y(L 41L l / January 20, 1998 J. Michael Ruane(D) Seventh District- Essex County State House, Room 277 Boston.MA 02133 Dear Mr. Ruane: We are writing this note to inform you of out concerns with regard to the current engineering plan for the Salem/Peabody/Beverly"connector" road and it's associated miscues and impacts on our neighborhood. The current plan is NOT in compliance with the 1991 agreement and we would like to see you take action on our behalf. The three main issues are: 1) The buffer zone/lane from the overpass to Flynt Street MUST be 30' wide. 2) The median strip MUST be 16' wide across the same distance,parallel to the buffer. No+r 10 3) The connection MUST be made to allow a right tum onto the bypass from commercial street. We look forward to seeing your diligent efforts put forth to help out our community. Keep in mind, we are ONLY ASKING FOR WHAT WAS ORIGINALLY AGREED UPON. *Stanley am Jacqueline M.Washburn 143 Federal Street 143 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 Salem,MA 01970 r+k TOTk- P -,F //.60 City )gUL May )Ch al 'elyI,'k The Evening News, Salem,Mass., Friday,March 12,1999 C3 balem Public hearing scheduled for bridge proposal By AK. DINEEN figure the road—which is the next portation Secretary Patrick funding and the completion of the Af Course Season Passes will News staff big piece in the$60 million Salem- Moynihan requesting that the project." rection Department at Mack Beverly transportation project. public and Council have a chL nce Usovicz also said the entire rede- ,.Tickets may be purchased SALEM—In an attempt to over- While the original plan called to weigh in on the proposed velopment of the Parker Brothers 3 p.m.;and Thursday, 10 a.m. come a long delay on the Bridge for the road to run along the rail- changes. parcel depends on the Bridge Street bypass project, the City road tracks and rise up on a ramp Earlier this week,Usovicz wrote Street bypass being built. For more information,call Council has scheduled a public . to meet Washington Street, the the Council stating he is worried But City Councilor John Don- hearing to air out some changes current plan has it cutting through that funding for the project could ahue said he doesn't understand proposed for the plan. the former Parker Brothers site, be indefinitely postponed if the why the City Council needs to I— The hearing will take place on But while Harrington and Uso- construction doesn't start soon. schedule a hearing on the project, April 14 at City Hall. vicz backed the new Bridge Street "The state has made it clear they when the state is required to hold Is next meeting on Monday, It comes more than a year after bypass scheme,City Council never will only do these projects if there a public hearing any time major 's League.6 Front SL The former Mayor Neil Harrington and took a stand on it. And last Sept. is local support," said Usovicz. •'1 changes are made to an approved ures writer Peg DiCanio of current Mayor Stan Usovicz suc- 23, City Council President Lenny would urge the Council not to be a road construction project. cessfully lobbied the state to recon- O'Leary wrote a letter to Trans- stumbling block between the of writing true crimes and tion hosts supper Presidential Neighborhood Association exchange .ions and potluck supper on btcomin Knights of Columbus Hallg president Kyle I. All are welcome to at- Butler-Hards, left, and outgoing president Susan Power Dalton, right, were n to meet among those celebrating n on Disabilities S Help for Abused Woman &tt the 20th anniversary of . will holo its :h 16,4 p.m.,at Salem Access r their Children at the rho is disabled or concerned Hawthorne Hotel 'ormation, call Andrew La- Wednesday night ing concert News IJiwnc lo/Nay Snadueton ool Music Department will i. March 16. 7.30 p.m.,at M. rcussion Ensemble, String Ira, Jazz Ensemble and Is and t2 for students and SaleThe Evening News, Salem,Mass.,Monday,March 15,1999 C3 Stateputs bridgebypass holdon 15 By J,K. DINEEN their differences." rent Mayor Stanley Usovicz succe- "To me it's pretty basic — as Committee will meet at News staff Specifically, the state officially fully lobbied the state to recon- long as it is on hold it's just holding Ave. cited a Sept. 23 letter from City figure the road, which is the next up more development in Salem, Ing Board will hold a SALEM —The state highway Council President Lenny O'Leary phase in the $60 million Salem- and that's not what we need," he department has suspended the de- warning that it would be "prema- Beverly transportation project. said. "Frankly I was thinking 16 sign phase of the Bridge Street by- ture" to conclude "there is strong The revised plan called for the everything was sailing forward will meet at 25 Memorial pass, stating the project can't go support Brom the city of Salem for bypass road to cut through the and was very disappointed to learn forward until city oMcials unity the suggested changes to the by- former Parker Brothers parcel. it was on hold." ty will meet at the SATV behind the plan. pass road" But for the project's advocates, Meanwhile,Usovica said he has a "It has come to our attention In the letter, O'Leary said the help may be on the way: The City meeting scheduled with the devel- 17 that there is a difference in opinion Council is"keenly sensitive to its Council has scheduled a hearing opment team Interested in putting a will meet at 50 Fort on the design between the mayor responsibilities in these matters" on it for April 15. hotel and housing on the Parker and the City Council,"said Scott and looks forward to discussing Russ Vickers, president of the Brothers site, as well as with local ouncil will meet at 211 Brown, assistant to the chief engi- proposed changes." O'Leary did Salem Partnership, said the bankers. He said the city needs to neer at the Massachusetts not return several phone calls change was instrumental in get- come together behind the plan. 18 Highway Department. "We have seeking comment ting developers Interested in doing "Blaming the state is not the an- .eet at the Assessors office suspended the design phase on About 18 months ago former something with the former Parker swer here," he said "Getting it to- this until local authorities resolve Mayor Neil Harrington and cur- Brothers site. gether is." g concert music department will Salem stockbroker p.m., at M. Ruth Norton the percussion ensemble, y��y !� arra, jazz ensemble and sentenced for fraud d $2 for students and se- Wed BOSTON — (NENS) A Salem They were able to increase the stockbroker who earlier admitted growth through various methods, •ption at Salem State col- to his role in a securities-fraud including offering to securities larch 7 has been resched- scheme was sentenced Thursday brokers such as Collins large lots reception will take place at U.S. District Court to four of the stock, in exchange for For more information, months in prison. pushing it. In addition, defendant Patrick Collins induced investors to Collins, 47, of 3 Williams St., purchase the stock without in- atriek's Day Salem,was ordered to serve a term forming them he was receiving .of three years of supervised re- compensation from the majority a program of music in lease, with the fust four months in stockholder of Fairmont. In turn, allads, lungs, cantatas, home confinement and monitored Collins recruited other U.S. bro- "ng`and on Wednesday, with an electronic bracelet to pre- kers to push sales. .s`x St. Ensemble vent his leaving home without When confronted, he admitted le."will play.The proper authority. his min in thn arhmm--nd SALEM CII.\\113FR of cc��I �It:Rt:H: 121krM Nyuarc a[cm. X1:1 l'1 • '--. I icphonc X0.4 44 (14oI.Fa� March 23, 1999 Commissioner Matthew Amorello Massachusetts Highway Department Executive Office of Transportation and Construction 10 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116-3969 Dear Commissioner Amorello. On behalf of the Salem Chamber of Commerce Board of Director's, I am outlining Mass Highway Projects that are of significant importance to companies in Salem. fir$' There are impedimentattractin t expanding businesses�in Salem, mainly access and a disproportionate ta�Ct�our commerce an In ustrial businesses. Infrastructure projects that have been in process for many years will assist in addressing some of the problems. Swampscott Road Reconstruction �� Design submitted to MED- 1/97 Bids opened 8/25/98 loon. Award on hold le(0epo0I o � UI V � Salem Business impacted: Thermal Circuits Atlantic Extrusions Corporation Fafard Real Estate Development Corporation Bridge Street Reconstruction(Flint Street—Washington Street) Consultant Rizzo Associates Major Issue: Relocation of Guilford Industries Rail Line Businesses impacted Van Waters & Rogers, Inc.- Salem Eastman Gelatin Co. -Peabody Y 'FEB-23-99 02 :55 PPI *CIO SA11141 %I ('I I.��1141:R W, cxJ�l�lh: ltf :l: !r,-bC;dc:n. \1 I cicphane 978.744.0004 • 1 ax, 975.745.3855 February 23, 1999 Representative J. Michael Ruane State House, Room 239 Bos(on, MA 02133-1020 Dear Representative Ruane, Thank you very much for sending Sharon Armstrong to represent you today at the Salem Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee Meeting to discuss the Beverly/Salem Bridge Mitigation Project and Salem Commercial Street Business Development Impacts. We respectfully request that you arrange a meeting as soon as possible with Commissioner Matthew Amorello, ivfllD, to discuss two outstanding issues relating to the above mentioned project 1.) Culvert Replacement in the Mitigation Park 2.) Replacement of Ilse Sewer Line on Commercial Street In addition we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the Swampscott Road Reconstruction Project Construction Timetable. The Replacement of the culvert is critical to mitigating the historical flooding problem on Bridge Street. The Replacement of the Sewer Line on Commercial Street directly affects several businesses in existence today but of equal importance it will allow for future commercial development that is critical to Salem's economic future. With respect to the Swampscott Road Reconstruction Project, Thet'mal Circuits, Atlantic Extensions Corp and Fatard Development have been severely impacted by the poor condition of Swampscott Road The project was advertised and bids were opened on August 25, 1998 However,the contract has not been awarded The final design plans and specs had been submitted to the Massachusetts I lighway Department in January 1997. Bicknel Fuller— Peabody Mitigation Park& Reconstruction of Commercial Street Project under construction Middlesex Corporation Major Issues: Relocation Guilford Industries Rail Line a�fe Salem Businesses Impacted- Mason Street Realty Bergeron Company, Inco Hendrick Manufacturing Corp. Thomas Sullivan (property owner) National Lumber The Bioengineering Group, Inc. Crown Auto Body Supply Your help in addressing the problems will be deeply appreciated, I know that you recognize the importance of working with businesses to maintain the economic vitality of Salem, the North Shore, and the Commonwealth. If you would like to meet with representatives of these businesses, the Chamber will bearras leased to a the meeting in accordance with your schedule p g Thank you for your consideration. merely, Een M. DiGerommo Executive Director FEB-2e-99 52 ]56 PM As a result of our meeting today at the Chamber, representatives of the City of Salem are prepared to recommend a financial solution for the Culvert and Commercial Street sewer line replacements. That information will be available at the meeting with Commissioner Amarello. We are confident that you understand the importance of this request. Your leadership and commitment to the Salem Beverly Bridge and By Pass Project has been extraordinary, Representative Ruane Once again we respectfully request your support for these critical issues. Resolution will result in a long-standing benefit to the City of Salem and will ensure that the public funds invested will encourage future private investment.. 1 look forward to hearing from you and to have the opportunity to work with you once again. Si erely, f '( len . DiGeronumo. Execut ve Director, �alem Chamber of Commerce J cc' Mayor Stanley Usovicz Patrick Delulis .xecu�cve ��ce �,J2't��e�uyt.�tz�car� an�G d :ared�tccc�oy� t✓rr 027763969 Argeo Paul Cellucci Governor Jane Swift Lieutenant Governor Kevin J. Sullivan July 9, 1999 Secretary and MBTA Chairman Honorable Stanley J. Usovicz Jr., Mayor, City of Salem City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Ma/tiin ic. �G Ieipt fyour June 17, 1999 letter relaying the agreement within the City's Administproceed with the development of the Bridge Street By-pass project. As you know, MassHighway placed this project on hold while awaiting consensus on the part of the city. Since that time,we have also received support to proceed with the design as recently proposed,bisecting the old Parker Brothers property, from Representative Michael Ruane, the Salem Chamber of Commerce and Counsel for the developers of the Parker Brothers site. Due to this growing support and the need to complete this project, which has received a substantial investment from the Commonwealth, the design consultant has been instructed to resume the design. The city is reminded that due to the public process and expenditure that this project has experienced since its inception, this design will proceed with little modification. To deviate from this design will only add additional process, time, and cost to this project. Therefore, any additional expenses incurred due to further requests from the city to deviate from this requested design must be borne by the city if any changes are to be considered. I trust that this addresses your concerns. I look forward to the successful completion of this project, which will enhance access to downtown Salem and create the positive urban design experience for the city, as referred to in your letter. Y, i J�, vt . Sullivan Sec tary i j 't Telephone(617)973-7000 TDD(617)973-7306 Telefax(617)973-8445 A/ t S`R \ THE BEVERLY-SALEM BRIDGE PROJECT � : 1♦ 5 4 + ria'` �,,, ,.,w" ,� -� �.,,+. . J 6 11e� Si ,w 'i }t:�iK p1fA i. l• r Ot, y a g� 1 s' r By •t► ' . . `i , ,u .