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HISCOM BUDGET BUDGET ANNUAL REPORT & CLG REPORT (�lo J{ISCcM 130D6•E-T r. i J ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF SALEM CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT JULY 1, 1995 THRU JUNE 30, 1996 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT ANNUAL REPORT i r CITY OF SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS JULY 1, 1995-JUNE 30, 1996 PART A-ENFORCEMENT OF LOCAL LEGISLATION 1. Cases Reviewed 2. Sample Minutes 3. Sample Decision PART B-ADEQUATE AND QUALIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION 1. Resumes 2. Membership 3. Professionals 4. Vacancies/Appointments 5. CLG Training Sessions/Workshops PART C-NATIONAL REGISTER PROGRAM PARTICIPATION 1. CLG Evaluations 2. Nominations 3. Public Hearings 4. Professional Expertise PART D- SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES 1. Survey Forms 2. Survey Work 3. Inventory Status PART E-PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. Commission Meeting Dates 2. Open Meeting Law Compliance Statement 3. Accessibility of Minutes 4. Rules,Procedures, Guidelines 5. Other Participation 6. Copies of amended guidelines and applications PART F-FUNDING OF CLG ACTIVITIES 1. Local Funding 2. Survey and Planning Grant Funding 3. Other Funding A. 4. Copy of budget PART G-MISCELLANEOUS 1. Preservation Awards This report was completed by Jane A. Guy on behalf of Elizabeth Debski, Acting City Planner and Helen Sides, Chairman of the Salem Historical Commission under the administration of Mayor Neil J. Harrington. APPLICATIONS REVIEWED 7/1/95 -6/30/96 I- + Page I NEW OR TYPE OF WORK APPLIC. CERT. CERT. DATE CONT'D ADDRESS NAME ALTEfl INEW CON IDEMOL INON APP DISTRICT DATE APPLIED ISSUED ISSUED COMMENTS JULY 12,1995 MTG.: N 24 HATHORNE ST. LUECKE X MCINTIRE 6126195 APPROP. APPROP. 7117195 PAINT COLORS C 274 LAFAYETTE ST. RONAN X LAFAY. 4127194 APPROP. ADD TO VIIOLATIONLIST CUPOLA C 7 RIVER ST. CARO X MCINTIRE 5117195 APPROP. WITHDRAWN EL EXPANSION C 7 S.PINE sT. TARNOWSKI X MCINTIRE 615195 APPROP. APPROP. 7120195 FENCE C 2 BOTTS CT. USOVICZ X MCINTIRE 615195 APROP. APPROP. 7120195 BRICK WALL N 10 ANDOVER ST. COUTURE X MCINTIRE 618195 APPROP. APPROP. 7120195 WALL N 51 SUMMER128 HIGH KALLENBACK X MCINTIRE 6122195 APPROP. APPROP. 7117195 GUTTERSIREPAINTING N 149 FEDERAL ST. ARCHAMBAULT X MCINTIRE 6126195 APPROP. APPROP. 7120195 FENCE N 6 FEDERAL CT. PEABODY X MCINTIRE 6126195 APPROP. APPROP. 7120195 SIGNS DENIAL 7120195 SIGNS N 84 FEDERAL ST. WATHNE X MCINTIRE 6127195 APPROP. APPROP. 7117195 HOOF VENTS,ROOF N 12 KOSCIUSKO ST. RYBICKI X MCINTIRE 6127195 APPROP. APPROP. 7117195 WINDOWS N 107 FEDERAL ST. SUN CHA KIM X MCINTIRE 6128195 APPROP. APPROP. 707195 PAINT,CONT.SIGN N 104 FEDERAL ST. HARTICLEARY X MCINTIRE 6128195 APPROP. APPROP. 7117195 ROOFISKYLIGHTICHIMNEY N 126 DERBY ST. ZAPANTIS X DERBY 7111195 NIA NIA 7117195 REPAINTING N 20 VALLEY ST. KARAMETSOPOULOS X NIA 7111195 WDDO WODO 7117195 DEMO.HOUSE N 29 WASH.SO. BERTRAM HOUSE X WASH. 7111195 NIA NIA 707195 ROOF N 299 BRIDGE ST. TEWKSBURY IND. X EFFECTING MCINTIREG 7112195 NIA NIA 7117195 TEMP.FENCE AUGUST 2,1995 MTG.: N 376 ESSEX ST. CHARTER TRUST X MCINTIRE 7114195 APPROP. APPROP. 817195 PAINT COLORS N 333 ESSEX ST. 333 ESSEX CONDO X MCINTIRE 7125195 APPROP. APPROP. 817195 PAINT FENCE C 107 FEDERL ST. SUN CHA KIM X MCINTIRE 6128195 APPROP. APPROP. 817195 SIGNAGE N 3032 BECKFORD ST. 3032 BECK.TRUST X MCINTIRE 6128195 APPROP. APPROP. 817195 PAINT COLORS X CONT. CARRIAGE HOUSE&WALL N 35 WASH.SO. DOERING X WASH. 6130195 HARD. NIR 817195 FACIA N 35 WASH.SO. DOERING X WASH. 6130195 NIA NO WORK BONE OR TO BE DONE N 35 WASH.SO. DOERING X WASH. 6130195 NIA DENIAL 817195 TRELLIS N 31 WASH.SQUARE WASH.SO.TRUST X WASH. 6130195 NIA DENIAL 817195 COLUMNS X CONT.FENCE N 7 RIVER ST. CARO X MCINTIRE 6128195 NIA CONT. X 7114195 APPROP. CONT. N 34 WARREN ST. SPIRIT.CH. X MCINTIRE 7117195 APPROP. APPROP. 817195 SIGN,PAINT,ENTRANCE,ETC. N 124 FEDERAL ST. GUINEE X MCINTIRE 7117195 APPROP. APPROP. 817195 PAINT,SHUTTERS,VENTS,FLASHING N 3 FEDERAL CT. L C TRUST X MCINTIRE 7110195 APPROP. APPROP. 817195 SIGNAGE N 13 WASH.SO.W PEABODY ESSEX X WASH. 7131195 NIA NIA 817195 PAINTING N' 13 WASH.SD.W PEABODY ESSEX X WASH. 7131195 NIA NIA 817195 SHUTTERS N 20 CHESTNUT ST. SCHOOLEY X MCINTIRE 811195 NIA NIA 817195 REPAIR FENCE N 8 BECKFORD ST. CASSELLA X MCINTIRE 7128195 NIA NIA 817195 GATE 15 BECKFORD ST. COPELAS X MCINTIRE 812195 AMEND.APPROP. 817195 WINDOWS AMEND.APPROP. AUGUST 3,1995 site visit: C 3032 BECKFORD ST. 3032 BECK.TRUST X MCINTIRE 6128195 APPROP. CONCEPT 817195 CONTINUE WALL&CARRIAGE HOUSE C 7 RIVER ST. CARR X MCINTIRE 1428195 NIA DENIAL 817195 ELL EXPANSION 7114195 APPROP. CONTINUE APPLICATIONS REVIEWED 7/1/95 - 6/30/96 3' Page 2 NEW OR TYPE OF WORK APPLIC. CERT. CERT. DATE CONT'D ADDRESS NAME ALTER INEW CON IDEMOL.INON-APP. DISTRICT DATE APPLIED ISSUED ISSUED COMMENTS AUG.16,1995 MTG.: N 41 CHESTNUT ST. JAGOLTAILANES X MCINTIRE 811195 APPROP. APPROP. 8118195 PAINT N 24 WARREN ST. JAGOLTAILANES X MCINTIRE 811195 APPROP. APPROP. 8118195 PAINT C 30-32 BECKFORD ST. FRANKE OTTEN X MCINTIRE 6126195 APPROP. APPROP. 8118195 CARRIAGE HOUSE&WALL N 10 FLINT ST. 10 FLINT ST.TR. X MCINTIRE 716195 APPROP. APPROP. 8118195 FENCEIPORCH HAILS N 124 FEDERAL ST, GUINEE X MCINTIRE 7117195 APPROP. APPROP. 8118195 ALTJROOF ALTER. CONCEPT 8118195 REAR ELL ALT. N 126 ESSEX ST. PEABODY ESSEX X WASH.SO. 7131195 APPROP. DENIAL 8118195 PLANTER BOXES N 120 ESSEX ST. PEABODY ESSEX X WASH.SO. 7131195 APROP. APPROP. 8118195 FENCE N 11 WARREN ST. CHAPMAN X MCINTIRE 812195 APPROP. APPROP. 8118195 ROOF,CHIMNEY,FACIA,GUTTERS,DOWNSPOUTS C 31 WASH.SO.N WASH.SO.N.TR. X WASH.SO. 6130195 NIA DENIAL 8118195 FENCE SEPTEMBER 6,1995 MTG.: N 26 CHESTNUT ST. KAVANAGH X MCINTIRE 8123195 APPROP, APPROP. 917195 PAINT COLORS C 7 RIVER ST. CARO X MCINTIRE 7114195 APPROP. DENIAL 917195 EL EXPANSION C 124 FEDERAL ST. GUINEE X MCINTIRE 7177195 APPROP. RECONSIDERATION EL ALTERATION X 8117195 APPROP. CONTINUE SOFFITS N 7 LYNN ST. MILFORDIATCHISON X MCINTIRE 8111195 APPROP. APPROP. 917195 SIDING,STEPS N 155 DERBY ST.. SHOWS X DERBY 8117195 APPROP. APPROP. 917195 SIGN N 35 BROAD ST. VICCICAISIDES X MCINTIRE 8121195 APPROP. APPROP. 917195 VESTIBULE N 3 HARRINGTON CT. SCIALOONEIGANON X MCINTIRE 8121195 NIA NIA 917195 GUTTERSIDOWNSPOUTSIFACIAITRIM X APPROP. APPROOP. 917195 PAINT,SHUTTERS N 28.28 Y BROAD ST. MORGAN X MCINTIRE 8123195 NIA NIA 917195 PORCH,SOFFITS X 8123195 NIA DENIAL 917195 WINDOW,SKYLIGHT X 8123195 APPROP. CONTINUE WINDOW,SKYLIGHT N 393 ESSEX ST. TUITION RLTY,TR. X MCINTIRE 916195 NIA NIA 917195 PAINT TRIM SEPTEMBER 13,1995 MTG.: C 124 FEDERAL ST. GUINESS X MCINTIRE 7117195 APPROP. CONTINUATION APPLICANT WAIVED 60 DAY REQUIREMENT SEPTEMBER 20,1995 MTG,: N 108-110 FEDERAL ST. FEO.ST.TR. X MCINTIRE 8131195 APPROP. APPROIP. 9121195 PAINT COLORS N 386 ESSEX ST. 386 ESSEX ST.TR. X MCINTIRE 915195 APPROP. APPROP. 9121195 PAINT COLORS C 124 FEDERAL ST. GUINEE X MCINTIRE 8117195 APPROP. APPROP. 912195 VENTING C 2828 Y BROAD ST. MORGAN X MCINTIRE 8123195 APPROP. APPROP. 9121195 SKYUGHTIWINDOW N 120 ESSEX ST. PEABODY ESSEX X WASH,SO. 90195 APPROP. APPROP. 9121195 SIGNAGE N 17%RIVER ST. BIEBESHEIMER X MCINTIRE 915195 APPROP. APPROP. 912195 PAINTICLAPBOARDS N 194 FEDERAL ST. MARCHAND X MCINTIRE 9118195 NIA NIA 9121195 WINDOW REPLACEMENT N 3 OCEAN AVE. CAHILLISULLIVAN X NIA 9118195 WOOD DENIAL 9121195 DEMOLISH BLDG. OCTOBER 4,1995 MTG. N 124 FEDERAL ST. GUINEE X MCINTIRE 711195 APPROP. CONTINUATION OCTOBER 18,1995 MTG. N 26 BECKFORD ST. STORRS X MCINTIRE 1012195 PPROP. APPROP. 10119195 PAINT X 1012195 NIA NIA 1012195 CHIMNEYS N 278 LAFAYETTE ST. PLAMONDON X LAFAY. 9127195 APPROP. CONTINUED APPLICATIONS REVIEWED 7/1/95 -6/30/96 4 Page 3 NEW OR TYPE OF WORK APPLIC. CERT. CERT. DATE CONT'D ADDRESS NAME ALTEfl INEW CONIDEMOL.INON-APP. DISTRICT DATE APPLIED ISSUED ISSUED COMMENTS N 175 FEDERAL ST. MECHE X MCINTIRE 1013195 APPROP. APPROP. 10119195 ROOF,REPARIS N 60 BOSTON ST. SYLVANIA X NIA 10113195 WOOD CONTINUED N 4749 WASH.SO. COUNTIEISEWALL X WASH. 1012195 APPROP. CONTINUED NOVEMBER 1,1995 MTG. C 124 FEDERAL ST. GUINEEE X MCINTIRE 7117195 APPROP. WITHDRAWN C 278 LAFAYETTE ST. PLAMONDON X LAFAY. 9127195 APPROP. CONTINUED C 47-49 WASH.SO. COUNTIEISEWALL X WASH. 1012195 APPROP. HANDSHIIP 1112195 ROOF N 262 LAFAYETTE ST. ROBERTS X LAFAY. 10116195 APPROP. APPROP. 1112195 CHIMNEY CAP N 376 ESSEX ST. CHARTER TRUST X MCINTIRE 1008195 APPROP. CONTINUED NIA CONTINUED N 20 CHESTNUT ST. SCHOOLEY X MCINTIRE NIA 1112195 PORCH RAILINGS N 151 FEDERAL ST. HENRY X MCINTIRE 10126195 1112195 NIA NIA REPAIRSIREPAINT N 153 FEDERAL ST. YALE X MCINTIRE 1013195 NIA CONTINUED NOVEMBER 15,1995 MTG.: C 278 LAFAYETTE ST. PLAMONDON X LAFAY. 9127195 APPROP. DENIAL 11116195 FENCE C 60 BOSTON ST. OSRAM SYLVANIA X NIA 10113195 WOOD CONTINUED C 376 ESSEX ST. CHARTER TRUST X MCINTIIRE 10118195 APPROP. 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X MCINTIRE 11121195 APPROP. CONTINUED N 47 WASH.SO. SEWALL X WASH. 1215195 NIA NIA 1217195 CHIMNEY JANUARY 3,1996 MTG.: C 60 BOSTON ST. OSRAM SYLVANIA X NIA 10113195 WOOD CONTINUED C 376 ESSEX ST. CHARTER TRUST X MCINTIRE 10118195 APPROP. CONTINUED NIA DENIED 1124196 RAMP C 25 WASH.SO. GAGNAN X WASH. 1111195 APPROP. DENIAL 114196 GUTTER REMOVAL C 26 CHESTNUT ST. KAVANAGH X MCINTIRE 11113195 APPROP. APPROP. 114196 ROOF REPLACEMENT C 16 ORNE SO. S.PHILLIPS TRS. X MCINITIRE 11121195 APPROP. CONTINUED N 15 RIVER ST. THORNTON X MCINTIRE 11122195 APPROP. NIA.. 114196 VFNT t A APPLICATIONS REVIEWED 7/1/95 -6/30/96 ' ° Page 4 NEW OR TYPE OF WORK APPLIC. CERT. CERT. DATE CONT'D ADDRESS NAME ALTER INEW CON IDEMOL INON"APP. DISTRICT DATE APPLIED ISSUED ISSUED COMMENTS APPROP. 114196 DOOR ALTERATION N 1 HAMILTON L'HEUREUX X MCINTIRE 1211195 APPROP. CONTINUED N 6 MONROE ST. L'HEUREUX X MCINTIRE 1211195 APPROP. CONTINUED NIA 114196 VENTS N 278 LAFAYETTE ST. PLAMONDON X LAFAY. 12111195 APPROP. 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HERBERT X MCINTIRE 6111196 NIA NIA 6111196 REPAINT N 8 WINTHROP MERROW X MCINTIRE 6118196 NIA NIA 6119196 REPAINT APRIL 17, 1996, PAGE 1 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 17, 1996 A regular meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Present were Chairman Sides, Messrs. Kasparian, Carr, Oedel and Kelleher and Ms. Guy. 376 Essex Street In continuation of a previous meeting, Linda Nichols, Trustee of Charter Trust submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and for Hardship for the construction of handicapped ramp at the rear of the property. Chairman Sides read a letter from Arty. Joseph Correnti of Serafini. Serafini and Darling, who represents the applicant, requesting that the application be continued until May 1, 1996. Mr. Oedel made a motion to continue the application provided that the applicant continues to waive the requirement that the Commission act within 60 days. Mr. Carr seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. 278 Lafayette St. Appropriateness Marie Plamondon submitted an application for a Certificate of for fence replacement at 278 Lafayette Street. Neither the applicant, nor her representative, was present. Chairman Sides read a letter from the fence contractor asking for a continuation until May 15, 1996 and waiving the requirement that the Commission act within 60 days. Mr. Oedel made a motion to continue the application. Mr. Carr seconded the motion. all were in favor and the motion so carried. Peabody Essex Museum Rob Saamio and Fred Johnson were present from the Peabody Museum to discuss signage. Ms. Guy stated that the last time the Commission discussed the signage, the Commission was receptive to event signage but wanted further details on lighting, location. stantions, etc. ' Mr. Carr noted that the Commission has never approved the fabric signage and that he did not have a problem with the use of fabric signs. Mr. Johnson noted that the planter box has been removed. Mr. Johnson added that they want changing exhibit signage and institutional recognition, particularly at Hawthorne/Essex. Mr. Kasparian asked how the museum wants to show the institutional image through signage and if there was a temporary plan and then a permanent plan. Mr. Johnson stated that he did not know of a formal long-term plan being developed. APRIL 17. 1996, PAGE 2 Chairman Sides stated that no one on the Commission objected to signage on the comer. Ms. Sides suggested a design were the signs could change but the means of attaching the signs is more permanent. Mr. Oedel suggested a design that would have a minimal visibility of the posts, etc. when the signage is not there but would be distinct and readable as temporary when the signage is there. Mr. Saarnio stated that they could use sleeves that are metal and black as they have done in the past. Messrs. Carr, Kasparian and Oedel felt that this would be acceptable. Mr. Slam asked if signage hanging on the Safford barn was a problem. Mr. Carr stated that the fabric does not bother him because it doesn't damage the building and reads as temporary. Ms. Guy stated that the museum should submit an application that outlines number and locations of signs, sign size, lighting and method of installation. Mr. Johnson stated that the signs will not be illuminated. Mr. Carr suggested added a condition that the signage is renewable after a certain period of time. Ms. Guy stated that they should not have to renew unless the increase the number of signs or change locations. Mr. Kasparian suggested a flagpole with a mastarm. Mr. Johnson felt it may be cost prohibitive. Chairman Sides stated that the Commission would want a drawing of one sign as an example. 5 Harrington Court Pam Lussier(5 Harrington Court) and Lawrence and Barbara Cleveland (1 Harrington Court) were present to request that the Commission begin the process to remove Harrington Court from the McIntire Historic District. Ms. Lussier asked why Harrington Court was part of the district and stated that she wanted her house out of the district. Ms. Lussier stated that she knew of houses on Hardy Street that were not in the district and noted that the owner's before the Cleveland's did not sign the petition to be included in the district. Chairman Sides asked why Ms. Lussier wants to be out of the district. Ms. Lussier replied that it is her property and wants to be able to do what she wants with her property. Ms. Lussier noted that there were no Samuel McIntire properties on the street. 