��. t ...,,',. ,7 } �.f�-t�' yyy " ff y. =`fir e �° �� ♦ . ` W '.k - Ney r /. l sit) ReI ewnesy 1dwards and me"Inc. do? wo tic Cal A new, unnamed city park on North River to ® ® ® is part of $75 million bypass road project g t PARKan Ju. to By TOM DALTON scheduled completion date— this nt News staff park will literally come to life. it will be filled with shrubbery.park rill S(� ALEM—This Is not exactly the benches,period lighting,a gambo. W. Concord of Ralph Waldo Emery winding paths and several acres of Ja son's famous poem,but those are green grass. tef definitely nude bridges arching the Workers have already begun North River. planting a small forest of trees—122 th Two wooden bridges have risen white pines,95 Austrian pines.77 th Qom the banks of the tidal river in the weeping willows.45 sycamores.58 red fU past weeks.providing Bridge Street maples and 17 birches.shrubs will be motorists and passersby with their The trees.gra- a` first glimpse of an incipient city park. watered by miles of underground of "It's the emerald necklace;"said sprinklers. of' City Planner Craig Wheeler.com- This 1.5 D-foot-long park that a paring the park the Massachusetts stretches from the North River over- Highway Department is building pass to Flint Street has sort of snuck ct along the North River to the renowned up on the city. Olmsted parks in Boston. It also is a park that,so far,has noL "We look upon this park as the back name. yard for the McIntire Historic Dis- It is called the"linear"park to de trict."said John Carr,a former note its geometry,and the+'mitiga- theraber of the Historical Commission tion"park to explain its link to the News stall ywto/lonatnon M.Wh trnore who has been closely involved with massive state Salem Bypass Road pro- tMnar nark alone North River. pranangasmau Two wooden bridges have risen white pines.95 Austrian pines.77 the r from the banks of the tidal river In the weeping willows.45 sycnmores,511 red the cfullv past weeks. providing Bridge Street maples and 17 birches. A " motorists and passersby with their The trees.grass and shruhs will he A first glimpse of an incipient city park. watered by muds of underground othe, "It's the emerald necklace,"said sprinklers. offer City Planner Craig Wheeler,com- This I$Mfoot-long park that a fri- paring the park the Massachusetts stretches from the North River nver- city.. Highway Department Is building pass to Flint Street bas sort of snuck along the North River to the renowned up on the city. Olmsted parks In Boston. It also is a park that,so far,has no "We look upon this park as the back name. yard for the McIntire Historic Dis- It is called the"linear"park to de- trict."said John Carr,a former note its geometry.and the"mitiga- member of the Historical Commission tion'park to explain its link to the who has been closely Involved with massive state Salem Bypass Road pro- news staff"Jo/Jonathan M Whtenrne this decade-long project. leci- This footbridge now Flint SttW In Salem leads to the Ihtesr pant along `N7 Between now and September—the PARK. Daae A8 Bridge Street New, AND Neighborhood keeps close eye on ' ,gip R I DE bypass road, Parker Brothers site tea° y, day. By J.K. DIPMEN munity and Economic Development deliberate Mw • M News staff the two massive projects. __a,.• by a The meetW4 which starts at 6 p.m., will be moi` SALEM —On one side there is the road to chaired by City-Councilor-at-Large Scott .,- Hhe i nowhere —the Bridge Street bypass that state McLaughlim officials have put on hold until the city decides In a statement yesterday, McLaughlin saidaid sabttl N 853 exactly how the read should be laid out. the meeting will provide a forum for mean- ss now �rs�as to haNthe On the other side Is the vast,desolate Parker ingfW planning. pop""� lodge S�1aa) bypass in Brothers property.which a team of local devel. "There's been significant interest generated the stets dIN�N to NNIS ♦tt� of e N Ur opers hopes to transform into a hotel and within the urban design and planning commit btftr townhouse development. N /fslhaM ty,and we're opening up the process to con- �}a� � m p sfPoparty' clos RA Barbie con Together,these two,major projects have the sider their ideas,"said Scott McLaughlin. . H power and potential to change the North River He also suggested that the city has beenu« . . TI neighborhood foreveK. burned in the past by haphazard transports- ° withThat Is why neighbors like Jack Campellin tion planning. Mlle and Paul Ward will be in the City Council "We want the best plans for Salem to rise to the l chambers tonight as the Committee on Com- RIDE, page A8 r Connie warred Yellow ribbons s Secretary of Energy supports of �Vem - �,- adjuata some Middleton s linear accelerator e} the"" s esmhribbons 4 of seized soldiers- she has placed on a u By BETSY TAYLOR tions of how the universe works. tree outside By BETSY TAYLOR News s'.aff Federal money for the Bates fa- her home In / News staff cility has been threatened several memory of the �___: three cap- BEVERLY -- Whether fabric bow ,.:' T-� rage vne �- for Ride: Neighborhood keeps eye on road Continued from pate Al On the bypass project, tie wants the city. the top because we've got to do to make sure than will be enough "Our feeling is that we don't see q better than another Riley Plana," of a buffer between the road and any reason this neighborhood said McLaughlin. the back of the residential neigh- should be treated any differently," -'� Both Campellin and Ward em- borhood. In addition, he will press he said. "One thing that has been phasized that they are encouraged state officials to recommit to upsetting to me is that we haven't by the prospect that the fallow promises they've made in the past, been included in discussions with Parker Brother's property will be such as the construction of a bike the developer so far." developed, but discouraged that path along the train tracks be- Ward stressed the importance of residents have not been included tween the road and the haves. communication between the resi- in the discussions thus far. He added that other Salem dents, public officials and devel- Campellin,who lives at 8 Wood- neighborhoods have managed to opera. bury Court, said he's worried squeeze plenty of "mitigation "We'd like to be a part of the de about the"scope and density" of nonny"for neighborhood projects sign process wherever possible," the Parker Brother's project. out of other major developers in he said"That's the btttaest thing.- Park: Project part of new bridge plan Continued from pate Al tits'history and—at it projected nonce after the first year. This is the green paint the state coat of=mllllm—is the third. These Is hope that the park and Poto/KA R WIaanson is splashing on the city to offset largest in the state behind a Mas& .sewer improvements will spur de• dson, left, Con- the adverse impact to the Notch ac uutoetts Turnpike connector vekhpment on CommetcW Street, ciate director at River wetlands that resulted from road In central Massachusetts and which remains an unsightly im. for a tar of the the construction of the Veterans The Big ft dust ial zone suddenly situated Memorial Bridge between Salem Residents!concerns beside a shining green emerald. and Beverly. The rnafdenb of the adjacent "1 know it will(spur invest- t less than Massa- It I%in truth,a$4 million gift McIntire Historic Dist id have menO,"said Ellen DtGeronimo, tric customers, Som the federal and state govern- watched fhb pact project cceely. executive director of the Salem to receive cheap mens Although delighted that it is re- Chamber of Commerce,who "Salem is basically getting a placim blighted tndueMal land, worked on this project when she junta Bee park,"said Carr. they are canoe red about its im- was an associate commissioner of old Bates workers one puzzle place pact on their neighborhood of his. the Massachusetts Department of he felt "exhila- This park is one chunk of a toric homes Public Woks-it's such a dr& aring about the huge puzzle that is slowly,almost "We are elated over the put," matic change." the center. laboriously,being pieced together said Carr,"but thee an some i& That hope is shared by netgh. rk is focused on by the state. sues" bon, particle detector The first piece was the Salem. Of Immediate concern is the "This should be the seed to In t ud ies the mag- Beverly bridge;the second piece popoeed erection of a chain-link spire some sat of renaissance for one looks at the was the relocation and enlarge. fence between the part and a con- that area,"said Carr. tnd a future pro- ment of the North River canal and mesial railroad line to prevent iT will study the the improvements to Bridge Street children Som stro ng onto the Even , ^„ between Boston and FVnt sleets. tract Jlnafl oject—The Bates This is the third piece. The River Street Associates.a ce Spectrometer Still remaining ata the cot- group that has birddogged this business ) — is a new de- structfon of bypass road Som projeM wants the Rha lowered a le have ;traction by an in the Salem-Bever bridge to Wash- few fast and changed Som h of scientists. Ex- ington Street,which is the subject metallic gray to dull bled[sok flow are ex- of a City Council hearing tonight. won't become a c airWi nk wall be. he physics of mag- Another key piece is the enlarge, tweet thesis and the perk. problems ... ment of Bridge Street between They also are concerned about p of Energy voiced Flint and Washington streets Som plana far the widening of Bridge '?or[. a two-lane to a four-lane toad.D& Street,and the new roadway's po. a former Con- tails on that phase are still being initial impact an both the park ti, Iso has served as worked out and neighborhood. S nton administra- The project,which will extend Just pact week the city and state missions, has into the next century,also in Ironed out differences aunt a ninated for the volves improvements to the pre- drain culvert the state broke Q ze. The diplomat sent Bridge Street between the dur6hg co structicn.1he elate I to quickly win bridge and downtown,and pos. agreed to replace the Bridge Street crowd, who ap- sible alterations to the North culvert and tutall a larger sewer • . Is for the center. Street overpass. line for businesses on Commercial •: 1970 Tuna Univers All together,this may be the Street In exdungs,the city said it recalled playing biggest public works project In would take over park mahhtw ;t the MIT team. uxur _.Developers plan . Re Pa By J.I News !;H SA lUXU] - -+ unve x form Jet e -r bases Dev x 4 T - prq a , v fair bys and ,<.w hinc ,• Tl sigr ship ` - whc ? to a bowl Pl 15, ( �.3 ....x" . '..� -.;'S•�' a..y4w:ti, j' x r n': � 7, I cur' i cha ope 200( )dn7+Awl o r 'i. T This artist's rendering shows plans.for developing the former Parker Brothers site. and The } (� CC Yee ® "` pp N��7 see Street � for State to -roll ®n rit.A�� S bypass S — agr By J.K. DINEEN " the News staff — OW Stu SALEM—The state Highway Depart- g �`_, r Me , � , ment has decided to jump-start the �`_ Bridge Street bypass project, six months �' / Ri after shelving it because of political + ��, 1 !, Ph \ n . sti wrangling at City Hall. g % wnE°° o.„, ro In a letter to Mayor Stanley Usovicz, ro Secretary of Transportation Kevin Sul- of livan said the design consultant working fle on the project"has been instructed to re- I” t sume the design." /' –..%I � th A date for actual construction of the / `��:- sa th $10 million connector road is still a few years away. In the letter Sullivan cited "growing re support"from State Rep.Michael Ruane, the Salem Chamber of Commerce and a counsel for the developers of the Parker ar Brothers site. a e A14 Artist's rendering of the location of the proposed apartments on Bridge Street. BYPASS,p g �/n u you set your m Bypass: State um � like the the U . jump-starts prOJPiCt goal like the U.S. `Continued from Page Al Kulevich said "Due to this growing support meeting to review the revised by- City Councilor John Donahue were o men and wome pass plans. said he fails to.comprehend why changed, but th and the need to complete this pro- Last winter City Councilor Scott the state radically altered the plans hance women's s ject,which has received a substan- McLaughlin held a meeting on the but never presented them to the tial investment from the common- issue, but nobody from the state public. wealth, the design consultant has Highway Department was there. "I still don't understand why, been instructed to resume the de- Instead,an array of local urban de we haven't had a meeting," said sign,"Sullivan said. signers and planners brain- Donahue,a candidate for mayor. The design of the planned road stormed on a number of "How can he say that the city is to connect the Veterans Memorial schematics for the bypass road. in unanimous support when the Bridge and downtown Salem was But in his July 9 letter to Uso- only information or have had modified at the request of both vicz, Sullivan made it clear the so far is what we read in the Fun former Mayor Neil Harrington issue is no longer open for debate. paper? gi two met together 18 months and then Mayor-elect Usovicz.The "The city is reminded that due "It is our understanding that with state highway off cialsin ture that to the public process project has expert Boston. road di- when esign theou statehas to hold a fungus Y g CONCORD, N Boston, enced since its inception, this de- henet showing The revised plans reroute one sign will proceed with little modifi- How can You a Donahue said. the next outbrea section of the road through theu have a g cation,"SullivanSmajor thorin- uesign said. "To deviate oughfare with no public inputs?" The tate the Parker Brothers site and eliminate from this design will only add ad- But Usovicz said, "It's time to c caterpillars in elevated roadway that had orig- diIf nalthe process,time and cost." end the endless conceptualizing of Hampshire like finally been part of the des' chomped through Over the past 18 months some terat ons,the ty Wouldwould hake ve to what should have o deal witlace h hard and and ailing. But a s movie, leaving tre city councilors have argued that foot the bill for the cost of the the state should hold a public changes. fast realities that this meets the the scourge that Ill criteria,"he said. eight and 18 years _/6 r �y c/ be the same. Region Just should lations shouldould be be nww� ward another big y stopping them. T ' the caterpillars be Fishermen plead for greater cod catch limits noto mothsto lay eggs By VICTORIA BRETT Associated Press writer Air tra� PORTLAND,Maine—Fishermen pleaded with regu- lators to increase the daily catch limit for cod as they By GLEN JOHNSON confessed to throwing overboard thousands of pounds Associated Press write of New England's signature fish each week because of new federal restrictions. WASHINGTON The New England Fishery Management Council took who maintain the no immediate action yesterday, but voted to consider traffic control systei changes to the 30-pound daily cod limit for ground-fish- leaflet 21 airports ground-fish- ermen next year, country today, coral The council will iron out new regulations at public > equipment is being meetings throughout the summer and fall. service without suffi "This is just to get the ball rolling,"said Pat Fiorelli, or training. spokeswoman for the council "We're revisiting the The Federal Aviati issue (of catch limits) because of the very obvious tration, which is res problem." i v ensuring the system'; Cod is currently off-limits in the Gulf of Maine. the labor union repr In May,federal officials activated a by-catch limit for boat from 200 pounds o 30 pounds per day 10,000 technicians is n Gulf of Maine cod,cutting back the allowable catch per to spur along stalled a —or about 6 tiations. The unioi one or two fish.The limit does not affect fishermen inyx without a contract sin Georges Bank. = 0. 1997. Realizing fishermen were inadvertently catching- ` "We go through an< hundreds of pounds of cod, the council made an emer- gency request in May to the U.S.commerce secretary to , raise the allowable catch per boat to 700 pounds a day, 9 National SO as not to waste the valuable fish. a 1 6 But two months and thousands of dead and discardedIke fish later,fishermen and the council are frustrated by kN a functions lack of response by Secretary William Daley. ° _ Paul Cohan,president of the Gulf of Maine Fisher- Associated Press Photo men's Alliance in Gloucester,admitted he was shocked Carl Bouchard, a fisherman from Exeter, N.H., SANTA CLARA, Ca n and surprised by the amount of cod in the ocean this talks over the controversial restrictions ocod National a new nd i year, making him doubt scientists'predictions that the fishing In the Gulf of Maine at a hearing with that putsm most of the f� cod fish stock is near collapse. New England fisheries officials yesterday. a PC on a single chip,a "There are too many codfish to be allowed to catch too few,"Cohan told the council vesh rriav will k, ;- Developer , - passes G ,.r JPI files plan for luxury apartments on Salem's former Parker Brothers site By TOM DALTON News staff i SALEM —There is life, it ap pears,after Monopoly. Six months after a $28 million project was announced, a Texas developer has Filed plans with the 1 city to build 265 luxury apartments at the former Parker Brothers site. Jefferson Partnership Inc t'Fix 'k `' better known as JPI,filed prelims " « nary building plans and an envi- ronmental nvs ronmental impact statement on o; ;a the proposed development along This artist's rendering shows the North River, and next to the part of the planned housing MBTA's commuter rail station. The 15-acre site, vacant since development. x3 � the mid-1990x, is seen by many as the most important piece of open Although changes have been real estate left in the city—and a made in the project as a result of test of the Usovicz Administration. the meetings, the neighborhood k ani u . "I'm pleased this day has come,,, groups wanted more discussions 8, said Mayor Stanley Usovicz, who before plans were filed. 'AL, } has waged a political battle to de- Last week the neighbors wrote velop this site. "I've waited a long to Ward 2 City Councilor Regina time, and this community has Flynn asking JPI to delay filing-its waited a long time." plans. They asked for a few more t The mayor called the luxury weeks to study a site plan they!had apartment community on the edge just received and to hold more ?t of the downtown an investment meetings with JPI. ' that will produce many benefits, JPI, however,went ahead with including $500,000 in property its filing, apparently to meet legal taxes. requirements in the sale agree- It is a project, he said,that"any ment. and every community would wel- "We're under a contractual come with open arms." obligation to move forward;' said The project,however,has a long Joe Correnti,a Salem lawyer who way to go and a lot of neighbor- represents JPI and the overall pro- +,, S,Grt r hood groups and city boards to sat- ject developer,Joseph D'Amico III. i , +FT :YJis{y, The Salem Riverview Partner- ' € The filing of plans begins the of ship, which includes D'Amico and ficial review process. It is on the a partner, has an agreement to Feb. 3 agenda of the Planning buy the 15-acre site from Hasbro Board, and must go before other Corp., which acquired Parker ' city and state boards. Brothers several years ago. That News staff photo/Kirk R.Williamson This project already has gone agreement required D'Amico to Paul Marino, left, Jim Levesque and Mike through an unofficial review by a file for permits by January, Con on Thorndike Street In Salem. consortium of neighborhood renti said. groups,which held three meetings "It is imperative that we be with JPI since August. SITE,page A16 ire Too sick to give: Blood supply running low SI 4egl UTATr1 P34SISSV £Z610 VW`saaeueQ aaaj)s is wi LSb - - . . . .; _ .. . .. . _ _ . .<..�..�.,,. r-..,.-ems .. ..0-,• .,. ......... A16 Wednesday,January 19,2000 The Evening News, Salem,Mass. From Page One Site: Developer files plans for Salem Tierney: Congressman 'Continued from page Al JPI has agreed to meet with continued from page Al given the o g Y g Plan called for 224. g in other industrialized c opportunity to evaluate neighbors on Monday night, Cor- The one retail building has been the North Shore. "It should be po- which have universal he and comment on this plan prior to rents said. moved from land near Howard litically difficult for the state to the costs for administral its submission to the Planning Correnti said neighbors will Street Extension to a site near continue to be lethargic about to 11 cents on the dollar. Board,"wrote Barbara Cleary in a have many chances to voice opin- Bridge Street. this." "We're a pretty smart Jan. 11 letter to Councilor Flynn. ions as the project goes before city The shift from mixed retail and As for legalized gambling as an he said. "We should be at Cleary is member of a joint com- boards. The review process could residential to what is largely an economic booster,Tierney opposes ;mittee representing the North take several months. apartment complex came in re- the idea, sa m it's nota oduc- the good (from those cc saying ' P plans),leave the bad,and River, Federal Street, Gallows There are other concerns about sponse to neighborhood concerns, tive industry. A Salisbury Beach with something that worl Hill/Ward 4 and,the Northfield this project, not the least of which Correnti said.As a result of in- area developer.is considering A single-payer progra neighborhood associations. is the location of a bypass road formal talks,JPI also has agreed to building a casino, provided the lower obvious costs, su If a plan is submitted before we from the Veterans' Memorial enlarge the end of adjacent Wood- state laws are changed to allow it. ministration, and the " have this opportunity,we can only Bridge. The complex has been laid bury Court,a city street,according "I don't think, in the long run, costs such as the cost conclude that the developers have out assuming the state will ap- to the attorney. the area would,be much improved business, he said. For ex decided that they do not need to prove the proposed location,which "The Jefferson," the project's for having it,"he said,adding it fi- business that provides h address neighborhood concerns runs from the back of the property tentative name, will have eight nancially drains the communities surance for its employE to a point on Bridge Street across buildings, a swimming pool, a that can least afford it. "We need charge more for its prods Usovicz wrote back to Cleary from St.Peter Street. clubhouse and an ATM. Monthly some real energy." a business that doesn't pr saying he was "dismayed" by the This tentative project is different rents are expected to range from He said he's also advocating for surance,he said. letter.He said JPI had undertaken than the one unveiled in July. The $1,000 to$1,600. an increased Coast Guard budget, He plans to file a bill p ,an "unprecedented and extensive biggest change is the addition of 41 The developer hopes to break so the partly-staffed Newburyport that 10 states create th community outreach program." luxury apartments—the original ground next fall. Coast Guard station can be staffed system of universal ca e at a higher level. some minimum standar rr r to the future . ; A je 2 e schematic produced by l Jefferson Partnership Inc.to ` show Its plans for the con- stmction of luxury apartments on the Parker Brothers site, r shows the appmroolate Iota, tion of the bypass road as It Intersects with Bridge Street. ? -- Under the plan that's been accepted by the state -. - Highway Department, the two roads would merge somewhere .,, between St.Peter and Ash street,lust before the rotary ',:y�` ,, at the end of Washington Street. .r �oSCSNTUAL SITE PIAN State informscity the Road will be. boon to North work on road design and Salewnto� has resumed The state Highway Department in- hate last year, the bypass Th saves formed MY officials earlier this month Project was placed on hold due creat (see copY of letter)that after a delay of six t :,eYf✓ I, ,: Y:tr � rx I OSCt:YTUaI SITZ. PIAN ItttF kl M1 1T It State informs city the Road will be boon to North River area work on road design and Salem's downtown has resumed The state Highway Department in- feet. formed city officials earlier this month Late last year, the bypass The end taxpayers was a better plan that (see copy of letter)that after a delay of six ro ect was laced on hold due saved taxpayers$2.6 million while in .�.�� months,it planned to resume design work P P creasing the financial viability of a crit- To:Honorable Stanley J.Usovicz Jr. m the new fanned road that will run be- to a lack of consensus within the ical development site. mayor,city of Salem The cit is reminded Cit Council or the redesign. In the following months we worked City Hall y tween the Veterans Memorial Bridge and y f g diligently with the owner of the Parker Salem,MA 01970 that due to the public downtown Salem. The upcoming $100 million Brother site to devise a master plan process and expenditure he long awaited Salem-Beverly Peabody Essex Museum expan- that worked in concert with the bypass Dear Mayor Usovicz T road. 1 am in receipt of your.lune 17, that the project has 1 'Transportation Project,the 19I artiletter relaying the agreement experienced SLiLCe LLS 1 second largest transportation pro- Sion, the new Pickering wharf The resulting program included a hotel,retail/office space and apart- within the City's administration to feet in the state of Massachusetts,is a hotel and numerous other level- ments that promise to increase the tax proceed with the development of inception, this design - critical part of Salem's he Bridge will proceed with little future growth and pros- opment projects now in various base while enhancing appearance - p perity. stages of planning, all require town North River area and the down- In their Street By-pass modification. Once completed,this own words Project. „�. n project will greatly a unified and seamless Late last year,the bypass project was As you know, improve transportation trans ortatiort system. placed on hold due to a lack of con- MassHighway I P y senses within the City Council for the # within Salem,providing redesign. placed this project on hold while sign will proceed with hale molt- ,�� sate access for resi- awaiting consensus on the part of (cation.To deviate from the de. The upcoming$100 million Peabody ..s dents,businesses and Essex Museum expansion,the new the city.Since that time,we have sign will only add additional -;a.