10 Mr. Carr stated that it is a long process that requires public hearings where people are given the opportunity to speak for or against and two passages by the City Council with two-thirds vote passage each time. Ms. Lussier asked why Hardy Street properties were not included in the district. Ms. Guy stated that the process includes a study report with recommended district boundaries which is sent to the Planning Board and Massachusetts Historical Commission. Their comments, along with the comments from the public hearing, help further revise the boundaries. The report is finalized and sent to the City Council. Ms. Guy noted that the process is very political where people might call their city councillors and say APRIL 17, 1996, PAGE 3 that they will not vote for them if they do or do not put their home in the district. The final boundaries may or may not include properties that the study report recommends based on what City Councillors will vote for. Mr. Kelleher noted that the City is updated the building surveys in this area. Ms. Guy stated that the surveys are due June 30th. Ms. Lussier asked the process to get out of the district. Ms. Guy explained that she should submit a written request for the Commission to consider once it has received the updated survey. Mr. Oedel stated that an historic district is long term in duration and that they look at what can be rehabbed over the long term. Ms. Lussier provided documentation of the construction of her property which indicated that Joseph Foster was the architect of the property identified as Cottage #3 and that the name Richard Harrington Esq. was identified. Ms. Lussier stated that the property was built in 1906. Mr. Kelleher asked if the house was in her family for a long time. Ms. Lussier stated that her mother owned the house when the district was formed. Ms. Lussier stated that he mother passed away and that she wants out of the district. Ms. Lussier stated that she can not live up to the Commission's standards. The Commission can decide if it will or will not agree to undertake the study report. Ms. Guy stated that if the Commission does not agree to undertake the study report, her next option is to request that a City Councillor submit an Order to the City Council to require the Commission to undertake the report. Ms. Guy noted that if the Commission is ordered to undertake the study, it will have to be determined who will write the report, noting that all the Commissioners are volunteers. Ms. Guy stated that if they wish to have her prepare the report, they will need authorization from the City Planner who would determine what priority this report would have in her regular work load. Ms. Lussier stated that the new road should be taken into consideration. Mr. Oedel stated that the fact that the district borders the new road, there were several meetings held with the State to mitigate any impact to the district. Mr. Carr noted that on River Street twenty years ago there were seventeen homes with absentee landlords. Now there is only one home with an absentee landlord. Mr. Carr stated that none of the homeowners would have invested into the neighborhood if they didn't have the security of knowing that their neighbors couldn't undermine their investment by doing something inappropriate. Ms. Lussier stated that River Street is from a different period. Mr. Carr stated that historical quality and importance isn't frozen in a particular time frame. Ms. Lussier felt that the homes on Harrington Court are deteriorating by being in an historic district because the owners can't afford live up to the standards. Ms. Lussier requested a copy of the survey form when it is completed. Ms. Lussier asked how she can be notified when the Commission discusses the issue again. Mr. Carr stated that the Commission will send her notice. APRIL 17, 1996, PAGE 4 ✓ 12 Lynn Street Jeffrey & Joan Beale submitted an application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability for paint scraping and clapboard replacement at 12 Lynn Street. Mr. Carr made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Oedel seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Correspondence Jerry Riordan submitted a letter requesting that the requirement to complete painting on his fence be extended to May 31, 1996. Mr. Carr made a motion to approve the extension. Mr. Oedel seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Ms. Guy stated that a letter was received from MHC to Stop and Shop dated April 1, 1996 stating that it will accept the adverse effect with mitigation that they outlined. Ms. Guy read a letter from Arty. James Mears concerning 134 Federal Street which noted that the roof railings and porch have been removed. Ms. Guy provided photographs. Mr. Carr questioned that there was still decking there and suggested that Mr. Tremblay be informed. Ms. Guy read a letter from 44 Warren Street indicating that the shutters will be in place by the end of April. Ms. Guy read a letter from 43 Chestnut Street stating that the fence will be restored within the next 30 days. Ms. Guy suggested that a Certificate of Non-Applicability be issued. Mr. Carr made a motion to issue a Certificate of Non-Applicability. Mr. Oedel seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Ms. Guy read the section from MHC's Local Preservation Update with regard to news racks in the Beacon Hill district. Approval of minutes Mr. Oedel made a motion to approve the minutes of April 3, 1996. Mr. Carr seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Preservation Awards The Commission reviewed the photographs and nominations for Preservation Awards and determined that the following will receive awards at Historic Salem's Annual Dinner: 12 Winter Street 361 Essex St. 124 Federal St. 111 Derby St. 89 Federal St. 37 Warren St. 26 Chestnut St. 8 Winter St. APRIL 17, 1996, PAGE 5 179 Federal St. 16 Cambridge St. 6 Brown St. Tabernacle Church There being no further business. Mr. Carr made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Oedel seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Respectfully su itted, IrV / JAe A. Guy Clerk of th Commission February 21, 1996, Page 1 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1996 A regular meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, February 21, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Present were Chairman Sides, Messrs. Kasparian, Kelleher and Carr and Ms. Guy. Chairman Sides noted that there was only four Commission members present and that any motion would require all four votes in favor to pass. 12 Andover St. Roger and Elizabeth Dixey presented an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove existing vinyl siding and replace with red cedar clapboards at no more than 4" to weather. Vinyl and aluminum will be removed from all rakes, soffits and comers and the existing wood will be restored. Storm windows will be replaced with new aluminum storms. Mr. Dixey stated that the wood clapboard under the vinyl will be replaced. They will install 6" comer boards. Mr. Carr suggesting putting back the illusion of sills if the originals have been clipped. Mr. Carr asked if the applicants would be taking off the shutters. Ms. Dixey replied in the affirmative. Chairman Sides asked if the shutters will be put back. Ms. Dixey felt the shutters make the house and windows look smaller. Mr. Cart encouraged the applicants to have the storms painted. Chairman Sides stated that storms can be produced in white and that the homeowner does not want to paint them. Mr. Carr made a motion to enthusiastically approve the application with the wood clapboards to be smooth side out, clear red cedar, with corner boards approximately 6", and to include the repair of existing cornice whenever possible or replace in kind and to encourage the retention of the window sills. Mr. Kasparian asked if there will be a watertable. Mr. Dixey stated that the old clapboards came all the way down and that there was no watertable. Mr. Kelleher seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. 278 Lafayette Street In continuation of a previous meeting, Marie Plamondon submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to fence replacement at 278 Lafayette Street which has already been completed. Neither the applicant, nor a representative was present. Ms. Guy stated that she had not heard from the homeowner or contractor and that there is no waiver to continue.. I February 21, 1996, Page 2 Mr. Carr made a motion to deny the application without prejudice. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. 60 Boston Street In continuation of a previous meeting, Osram Sylvania presented an application to Waive the Demolition Delay Ordinance to demolish all buildings and ancillary structures at 60 Boston Street. Atty Joseph Correnti of Serafini, Serafini and Darling represented the applicant. Ms. Guy read a letter from William Luster, City Planner. Atty. Correnti stated that the building closest to St. James parking lot will remain. It is the newest building on the site and the brokers, etc., feel it is the building most likely to be used by a manufacturing facility. The building is corrugated steel and is being used for warehouse purposes. Mr. Carr asked, under Arty. Correnti's interpretation, when the six month delay expires. Atty. Correnti believed it would expire in May. Mr. Carr asked if anything would be happening between now and May. Atty Correnti stated it was a critical time frame and they would be lining up demolition crew contracts. Arty. Correnti stated that without the waiver, they would miss the spring season. Atty. Correnti stated that the ball is rolling to try and market this property with the City. Atty. Correnti stated that the few months between now and when the delay expires is important. Mr. Kelleher asked when the Request for Proposals (RFP) will be sent out. Atty. Correnti stated that it is not a long process, that they were working with the City and that he guessed March. Arty. Correnti stated that it will be in cooperation with a broker and that there has already been some interest. Atty. Correnti added that one they get a developer, the Planning Department is very involved and the whole public process starts again. Atty. Correnti stated that it needs to be demolished because no one is interested in it as it is. Arty. Correnti noted that it has been on the market for three years, that the buildings are in such poor condition that it is too costly to bring to code and that no one is interested in undertaking it. Atty. Correnti stated that there is asbestos in some buildings. Mr. Kasparian stated that the application is over two months old and that the applicant's have requested continuances due to negotiations with the City. Mr. Kasparian stated that there is no evidence that the buildings are unique for the period or are integral to the adjacent historic district. Ms. Guy noted that the reason for the delay period is for the Commission to work with the owner to save the buildings. Ms. Guy stated that it is clear that the buildings will not be saved and questioned what would be saved by denying the waiver. Mr. Carr stated that the buildings are not architecturally significant and are not ancient, but felt it was a bit of a landmark by its history. Joyce Wallace, 172 Federal Street, stated that the retaining wall and fence is part of Sylvania and that she wanted any new owner to understand that it is their responsibility. Arty. Correnti stated that it will be clear to the new owner. Ms. Wallace stated that no one in the neighborhood seems to have any problems with the demolition. M February 21, 1996, Page 3 ~ Mr. Kelleher asked what will be done with the site after demolition. Atty. Correnti replied that it will be filled with stone and leveled. Atty. Correnti stated that the Conservation Commission has approved an Order of Conditions and that there has been no appeal. Atty. Correnti added that the consensus of the neighbors is that they are happy to see the buildings taken down. Chairman Sides stated that during the site visit there was water in the first floor of some of the buildings Mr. Kasparian stated that there may be a gain by not waiving the delay and noted that the RFP could indicated that the buildings will be leveled. Chairman Sides stated that she was happy that the application was continued until now, while the discussions with the City have gone on. Mr. Carr did not think the Commission should be expediting demolition. Mr. Carr felt the building that was remaining should be the one to go. Ms. Wallace stated that she wished the building to remain would also be demolished. Mr. Kasparian suggested requesting that the Commission be included in the review of any new development since it is adjacent to the historic district. v t Demolition Dela Ordinance for buildings C B E F and J. Mr. Mr. Carr made a motion to waive he y g , Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Atty. Correnti stated that the Demolition Delay Ordinance has worked for this site and that the result is plan. Mr. Carr felt that Sylvania fulfilled a role in the urban fabric of Salem and that Building A has some historic significance. Mr. Carr stated that once it is down, it is gone forever. Mr. Carr stated that he did not see the urgency. Mr. Kelleher stated that the site has historic significance but that the buildings do not have any architectural significance. Mr. Kasparian stated that it was not apparent to him that there is significance unless Mr. Carr could bring something to the table. Mr. Kasparian stated that due consideration has been given. Mr. Kasparian added that, if the Planning Department was willing to market Building A, it was worth waiting, but noted that it does not appear that way. Atty. Correnti stated that 60 odd abutters were sent notices for the Conservation Commission and that there was no negative feedback. Mr. Kelleher made a motion to waive the Demolition Delay Ordinance for Building A. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Correspondence Ms. Guy read a letter dated February 15, 1996 from Dan Monroe of the Peabody Essex Museum and the portion of his January 31, 1996 letter which was corrected. Ms. guy provided the Commission with a February 21, 1996, Page 4 draft response letter. Mr. Kasparian stated that he felt the need to address the issue on whether Stanley Smith's nomination was endorsed or co-authored by the Commission. Ms. Guy noted that the nomination was already sent. Ms. Guy read a letter from an individual from Lancaster, PA regarding the project at 124 Federal Street which was seen on This Old House. Ms. Guy read a letter from the Building Inspector to the management company of 35 Flint Street concerning the chimney. Ms. Guy stated that there will be a site visit at the Stop & Shop site on Wednesday, February 28, 1996 a 10:30 a.m. with the Public Archaeology Laboratory and Massachusetts Historical Commission. Other Business Ms. Guy stated that she issued Certificates of Non-Applicability for 92 Derby Street and 17 Flint Street. Guidelines The Commission reviewed and made amendments to the guidelines on Masonry and Procedures. Mr. Kasparian made a motion to approve the sections as amended. Mr. Kelleher seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. There being no further business, Mr. Carr made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Respectfully submitted, i Jana,A. Guy Clerk of the Commission L_ March 7, 1996, Page I ` SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 7, 1996 A regular meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, March 7, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Present were Chairman Sides, Messrs. Kasparian, Cook and Kelleher and Ms. Guy. Mr. Carr arrived later in the meeting. Chairman Sides noted that there was only four Commission members present and that any motion would require all four votes in favor to pass. 376 Essex Street In continuation of a previous meeting, Linda Nichols, Trustee of Charter Trust submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and for Hardship for the construction of handicapped ramp at the rear of the property. Chairman Sides read a letter from Atty. Joseph Correnti of Serafini. Serafini and Darling, who represents the applicant, requesting that the application be continued until March 20, 1996. Mr. Kelleher made a motion to continue the application provided that the applicant continues to waive the requirement that the Commission act within 60 days. Mr. Cook seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. 153 Federal Street Glenn and Dale Yale submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the sixteen existing two over two window sashes on the street and front sides of the building with six over six, single panes with integral dividers. Chairman Sides asked if they will have true divided lights. Mr. Yale replied in the affirmative. Mr. Yale stated that the third floor has six over six in the front and the back of the house is six over six. Chairman Sides asked what brand of window will be used. Mr. Yale stated that he used J. B. Sash last time. Chairman Sides asked if they have stood up for him. Mr. Yale replied in the affirmative. Mr. Yale stated that six over six will complete the rest of the house and added that he wants to repair or replace the six over six attic windows. Commission encourages the retention of original material, but added that Mr. Kasparian stated that the Corrrmr P g g six over six is appropriate. Mr. Kasparian asked if they plan to install shutters. Mr. Yale stated that the shutters are being painted and will go back up in the summer. Mr. Kasparian asked the sash color. Mr. Yale stated that they are black. Mr. Kasparian stated that black is appropriate. March 7, 1996, Page 2 Mr. Kelleher made a motion to approve the application as submitted and to include the repair or replacement of the attic windows. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Chairman Sides asked if they will be replacing the bay windows. Mr. Yale replied in the negative. 