= tourists. also received support to proceed process,time and cost to this pro- With the construe- Pickering Wharf hotel and numerous with the design as recently pro- ject.Therefore,any additional ex- Stan r tion of the new Salem- and connect with Bridge Street some- other development projects now in var- posed, old Parker penes incurred due to further re USOvicz d the where in the vicinity of downtown ious stages of planning,all require a Brothers s bisecting Beverly bridge an eM h from Re Salem quests from the city to deviate Bride Salem. unified and seamless transportation Broth property, P expansion of g ne the Salem from this requested design mus[ e P be Michael Rua o Flint A major component of the new de- system. fah Street from Boston Street[ changes When a viable safe and efficient solo 6e home the city if any g the of massrve, d Y h Commerce, an ward sign was Chamber of C Street, we are ready [o move for g ' respect to the crit. counsel for the developers of the are to 6e considered. Parker Brothers site.Due to this I trust that this addresses your with the final stags we hade of this reach an Hae cariedlthe roaduup[ohthe mich ould al bypass projecwitt,it only makes good fish this, is policy to To accom a public growing support and the need the concerns.I look forward this r sec- p nt of the tar sense and responstbl p P Y ali me Y g<' g PP n the final gn [o bring it to agreement o Cashion g in a time) tion of this rojecf g< to the proceed Y completion P Breed views P complete this project,which has cessful P received a substantial investment which will enhance access to down- Bridge Street bypass adjacent to the This change Pres from the Commonwealth,the de- town Salem and create the positive Parker Brothers property. North River,in the Parker completion. sign consultant has been in- urban design experience for the Back in December of 1997,in an effort Brother site(part of which will be used ■ • • strutted to resume the design. city,as referred to in your letter. Parkerr Brothers accommodate d veopment of the for a luxury apartment cn te,lthe city requested adjacent META site,provided better dve-e Stan Usovicz was elected mayor of The city is reminded that due to Kevin J.Sullivan,Secretary the public process and expendi- Executive Office of Transportation Constmction which change ill ruin n along the North River greatly redudesign of the bypass hicular and ced the rtotal rcost of the pro- this ��7 and plans to seek a second Cure that the project has expert- Boston enced since its inception,this de- � F. SAI Continuing, delays raise By MARK PILLSBURY N,ewsStaff Councilors ask new inform SALEM — Some city officials wonder if they will live to see a Last week Councilor-at-large Budge Street connector road; Robert E. Gauthier introduced a others wonder if it should even be City Council order asking for an built evaluation ofthe$60millionplan, I have reservation: .The state Department of Public with emphasis on the connector and ant very skeptics Works, meanwhile, has yet to road that once would have con- about how you can be obtain a permit to construct a nected a new bridge to Route 128, fixedLspan Beverly-Salem Bridge, but now will empty into Bridge for something when al aud'no plans have been filed with Street, at Flint Street, and con- of the parts of the puzzli locaP conservation agencies to tinue on to Peabody. The order allow the four-lane road to bepassed by a show of hands. are not put together buitron the present railbed that Gauthier questioned the impact yet.' runs-along the North River. the road will have on Bridge Kevin R. Harve -`Xir'eady 30 years on the draw- Street businesses and residential ing board, the slow pace of the neighborhoods because of land Ward 2 Councilor project and no estimated date to takings and changing tralTic pat- begin construction has prompted terns. some city councilors to question if Gauthier is the'sole announced interview Tuesday. the idea is now obsolete. challenger of Mayor Anthony V. At least, they said, the state Salo; a proponent of the state Gauthier said he sees littl( should be willing to consider project, economic benefit for the cit; their concerns rather than say "I'd like to see a bridge, but I since a connector road will Spee( design changes will lead to fur- don't think we need that connec- traffic from Beverly, toward Pea they lengthy delays. for road, Gauthier said during an body, and away from Salem' r THE SALEM,MASS.,EVENING NEWS—WEDNESDAY,APRIL 1, 1987 1 EM ►rbypassgd a St. doubts work. At the same time, the - .ion on 30-year-old project burden of traffic is increasing in Peabody so that eventually there lowntown. may be pressure to consider continuing a Salem connector In convincing the council toroad to the highway. approve his order, Gauthier said I want to find Out Ward 2 Councilor Kevin R. :here is no guarantee that Pea- What's good for the city Harvey said he too has concerns 3ody will ever allow a connector of Salem. Are we getting about the connector road because .-oad to continue to Route 128. he has not seen any impact re- "I want to find out what's good something that's going ports regarding traffic that spills .or the city of Salem. Are we to help us orhurl Us?' out at both ends of the road. vetting something that's going to If construction were to start Robert E. Gauthier tomorrow, Haney said he would help us or hurt us?" Gauthier oppose the connector road. asked. - CounciloI at large. "I have reservations and am City Planner Gerard Kava- very skeptical about how you can naugh said he plans to respond to Kavanaugh said. Now it must be be for something when all of the Gauthier's, request with a de- weighed against the price of dis- parts of the puzzle are not put tailed written-report to be com- rupting residential neighbor- together yet,"Harvey said. Piled within the specified 30 days. hoods near the river, businesses Salvo said a lot of the concerns Kavanaugh said he will proba- and jobs near Commercial Street, can the addressed in meetings nt to bly conclude that the road and and eliminating the possibilty of do anystate."I wouldn'tpordize that do anything to jea," the a that bridge should both be built. waterfront development along at project at this point," the mayor � Easing tie-ups that often halt least a portion of the North River. said,adding,"the main thing is to traffic along Bridge Street in the Kavanaugh noted, however, eliminate all that traffic on summer has long been a priority, that the state will pay for all the Bridge Street." J Advisory Council On Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW,#809 Washington,DC 20004 JUN 12 1992 Mr. Donald E. Hammer Division Administrator Region One Federal Highway Administration Transportation Systems Center 55 Broadway, 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 REF: Salem/Beverly Transportation Project Dear Mr. Hammer: Following discussions with FHWA personnel in Washington, it is our understanding that you are prepared to execute the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the referenced project. Those changes to our MOA of May 12 that were recommended by FHWA have been incorporated into the enclosed document under "DISPUTE RESOLUTION. " Please sign and date the MOA and obtain the dated signature of the Massachusetts Highway Department (MHW) , the Massachusetts SHPO, and other concurring parties. Whereupon the original should be sent to the Council for final execution. When fully executed, we will provide a copy to all the signatory parties. We appreciate your cooperation in assisting us and the other parties in bringing the Section 106 process for this undertaking to completion. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Weinheimer at 202-786-0505. Sincerely, P L. Klima ctor, Eastern Office of Project Review Enclosure I Advisory Council On Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue.NW.#809 Washington.DC 20004 COPPY MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER, AND THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION REGARDING THE SALEM-BEVERLY TRANSPORTATION PROJECT WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Salem-Beverly Transportation Project, BR-F-54 (085) , will have an effect upon properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and has consulted with the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Council) pursuant to the regulations (36 CFR Part 800) implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f) ; and WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD) , the Beverly Historic District Commission, the Salem Historical Commission, and the Salem Planning Department have participated in the consultation and have been invited to concur in this Memorandum of Agrement; NOW, THEREFORE, FHWA, the Massachusetts SHPO, and the Council agree that the undertaking shall be implemented in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take into account the effect of the undertaking on historic properties. Stipulations FHWA, in coordination with the MHD, will ensure that the following measures are carried out. I. DESIGN OF THE BRIDGE STREET RELOCATION, SALEM A. In consultation with the Salem Historical Commission, the Salem Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO, a project design plan will be developed to ensure, within acceptable safety standards, that improvements associated with the Bridge Street Relocation are compatible with neighboring historic properties. Consultation should include, but not be limited to lighting, pedestrian walkways, curbcuts and I . 2 curbing, planting materials, waterfront design, traffic signals, and other roadway design details, and should be guided by the following considerations. 1. Lighting. Lighting, both for the roadway and pedestrian areas, should be compatible in style, scale, and location with the adjacent historic properties. 2. Curb cuts, Curbing, and Barriers. Curb cuts should be granite and of suitable dimensions and, if possible, should not be planned in the median strip. To the maximum extent possible, use of jersey barriers should be limited. 3 . Landscaping. To the extent possible, landscaping, both associated with the roadway and the waterfront park, should be employed to provide a year-round visual buffer between the project and adjacent historic properties and provide a noise barrier, as appropriate. 4 . Traffic Signals. Traffic signals and signing, while complying with ASHTO standards and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUATCD) , should exclude the use of mastarms if at all possible. B. Following completion the project design plan will be reviewed by the Salem Historical Commission, the Salem Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO. Should any of these parties disagree on any provision of the design plan, the objection will be settled in accordance with Stipulation IV below, DISPUTE RESOLUTION. II. DESIGN OF THE BRIDGE AND BEVERLY APPROACH A. In consultation with the Beverly Planning Department, the Beverly Historic District Commission, and the Massachusetts SHPO, a project treatment plan for the bridge and Beverly approach portion of the project will be developed to ensure, within acceptable safety standards, that improvements associated with the bridge approach to Beverly are minimized and compatible to the neighboring historic district. This project treatment plan should include, but not be limited to, the following considerations. i 3 1. Traffic Controls. The use of signing, signalization, and/or barriers, to be developed in coordination with the City, as appropriate, to ensure adequate traffic control to avoid an increase of traffic through the Fish Flake Historic District, to the extent possible and to be compatible with the character of the historic district. 2. Lighting. The use of bridge lighting standards and directional signing should help reduce the perceived elevation of the bridge profile, and, to the extent possible, be compatible with the surrounding area and neighboring historic district. 3 . Barriers. Reevaluation of the use, type, and location of road barriers in the median strip and at side edges, to determine whether they would be desirable, safe, and effective, and, if so, what design would be most compatible with the neighboring historic district. The use of jersey barriers should be limited or avoided if at all possible. 4. Pedestrian Access. Enhancement of pedestrian access to the bridge and to the Ferry Way Landing to afford a safe and inviting access to both. 5. Landscaping. Development of a comprehensive landscaping scheme that would use indigenous species and decorative plantings, as well as appropriate paving materials and hard design elements, to mute the expanse of approach road surface, wing walls, and abutments and enhance the gateway character of the approach location. 6. Signing. MHD should consider placement of interpretive signing, developed by the City, at appropriate locations in the approach area, consistent with the MUTCD guidelines. Traffic signing, while complying with the MUTCD, should be in scale with the adjacent historic district. B. The project treatment plan will be reviewed by the Beverly Historic District Commission, the Beverly Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO. Should any party disagree with any of the aforementioned provision of the project treatment plan, the objection will be settled in accordance with Stipulation IV below, DISPUTE RESOLUTION. r 4 III. MOVE OF THE SALEM SIGNAL TOWER In consultation with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) , the Salem Signal Tower (Tower) will be relocated within the confines of the present railroad station site. The relocation will be carried out in accordance with a plan reviewed and approved by the Salem Historical Commission and the Massachusetts SHPO, that provides, at a minimum, for the following: A. When the Tower is under the jurisdiction of the MHD, the Department will ensure that the structure is properly ventilated, secured, and protected against vandalism and the elements. B. The Salem Historical Commission and the Massachusetts SHPO shall be afforded 30 days to review and comment on the new site plan for the Tower. C. Specifications for the move will be reviewed by the Massachusetts SHPO and will be in accordance with the approaches recommended in Moving Historic Buildings (John Obed Curtis, 1979) . IV. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Should the Massachusetts SHPO, the Salem Planning Department, the Salem Historical Commission, the Beverly Planning Department, or the Beverly Historic District Commission object to plans submitted for review in accordance with Stipulation I or II, they shall notify the MHD, with a copy to the Massachusetts SHPO with specific recommendations for changes, within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the plans. FHWA and the Massachusetts SHPO will consult to resolve the disagreement. If FHWA determines that the objection cannot be resolved, FHWA shall notify the Council with a description of any alternatives or enhancement measures that were considered but not chosen and the reasons for their rejection. The Council will be afforded thirty (30) days to respond. Any Council comment provided in response to such a request will be taken into account by FHWA in accordance with 36 CFR § 800. 6 (c) (2) with reference only to the subject of the dispute; FHWA's responsibility to carry out all actions under this agreement that are not the subjects of the dispute will remain unchanged. 5 Execution of this Memorandum of Agreement and carrying out its terms evidences that FHWA has afforded the Council an opportunity to comment on the Beverly-Salem Transportation Project and its effects on historic properties, and that FHWA has taken into account the effects of the project on historic properties. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION By: Date: (Name & Title) MASSACHUSETTS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER By: Date: Judith McDonough ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION By: Date: Robert D. Bush, Executive Director Concur: MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT By: Date: (Name & Title) SALEM PLANNING DEPARTMENT By: Date: (Name & Title) 6 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION Date: By: (Name & Title) BEVERLY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Date: By: BEVERLY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Date: By: (Name & Title) e Advisory Council On i Historic Preservation , The Old Post 001ce Building 1100 Pennsylvania Amnue.NW' *808 j IMshinglvn.DC20004 I 'Y Date. 06/16/92 Time. No. of Pqs: 8 (include Cov) TO WhOM Sent: Arme Farris. 0hai man Comiipany Name: - S le F'�t tical C4t'.LGl^sEbUT1 . TeleaOglez- Nv. : 508-7�G-5913 From: -Arens: WeiN-,etmer uNo. & £x;" ; 202-785-0505 k Gomreents: _ NEWS i f Our FAX a+VMxL ars are: Washington: 202J96-1- 1-2cv' S 788®2172 D : 3enver03 .31-5325 c:.r FTS 554-'5325 if you have any problems regarding this fax :ease call (202) 786-0509 . i f _ "3Z7NPlO0 .=s9S it! Ctw Y'x,:1G0 3T : 6 '9T 'a O, r = Advisory Council on Historic I Pmsmation The Old pmt office Building j 1100 ponasylvania Avenue,NW, 0809 I Wagwngton,DC 20004 fi JUN 12 1992 Mr. Donald E. Hammer Division Administrator Region One Federal Highway Administration Transportation Svstems Center 55 Broadway, 10th Floor cambridge, MA 02142 REF: Salem/Beverly Transpartation project Dear Mr. Hammer: j Following discussions with yWelh PQrs-,nn'gl :in Washington, it is ( Our understanding that you are Preraned *4' execute the Merorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the *'-- - - -- proolazt. These changes to our MOA of May 12 that were ra-0r_..enA,4d by x'T,4ft' have been incorporated into the enC105ad Q1oCUme;.t under "DIS UTE RESOLUTION. " please sign and date the MOA and obtain rhe dated signature of the Massaca�usetts Highway Department tib q) , t R Ma.ssachasetts SHPO, and other concurring parties. wiiere'ipan the original should be sent to the Council for final execution. When fully executed, we will provide a copy to all the signatory parties. We appreciate yc+ur cooperation in assisting us aatd the other parties in bringing the Section 105 P-`cr-ss for this undertaking E to completion, Y t' on. If you have any T4a%—ti0n4, please contaot Anne IP( Weinheimer at 202-7886-0505. Sincerely, r Don L. Klima Director, Eastern Office of Project Review Enclosure i { c: O d "1 1 .d Nn 03 RZSOS A ^. 0 V, YHd G Ci 6 '9 T '9 0 f Advisory Council On f Historic preservation The old Post OMCO Building two Penaeylvanie Paeaue.Nw.#am Wsahington.DC 20004 lvm- mpy MEMORANDUM OF AGREFUCNT AMONG THE FEDERAL HTGh-WAY ADMI`tTSTRATTON, THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE HISTORIC ?RESyER4ATION OFFICER, AND THE ADVISORY COUNCL Old t ISTf)A-w U PRESERVA'b'Iax REGARDING THE SALEM-,BEVERLY 1UJu'45P'':T4AT..s i'x PP.OJEc WHEREAS, it has been determined that lhiays3an effectYupon 1 Transportation Project, BR-1-54 ( 9J% , =�A Properties included in or eligible for inclasicr the National 1! Register of Historic Places, and has -.)nsulted with the Massachusetts Stats Historic prese:vatioi� iff car 'SI?FG§cant to @ Advisory council on Historic Pres a'}� c � kSestion lob of the the regulations (36 CFK Part ASG} ime �*7 rnd National Historic Preservation Ac* (.16 U.S. C." ' WHEREAS, the Massachtesetts HiSlt way Gemal em Hi (Moi , e Beverly Historic Districtro issi0n, the Salsm F..istorical commission, and :he Salem Planning Dapaxtnant lave participated in the consultation and have beer i.nvwte.d to °ncur in this Memorandum of Agrement; NOW, THEREFORE, FS 4A, the Massachusetts 311PC, and rhe Council agree that the undertaking shall ceimplementedtin into accordance with the following s yip aa.at:c.s yr pro-ert=es. account the effect Of the undertaking -n =9 Sti�,as� t o FHWA, in coordination with the 110iD, will ensure that the following measures are carried oat• I. DESIGN OF THE HRIDOE STREET RELO=ATION, SALEM VCommission, In consultation with lent the SalmPlanningepar:meand the Massahusetts SHr'O, a. project design plan will be developed to ensure, within acceptable safety stanciards, that improvements associated with the Btidge street Relocation are compatible with neig"� sring historic ut -lot be properties. Consulturbcuts ation s; Oul� includg, boand limited to lighting, Pedestrian "alit"' i r s7: 0 a r Z.1 0t� 2 curbing, planting materials, waterfront design, traffic rcahwaY design :stalls, and should signals, and other be guided by the following consideraticns' 1 r.tn„tl Liaht$_nq. both for the roadway and pedestrian aeag, should be compatible in style, scale, and location with the adjacent historic properties, a nu4 C ,A kyr :5 "s ..• Xb CLIA@ a c£Tsurta l disensicr,s and, should be grzanr-a -r:dam �_ ne the median if possible 2oar n`.. strip. To the Mayiz"-1 re.ctpnt sral2, use of Jersey barriers should be 3 > booth asson�' limited- To the extent possi:^'e, landsc3pin9 : both associated with fibs roadway and the waterfront Park., should be employed to provide a Y vi5aa, fer b teen he project and adjacent historic. prate.ties and Provide a noise barrier, as appropriate. a s, "-raffC sign:-alp and signing' 4 . .ra , while can.p1yina with ASHTO standards and the. !!, Manual of LTnizo %e traffic control Devices c� " (MUATCD shauld el:_, Ude the use of Tastarms if at U all possible, i! n li B. Following ccapletion the project design plan will be reviewed by the Salem Historicai Commiss'on, the Salem HPO- Planning Department• and the ttassaGhus=tts Sprovision Should any of these ,,,ties xr. aha objectonges wl�nbenettled in of the design p a , ^Ye Tn c d accordance with �rap�.lan if he,,cw, fy RESOLUTION. I� . vr., n❑ nix o II. DESIGN 'OF '1HE BRIDGE PVD BE:�_�' APS O A. In cor,su° tatl n w ph the R,ve,_ly Planning Department, ric District the Beverly Hlktcmnas� or>, and the 4� eatclan fcr the ;Massachusetts SKF'), a project , .. ai oach pert.icn of the px:oje t will bridge and Beverly be developed to ensure, within a,..cegtable safety � the improvements essoc°iat4d with the bridge s:.andards, n - c,, atible to the { approach to Beverly are minimi7-e8d r eject treatment neighboring hivtoric district t plan should include; but r>ot be limited to, the following considerations. I�` I T. r -- #. 3 y 1. T af£ t a 7Yie use of signing, signaiization, and%o bar=lers, to be developed in coordination with the City, as appravoito idd a, ensure adequate traffic contzcl tc ecoan increase of traffic ;.ouow the Fish Flake Historic District, to the Xtent pcs=_ible and to be compatibla with the character of the historic district. 2 . 1 g! ting. The '.'St of bridge lightingestandards -ace the and directior,ai. sign= , �,.V �. i h 1p"E, filde arid, to perceived .lavation ;. cf .,e bric.�== _se the extant possible, be c=° Patible €L the surrounding area and naighborina hatstoric district. Rar� r_®_-ier 12aeVe l:�at.ian of he. use, r:�pe, and 3 . barriers the radian stria and location of road barrie at side edges; ko detervine whsther they would be desirable.. %3fe, and effective, and, 1f so, what design Wculd be most compatible with the pin h :stJric � -mot. The use of jersey neighboring ._ barriers should be liaa.wdd or a+o'ded if at all possible. sonkot:ce*,ent of Pedestrian 4 . t a = tea Lending access to they bridge and to the Ferry y g to afford a Safe and in• i.t:ing access to both. 5. Lan scauig. Development of a comprehensive shame that wauld ;ase indigenous landsoaping Species .and decorative Plantings, as Tull as appropriate paring O&tarials and hard design elements, to mute t.ne expansa o=. approach nnce surface, wing wr,I:s , and aiaut: enrs b.ndenhance the v4+$�".y`N°iel of i-be apprl�acAl lccation. gateway9 6. • Ytt{D sh,o� I cat onsider placement of S irate retive -;going, dev-loped b to 'e aCity appropriate locat ,L0144s in he app consistent ori.': , '- yrUTCO Craidelines. Traffic r signin q, while complying witty the 'itJ'rCD, should be in scale with the adjacent historic distrir,•t. g, Ment plan will be reviewed by the The prate-'` `'eat Beverly HistoricDiss~riot COO-In the Beverly Planning Depart sent, and the t,assaci.usetts SHPO. should any party disagree with an , of the aforementioned provision of th.e project treatmarTb plan, the objection gill be settled .,n accordance with Stipulation TV bslowe Tg;'PiTE F SDI TTCct. u -',�j - t i 4 III. MOVE OF THE SkLEN SIGNAL TOWER In consultation With the will be ass3c1_ -ca#'`s B fi;arspc�rtation Authority (MBTA) , the 5a'l� a S,;nal ` owe ',xoaer) relocated ;:i thin the cOnf', o, yl e present *' 1l road station Bite. The reloceview weal F'`= ` loveddbyu`he�saiem accordance with a plan ea i.awd and app ' Hj.storical Commission and the M�xssacilu p is kFO, that provides, at a minix.-m, rYr t��e folic=ina: A. Wlander he. ;oris'i ct.icn of the ?+fiD, When the Tower is the Uera:tmsr..t wsl. pro � e,d against s a surf ° >eat 4 properly Ventil at-A snCkIzed, az y _ vandalism and the elements. g, The Saien Histo:F,cal = isaiHn ar; th¢ Massachusetts SHpo shall be afforded 70 days ra `a''law "`d Y`-rrcent on the new Bits plan for the Tower. C. Specifications ;4r tle move wi l be rev4ewed by the Massaclsueetta xPCi and will ba in accordance with the approaches recOmm"d.ed in M_ q rsa x� B i .d r� (Joon Obed Curtis, 19-19) . IV. DISPUTE RESOLUTION h asaah4setts a'F' the 53J.cr Planning Should the Department, the Same Fisvor .cal `:;mom saiGl. ti.e Aevorly Planning Department, or the Ba`Jerly Histox;c ewinic p ? ;:Ea for rev.' in Commission cbject to ppt -- t shall, notify the accordance c�itr. Stipul,atnn i car .a" he to tt<s AaaSs. ntt. -IFO Kith sg�ec�fxc XHD, with a copy s of recommendations for Chang(--6 C 1 fifteen n .1 � days F"`,'NA and the Massachusetts 5%1Po will receipt of the plays. consult to resolve the dila xvem*-'nt, If 4.A shallenotify the that the objection car Bot be resolve3, F�Z�A9 council with a dpvcription Of a.;, a�� r .�t ..as •or enhancement measures that wer* cansi.derad but :of ct�osan an the reasons for their roject:ion. Tt. iouticil will be council ncil comment afforded thirty (3a; dlya to resp+c� �d:� ?� be taken into provided in reaponss to such a r€.j.-vs- �. ? CFR gv0. 6scj (a; with account by FF-WA in accor,1a anca with reference only to the 3ubjsct of the disinptldde7 this a responsibility to carry out all actions a �8er 9e aingreent that are not the subjects oA the dist 'te if unchanged. Advisory Council an. Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Fennsylvante Avenue.NW,, #809 Washington,OC 20004 HT,KTR 06/16/92 Date: I Time: No. of Pgs: 6 (include cov) To Whom Sent: Anne C. Harris, Chairman company Name: Salem Historical. Commi5.SlOn Tslecopier No- *_—,508-744-5918 From. Anne Weinheimer No. & rrxt. : 202-786-0505 comments! NEWS Our Fax Numbers are: Washington! 202 786-3,172 or f-1,S 786-1172 Denver; 303 s31-5315 or FTS 554-5:125 — I If you have any problems regarding this fax please call. (202) 786-0509. , 4 �y, T Cl d 'I 10 N n O O X.V O S Y A G V 3 T G 6 T 'q Ci SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION Date; By: (Name & Title) BEVERLY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Date: �--- By: BEVERLY HISTORIC DISTRICT COM-rssION Date: BY- 7, 0 a 's 1 0 N n 0 0 &'410 S,,l ,timet :w. a^za t,t :7 1 v_ z v 0 5 Execution of this Memorandun of Agrea-went and carrying out its terms evidences that FHWr. ";)5 afforded the Council an opportunity to comment nn the Mverly-&alem Trans ortation project and its effects on skism AJC -,coperties, and that FhWA has taken into a.ccGunt the effaces of the P—J=-dt on historic properties. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION By: Date: (Name & Title) MASSACHUSETTS STATE AISTORIC TM1RESEP.