1-3 North Pine Street Pottery Realty Trust submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the front entry per the drawing submitted. The application states that there may be very minor variations in the size of the lights because of the existing framework. It will be a single unit door and lights. Paul Zaido represented the applicant. Mr. Kelleher asked the manufacturer. Chairman Sides stated that it is Brosco. Mr. Kasparian asked if it was all wood. Mr. Zaido replied in the affirmative. Ms. Guy asked the paint color. Mr. Zaido stated that it will be the trim color. Mr. Kasparian stated that the most appropriate is a dark colored door and a light trim. Mr. Kasparian fel the proposed door was perfectly appropriate. Mr. Kasparian asked if there would be an change to the pilasters, cornice of roof. Mr. Zaido replied in the negative. Mr. Kasparian made a motion to approve the application as submitted, conditional that the paint match the historic photograph tonally and that black is appropriate for the door. Ms. Guy suggested approving a black door and to delegate Mr. Kasparian if the applicant wants a different color. Mr. Kasparian so amended his motion. Ms. Guy asked the time frame. Mr. Zaido stated that, at the last meeting, the Commission agreed to givc them a year. Mr. Kelleher suggested December 31, 1996 and seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion so carried. Mr. Carr joined the meeting at this time. Other Business Ms. Guy stated that she issued a Certificate of Non-Applicability for 35 Broad Street for skylight repair/replacement. Ms. Guy asked that Commission members fax her any amendments to the January 17, 1996 minutes and that she will issue an amended draft. Mr. Carr made a motion to approve the minutes of February 7, 1996. Mr. Kelleher seconded the motion. all were in favor and the motion so carried. Ms. Guy asked the Commission.to approve a letter of support for the City's application for a Survey and March 7, 1996, Page 3 Planning Grant to update the City's cultural resource survey. The project will complete the McIntire District and the Washington Square District as well as five older forms from the Lafayette Street District. Remaining surveys will concentrate on the area between the Derby and Washington Square Districts and heading up Bridge Street toward Beverly. Approximately 128 forms could be completed in •. that area. Mr. Carr made a motion to approve a letter of support. Mr. Cook seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion so carried. Ms. Guy stated that she went to the Stop & Shop site visit that was attended by Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), the Public Archaeology Laboratory and interested parties. Ms. Guy added that the Commission has been sent a copy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. Ms. Guy stated that MHC is looking for the Commission's comments ways of mitigation. Suggestions included stabilizing the burial ground, doing a video and oral history on the Larrabee and Hingston Company and completed a HABS report for the Larrabee and Hingston Building. Ms. Guy stated that she was pleased to learn that none of the buildings on Boston Street will be demolished and that access to the site will be from Peabody. Ms. Guy noted that the buildings on the Salem side are 1945 or later. Ms. Guy stated that MHC wants to know if the Commission is interested in seeing if any of the buildings could be moved. Mr. Kelleher stated that he will go by the site. Ms. Guy read a letter from a woman in Canada who is interested in coming to Salem to view documents on the This Old House issue. Ms. Guy stated that Andrew Russell from the Salem News had asked her how many letters the Commission had gotten concerning 124 Federal Street. The Salem News printed that the Commission received more than sixty, even though Ms. Guy had told him the Commission had received only 13. Mr. Carr stated that the members should take Jim Bailey and John Casey to dinner and suggested that he and Mr. Cook do the planning. Violations/Work Status Ms. Guy provided an updated violation's list. Mr. Carr asked Ms. Guy to look into whether 124 Federal is supposed to have put up shutters. Chairman Sides stated that a portion of the fence at 43 Chestnut Street has fallen down and been removed. Mr. Carr suggested sending a letter. Mr. Carr will contact Mr. Howe of 10 Chestnut Street and congratulate him on the reinstallation of the front fence and ask him when the portion that turns the corner will be completed. Mr. Kelleher asked that a letter be sent to 47-49 Washington Square concerning the satellite dish. Mr. Carr made a motion to send a letter to the City Solicitor concerning 310 Lafayette Street. Mr. Cook seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Mr. Kasparian abstained from voting. Ms. Guy will call Rob Saamio at the Peabody Museum concerning signage. Ms. Gov stated that the Commission needs to send a vote notice regarding 18 River Street. Mr. March 7, 1996, Page 4 Kasparian and Mr. Kelleher stated that they were not familiar with the issue and wanted to go by the site. Ms. Guy suggested that all members familiarize themselves with the outstanding violations for the next meeting. Ms. Guy asked all members to inspect the properties in the section "Properties requiring inspection" so that some violations can be removed from the list. There being no further business, Mr. Kelleher made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Respectfully submitted, J4 A. Guy Clerk of the Commission . , T d i • 7 �� • d ONE SALEM GREEN. SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 001970 ;5081 745-9595 EXT. C'.1 =AX (502? 740-04C4 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition 'Ip-.' Painting ❑ Signage ❑ Other work as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District. as per the requirements set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: Lafayette Street Address of Property: 270 Lafavette Street Name of Record Owner: Richard Newbern etal Description of Work Proposed: Paint colors: Trim (shingles. window trim. stairway trim) - :Mfayfloiver Blue Accent (doors. double rows of decorative wood. decorative carving) - Brandied Crimson Dated: 6/20/96 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION By: The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated. THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work. Adequate and Qualified Local Government Commission PART B.1 The Commission has not received any updated resumes. PART B.2 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP There are currently six(6) Commission members and one (1) alternate. PART B.3 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION PROFESSIONALS Professionals in Name Related Preservation Field Helen Sides - Chairman X - Architect John H. Carr, Jr. - V. Chairman - Attorney Russell Slam - Business broker Richard Oedel - V.P. of a plastics corp. Walter Cook - Realtor Douglas Kelleher X - MA Highway Dept. Lance Kasparian, alternate X - Historical Architect PART B.4 VACANCIES/APPOINTMENTS James Bailey resigned from the Commission on October 18, 1995. John Casey resigned from the Commission at the close of the November 1, 1995 meeting. The Commission has advertised vacancies in its newsletter. Chairman Sides has submitted several names to the Mayor for consideration including an architect and a journalist for a preservation magazine. A print-out of the City's census of residents and their occupations is being reviewed for builders, developers, contractors and carpenters who can be contacted to see if they may be interested in being on the Commission. PART B.5 CLG TRAINING SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS Mr. Kasparian attended Restoration '96. I National Reaister Program Participation PART C.1 CLG EVALUATIONS COMPLETED There were no evaluations completed. PART C.2 NOMINATIONS There were no nominations prepared and submitted to the MHC. PART C.3 PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings held. PART CA PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE There was no professional expertise engaged concerning National Register nominations. f Survey and Inventory of Historic Properties PART D.1 D.2 D.3 Through the 1995 Survey and Planning Grant Program, the City has engaged the services of a consultant to produce 185 survey forms for the McIntire Historic Districts. As of this date the project has not been completed. Properties targeted were those that were owned by absentee landlords, have carriage houses or significant outbuildings visible from the public way, were commercial properties, were City-owned properties,were never surveyed,were surveyed in the 1960's, were for sale or were on the boundaries of the district. The forms should be submitted by the consultant in the next few weeks. There is no change in the status of the inventory in terms of its organization, storage, accessibility, etc. I Public Participation PART E.1 COMMISSION MEETING DATES: July 12, 1995 August 2, 1995 August 3, 1995 site visit August 16, 1995 September 6, 1995 September 13, 1995 September 20, 1995 October 4, 1995 October 18, 1995 November 1, 1995 November 15, 1995 November 19, 1995 December 6, 1995 January 3, 1996 January 17, 1996 February 7, 1996 February 21, 1996 March 6, 1996 March 20, 1996 April 3, 1996 April 17, 1996 May 1, 1996 June 6, 1996 June 19, 1996 OPEN MEETING LAW COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 1. All meetings of the CLGC have been open to the public. 2. A notice of the date, time and place of every meeting of the CLGC has been field with the Clerk of the city or town in which the CLGC acts and a copy of such notice has been posted in the office of the Clerk on the principal bulletin board of each city or own at least 48 hours prior to the time of each meeting, excluding Sundays and legal holidays. 3. A record of every meeting, including executive sessions has been maintained by the CLGC, including the date, time, place, members present and actions taken at each meeting. 4. All executive sessions, if any, have been held in compliance with M.G.L. C. 39, Section 23B. 5. No chance meeting or social meeting has been used to circumvent the spirit or requirements of the Open Meeting Law or to discuss or act upon a matter over which the CLGC has supervision, control, jurisdiction, or advisory power.D at'6Chairperson. CLGC r I Public Participation PART E.3 ACCESSIBILITY OF MINUTES There has been no change in the accessibility of Commission minutes. They are accessible for public view at the Salem Planning Department. PART EA RULES, PROCEDURES, GUIDELINES The Commission reviewed and amended several sections of its guidelines including: Procedures for filing applications; Masonry; and Paint colors. The Commission also revised its applications. Copies of all updates are included in this report. The Commission adopted a policy requiring applicants to submit 3-4 35mm photographs of existing conditions. PART E.5 OTHER PARTICIPATION The Commission issued two newsletters (Number 4, September, 1995 and Number 5, February, 1996)to all of the property owners in the 4 historic districts. Each newsletter included a supplement of sections of the Salem Historical Commission's guidelines. Number 5 included a nomination form for preservation awards. i SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS Rev.2/21/96 A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making any changes to the exterior of a property in an historic district, the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Salem Planning Department to discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application(Appropriateness,Non- Applicability or Hardship). B. The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are held at One Salem Green,2nd floor,and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision. C. Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m. on the Monday 16 days before the meeting in order to make the agenda. Applications for Certificates of Non-Applicability usually may be added to the agenda up to the day of the meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability may be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission, after receiving signatures of approval from an officer and a member of the Commission. There is no fee for any applications. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. In case of a tenant,a waiver of the owner's appearance may be granted at the discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner. D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be posted with the City Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hearing is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability. E. All applications must include photographs of sufficient number and quality to adequatley document existing conditions. Prior to the meeting, a representative of the Commission may also take pictures of the property from the public way. It is not necessary that the applicant be home or be present. F. An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specifications regarding dimensions, materials,and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to make a determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings as applicable: I. Site plan showing location of improvements: 2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements: 3. Details/profiles(i.e.moldings, fence caps,cornices, vents,etc.); 4. Materials(i.e.wood,brick, etc.); 5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and 6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters, lamp posts, stove pipes. G. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative, hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them attend the hearing. If the application is approved,a Certificate will be mailed to the applicant and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspector. Note: An application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary (i.e. Due to incomplete drawings, to perform a site visit, etc.). In any case, the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is received,unless the applicant waives that requirement in writing. H. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has a letter from the Commission stating that the change involved is not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Please be sure to obtain appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings prior to commencing work. 1. The homeowner may opt not to commence the work approved(unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). Work commenced must be completed within one year from the Certificate date unless otherwise indicated. The Commission reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued. 5 .SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEB006' , MASONRY Rev. 2/21/96 Salem Historical Commission Guidelines I. Original masonry and mortar should be retained, whenever possible, without the application of any surface treatment. Do not apply waterproof or water repellent coatings unless required to solve a specific technical problem that has been studied and identified. 2. Old mortar should be duplicated in composition, color, and texture. Do not repoint with mortar of a high Portland cement content. Mortar that is harder than the material it is binding will cause masonry to deteriorate. 3. Old mortar should be duplicated in joint size,method of application, and joint profile. 4. Masonry should be cleaned only when it is necessary to halt deterioration and always with the gentlest method possible,such as low pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes. DO NOT SANDBLAST MASONRY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Chemical cleaning products which could have an abrasive reaction with masonry should be avoided. 5. Deteriorated original materials should be repaired or replaced,where necessary, with new materials that duplicate the old as closely as possible. Replacement bricks should be carefully matched in size and color to the originals. 6. New construction should follow traditional brick coursing and appearance. 7. Foundations should be repaired or extended with the material of the existing foundation. 8. The original or early color and texture of masonry surfaces should be retained whenever possible. Brick or stone surfaces may have been painted or whitewashed for practical and aesthetic reasons. Indiscriminate removal of paint from masonry surfaces may be historically incorrect and may also subject the building to harmful damage. 9. Chimneys are an important architectural feature. They should not be shortened or removed but repaired as necessary. 10. Existing stucco should be repaired with a stucco mixture that duplicates the original in appearance and texture. Salem's Architectural Traditions Brick was not a widely used building material in Salem until after 1800. Although there are some examples of 18th century brick houses, for the most part,Salem's Georgian houses were of wood. It could even be said that there was a prejudice against brick in the 18th century as some masonry houses were tom down and replaced by wood. This was the case of the Pickman house, formerly at 70 Washington Street, which was constructed in 1764 of brick and then remodeled by Samuel McIntire for Elias Haskett Derby in 1786. The remodeling on the exterior consisted of covering the brick facade with a wood front in imitation of the Peirce-Nichols house also designed by McIntire and built in 1782. Apparently the Derbys felt that they were not to be outdone. Even at the beginning of the Federal era,wood was the most popular building material. Around 1800, William Gray built the fust brick Federal house on Essex Street. That structure was followed by the Gardner-Pingree house(1804-05)and from then on brick took its place alongside wood. On some streets, for instance Chestnut or around Salem Common, it is even the predominant material. It became popular to paint masonry structures beginning in the 1820's because it was thought that unpainted brick carried in moisture and was, therefore, unhealthy. Sometimes the reasons for painting brick were aesthetic, either to imitate another material such as stone or to hide alteration. The Massachusetts State House,a 1798 building, was fust painted in 1825 while the Gardner-Pingree house was painted sometime in the 1840's. After the Federal era, very few houses were constructed of brick although the material remained popular for commercial buildings. Most houses budt from the Greek Revival period until the end of the 19th century were of wood With the resurgence 20 SALEM HISTORICAL C GUIDELINE NOTEBOOA of interest in things colonial. brick was again used for many of Salem's Colonial Revival homes. About Masonry Masonry construction refers to building materials made of substances which come from the earth's crust-from rock to soil. One class of these materials is found rigid in nature and cut into blocks of useful size for construction(granite, limestone,sandstone) while another class is found as uncohesive powdered substances which, when mixed with water, will "set" to become solids (mortar, bricks,adobe).' Although brick is only one of many types of masonry, it is by far the most used on in Salem's residential areas and, therefore,the following discussion will be limited to this material. Tvoes of Brick "Bricks are man-made masonry units, made by wetting a fine mixture of clay and sand, molding it into the desired shape, allowing it to dry,and then firing it in a kiln at high temperatures. At kiln temperatures,the sand particles tum to glass,a process called vitrification,and exterior face brick is purposely dusted with fine sand when molded so that it wni form a highly glazed exterior crust of skin with better weathering capabilities. Until the 1880's,most brick was handmade in wooden forms. When these were hand-packed,air holes were left in the mixture,and much water was needed to make the so-called"soft mud"as plastic as possible. High water content, in tum caused the brick to slump when unmolded,and to shrink and warp while drying,so that variations in size and shape were common. Such bricks, termed "water-struck," needed wide mortar joints to take up their dimensional variations and uneven firing in a kiln made of the piled bricks themselves left surface color very random and textured indeed,with many dark and light highlights. After 1880,a new kind of brick became more popular,made from a stiff mud of drier clay and sand. This stiffer mix was pressed to eliminate airholes and produce a much denser brick. Cast von molds produced crisper edges, and the higher firing temperatures in gas kilns produced a uniform, dark wine-red brick. Of great dimensional precision,the pressed brick allowed the use of very narrow mortar joints,and mortar tinting was introduced to make such joints even less conspicuous."' C1eamn2 The decision to clean a brick building should be made carefully. Historic buildings are not new and should not be made to look new by taking off the top layer of brick through abrasive cleaning methods. The so-called"dirt" on a masonry building might be weathered brick. Actually a thin layer of dirt is more often protective of the building fabric than it is harmful. Sometimes masonry buildings are cleaned to remove paint. However,it should be remembered that it was a fashionable 19th century practice to paint brick either to imitate another material,such as stone. or to protect poor quality brick. Paint might also hide alterations or have been added to solve moisture problems. According to one preservation publication, "Unless there are stains, graffiti or dirt and pollution deposits which are destroying the building fabric, it is generally preferable to do as little cleaning as possible, or to repaint where necessary".' Some paint removal may be required if old paint layers have built up so much that repainting is not possible. Types of Cleanine There are basically three ways to clean masonry: Water Cleaning-Generally the safest method. A low or moderate pressure wash is supplemented by bristle brushes. This method softens the dirt and rinses deposits from the surface. Chemical Cleaning-A more risky method. First the building is thoroughly wetted to minimize absorption of chemicals and then the chemicals are applied. After a proper reaction time,the wall surface is bristle-brushed and then rinsed. Abrasive Cleaning-Causes damage to masonry surfaces. Abrasive methods include grit blasting(usually sandblasting which involves spraying sand at high pressure through a nozzle at a building),grinders,and sanding discs,which remove the dirt by abrasion and are usually followed by a water rinse.' The problem with abrasive cleaning is that not only does it erode the dirt or paint,but also the surface of the brick. Since brick is hardest on the outside where it was exposed to higher firing temperatures, sandblasting will remove this outer skin, exposing the soft inner portion of the brick to more rapid deterioration. Also, the increased roughness of the new surface will collect dirt more quickly than smooth brick. THEREFORE,A BRICK STRUCTURE SHOULD NEVER BE SANDBLASTED. 21 SALEM HISTORICAL COMM/SS/ON GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK Chemical cleaning can also damage brick if the wrong chemicals are used. Some chemical cleaners leave a hazy residue. Before ` undertaking a cleaning project, one should consult aqualified preservation architect, conservator, or cleaning contractor. Some Common Masonry Problems Rising Damp Rising damp, the suction of groundwater into the base of brick and stone walls through capillary action, is a common masonry problem. Moisture is drawn up into the walls and released at the interior and exterior surfaces,where a horizontal stain or tidemark is left. Although this is a difficult problem to solve,there are some things to do that will diminish possible damage. The book Respectful Rehabilitation recommends three options. One is to make sure that rainwater does not collect at the base of the walls by sloping the grade of the surrounding soil away from the wall. Another is to install drain tiles(also called French drains)around the building. Although drain tiles will not completely eliminate rising damp,they can minimize the problem and enable the walls to dry out. The third approach is to construct a damp-proof course by inserting a rigid damp-proof material(bituminized fabric, polyethylene sheeting or lead sheets) into a narrow slot cut into the mortar joints just above ground level. Efflorescence Efflorescence is a white haze which forms on masonry buildings when the salts within the mortar or masonry units come to the surface and recrystallize as moisture evaporates. According to Respectful Rehabilitation, "The presence of such salts is usually an indication of excess moisture in the wall,which is often caused by rain penetrating open mortarjoints or cracked masonry units,by water leaking through roofs or downspouts, or by some other building defect. Efflorescence also can be caused by rising damp or excess moisture introduced during cleaning or repointing." Well-operating gutters and downspouts are crucial to the well-being of a masonry wall and should be repaired before any repointing is undertaken. Repointing Before repointing(repairing a building's mortarjoints), it is important to understand the relationship of bricks and mortar. Mortar cushions the brick making the wall somewhat shock resistant. In order for mortar to serve this purpose, it must be softer than the brick. If the mortar is harder.shocks will be bome by the masonry and the bricks themselves will deteriorate. Because mortar is a shock absorber, it is inevitable that it will deteriorate to some extent as the building ages,so repointing is a fundamental element in the maintenance of a masonry structure. Historically,mortar was made fromand me water,s lime, ter, and additives such as oyster shells, animal hair, or clay which gave it color and texture. Modem masons tend to use Portland cement mortar or a bagged pre-mix containing Portland cement, sand,a coloring agent and ground limestone. These mortars,while easier to work with, are too hard for historic masonry. Real lime mortar is less convenient to handle but better for the brick. New mortar should match the old in color. The mortar should be matched to the unweathered color of the existing mortar. Therefore, a chunk from an original mortar joint will have to be removed and broken open. Masonry supply stores sell pigments used in matching. A small sample of the new mortar should be mixed and allowed to dry before comparing it to the existing mortar. Foundation Repair Foundations are often made from masonry materials. The Old House Journal lists three principles of foundation repair: I. Not all foundations in need of repair require total rebuilding. Often sectional or spot repairs may be the most cost effective and sensitive approach. 2. When rebuilding a foundation,try to salvage and reuse the original materials or else stick to close duplicates. Non-original foundation materials can be clad with original materials. For instance, cement can be covered with brick or a stone facing. 3. As with any masonry repair,the mortar should be carefully mixed to match the original in color,texture, and hardness and should be applied using the same joint profile. 22 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK PAINT COLORS Rev.3/20/96 Salem Historical Commission Guidelines ' I. Paint colors should be chosen with consideration for the colors of surrounding buildings and with sensitivity to the architectural period of the house. The Commission has materials explaining the types of colors used during various architectural periods. 2. The Commission does not require the property owner to select paint colors from a specific set of colors. There is leeway for personal choice. 3. If a two-color scheme is appropriate, clapboards should be painted the body color and all else should be painted the trim color. For certain 19th century buildings, it may be appropriate to pick out some of the trim elements with the body color or to use a three-color scheme. For a more comprehensive discussion of paint color application, refer to the technics: information below. 4. With proper preparation, opaque stains are acceptable alternatives to paint. REMEMBER: A permit must be issued by the Health Department prior to any paint removal process. Electric sanding on anN exterior surfaces is prohibited. Abrasive blasting is prohibited unless a variance is granted by the Board of Health to allow wet or mist abrasive blasting on certain masonry and metal surfaces. For more information,contact the Salem Board of Health anc request a coy of Health Regulation#23. Salem's Architectural Traditions Although a great deal is known about what paint colors were used in New England during each period and how the colors were applied, information specifically about Salem paint colors is limited. Paintings,while they provide some information,cannot be completely relied upon because the painter may not have matched his colors exactly to the colors of the scene that he was painting. Also, the colors used in the painting could have faded or darkened over time. Sometimes details such as window muntins or shutters are difficult to make out. While citing these limitations,an examination of paintings in the Essex Institute reveals some information. A painting entitled"Salem-School Street from the Old Town House"(1765)by Joseph Orne shows a palette of reds and browns. Trimwork is not picked out in a different color. In later paintings,the palette lightens with the introduction of yellows and grays. One of the most complete scenes is a painting entitled"Court and Town House Square.Salem"(c.1820). It shows that the Lewis Hunt house 1698 which stood at the comer of Washington and Lynde Streets was painted barn red. Its neighbor,the Pickman- Derby house formerly on the site of the Masonic Temple, is yellow with white trim. Other houses are various shades of beige. yellow,ochre,and even lime green with darker green trim. Of the public buildings,there is a gray church and the red courthouse at the center of the composition. The stereotypical white house with green shutters appears as part of an 1827 watercolor of Federal Street and in a later lithograph of a Greek Revival house made after 1840. These paintings, while not providing conclusive data,reflect a trend from the reds and browns or the mid-18th century to the yellows and grays of the federal period and fit in with a generalization that can be made about New England, i.e., until 1850, later colors tend to be lighter. Deciding on a Paint Color Scheme• Factors to Consider I. Original Colors: One way to make a paint color decision is to determine your house's original color scheme. If a house hoe not been scraped down to the bare wood at some point in its history, it retains evidence of earlier paint colors which can be discovered by some careful scraping. The process involved,called cratering,is to expose all the paint layers by sanding down a circular area about 1 1/2" across. It is best to make several craters for comparison on areas away from direct sunlight and excessive heat since heat and light can accelerate changes in paint colors. Once the craters are made,rubbing them with mineral oil will bring out the colors exposed along the sides of the craters. These should then be examined using a I OX magnifier. 23 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOO Inspecting the colors revealed by cratering is more difficult than it might seem at first,since paint colors can change wit age. For instance,many historic paints used linseed oil as a vehicle(the material which binds the pigment together as a filr and allows it to adhere to a surface). Linseed oil yellows with time or with increasing darkness,such as when a new cm of paint is applied. Therefore, it is important to realize that what is revealed by the crater is not an accurate representatio: of the original color. s If a homeowner wishes to determine quite specifically the original house colors, it is best to hire a preservation consultar. with some expertise in paint analysis. The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities in Boston,among other does such consulting work. Generally speaking,a consultant will come out to Salem with a microscope, special lights,an( a scalpel to take paint samples from the house in question. The amount of time this takes depends on the building. If a hous has already been stripped,this will affect the paint samples remaining on the wood or brick surface and the procedure wit take longer. After making a scraping,the consultant will take the paint samples back to a lab and put them under ultraviole light to bleach out the oils that have darkened over time. He/she will then mix a paint sample and paint out a chip a fec inches square which the homeowner's painter can then match. Interested homeowners should send a photo of the house wit" its date of construction written on the back to the prospective consultant. 