`-ATIC6 0a'P1CZR Date: By. Judith McDonough ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION By: _ Date: Robert D. Bush, Executive uirector Concur: MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT By: Date: (Name & Title) SALEM pLANNINa DEPARME NT By: Date: (Name & Title) P- 0 1 -1 10 Sri!"i 0 0 .&W 0 5 1 A C!H S' T Advisory Council On .. Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,INW,#809 Washington,DC 20004 MAY 1;21992 Mr. Donald E. Hammer Division Administrator Region One Federal Highway Administration Transportation Systems Center 55 Broadway, 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 REF: Salem/Beverly Transportation Project Dear Mr. Hammer: Thank you for your comments of March 25 and revised draft memorandum of agreement (MOA) regarding the referenced project. We have awaited responses to your draft from the other consulting parties and can now offer for your consideration a revised versicn (copy .enclosed) . In an attempt to reach consensus, we have adopted many of your suggested changes. We have, however, not included some of your other suggestions since., in our view, they did not represent agreements reached during our meeting in Boston on February 19, or they were inconsistent with the Council ' s regulations, "Protection of Historic Properties" (36 CFR Part 800) , which govern implementation of Section 106. In this latter regard, changes made in your draft to the preamble language contained in the "Whereas" clauses were contrary to provisions contained in Section 800.5 (b) and (d) and, if included, would prevent the MOA from sewing as the comments of the Council. Accordingly, our revised draft largely reflects the language contained in the original draft. We believe the MOA as now drafted fairly reflects the interest of all the consulting parties and will allow for appropriate consideration of impacts this major project will have on historic resources in these two communities. Accordingly, we encourage you to sign the MOA and circulate it to the other consulting parties for signature. Following signature by all the other parties, it should then be sent to the Council for final execution. If, on the other hand, you wish to discuss the. MOA further, please contact Anne Weinheimer at 202-786-0505 and arrangements can be made for a teleconference call among all the consulting parties. f 2 ank you for your cooperation. ly, Klima D t r, Eastern Office Project Review Enclosure r Advisory Council On Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue.NW.#809 Washington,DC 20004 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT . AMONG THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION-, THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER, AND THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION REGARDING THE SALEM-BEVERLY TRANSPORTATION PROJECT WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Salem-Beverly Transportation Project, BR-F-54 (085) , will have an effect upon properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and has consulted with the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Council) pursuant to the regulations (36 CFR Part 800) %implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f) ; and WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD) , the Beverly Historic District Commission, the Salem,.Historical Commission, and the Salem Planning Department have participated in the consultation and have been invited to concur in this Memorandum of Agrement; NOW, THEREFORE, FHWA, the Massachusetts SHPO, and the Council agree that the undertaking shall be implemented in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take into account the effect of the undertaking on historic properties. stipulations FHWA, in coordination with the MHD, will ensure that the following measures are carried out. I. DESIGN OF THE BRIDGE STREET RELOCATION, SALEM A. In consultation with the Salem Historical Commission, the Salem Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO, a project design plan will be developed to ensure, within acceptable safety standards, that improvements associated with the Bridge Street Relocation are compatible with neighboring historic properties. Consultation. should include, but not be 2 limited to lighting, pedestrian walkways, curbcuts and curbing, planting materials, waterfront design, traffic signals, and other roadway design details, and should be guided by the following considerations. 1. Lighting. Lighting, both for the roadway and pedestrian areas, should be compatible in style, scale, and location with the adjacent historic properties. 2. Curb cuts Curbing. and Barriers. Curb cuts should be granite and of suitable dimensions and, if possible, should not be planned in the median strip. To the maximum extent possible, use of jersey barriers should be limited. 3 . Landscaping. To the extent possible, landscaping, both associated with the roadway and the waterfront park, should be employed to provide a year-round visual buffer between the project and adjacent historic properties and provide a noise barrier, as appropriate. 4 . Traffic Signals. Traffic signals and signing, while complying with ASHTO standards and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUATCD) , should exclude the use of mastarms if at all possible. B. Following completion the project design plan will be reviewed by the Salem Historical Commission, the Salem Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO. Should any of these parties disagree on any provision of the design plan, the objection will be settled in accordance with Stipulation IV below, DISPUTE RESOLUTION. II. DESIGN OF THE BRIDGE AND BEVERLY APPROACH A. In consultation with the Beverly Planning Department, the Beverly Historic District Commission, and the Massachusetts SHPO, a project treatment plan for the bridge and Beverly approach portion of the project will be developed to ensure, within acceptable safety standards, that improvements associated with the bridge approach to Beverly are minimized and compatible to the neighboring historic district. This project treatment plan should include, but not be limited to, the following considerations. L- r 3 1. Traffic Controls. The use of signing, signalization, and/or barriers, to be developed in coordination with the City, as appropriate, to ensure adequate traffic control to avoid an increase of traffic through the Fish Flake Historic District, to the extent possible and to be compatible with the character of the historic district. 2. Lighting. The use of bridge lighting standards and directional signing should help reduce the perceived elevation of the bridge profile, and, to the extent possible, be compatible with the surrounding area and neighboring historic district. 3 . Barriers. Reevaluation of the use, type, and location of road barriers in the median strip and at side edges, to determine whether they would be desirable, safe, and effective, and, if -so, what design would be most compatible with the neighboring historic district. The use of jersey barriers should be limited or avoided if at all possible. 4. Pedestrian Access. Enhancement of pedestrian access to the bridge and to the Ferry Way Landing to afford a safe and inviting access to both. 5. Landscaping. Development of a comprehensive landscaping scheme that would use indigenous species and decorative plantings, as well as appropriate paving materials and hard design elements, to mute the expanse of approach road surface, wing walls, and abutments and enhance the gateway character of the approach location. 6. Signing. MHD should consider placement of interpretive signing, developed by the City, at appropriate locations in the approach area, consistent with the MUTCD guidelines. Traffic signing, while complying with the MUTCD, should be in scale with the adjacent historic district. B. The project treatment plan will be reviewed by the Beverly Historic District Commission, the Beverly Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO. Should any party disagree with any of the aforementioned provision of the project treatment plan, the objection will be settled in accordance with Stipulation IV below, DISPUTE RESOLUTION. i 4 III. MOVE OF THE SALEM SIGNAL TOWER In consultation with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) , the Salem Signal Tower (Tower) will be relocated within the confines of the present railroad station site. The relocation will be carried out in accordance with a plan reviewed and approved by the Salem Historical Commission and the Massachusetts SHPO, that provides, at a minimum, for the following: A. When the Tower is under the jurisdiction of the MHD, the Department will ensure that the structure is properly ventilated, secured, and protected against vandalism and the elements. B. The Salem Historical Commission and the Massachusetts SHPO shall be afforded 30 days to review and comment on the new site plan for the Tower. C. Specifications for the move will be reviewed by the Massachusetts SHPO and will be in accordance with the approaches recommended in Moving Historic Buildings (John Obed Curtis, 1979) . IV. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Should the Massachusetts SHPO, the Salem Planning Department, the Salem Historical Commission, the Beverly. Planning Department, or the Beverly Historic District Commission object within thirty (30) days to any plans provided for their review pursuant to this agreement, FHWA shall consult with the objecting party to resolve the objection. If FHWA determines that the objection cannot be resolved, FHWA shall request the further comments of the Council pursuant to 36 CFR § 800. 6(b) . The Council will be afforded thirty (30) days to comment. Any Council comment provided in response to such a request will be taken into account by FHWA in accordance with 36 CFR § 800. 6 (c) (2) with reference only to the subject of the dispute; FHWA's responsibility to carry out all actions under this agreement that are not the subjects of the dispute will remain unchanged. r 5 Execution of this Memorandum of Agreement and carrying out its terms evidences that FHWA has afforded the Council an opportunity to comment on the Beverly-Salem Transportation Project and its effects on historic properties, and that FHWA has taken into account the effects of the project on historic properties. FEDERAL HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT By: Date: (Name & Title) MASSACHUSETTS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER By: Date: Judith McDonough ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION By: Date: Robert D. Bush, Executive Director Concur: MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT By: Date: (Name & Title) SALEM PLANNING DEPARTMENT By: Date: (Name & Title) I 6 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION By: Date: (Name & Title) SALEM PLANNING DEPARTMENT By Date: BEVERLY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION By: Date: (Name & Title) Advisory Council On Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW,#809 Washington.DC 20004 FEB 2 S 1992 Memorandum To: Federal Highway Administration (Churchill) Massachusetts Department of Public Works (Elliott) Massachusetts Department of Public Works (Orfant) Beverly Historic District Commission (Finch) Salem Historical Commission (Harris) Salem Planning Department (Guy) Massachusetts Stat:: Historic Preservation Officer (McDonough) Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Office (Simon) From: Advisory Council on, Historic Preservation Subject: Draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Salem/Beverly Transportation Project (Massachusetts BR-F-54 (085) ) As agreed to at our meeting, on February 19 in Boston, enclosed is a draft MOA for the referenced project. We hope this MOA provides a comprehensive solution to the issues raised at the meeting with regard to the relationship of the project to the historic properties in Salem, and Beverly. We request that you submit to us any comments you wish to'- provide by close of business March 20, 1992. Please provide a copy of your comments to all of the consulting parties (addresses enclosed) . When we have received all the comments-and been able to come to an agreement with all the parties, . we will complete the MOA for signature. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Weinheimer at 202- 6-;Y05. Thank ton for your continued cooperation. Klima RECEIVED c.or Eastern Office Project Review MAR 4 1992 Enclosures SALEM PLANNING DEPT. ENCLOSURE 1_ D R A F T D R A F T D R A F T MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER, AND THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION REGARDING THE SALEM-BEVERLY TRANSPORTATION PROJECT WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Salem-Beverly Transportation Project, BR-F-54 (085) , will have an effect upon properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and has consulted with the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Council) pursuant to the regulations (36 CFR Part 800) implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f) ; and WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Department of Public Works (MDPW) , the Beverly Historic District Commission, the Salem Historical Commission, and the Salem Planning Department have participated in the consultation and have been invited to concur in this Memorandum of Agrement; NOW, THEREFORE, FHWA, the Massachusetts SHPO, and the Council agree that the undertaking shall be implemented in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take into the account the effect of the undertaking on historic.properties. Stipulations FHWA, • in coordination with the MDPW, will ensure that the following measures are carried out. I. DESIGN OF THE BRIDGE STREET BYPASS, SALEM A. In consultation with the Salem Historical Commission, the Salem Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO, a design plan will be developed to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that improvements associated with the Bridge Street Bypass are compatible with neighboring historic properties. The plan should be guided by the following principles. 