2. Appropriate Paint Colors by Period: For those who do not want to go to the trouble or expense of paint color analysis, reasonable way to decide on paint colors is to pick a scheme that might have been used when the house was first built. Our knowledge of exterior painting in the seventeenth century is limited. Abbon Lowell Cummings reports, "When th French-Andres house in Topsfield was restored during the summer of 1919,and Indian red paint or stain was found behin, a later cornice on the board covering the plate. The same kind of evidence was found concealed at the cornice level of th General Sylvanus Thayer birthplace in Braintree, ca. 1720, and a few other examples of an exterior red color are known among all of which it is clear that the stain had been applied to the trim only and not to the clapboards? Apparently, it became common to paint house exteriors in the Georgian period. Early paint colors were made from pigment readily available from nature,for instance earth pigments could be used to make ochre or burnt to make colors such as bum sienna. Lampblack,a pigment formed by the incomplete combustion of oil or pitch,was used to produce gray. White leaf was never used alone as a pigment but was blended with other colors. The bam red that we so commonly see was made fron ferric oxide(rust). For most of the Georgian period it was common that both the body and trim Nvere painted the same color but it was no unheard of to paint the trim in a different color especially if the trim was omate. Trim was generally painted a different am lighter color than the body although some exceptions in Salem have been found. More research needs to be done to know if this was just an exception to the general rule or a regional variation in Salem. Doors were usually painted a different an( darker color than the body, either a deep red, blue,green,or black depending on the colors of the house. Georgian colors tended to be fairly deep in hue and fairly toned down with gray. Rose became salmon,green was combines with ochre as darker pigments were preferred to lighter ones. Using chips from the Pittsburgh Paints line of Historic Color: (see illustrations section), body colors such as the mud ochres (Ft. Leavenworth or Golden Maple), charcoal gray (Olt. Silver),greenish grays(Gunstock),or vellowish ochre(Gold dust)might have been used. Ivory was a popular late Georgiar trim color. Note: The Salem Historical Commission does not endorse any particular paint brand. During the Federal period,pigments were whiter and brighter. Trade with Europe and China improved the sources of color pigments. What might have been a deep blue gray in the Georgian period, became a light pearl in the Federal period Georgian ochre was a mustard shade, Federal ochre was much more yellow. While Georgian trim might be closer to ivory Federal trim was lighter,closer to white. It is a misconception that Federal shutters were painted dark green;they were brigh. green,the color of billiard table felt. Greek Revival colors were still light but slightly duller than in the Federal period. White was first used as a body color during this period to imitate the look of marble, and shutters were commonly green. Gray or yellow with white trim were other possibilities. In the 1840's, the color palette began to shift again with the influence of critic and landscape architect Andrew Jackson Downing. In his 1842 book Cottage Residences, he criticized white as an unsuitable color because of the glaring contrast it provided to the surrounding foliage, an effect made worse by bright green shutters. Instead. Downing published a plate 24 SALEM MSTOR/CAL COMMlSS/ON GUIDELINES NOTEROO of six alternative colors consisting of three shades of gray and three shades of fawn or drab. Downing felt that a buildir. should be "integrated with nature and not forced upon it"' He advocated avoiding colors not found in nature, preferring tl- colors of rocks,wood,and soil(the materials from which houses were made)but not green since houses were not constructs from foliage. Also he recommended trimming a house with a color some shades darker than the body color but of the sam hue. As the 19th century progressed, the trend was toward darker, stronger colors with more varied color combinations. C Mansard houses, popular between the mid-1850's to the mid-1880's, body colors such as olive green and brown appeare along with the Downing shades. Changes in paint technology after the Civil War had an effect on color as ready-mixed products became available at.. containers were produced in which the new paints could be shipped safely. These changes in manufacture and transportatic meant that houses in widely varying parts of the country could be painted with the same paints. Through advertisement the paint companies promoted the use of richer colors to sell their products. A palette greens, olives, browns,terra cotta roses and pumpkins became popular. Also it was not uncommon to use two different body colors on the first and secor. floors and a third trim color. White continued to be unpopular until the Colonial Revival period when taste in paint colors returned full circle to the whitc and light pastels used during the early 19th century. Grays,yellows,and light greens were used as body colors,with Ivor or white trim. 3. Trim. Door.and Window Sash Colors: Selecting colors is only part of the painting process. Decisions also must be mac. as to how the colors will be applied to the building. For most houses built from the late Georgian period until the Victoria period,a two color scheme is appropriate in which the clapboards are painted the body color and all else is painted the tris color. Painting schemes for Victorian houses with milled decorative trim might become more complicated by applying tl body color to major areas painted in the trim color. For instance,the recessed panels below a bay window of an Italiana: house might be painted the body color against the trim. Brackets might be painted the trim color of, if they are mot elaborate, their recessed scrolls and faces might be picked out in the body color. As a general rule,the simpler the hour, the fewer colors that should be applied; with the exception of Queen Anne or late Victorian houses, it is preferable t introduce the body color within major areas of the trim than to add a third color. Queen Anne houses were often painted wit three colors, for instance one color on the first floor, another body color on the second floor,and a third trim color. As mentioned above, Georgian doors were often painted a dark color and this trend continued with Federal and Gree Revival houses. Shutters were sometimes painted to match the front door or painted a third contrasting shade to the bod and trim colors. Window sash have been treated in a variety of ways. During the 18th century,they might have been painte the color of the body and trim if the house was done in a monochrome, or in a light color to show off the number of pane or in a dark color to create the effect of a large sheet of glass. Federal and Greek Revival sash tended to be light color t match the trim. Victorian sash tended to be darker than the trim, usually deep reddish or chocolate brown,dark green, oliv( or black. Painting v. Stainine Some Salem homeowners are choosing to stain their houses rather than paint them. Stain is essentially thin paint with more o to soak into the wood and less pigment to cover the surface. There are manufactures of solid color stains which bear a clos resemblance to paint because it penetrates deeply and covers the surface well. Semi-solid and semi-transparent stains are nc recommended because they don't give the appearance of a painted finish. The advantage of staining is that stain doesn't peel lik paint does so that subsequent stain jobs require less preparation(less labor for sanding and scraping). The main reason a property owner might choose stain instead of paint is if too many layers have built up on the building resultin in paint failure. If the house has to be completely stripped anyway, it may make more sense to apply stain than to go back t paint. There are heavy bodied stains which can be used over paint to avoid further build-up if this is a concern. When evaluating the costs of painting v. staining,the life expectancy of the work is an important consideration. Since stainin a previously painted surface is initially more expensive, such work should last longer than a paint job to be worth the exit money. Life expectancy depends on the quality of the preparation and materials used,the particular exposures of your house and how the paint or stain will weather. For more advice, consult your painter. 25 ONE SALEM GREEN. SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (508) 7x5-9555 EXT. 311 -AX (508) 740-0404 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Non-Applicability for: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Sign ❑ Other as described below. District: Building Construction Date, if known: Address of Property: Name of Record Owner: Description of Work Proposed: All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. Signature of Owner: Tel. #: C Mailing address: City: State:_Zip: L PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making any changes to the exterior of a property in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Salem Planning Department to discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application(Appropriateness,Non-Applicability or Hardship). B. The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are held at One Salem Green,2nd floor,and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be he�fd on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision. C. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m.on the Monday 16 days before the meeting in order to make the agenda. An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day of the meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability may be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after receiving signatures of approval from an officer and a member of the Commission. There is no fee for any applications. D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be posted with the City Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hearing is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability. E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. In case of a tenant,a waiver of the owner's appearance may be granted at the discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner. F. All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. G. An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specifications regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to make a determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings as applicable: 1. Site plan showing location of improvements; 2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements: 3. Details/profiles(i.e.moldings,fence caps,cornices,vents,etc.); 4. Materials(i.e.wood,brick,etc.); 5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and 6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters,lamp posts,stove pipes. H. At their convenience,a representative of the Commission will take pictures of the property from the public way for presentation at the meeting. It is not necessary that the applicant be home or be present. 1. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative.hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. If the application is approved. a Certificate will be issued, mailed to the applicant and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspector. Please note that the application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary(i.e.for reasons of incomplete drawings,to perform a site visit,etc.). In any case,the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is received,unless the applicant waives that requirement in writing. J. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has a letter from the Commission stating that the change involved is not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Please be sure to obtain appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings prior to commencing work. K. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued. -' Violations A person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is subjecf to fines of up to$500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not responsible for an owner's neglect to inquire about necessary City permits and approvals. All records are public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is in violation. Assistance The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the Salem Planning Department and the Salem Public Library. The guidelines provide examples of what is historically appropriate(or inappropriate)for Salem's neighborhoods including trim,siding, doors,fences, gutters, masonry, paint colors, parking solutions, porches,roofing,satellite dishes,secondary egress,skylights,utilities,windows,etc. These guidelines help you understand what changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve your property and can guide you on historical appropriateness. Further information,in the form of books,articles and pamphlets,City-wide architectural inventories,and photographs,are available at the Historical Commission's office at One Salem Green. For more information,contact the Clerk of the Commission,Jane Guy,at the Salem Planning Department,One Salem Green,Salem,MA 01970, 508 745-9595,Ext.311. zrl�`r\, �r�,�: �Cf 4i]150�' Salem Historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (508) 745-9595 EXT. 311 FAX (508) 740-0404 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF HARDSHIP Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Hardship for: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Sign ❑ Other as described below. District: Building Construction Date, if known: Address of Property: Name of Record Owner: Description of Work Proposed: (Please attach required scale drawings, paint chips and/or samples of work and material proposed, where applicable) All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. Signature of Owner: Tel. #: Mailing address: City: State:_Zip: PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making any changes to the exterior of a property in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Salem Planning Department to discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application(Appropriateness,Non-Applicability or Hardship). - B. The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are held at One Salem Green,2nd floor,and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be lu&,d on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision. C. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m.on the Monday 16 days before the meeting in order to make the agenda. An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day of the meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability may be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after receiving signatures of approval from an officer and a member of the Commission. There is no fee for any applications. D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be posted with the City Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hearing is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability. E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. In case of a tenant,a waiver of the owner's appearance may be granted at the discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner. F. All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. G. An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specifications regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to make a determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings as applicable: 1. Site plan showing location of improvements; 2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements: 3. Details/profiles(i.e.moldings,fence caps,cornices,vents,etc.); 4. Materials(i.e.wood,brick,etc.); 5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and 6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters,lamp posts,stove pipes. H. At their convenience,a representative of the Commission will take pictures of the property from the public way for presentation at the meeting. It is not necessary that the applicant be home or be present. 1. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. If the application is approved, a Certificate will be issued,mailed to the applicant and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspector. Please note that the application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary(i.e.for reasons of incomplete drawings,to perform a site visit,etc.). In any case,the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is received,unless the applicant waives that requirement in writing. J. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has a letter from the Commission stating that the change involved is not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Please be sure to obtain appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings prior to commencing work. K. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued. :' Violations A person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is subject to fines of up to$500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not responsible for an owner's neglect to inquire about necessary City permits and approvals. All records are public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is in violation. Assistance The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the Salem Planning Department and the Salem Public Library. The guidelines provide examples of what is historically appropriate(or inappropriate)for Salem's neighborhoods including trim,siding,doors,fences,gutters,masonry,paint colors, parking solutions,porches,roofing,satellite dishes,secondary egress,skylights,utilities,windows,etc. These guidelines help you understand what y changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve your property and can guide you on historical appropriateness. Further information,in the form of books,articles and pamphlets,City-wide architectural inventories,and photographs,are available at the Historical Commission's office at One Salem Green. For more information,contact the Clerk of the Commission,Jane Guy,at the Salem Planning Department,One Salem Green,Salem,MA 01970,508 745-9595,Ext.311. Salem .historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (508) 745-9595 EXT. 311 FAX (508) 740-0404 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Sign ❑ Other as described below. District: Building Construction Date, if known: Address of Property: Name of Record Owner: Description of Work Proposed: (Please attach required scale drawings, paint chips andlor samples of work and material proposed, where applicable) All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. Signature of Owner: Tel. #: Mailing address: City: State:_Zip: PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making any changes to the exterior of a property in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Salem Planning Department to discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application(Appropriateness,Non-Applicability or Hardship). B. The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are held at One Salem Green,2nd floor,and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be heN-d on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision. C. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m.on the Monday 16 days before the meeting in order to make the agenda. An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day of the meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability may be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after receiving signatures of approval from an officer and a member of the Commission. There is no fee for any applications. D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be posted with the City Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hearing is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability. E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. In case of a tenant,a waiver of the owner's appearance may be granted at the discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner. F. All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. G. An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specifications regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to make a determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings as applicable: 1. Site plan showing location of improvements; 2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements: 3. Detailstprofiles(i.e.moldings,fence caps,comites,vents,etc.); 4. Materials(i.e.wood,brick,etc.); 5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and 6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters,lamp posts,stove pipes. H. At their convenience,a representative of the Commission will take pictures of the property from the public way for presentation at the meeting. It is not necessary that the applicant be home or be present. 1. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. If the application is approved, a Certificate will be issued,mailed to the applicant and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspector. Please note that the application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary(i.e.for reasons of incomplete drawings,to perform a site visit,etc.). In any case,the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is received,unless the applicant waives that requirement in writing. J. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has a letter from the Commission stating that the change involved is not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Please be sure to obtain appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings prior to commencing work. K. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued. + Violations A person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is subject to fines of up to$500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not responsible for an owner's neglect to inquire about necessary City permits and approvals. All records are public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is in violation. Assistance The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the Salem Planning Department and the Salem Public Library. The guidelines provide examples of what is historically appropriate(or inappropriate)for Salem's neighborhoods including trim,siding,doors,fences,gutters,masonry,paint colors, parking solutions,porches,roofing,satellite dishes,secondary egress,skylights,utilities,windows,etc. These guidelines help you understand what changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve your property and can guide you on historical appropriateness. Further information, in the form of books,articles and pamphlets,City-wide architectural inventories,and photographs,are available at the Historical Commission's office at One Salem Green. For more information,contact the Clerk of the Commission,Jane Guy,at the Salem Planning Department,One Salem Green,Salem,MA 01970,508 745-9595,Ext.311. Jfc`c�Tt,��s3. Salem Historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (508) 745.9595 EXT. 311 FAX (508) 740-0404 APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance for demolition as described below. Building Construction Date, if known: Address of Property: Name of Record Owner: Description of Demolition Work Proposed: All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. Signature of Owner: Tel. #: Mailing address: City: State:_Zip: - I � . PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making my changes to the exterior of a property in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Salem Planning Department to discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application(Appropriateness,Non-Applicability or Hardship). B. The Commission normally meets on the fust and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are held at One Salem Green,2nd floor,and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be herd on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision. C. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m.on the Monday 16 days before the meeting in order to make the agenda. An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day of the meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability may be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after receiving signatures of approval from an officer and a member of the Commission. There is no fee for any applications. D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be posted with the City Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hearing is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability. E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. In case of a tenant,a waiver of the owner's appearance may be granted at the discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner. F. All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. G. An application will not be considered complete unless alLwork items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specifications regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to make a determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings as applicable: 1. Site plan showing location of improvements; 2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements: 3. Details/profiles(i.e.moldings,fence caps,cornices,vents,etc.); 4. Materials(i.e.wood,brick,etc.); 5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and 6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters,lamp posts,stove pipes. H. At their convenience,a representative of the Commission will take pictures of the property from the public way for presentation at the meeting. It is not necessary that the applicant be home or be present. I. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. If the application is approved, a Certificate will be issued,mailed to the applicant and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspector. Please note that the application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary(i.e.for reasons of incomplete drawings,to perforin a site visit,etc.). In any case,the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is received,unless the applicant waives that requirement in writing. I A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has a letter from the Commission stating that the change involved is not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Please be sure to obtain appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings prior to commencing work. K. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued. Violations A person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is subject to fres of up to$500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not responsible for an owner's neglect to inquire about necessary City permits and approvals. All records are public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is in violation. Assistance - _ The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the Salem Planning Department and the Salem Public Library. The guidelines provide examples of what is historically appropriate(or inappropriate)for Salem's neighborhoods including trim,siding,doors,fences,gutters,masonry,paint colors, parking solutions,porches,roofing,satellite dishes,secondary egress,skylights,utilities,windows,etc. These guidelines help you understand what changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve your property and can guide you on historical appropriateness. Further information,in the form of books,articles and pamphlets,City-wide architectural inventories,and photographs,are available - at the Historical Commission's office at One Salem Green. For more information,contact the Clerk of the Commission,!ane Guy,at the Salem Planting Department,One Salem Green,Salem,MA 01970,508 745-9595,Ext.311. t ��errt rltztortral ommtr!55ion One $iatem Green: 508 745-9595, (ext. 311 flumber 4 9peatember, 1995 (Of ficerz (9tetteb 2pprobal atilt Requireb ®n Wednesday,June 17, 1995,the Salem Historical Commis- you have been cited by a City department and are ordered to sion held its election of officers. Helen Sides,35 Broad Street,was make improvements to your property,remember that you still need nominated by John Casey and unanimously elected Chairperson Salem Historical Commission approval. For example, if you are r replacing outgoing Chairperson Richard Oedel. John Carr, Jr., 7 ordered to add a railing or secondary egress, to undertake exterior River Street, was nominated by Russell deleading or to complete repairs to soffits, Slam and unanimously elected Vice Chair- facia boards, windows, chimneys, roofing, person. Inside This Issue gutters,downspouts or stairs,this work will require approval from the Commission. In Regarding her election Ms. Sides stated, "I Officers Elected 1 most cases,this work is maintenance requir- am honored to serve Salem as the Chairper- Get Involved In Your Community 1 ing only a Certificate of Non-Applicability son of the Salem Historical Commission. Approval Still Required 1 which can be issued within a few days. The historical architecture and qualities of City Receives Two Grants 2 However,for alterations(such as increasing the districts are what attracted my husband Annual Report 2 the height of a railing), the design of the and me to Salem five years ago. I would Measuring Presservation's Benefits 2 work you are under order to complete must like to thank Dick Cede[ for his contribu- Window Manufacturers 3 first be approved under a Certificate of tions as chairperson. I will continue to Preservation Awards 3 Appropriateness. make the meetings efficient and the Com- Insulation Tip 4 mission user friendly and helpful to the An Historic House Highlighted 4 P residents of the districts." Woulb 13ou 'Like Zo Oct Iubolbeb in your Community? I The Commission would like to develop a pool of interested residents who would like to be considered as candidates for future openings on the Commission. If you reside in Salem and would like to serve as a full member(3 year appointment)or an alternate member(2 year appointment),please forward your resume and letter of interest to the Clerk of the Commission. As openings occur, the Commission will present potential candidates for appointment to the Mayor for his consideration. Pull out Guidelines This issue includes a new group of sections from the Commission's guidelines. ■=Previously sent ®=Enclosed with this newsletter •How to use this guide ®Gutters&Downspouts ❑Roofing • Procedures for filing applications ®House Numbers ❑Satellite Dishes&Solar Collectors • Sec.of Int. Standards for Rehabilitation ❑Masonry ❑Secondary Egress •Addressing Violations 13 Paint Colors ❑Skylights ■Architectural Trim&Siding ❑Parking Solutions ❑Utilities ®Doors.Doorways,Porticos 0 Porches&Steps ❑Windows(including storms&shutters) ® Fences 1 it r ` The City has also been awarded a$6.000 Survey&Planning Grant (lCitpeceibeg Tblo Orantg that will continue the work begun last year on updating the City's The City of Salem Planning Department recently applied for historic properties survey. Last year, 155 survey forms were completed in the Derby and McIntire Historic Districts. Beginning and received two grants from the Massachusetts Historical in October, a consultant will complete approximately 185 more Commission (MHC). Under the Massachusetts Preservation surveys for the McIntire Historic District. Requests for proposals Projects Fund, Salem will receive $10,000 to use to study the for interested consultants are currently being advertised. feasibility of restoring and reusing Old Town Hall. Regarding the grant, Mayor Harrington stated, "Old Town Hall is Zinnua[ Report one of Salem's crown jewels. This grant will help us plan for the restoration of this facility so that it can be rented for civic and Ouring the year July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995,the Salem private functions." Historical Commission met regularly 20 times. In its capacity as Historic District Commission for 4 local districts,the Commission Old Town Hall is currently underutilized due to an outdated filed: electrical system, insufficient public restrooms and deteriorating windows and other original details. Another of the major shortfalls -63 Certificates of Appropriateness; is that the building is not handicapped accessible. - I Certificate of Hardship; -50 Certificates of Non-Applicability; Mayor Harrington commented, "Because of the condition of Old -3 Waivers of the Demolition Delay Ordinance;and Town Hall, less than 30%of this grand Federal style building is - 16 Denials including: being used. Old Town Hall does not meet the needs required by - 13 for a Certificate of Appropriateness: most functions and does not generate nearly enough income to - l for a Certificate of Hardship;and sustain itself." -2 for a Certificate of Non-Applicability. In addition to the grant,the City will utilize the$5,500 donated by lVeaguring Vregerbation' g �3enefitg Historic Salem, Inc(HSI). The funding was raised during HSI's (Excerpt from article in Historic Preservation Forum by Carolyn Douthat) 1993 garden tour. i 3Jn addition to the benefits common to all real estate develop- Both funding awards will be formally made to Mayor Harrington ment activity, reinvestment in historic resources offers particular at HSI's wine tasting event being held at Old Town Hall on advantages. These include: September 29, 1995. Secretary of State William Francis Galvin will present the State grant. ■ Cost Savings and Job Creation With the grant funds,the city intends to hive a historic architectural Per-square-foot costs in a°major commercial rehabilitation are consultant who will perform a study of the building beginning in likely to total 12%less to 9%more than comparable new construc- August or September. The