1. Lighting. Lighting, both for the roadway and pedestrian areas, should be of a style and scale compatible with the content of the adjacent historic properties. 2 2 . Curb cuts. Curbing. and Barriers. Curb cuts should be granite and of suitable dimensions and, if possible, should not be planned in the median strip. To the maximum extent possible, use of jersey barriers should be limited. 3 . Landscaping. To the extent possible, landscaping, both associated with the roadway and the waterfront park, should be employed to provide a visual buffer between the project and adjacent historic properties and provide a noise barrier, as appropriate. 4 . Traffic Signals. To the extent possible, traffic signals and signage should be minimized and mastarms should not be used. B. Following completion the design plan will be reviewed by the the Salem Historical Commission,: the Salem Planning Department, and the Massachusetts SHPO. Should any of these parties disagree on any, provision of the plan, the objection will be settled in accordance with Stipulation V below, DISPUTE RESOLUTION. II. DESIGN OF THE BRIDGE AND BEVERLY APPROACH A. In consultation with the Beverly Historic District Commission and the Massachusetts SHPO, a treatment plan for the bridge and Beverly" approach portion of the project will be developed. The purpose. of the plan will be, to the extent !possible, to (1')• improve the visual relationsh;.p between the project. and the Fish Flake Historic District, (2) reduce the possibility of project generated traffic impacts to the Fish Flake Historic District, and (3) enhance the qualities of the bridge and its approach as a principal gateway for the City of Beverly. This plan should include, but not be limited to, the following considerations. . 1. Traffic Controls. The use of signage; signalization, and/or barriers, as appropriate, to ensure adequate traffic control to avoid an increase of traffic through the Fish .Flake Historic District. 2 . Lighting. The use of bridge lighting standards and directional signage that would reduce the perceived elevation of the bridge profile. The use of cobra arm standards should be avoided. 3 3 . Barriers. Reevaluation of the use and location of road barriers in the median strip, to determine whether they would be desirable, safe, and effective, and, if so, what design would be most compatible with the historic district. The use of jersey barriers should limited or avoided if at all possible. 4. Pedestrian Access. Enhancement of pedestrian access to the bridge and to the Ferry Way Landing to afford a safe and inviting access to both. 5. Landscaping. Development of a comprehensive landscaping scheme that would use indigenous species and decorative plantings to mute the expanse of approach road surface, provide visual screening, and enhance the gateway character of the approach location. 6. Signage. Use of interpretive signage to show the uniqueness of the historic district and its relationship to the early formation of the area. B. The treatment plan will be reviewed by the Beverly Historic District Commission and the Massachusetts SHPO. Should either of these parties disagree on any provision of the treatment plan, the objection will be settled in accordance with Stipulation V below, DISPUTE RESOLUTION. III. MOVE OF THE SALEM SIGNAL TOWER In consultation with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) , 'the Salem Signal Tower (Tower) will be relocated within the confines of the present railroad station site. The relocation will ..be carried out in accordance with a plan reviewed and approved by the Massachusetts SHPO, that provides, at a minimum, for the following: A. The Tower will be immediately secured and protected against vandalism, weather, or damage until moved. B. The Massachusetts SHPO shall be afforded 30 days to review and comment on the new site plan for the Tower. B. The Tower will be moved in accordance with the approaches recommended in Moving Historic Buildings (John Obed Curtis, 1979, American Association for State and Local History) , in consultation with the Massachusetts SHPO, by a professional mover who has the capability to move historic structures properly. 4 IV. ARCHEOLOGY V. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Should the Massachusetts SHPO, the Salem Planning Department, the Salem Historical Commission, or the Beverly Historic District Commission object within 30 days to any plans provided for their review pursuant to this agreement, FHWA shall consult with the objecting party to resolve the objection. If FHWA determines that the objection cannot be resolved, FHWA shall request the further comments of the Council pursuant to 36 CFR § 800. 6 (b) . Any Council comment provided in response to such a request will be taken into account by FHWA in accordance with 800. 6 (c) (2) with reference only to the subject of the dispute; FHWA' s responsibility to carry out all actions under this agreement that are not the subjects of the dispute will remain unchanged. 5 Execution of this Memorandum of Agreement and carrying out its terms evidences that FHWA has afforded the Council an opportunity to comment on the Beverly-Salem Transportation Project and its effects on historic properties, and that FHWA has taken into account the effects of the project on historic properties. FEDERAL HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT By: Date: (Name & Title) MASSACHUSETTS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER By: Date: Judith McDonough ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION By: Date: Robert D. Bush, Executive Director Concur: MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS By: Date: (Name & Title) SALEM PLANNING DEPARTMENT By: Date: (Name & Title) SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION By: Date: (Name & Title) BEVERLY HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION By: Date:. (Name & Title) CONSULTING PARTIES ENCLOSURE 2 Mr. Arthur Churchill Region One Federal Highway Administration Transportation Systems Center 55 Broadway, 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 Mr. James Elliott Massachusetts Department of Public Works Executive Office of Transportation and Construction The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Ten Park Plaza, Room 4141 Boston, MA 02116 Mr. Joseph Orfant Massachusetts Department of Public Works Executive Office of Transportation and Construction The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Ten Park Plaza, Room 4141 Boston, MA 02116 Ms. Judith McDonough State Historic Preservation Officer Executive Director, Massachusetts Historical Commission 80 Boylston Street, Suite 310 Boston, MA 02116 Ms. Brona Simon State Historic Preservation Office Massachusetts Historical Commission 80 Boylston Street, Suite 310 Boston, MA 02116 Mr.William B. Finch Chairman Beverly Historic District Commission City Hall, 191 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915 Ms. Annie C. Harris Chairman Salem Historical Commission One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Ms. Jane Guy Salem Planning Department Salen, MA 01970 Advisory Council On R E C � Historic Preservation JAN 3pp�� is-92 The Old Post Office Building � ' 7 rL�,�.Eh09�t,1 LREn. 1 len Pennsylvania Avenue.NW #800 Wnshington,DC 20004 DEC 2 6 1991 Mr. Donald E. Hammer Acting Division Administrator Region One Federal Highway Administrator Transportation Systems Center 55 Broadway, 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 REF: Salem/Beverly Transportation Project (Massachusetts BR-F-54 (085) ) Dear Mr. Hammer: On November 25, 1991, the Council received your request for our comments on the referenced project pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Council 's implementing regulations, 36 CFR Part 800. To date discussions among your agency, the Massachusetts Department of Public Works (MDPW) , and the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) have led to a number of conclusions being reached regarding the significance of historic properties and how these properties will be affected by the proposed project. In response to your request, we would like to offer for the various historic properties involved in this project our comments and/or conclusions about the status of Council review and comment under our regulations. o Federal Street Historic District o First Universal Church o Bessie Monroe House o Pierce-Nichols House o Revolutionary War Plaque o Blubber Hollow For the above properties FHWA and the Massachusetts SHPO have reached, consensus that the undertaking will have "no effect. " In accordance with 36 CFR § 800. 5 (b) review and comment by the Council of these findings is not necessary. 2 o McIntire Historic District o Chestnut Street Historic District and Addition For these properties, FHWA and the Massachusetts SHPO are in agreement that the undertaking will have "no adverse effect. " we have reviewed these findings and, in accordance with 36 CFR § 800. 5 (d) (2) , do not object based on FHWA's willingness to accept those conditions recommended by the Massachusetts SHPO. o Rantoul Street Historic District FHWA arrived at a determination of "no effect" for this property. The Massachusetts SHPO, however, objected, arguing that the Criteria of Effect would be met but that the effect could be regarded as not adverse. In accordance with 36 CFR § 800.5(d) , the Council does not object to a determination of "no adverse effect" for this property. o Salem signal Tower o North River Canal The significance of both of these properties remains unresolved; disagreement exists between FHWA and the Massachusetts SHPO regarding which National Register Criteria are met by the Salem Signal Tower and the North River Canal has been submitted to the Keeper of the National Register for a determination of eligibility. Until such time as the Keeper has acted upon these pending requests, determinations of effect and subsequent comment by the Council must be held in abeyance. o Fish Flake Historic District On the belief that the Fish Flake Historic District lacks integrity in the area of the proposed bridge, FHWA and MDPW have concluded that the proposed Beverly-Salem Bridge will result in no effect to this historic property. The Massachusetts SHPO is on record as disagreeing with this finding and has further argued that as designed the bridge will result in adverse effects to the historic district. In cases were a SHPO objects to an agency's determination of "no effect, " our regulations specify that it must be assumed that an effect has been found and that the Agency Official must then consult with the SHPO in applying the Criteria of Adverse .Effect (36 CFR §800.5 (c) ] . Accordingly, the Council must review this matter pursuant to 36 CFR §800.5(d) . Based on our review, we believe the Massachusetts SHPO's reasoning that the project will result in adverse effects to the historic district is correct. We share the views of the Massachusetts SHPO that the bridge, as proposed, will alter the character of the historic district's setting and introduce visual elements that are out of character. Consistent With 36 CFR §800.5(2) , consultation to consider ways to avoid or reduce adverse effects should be initiated, We are fully aware that both FHWA and MDPW believe that sufficient discussions have already taken place regarding project design alternatives. By and large, as the results summarized above 3 indicate, past discussions between FHWA, MDPW, and the Massachusetts SHPO have been successful in resolving many issues regarding the project's relationship to historic properties. Accordingly, we believe that through consultation it may be possible to resolve remaining points of disagreement and reach a memorandum of agreement, and we would be pleased to participate in these discussions. We recommend that a meeting be scheduled among the principal consulting parties and other appropriate interested parties to resolve the remaining differences of opinions if possible, and bring the consultation process to a successful conclusion. Please contact Anne Weinheimer at 202-786-0505, if you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting. Jto you for your continued cooperation. ely, Klima r, Eastern Office roject Review wa ' �__ _ :i KTi+.!'v .....". `..4 1` "% yam. � _ 4.. 1 K i Advisory Gluncil On Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW.0809 Washington.DC 20004 OCT 17 1991 Mr. Donald E. Hammer Acting Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration Volpe National Transportation Systems Center 55 Broadway 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 , REF: Proposed Salem-Beverly Transportation Project Dear Mr. Hammer: , Thank you for your letter of September 19, 1991, which suggested that we should reconsider our request that FHWA seek a formal determination of eligibility for the North River Canal, which is in the area of potential effect of the referenced project in Salem, Massachusetts, from the Keeper of the National Register. We appreciate the information submitted clarifying your views regarding a formal determination; however, we feel that there is a sound basis for re-evaluating-the significance of the property in that there are ;ddifferi gviews from the public regarding the. evaluation conducted by the_Massachuse s -Department of public- Works and the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) . Please note that Section 800.6(e) allows the public to request the Council to consider the findings of an Agency Official and/or an SHPO where they question the manner in which a decision was reached. Since we do not possess the professional expgrtisg. to evaluate the significance of a property, we defer to the-NA£'ional Register to review an agency's determination. Yourett insi'c� Ates that FHWA already possesses sufficient informa__togto provide to the National Register to enable it to evaluate the significance of the North River Canal. We, therefore;_aga3n _request that FHWA contact the Keeper of the National Register, U.S. Department of the Interior, National' Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127 at your earliest convenience. 2 if you have any further questions on this matter, please contact Anne Weinheimer at 202-786-0505, an FTS number. Thank you for your continued cooperation. Sincerely, M c,/k Don, L. Klima Director,' Eastern Office of Project Review Advisory Council On Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW,#809 Washington,DC 20004 ALIG RECEIVED Mr. Anthony Fusco AUG U 1 1991 Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration SALEM PLARNING DEpl, 55 Broadway, 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 REF: Salem-Beverly Transportation Project Dear Mr. Fusco: On July 1, 1991, the Council received the information submitted by FHWA to the Massachusetts SHPO regarding your determination that the referenced project will have no effect on historic properties. It is our understanding that the Massachusetts SHPO has since replied to your letter. In order to give the Federal Highway Administration an opportunity to respond to the comments of the Massachusetts SHPO, the Council, will reserve..any comments until such time as you have had an opportunity to respond or react to the SHPO's comments and suggestions. In the meantime, you will recall that Anne Weinheimer agreed to speak with Mr. James Treadwell regarding his request for submission of five properties to the National Register for determination of eligibility. As a result, Mr. Treadwell still believes the North River Canal is eligible as contributing significantly to the tannery business and has requested that it be submitted to the Keeper of the National Register. Mr. Treadwell believes the National Park Service, in their publication, "The Salem Project: Study of Alternatives: Public Summary, " which includes the North Canal as a "waterway serving an extensive tannery area, " supports his belief in the eligibility of the property. We believe Mr. Treadwell 's request has merit, and, therefore, suggest that you seek a determination of eligibility for the North River Canal from the Keeper of the National Register at the National Park Service in Washington, D.C. , pursuant to 36 CFR Section 800.4 (c) (4) . 1 2 We appreciate your attention to the this matter. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Weinheimer at 202-786-0505. Ise ely, Klima or, Eastern Office roject Review { Advisory RECEIVED '< Council On Gti; 0 4 1990 Historic Preservation SALEM Pklaim ®Epi The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW,#809 Washington,DC 20004 NOV 2 8 1990 Mr. Anthony J. Fusco Division Administrator Region One Federal Highway Administration 55 Broadway - 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02124 REF: Proposed Salem-Beverly Bridge and Bridge Street Bypass Project Dear Mr. Fusco: It has been some time since the preliminary onsite inspection and meeting among consulting parties was held regarding the proposed Salem-Beverly Bridge and Bridge Street Bypass Project (Salem- Beverly Transportation Project) . It is our understanding that during the meeting the Massachusetts Department of Public Works (MDPW) was requested to provide additional information to assist the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in making determinations of eligibility and assessing the effect of this undertaking on historic properties within the project area. We are in receipt of a copy of a letter sent to your office on November 3 by the Beverly Historical Society in which they strongly oppose the possible negative impact of the highway project on the Ferry Way Landing and surrounding Ferry Landing Park in Beverly which MDPW is trying to acquire. In addition, our office has received a similar letter from Mr. H. Gunther Rudenberg of Beverly dated November 2 (copy enclosed) . We feel that the concerns raised in both letters warrant an immediate response since MDPW is obviously proceeding with property acquisition for the proposed bypass. As such, we suggest that the significance of Ferry Landing and Park be considered in evaluating the effect the project will have on historic properties in the area. Since the Council has requested to participate in the consultation for this undertaking, we request that you provide us with a status report on the project, including what safeguards are being taken to secure and protect any vacant historic properties or sites from damage from arson, vandalism, or the elements. We are especially concerned that all buildings owned by MDPW be secured during the winter. 2 We look forward to receiving the status report soon. If we can be of assistance, please contact Anne Weinheimer at 202-786-0505. Jn,cer y, L Klima ctor, Eastern Office Project Review Enclosure I - Advisory E I V EDI Council On J U L. 0 11990 Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW,#809 Washington,DC 20004 July 25, 1990 Mr. Anthony Fusco Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration 55 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142 REF: Salem-Beverly Bridge and Bridge Street Bypass Project Dear Mr. Fusco: We have reviewed the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Report) for the referenced project. We are concerned that it does not adequately address the potential impacts to a number of important historic properties in the project area, nor does it fully respond to the wide range .of concerns that have been raised by a number of interested organizations and individuals. While FHWA has acknowledged the applicability of Section 106 to the Salem-Beverly Bridge and Bridge Street Bypass Project, consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) has been limited as evidenced by the letter of June 25 from the SHPO to you. Under the Council 's regulations, "Protection of Historic Properties" 36 CFR Part 800, consultation with the SHPO is essential to arriving at judgments regarding how an undertaking might affect historic properties. Specifically, early consultation with the SHPO is needed to determine the area of potential impact, identify properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register, and determine how such properties might be affected. Absent such consultation, we question how the Massachusetts Department of Public Works (MDPW) arrived at its determination that the undertaking will have "no effect" on a number of historic properties. We are particularly concerned about determinations of "no effect" made for properties located within the Federal Street, Chestnut Street, and McIntyre Historic Districts, as well as the Pierce- Nichols House (a National Historic Landmark) , the Bessie Monroe 2 House, the First Universalist Church, and the Salem Signal Tower. It would appear that there is the potential for significant visual and audible effects on historic properties, as well as the possible removal or demolition of a number of other historic properties, including the house located at 15 Cabot Street and known as the See-Side Eye Clinic. In accordance with 36 CFR Section 800.9 (b) , these activities could result in an adverse effect thus requiring an analysis of alternatives. We therefore urge FHWA to initiate consultation with the Massachusetts SHPO and to undertake the steps set forth in the Council 's regulations so that the requirements of Section 106 might be met. By letters dated September 14, 1989, and February 7, 1990, we expressed to you our interest in being a participant in the consultation process. FHWA should take appropriate action to ensure that the Council receives adequate background information which will allow us to participate in a meaningful way in future discussions. Pending completion of the Section 106 process, FHWA should ensure that MDPW does not take any actions that could result in an adverse effect to any of the historic properties in the project area or foreclose the consideration of alternatives to avoid or minimize adverse effects to historic properties. We recognize that the issues in the case are complex and that there is considerable public interest in the matter. We would hope that close coordination among the consulting parties would enable us to address the full range of preservation issues and to develop a mutually agreeable mitigation plan. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Weinheimer at 202- 786-0505. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Sinc ely, . Klima ctor, Eastern Office Project Review Advisory LFRECEIVED Council On Historic NOV 2 7 9989 Preservation �p The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW,#809 Washington,DC 20004 Nov 2 4 1989 Mr. James A. Walsh Division Administrator, Region 1 Federal Highway Administration 55 Broadway, 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02142 REF: Construction of Beverly-Salem Bridge and Bridge Street Bypass Dear Mr. Walsh: On November 6, 1989, the Council received your determination that the referenced project would not adversely affect the Skerry House, a property eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. While you provide excellent background on the issues surrounding the Skerry House, there is virtually no information on the overall project, which we understand has been revised from previous proposals. Since it is the normal policy of the Council to comment on a total undertaking as opposed to segmented portions of an undertaking, we would appreciate receiving some additional information regarding the overall project. If you have any compelling reasons for phasing the Section 106 process, please let us know what they are. In addition, please provide us with the following: 1. a description of the full undertaking (construction of Beverly-Salem Bridge and Bridge Street Bypass) as revised by the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, including photographs of the historic properties, to include the surrounding neighborhood, maps, and drawings, as necessary; 2 . a description of any other historic properties that may be affected by the undertaking, to include the Fish Flake Hill Historic District and the Old Planters Settlement, as well as the North River Canal and the North River Bridge site; 3 . a statement of if, and if so, why the Criteria of Adverse Effect were found inapplicable with regard to these properties; r 2 4 . the views of the public and a description of the means employed to solicit the views of the public; and 5. a copy of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works "Environmental Reevaluation. " We look forward to receiving the additional information. Should you have any questions, please call Anne Weinheimer at 202-786- 0505, an FTS number. I. n "rely,L. Klima ctor, Eastern Office Project Review 'J Advisory Council On Historic Preservation The Old Post Office Building 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue.NW. #809 Washington.DC 20004 SEP 14 1989 Mr. James A. Walsh Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration 55 Broadway 10th Floor Cambridge, MA 02149 REF: Beverly-Salem Bypass Dear Mr. Walsh: On September 12 , 1989, we received your reply to our August 2 investigation letter concerning the Beverly-Salem Bypass project.. After review .of your letter and other information we have received on the project, it seems clear that .the__V"noTeffect" determ-inationgfor •the-project made.- n^1973dshould-nowlonger-be4 considered valid. According to your letter the project has undergone extensive revisions, and may change again in the near future. Accordingly, FHWA,should-reopen=the-Sect-ion-106.review. ,process by taking an active role in the consultations between the Massachusetts State Historic Preservation Officer and the Massachusetts Department of Public Works. If your office determines, in consultation with the Massachusetts SHPO, that the project will adversely effect properties on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, then by copy of this letter we are requesting that the Council be a participant in the consultation process. We would also like to note :hat Mr. James R. Treadwell has written to us asking to be a consulting party in the ,Section 106 process for this project. In accordance with Council regulation 36 CFR Part 800. 5 (e) (1) (iv) , if it is determined that adverse effects will occur to historic properties, his formal participation will require the concurrence of the Council , FHWA, and the Massachusetts SHPO. �^ We also understand that due to the condition of the Skerry House • plans are being developed to document the house and then demolish it. We would caution that FHWA not proceed with any activity that could restrict consideration of alternatives that would 1q avoid or reduce ef5ects to the property, or that would result in the Council 's opportunity to comment being foreclosed for thi part of the project. 2 We would like to discuss this matter with you in the very near future. Please call Tom McCulloch ate 202-786-0505 (an FTS number) at your convenience. Thank you for your cooperation. e1y, V Dpp Klima D' ctor, Eastern Office f Project Review r