primary use has already been defined tion,the average being about 4 li below newt savings of r When by an ad-hoc committee as a function hall facility on the second new construction involves demolition,the cost savings of savings in floor which will generate income to make the building more self- ration increase to between 3% and ea Additional savings in sustaining. Upon completion of the programmatic/feasibility rehabilitation projects may result from earlier project completion. study, the City, with the assistance of the Market and Tourist Federal n may studies ru real estate projects found that ng in Commission, will seek funding to undertake the rehabilitation of savings may reduce construction time by n to ovi resulting in Old Town Hal(. savings in construction financing costs and providing earlier receipt of rental income. Rehabilitation projects are also more Ward Two City Councillor Kevin Harvey stated, "The rehabilita- labor intensive than new construction, generating five more tion and revitalization of Old Town Hall will be a public benefit construction jobs and three more permanent jobs per million which will boost economic activity in the downtown area and help dollars of investment. Not only is there an increase in the number further demonstrate that historic preservation is good for business." of jobs,but wage levels can be higher on projects were rehabilita- tion skills are required. The study will consider the importance of preserving Old Town ' Tourism Hall's architectural details and historic context and the importance Historic preservation attracts visitors to a community,generating of providing a functional facility that meets today's safety and income from lodging, meals, discretionary purchases and sales taxes. accessibility standards. Mayor Harrington added, "It is one of my goals to reuse Old Town Hall as a cultural community activity I Small Business Creation center that is reminiscent of its once-bustling community use as a of neighborhood commercial districts,historic buildings provide town hall and market place". affordable space for the small service businesses which typically operate on low margins and are essential to the vitality of neigh- 2 borhood economies. Pella, Pella. IA 1-800-524-3700 ■ Stability Pozzi Window Company, Bend,OR 1-800-821-1016 Clear public policy favoring historic preservation, particularly Replacement Systems Internat., Kalamazoo, MI 616-345-8214 When targeted to identifiable districts,provides a level of certainty Rivco, Penacook, NH 1-800-99-RIVCO and stability necessary to attract investment. Ruffin&Payne, Inc., Richmond, VA 804-329-2691 ■ Environmental Benefits Seaquay Archit. Millwork Corp., Bridgeport, PA 215-279-1201 Rehabilitation not only reduces demolition waste but also encour- Walter Phelps Co., Brattleboro, VT 802-257-4314 ages the repair, rather than replacement,of building components. Weather Shield Mfg., Inc., Medford, W1 800 477-6808 Wes-Pine, West Hanover, MA,617 878-2102 Winti to Aauufacturer5 Wood Window Workshop. Utica,NY 31 �f(� Wood Window Resource,Pembroke. :M.A 617 829-9616 �G1�Y�•hile the Commission must approve each window replace- Wooastone Co., Westminster. VT 802-722-9217 moot proposal on a case by case basis and cannot endorse any Zeluck Doors& Windows, Brooklyn,NY 800-233-0101 particular window manufacturer, we would like to offer a list of companiescompanies who claim to make historically appropriate windows. The Commission has not seen samples from most these companies and therefore suggests that you compare price, avail- n Monday, May 15, 1995, the Salem Historical Commission ability,quality and historic appropriateness before submitting your presented its 1995 Preservation Awards at the Historic Salem. Inc. application to the Commission for annr�-.11. Here is a listing of Annual Meeting held at the National Park Service Visitors'Center. some manufacturers that you can tile names of local distributors/representatives. We apologize for any errors or Richard Oedel, former Chairman us- the Commission stated. "The omissions. Salem Historical Commission's annual Prc,.ervation Awards-are cm important part of our out;c:__: .ztivities. _;; making awards for Advantage Window Systems, Port Wash.,NY 800-944-0338 the historically sensitive restoration and preservation of properties, Air-Flo Window Contracting Corp, Brooklyn,NY 718-875-8600 we build an awareness of the process and an appreciation of the Allied Window, Inc., Cinn. OH 513-559-1212 character and fabric which characterize Salem's neighborhoods. \\ American Custom Millwork, Inc.,Albany GA 912-888-3303 By evaluating all of Salem, not just properties in the historic Andersen Corporation, Bayport,MN 612-439-5150 districts,we include people who would not otherwise recognize the Architectural Components, Inc.,Montague, MA 413-367-9441 importance of historic preservation to the overall economic well- CWM Manufacturing,Philadelphia, PA 215-537-8010 being of the City." Caradco,Rantoul, IL,217-893-4444 Case Window& Door, Inc., Schenectady,NY 518-347-0614 The award presentation, an annual event, included a slide show Cassidy Company, Inc., Seaford,DE 302-629-7600 narrated by John Carr, Vice-Chairman of the Commission. The Center Lumber Co.,Paterson,NJ 201-742-8300 recipients from local historic districts were: Classic Doors,Mantels, Windows, High Point,NC 910-889-3667 Conn. River Glass& Millwork, Charlestown, NH 603-826-5703 38 Washington Square South- Brian Wehrung& Lisa Dressler- Custom Wood Reproductions, Springfield,MA 413-733-9663 Excellence in Restoration; Drums Sash&Door,Drums, PA 717-788-1145 Eagle Window& Door, Inc.,Dubuque,IA 319-556-2270 331 Essex Street - Richard & Diane Pabich - Excellence in Hahn's Woodworking,Inc.,Roselle,NJ 908-241-8825 Restoration and Adaptive Reuse; Humboldt Door& Window Center, Eureka,CA 707-443-5788 lannuzzi Millwork, Inc., Detroit,MI 313-365-4545 389 Essex Street-Steven Sass& Ellen Golub-Special Award for J.B.Sash& Door,Chelsea,MA 617 884-8940 Paint Colors; Johnson Millwork, Inc., East Hampton, CT 203-267-4693 Kolbe&Kolbe, Wausau, WI,715 842-5666 6 South Pine Street-Albert& Sherrie Goodhue- Excellence in Lindsay Sash, Inc.,North Mankato, MN 507-6254278 Restoration; Lovingston Historic Window, Lovingston, VA 804-263-8845 Marvin Windows&Doors, Warroad, MN 1-800-346-5128 29 Washington Square North-Bertram Home, Inc. -Outstanding Maurer&Shepherd,Glastonbury,Ct 203-633-2383 Design Achievement, Utilitarian Encasement; Midwest Arch.Products, Ltd.,Davenport IA 319-323-4757 Millwork Specialties,Brooklyn,NY 718-768-7112 29-35 Warren Street- Trustees of the Estate of Stephen Phillips- New Found Woodworks,Oceanside,NY 516-536-1200 Special Award for Slate Roof Replacement; Norco Windows,Bow,NH 800 642-7697 Oslo-America, Inc.,Framingham, MA 508-875-5514 400 Essex Street-Edward Sabbagh& Claire Twomey-Excellence Patmore Millwork Co.,Bridgeport, CT 203-333-2105 in Restoration; 3 50 Broad Street-Spiros& Patricia Flomp-Excellence in Pergola prominent Salem merchant. ' Design; Federal Court was created in 1806 through an agreement between 180 Federal Street-Edward Crowley-Excellence in Restoration; Barr and Micah Wild(who built the house directly across the street from 3 Federal Court)that called for a "court or private way of 80 Washington Square East-Castine Realty Trust-Neighborhood twenty four feet wide extending from Federal Street to Nathaniel Improvement, Paint Colors; Ropes' land" [Essex County Registry of Deeds, Book 177, Lei.` 149]. Honorable Mentions: In 1831, Duncan purchased the property from John Reed. 14 Broad Street-Steven Thomas& Evelyn Blum -Excellence in According to the sale agreed upon by Duncan and Reed, it appears Fence Design;and that a school house was located on the property [E.C.R.D. Book 262, Leaf 1911. 188 Derby Street-Helen, Wanda&Irving Mysliwy-Achievement in Fence& Front Entrance Design. Duncan lived at the address until the 1850's. His occupation was often listed as "captain", although Essex County Deeds list his From outside local historic districts,the recipients were: occupation as "merchant". From the mid-1850's until 1872, Harriet J. Balch,a widow, is listed as a boarder in the house. She 150 Washington Street-Robert A. Murphy-Outstanding Signage; apparently lived there alone after the death of Duncan,who died and sometime in the early 1860's[Salem Directories. 1855, 1857, 1859, 1866, 18721. Upon Harriet's death in 1872,the land was divided 92 Washington Square East - Bramwell Real Estate Trust - amongst her children[See E.C.R.D. Book 890, Leaf 280]. Outstanding Achievement in Garden and Porch Design. In 1873,John S. Williams purchased the property,and lived in the I1lgulation Mltl house until 1915. Williams was a banker,having worked his way from clerk at the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank to bookkeeper, When replacing clapboards, it is not recommended to install and then to treasurer in the early 1900's [Salem Directories 1876, } 1888-1889, 1904 and advertisement]. Williams' family lived at 3 foam insulation outside of the wall,under the clapboards,because Federal Court,where he lived until he moved into the house at 89 it is a vapor barrier on the wrong side of the wall. If water vapor Federal. is caught behind it and condenses into water,you could get decay in the walls. It is suggested you take the old tarpapar off,and put In 1915, Rose and Ralph Loring acquired the property. Ralph as up Tyvek or Typar,an air-stop material that allows water vapor to employed as a "broker" [Salem Directory, 1926]. Rose Harris pass through it, which would prevent water vapor from being continued to live in the house until the mid-1930's (Ralph died trapped behind the clapboards. Also, backprime the clapboards sometime in the early 1930's). Katherine and Dorothy Loring are (paint their backs with an oil-based primer)to prevent cedar bleed, also listed as living in the house. They were probably Rose and brown spots that appear on the face of a light-colored paint or Ralph's daughters. stain. Another benefit to Tyvek or Tv par is that it will not increase the depth of the siding which could cause problems around In 1934, Lilian Abbot bought the property, and after a period of windows, comerboards and cornices. three years, sold it to Wesley and Alice Bevins. Wesley was employed as a superintendent at New England Telephone and Ziu 'Worie �)uuge Ailighttgbteb Telegraph Company. The Salem Directory for 1950 also lists 89 Federal Street Robert Bevins as living in the house. Robert was probably their son, and was employed as a credit manager. The Bevins family The following excerpt is taken from a house report prepared by Larry Davis for occupied the house until 1972, when the Newstetter family TheSalem,Inc.,February, 1995. purchased it. KVhe house currently located at 89 Federal Street was built by The Newstetter family owned the property from 1972 until 1994, - William Duncan, a local merchant, in 1833, according to Salem when the property was purchased by Jane and Kevin Dwyer. Tax Records for that same year. In 1834, Duncan paid$11.00 in real estate taxes for the property. If you missed newsletters #1, #2 or #3, please call the The land upon which 89 Federal Street and 3 Federal Court now Salem Planning Department for copies. stands was once owned by James Barr,a local merchant who made The Salem Historical Commission Newsletter is prepared and distributed by the his fortune in the flourishing Salem maritime trade of the late 18th Planning Department of the City of Salem,Neil J.Harrington,Mayor. and early 19th centuries. Bans father, James Sr., was also a 4 1 a.Yem ET LEL.5tortrat commt,Mgtroil One Oatem Orr cu. 508 745-9595. ext. 311 Humber 5 ifebruary 1996 Include Photographs of Existing Conditions Inside This Issue When submitting your application to the Salem Historical Commission,please include photographs of sufficent number and quality to adequately illustrate existing Nomination Form for our annual conditions. This will help speed review of your application! Preservation Awards! Historic Report of the"This Old Special Thanks House"house! The Commission would like to wish all the best to John Casey and Jim Bailey,who recently resigned from the board. Mr. Casey has been appointed to the City's Licensing Board and Mr. Bailey has gone on to pursue other interests. The Commission is grateful for the time that these gentlemen were able to donate toward Pull out Guidelines the ongoing preservation of Salem's historic neighborhoods. This issue includes a new Jim Ballou, Fondly Remembered group of sections from the In 1995, we were sad to see the passing of our friend Jim Ballou. Jim played a Commissions guidelines. significant part in the development of Salem's architectural history. Our thoughts are with his family and countless friends. ■=Previously sent ® =Enclosed with this newsletter Shutters Available ■How to use this guide We have received a telephone call from Ms. Bertha Fairbank of Foster Court who has ®Procedures for darns applications ■ Sec.of Int. Standards for Rehabilitation indicated that she has wood shutters available. Most are 72". If you are interested,•Addressing Violations call 744-5064. ■Architectural Trim&Siding ■Doors,Doorways,Porticos Unintentional Damages ■Fences ■Gutters&Downspouts ■House Numbers If part of your property(building,shed,fence,wall,chimney,railing,etc.)is damaged ® Masonry by a storm,vandalism,neglect or accident,and there is no immediate threat to public ❑Paint Colors safety, do not remove the damage (unless required by your insurance company). ❑Parking Solutions First, take photographs of the damaged area(s). Second, contact the police and/or ❑Porches&Steps your insurance company, if necessary. Third, contact the Clerk of the Commission ❑Roofing for advice on how to proceed. ❑Satellite Dishes&Solar Collectors ❑Secondary Egress For example,if your fence is hit by a vehicle,you will likely be advised to collect the ❑Skylights pieces and store them on site. Since a fence is not of immediate urgency,discussion ❑Utilities of the issue can be put on the next available agenda. However, if the damage is to a ❑Windows(including storms&shutters) roof it is understandable that immediate attention is required. The Clerk will arrange to get a Certificate of Non-Applicability issued so that the roof can be repaired in 1 kind. If you would rather make alterations to what was existing(e.g.color,material,design or outward appearance), you will likely be 5 a l advised to secure the roof temporarily and submit a regular application for the next available meeting. In any case,photographs of the damage is important documentation of the accidental nature of the condition of the property. It will show that the removal or improvement of the damaged areas is necessary. i Replacing your roof? Don't forget to include the location of Across1. The industrial arce=unit Proctor/Bridge Sts.(2 words) J. Occupation oflosephHodgesChoate(Choate 5. Greek Revival is the style of_Hall Monument) vents in your application! 9. Salem raudent&first woman poet in America 4 This house wasm ovedfroiStPeerSttothethea 10. To its early residents,what North Salem was known as Essex Institute 11 12. Dickson Memorial Chapel is located in this cemeery6. Salem Witch Museum building's historical name 14. What he Crombie Seem Church was built to Hmg) Church 7. 1914 was the year of the Salem_ Survey Underway Doe. 8, Salem's famous author 1. The reproduction of the McIntire Arch at Salem Common 9. 25 Lynda St historical name;street in North Salem rected.part of this observance 11. In the 1930's.384 F aa,St.was an_,acquiring the As reported in our 4th newsletter,the City of 2, was was the earliest town established in the name"The East India House" Massachusetts_ 13. The=Tapley shoe shop is located on the Peabody Essea Salem received a$6000 Survey and Planning — Museum property Grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission to continue updating the City's An Historic House Highfighted historic properties survey. Tremont Preservation Services, Inc. has been hired to 124 Federal Street The following excerpt was taken from a house report prepared by Donna Vinson for Historic Salem,Inc., undertake the survey which will include October 1995. properties on Beckford, Broad, Cambridge, Chestnut, Essex, Federal, Flint, Fowler, History of the Structures: Hathome, Lynn, North, N. Pine, Warren, The early Federal house presently bearing the address 124 Federal Street was built in Andover, Carpenter, Hamilton, Monroe, 1784 for Salem merchant Jonathan Ropes on or near the "100 poles" of land Pickeringand River Streets as well as j bequeathed to him by his father, John Ropes, Jr., in 1754 along with "a mansion I properties on Griffin Place, Warren Street house,shop and bam". The younger Ropes made few changes to his estate until after Court, Orne Square, Eaton Place, Federal 1780 when he tore down the "ancient" homestead and began acquiring adjoining Court, and Harrington Court. A total of 185 northerly properties along the"new road"(Lynn Street)lately laid out by his neighbor surveys will be completed by the end of June, Benjamin Goodhue. By 1783,he had consolidated the property on which he would 1996. Surveys will consist of architectural construct his new house in the following year. and historical summary information and a photograph. Say hello to Kim Brengle,Leslie Jonathan Ropes bequeathed his entire estate to his only grandchild,Jonathan Waldo, Donovan or Christine Beard if you see them in 1799. Waldo's professional occupation was that of an apothecary,but he referred photographing your house! to and conducted himself primarily as a "merchant" and also had many part-time public pursuits. In the 1790's he served successively as a town official,major of the militia,and overseer of the repairs of Fort Pickering. Several years after receiving his inheritance,Waldo increased the assessed value of the Federal Street house by either Once we have erecting or extending the rear ell along Lynn Street in order to open a shop. In their completed sending valuations of 1807-1810, Salem's tax assessors indicate quite clearly that Waldo's Guidelines sections new shop is located in his house, not adjacent to it. In 1810-1811, Waldo was Jw i t It t It e s e assessed for an additional st re referred to as"a brick store" in mortgage deeds of newsletters, we 1811, 1813,and 1818. Presumably this structure is the present-day One Lynn Street, will then enclose possibly built by Waldo's neighbor Nathaniel Chamberlain,a noted Salem bricklayer. survey copies to ' each homeowner. After the death of Jonathan Waldo in 1817, his heirs bequeathed the entire estate, referred to as"a certain messuage consisting of a dwelling house and the land under and adjoining and the brick store and all other buildings thereon,bounding southerly 2 on Federal Street seventy-eight feet more or properties in Salem. The first tenant of 124 '/2 Federal Street, Samuel Pitman, a less, easterly on Lynn Street on hundred and currier,appears in the 1878 Salem Directory. In that same year, Franklin Tyler, a four feet more or less,northerly by land late of "Morocco dresser"is listed as living in the house on"Lynn near Federal"and William ,David Bancroft deceased about 135 feet, H.Carter, an importer of wines in Boston,takes up residence in 124 Federal Street westerly partly by land of Ebenezer Shillaber shortly thereafter. 'deceased and partly by land of Nathaniel Chamberlain about 180 feet or however 124 and 124 'h Federal Street were occupied by a succession of tenants,both short- otherwise bounded or reputed to be bounded" term and long-term,during the Shreve family's ownership(1876-1929). The main to John Holman of Salem, a mariner, who house's occupant of longest duration was Frederick Broadhead,an insurance broker occupied the house until 1830 and owned the (1901-1917), while Frank A. Laws, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of property until 1832. In the early 1830s, Technology, lived in the addition from 1907 until 1920. In 1929, the trustees of Holman appears to have removed both himself Benjamin Shreve's estate conveyed "the property now numbered 124 and 124 '/2 and his business from Salem to New York, Federal Street and Number One Lynn Street" to Rebecca Dembofsky of Salem, a and consequently he conveyed "a certain mortgage broker and real estate agent who partitioned the estate and promptly sold off messuage consisting of a wooden dwelling its component parts in the following year. house and Brick House and bam and land k under and adjoining the same....situated at the The Cooke sisters,purchasers of 124 and 124 '/z Federal Street in 1930, lived at the corner of Federal Street and Lynn Street" to latter address and leased out the main house. David Limaum,a physician, lived and Ethe Rev. John Brazer, pastor of the North practiced at 124 Federal Street in the early forties and this use continued after Dr. h! Church, in 1832. John Brazer and his large Melvin Goodman and his wife Alyce purchased the property from Florence and Lilla family owned and occupied 124 Federal Cooke in 1945. The Goodmans owned, occupied, and practiced n 124 and 124 '/, r Street,then designated alternatively 50 or 52 Federal Street for nearly fifty years,after which its present owners {Kevin&Deborah Federal Street, until the Reverend's death in Guinee)purchased the house from the executor of Alyce Goodman's estate in 1995. 1845. Based on the tax assessments, there were no changes made to the existing History of the Property: structures of the estate during this time. The The land on which 124 and 124%,Federal Street and One Lynn Street were eventually I following year, Brazer's heirs transferred the built was part of the original seventeenth-century land grant of Richard Bishop(d. E property to Thomas Perkins of Salem, a 1674-75),which was conveyed successively to his son Thomas and grandson Richard relatively wealthy shipmaster and merchant. Bishop. Robert Kitchen purchased the Bishop property in the early 1690s, and P quickly turned it over to Joseph Neal, one of the largest landowners in the i It is during Thomas Perkins'possession of 124 neighborhood. Neal possessed the property,which adjoined his"mansion house"on Federal Street (1846-1876) that the present- the main street(Essex Street)for several years,after which it was transferred to the day One Lynn Street,the brick house adjoined Ropes Family. to the wooden rear ell of the dwelling house on Federal Street, is officially listed as a The Ropes brothers,John Jr.and Samuel,built and possessed half-interests in a house separate structure in the Salem Tax and outlying buildings on their property, all of which was conveyed to Jonathan Valuations. There is no evidence, however, Ropes in 1754. After the laying out of Federal Street(after 1766)and Lynn Street tthat the brick building(with no address)was (after 1780),Ropes greatly enlarged the property,Y>Probabl with the aim of increasing used as residence but rather as a warehouse or access to the North River. A representative purchase cam in 1782,when Nathaniel store for storage and/or display of Perkins' Lang of Salem,a silversmith,conveyed to Jonathan"a certain piece of land adjoining substantial goods in stock. The structure was a new road lately laid out by Benjamin Goodhue junior from the new street in said j certainly embellished during this period,as its Salem so called down to the water side". Additional parcels of land(on the western ik€ assessed value increases considerably,as does side)were added to the property after the construction of the new Federal house in that of the main house. Perkins likely added 1784 and its additions by both Ropes and his heir,Jonathan Waldo. There were few M the Greek Revival entrances and bay windows of no changes made to the property for most of the nineteenth century,until Benjamin to both structures at different period in his Shreve added the circa 1877 addition to the main house. The division of the thirty-year occupation. Ropes/Shreve estate cam in 1930,when 124 and 124%,Federal Street became legally separated from One Lynn Street. The west wing of 124 Federal Street,or 124'/z Federal Street,was built after the Perkins heirs conveyed the property to Benjamin Shreve in /fyou missed newsletters#l, #2, #3 or#4,please call the Salem Planning Department f 1876. Shreve, "importer of French goods, for copies- watches,and jewelry"and founder of Shreve, Crump & Low in Boston, purchased the Perkins estate as an addition to his many rental The Salem Historical Commission Newsletter is prepared and distributed by the Planning Department of the City of Salem,Neil J.Harrington,Mayor. f K 3 and '[ !910110139 fl I SPI394uoN '01 3X-1 'El zs99 '9 umoa 100J1SPwg '6 uuI II PW9M 'b �1!O 'S MU '6 na m9-! £ 311904.E bI molloH 1344uiu 'I awo4bm9H 'g ,Cru 'Z um9!u0w0 ZI ssoTv 9'IZZnd OI SUgMSNV CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! This year, the Salem Historical Commission would like those who live in the historic districts to nominate the properties that they feel are deserving of one of the Commission's annual Preservation Awards. The premise is simple. We want to recognize those property owners who help preserve our historic districts by making special effort to maintain or improve their properties in a way that is compatible with their property's age, building style and location. The Rules 1. Awards can be made to properties inside or outside historic districts but must be for properties in Salem. 2. For properties in historic districts,the work completed must have been properly approved, that is, the property owner or tenant must have applied for and received a Certificate of Appropriateness, Hardship or Non- Applicability prior to undertaking the work. 3. No property owned by a current member of the Salem Historical Commission is eligible. 4. Interiors are not eligible with the exception of properties open to the public (e.g. municipal buildings, retail stores, etc.). 5. Awards will go to the property owner or tenant responsible for seeing that the work was undertaken - not the contractor or architect. 6. There is no limit to the number of nominations. However, no more than 12 awards will be given. Awards will be made in May, 1996. r------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i NOMINATION FORM I I wish to nominate the following property for a Salem Historical Commission Preservation Award: I PROPERTY ADDRESS: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT/REASON FOR AWARD (e.g. restoration, siding removal, adaptive reuse, I 1 paint colors, overall maintenance, porch design, slate roof replacement, etc.): I I i Please return to Jane A. Guy, Salem Planning Department, One Salem Green, Salem, MA 01970 by March 15, 1996. I 4 Funding of CLG Activities PART F.1 LOCAL FUNDING Local funding budget appropriation attached. PART F.2 SURVEY AND PLANNING GRANT FUNDING The City of Salem received $6,000 in MHC Survey and Planning Grant funding. PART F.3 OTHER FUNDING The City of Salem received$10,000 in Massachusetts Preservation Projects Funds for a feasibility study for Old Town Hall. There were no other public or private grant fiords received. �osor� Page 17 CITY OF SALEM �9`��/MINE WAP In City Council'+ / June 22 1995 1 Jug 2 6.1995 Ordered: Salem E"17xW4101 E3 uept. That the Annual Appropriations under the authority of the Historical Commission shall be as follows : Historic Preservation Personnel Services $6, 200 . 00 Nonpersonnel Expenses 1 , 671 . 00 TOTAL $7, 871 . 00 ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW CITY CLERK t a 1 J Miscellaneous PART G.1 PRESERVATION AWARDS On Thursday, May 30, 1996,the Salem Historical Commission presented its 1996 Preservation Awards at the Historic Salem, Inc. Annual Meeting held at the National Park Service Visitor's Center. The recipients from local historic districts are: 16 Cambridge St. - Michael & Marianne Ferrucci - Special Award for Paint Colors 26 Chestnut St. - Theresa Kavanagh- Excellence in Restoration (porch, paint) 111 Derby St. - 1771 Ropes House Condominium -Excellence in Restoration(storefront, paint) 361 Essex St. - Timothy & Alice Clarke - Outstanding Achievement (summer house roof) 89 Federal St. - Kevin& Jane Dwyer-Outstanding Design Achievement (trellis/fence, shutters, paint) 124 Federal St. - Kevin& Deborah Guinee - Outstanding Restoration 177-179 Federal St. - Laskaris Realty Trust- Excellence in Restoration(front entrance) 37 Warren St. - Don Rose & Nina Simonds - Outstanding Design Achievement (sunroom/2nd story enclosure) From outside local historic districts, the recipients are: 6 Brown St. - Donald& Sheila Clarke - Special Award for Shutters & Paint 50 Washington St. - Tabernacle Church - Excellence in Lighting Design 8 Winter St. - James & Claire Bailey - Excellence in Restoration 12 Winter Street- Mary Donovan -Excellence in Restoration SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 1995 - JUNE 30, 1996 f Ladies and Gentlemen: I. Certificates Issued ;. During the year July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996, the Salem Historical Commission met P regularly 23 times and had one site visit during which a quorum was present. In its capacity as Historic District Commission for 4 local districts, the Commission filed: - 70 Certificates of Appropriateness; - 2 Certificates of Hardship; - 61 Certificates of Non-Applicability; - 4 Waivers of the Demolition Delay Ordinance; and - 17 denials including: - 8 for a Certificate of Appropriateness; - 2 for a Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance; - 6 for a Certificate of Non-Applicability; and - 1 for a Certificate of Hardship. Certificates issued are provided to the owner of the property, the City Clerk, the Building Inspector and are kept on file in the Salem Planning Department according to address. A list of all Certificates issued can be found in the Certified Local Government Annual Report which is on file at the Salem Planning Department and the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Minutes of all meetings are also available at the Salem Planning Department. IL Commission Members As of 6/30/96, there are six (6) Commission members and one (1) alternate. Appointed members are Helen Sides,Chair; John Carr, Jr., Vice Chair; Richard Oedel; Russell Slam; Walter Cook; Douglas Kelleher; and alternate and Lance Kasparian. James Bailey resigned from the Commission on October 18, 1995. John Casey resigned from the Commission at the close of the November 1, 1995 meeting. III. Workshops/Seminars Mr. Kasparian attended Restoration `96. C' �A IV. Grants Through the 1995 Survey and Planning Grant Program, the City has engaged the services of a consultant to produce 185 survey forms for the McIntire Historic Districts. As of this date the project has not been completed. Properties targeted were those that were owned by absentee landlords, have carriage houses or significant outbuildings visible from the public way, were commercial properties, were City-owned properties, were never surveyed, were surveyed in the 1960's, were for sale or were on the boundaries of the district. The forms should be submitted by the consultant in the next few weeks. V. Rules, Procedures, Guidelines The Commission reviewed and amended several sections of its guidelines including: Procedures for filing applications; Masonry; and Paint colors. The Commission also revised its applications. The Commission adopted a policy requiring applicants to submit 3-4 35mm photographs of existing conditions. VI. Preservation Awards On Thursday, May 30, 1996, the Salem Historical Commission presented its 1996 Preservation Awards at the Historic Salem, Inc. Annual Meeting held at the National Park Service Visitor's Center. The recipients from local historic districts are: 16 Cambridge St. - Michael& Marianne Ferrucci - Special Award for Paint Colors 26 Chestnut St. - Theresa Kavanagh- Excellence in Restoration (porch, paint) 111 Derby St. - 1771 Ropes House Condominium - Excellence in Restoration(storefront, paint) 361 Essex St. - Timothy & Alice Clarke - Outstanding Achievement(summer house roof) 89 Federal St. - Kevin & Jane Dwyer -Outstanding Design Achievement (trellis/fence, shutters,paint) 124 Federal St. - Kevin& Deborah Guinee- Outstanding Restoration 177-179 Federal St. - Laskaris Realty Trust - Excellence in Restoration(front entrance) 37 Warren St. -Don Rose &Nina Simonds - Outstanding Design Achievement (sunroom/2nd story enclosure) From outside local historic districts,the recipients are: 6 Brown St. - Donald & Sheila Clarke - Special Award for Shutters & Paint 50 Washington St. - Tabernacle Church- Excellence in Lighting Design r 8 Winter St. - James & Claire Bailey - Excellence in Restoration 12 Winter Street- Mary Donovan - Excellence in Restoration VII. Other Activities The Commission issued two newsletters (Number 4, September, 1995 and Number 5, February, 1996) to all of the property owners in the 4 historic districts. Each newsletter included a supplement of sections of the Salem Historical Commission's guidelines. Number 5 included a nomination form for preservation awards. This report was completed by Jane A. Guy on behalf of the Salem Planning Department and the Salem Historical Commission. Respectfully submitted, ,-1 J A. Guy erk of the Sale istorical Commission