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HISCOM BUDGET BUDGET ANNUAL REPORT & CLG REPORT
�FY 98 HisCom, budget, annual ? report:, CLG report r r" i .p SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 1997 - JUNE 30, 1998 Ladies and Gentlemen: I. Certificates Issued During the year July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998,the Salem Historical Commission met regularly 22 times and had four site visits during which a quorum was present. In its capacity as Historic District Commission for 4 local districts, the Commission filed: - 79 Certificates of Appropriateness; - 2 Certificates of Hardship; - 73 Certificates of Non-Applicability; - 4 Waivers of the Demolition Delay Ordinance; and - 5 denials including: - 5 for a Certificate of Appropriateness; - 0 for a Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance; - 0 for a Certificate of Non-Applicability; and - 0 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. II. Commission Members As of 6/30/98, there are six (7) Commission members and no (0) alternates. Appointed members are Helen Sides, Chair; Douglas Kelleher; Vice Chair; Lance Kasparian, Robert Jellison, Deborah Guinee, Douglas Karam and Richard Stevens. Deborah Guinee, Douglas Karam and Richard Stevens were appointed to the Commission on May 14, 1998 as full members replacing John H. Carr, Jr. and Walter Cook who were not reappointed and Russell Slam who had resigned from the Commission in 1966. Kathleen Marck stopped attending meetings in April, 1997 and has not been reappointed. There are currently two alternate member vacancies. Helen Sides was re-elected as Chair and Doug Kelleher was elected Vice Chair on May 20, 1998. III. Workshops/Seminars Helen Sides, Lance Kasparian and Richard Stevens attended Restoration & Renovation in March, 1998 at the World Trade Center. Lance Kasparian and Helen Sides attended Build Boston. Douglas Kelleher attended the National Preservation Institute's Issues in Federal Cultural Resource Compliance at Boston University in October, 1997. IV. Grants Through the 1997 Survey and Planning Grant Program, the City has engaged the services of a consultant to produce 235 survey forms including all city-owned buildings, parks, monuments and cemeteries, with remaining properties to be selected within the Bridge Street neighborhood. The project will be completed in August, 1998. V. Rules, Procedures, Guidelines The Commission reviewed and amended sections of its guidelines including: - Architectural Trim & Siding - Barrier Free Access - Mechanical Equipment - Roofing - Satellite Dishes & Solar Collectors - Secondary Egress - Skylights - Utilities - Windows This concludes the Commission's objective to update its guidelines. Historic Salem, Inc. requested and received approval to reprint the masonry and paint color sections of the Commission's guidelines into their newsletter. VI. Preservation Awards On the evening of Tuesday, May 12 1998,the Salem Historical Commission presented its 1998 Preservation Awards at the Historic Salem, Inc. Annual Meeting held at the National Park Service Visitor's Center. The meeting was held during the nation-wide "Preservation Week". The recipients from local historic districts were: 1 42 Chestnut St. - Andrew&Nan Greer- Excellence in Restoration 6& 8 Botts Ct. - Gary and Nancy Peterson/Peter and Betsy Merry - Outstanding Fence Design 5 Beckford St. -Robert Allen and Robert Soucy- Special Award for Painting 9 Warren St. - Carl &Alice Wathne-Excellence in Renovation 19 '/z Washington Sq. - Salem Witch Museum - Sympathetic Treatment(rear facade) 40 Flint St. - Christopher Copelas- Compatible New Addition in Period Neighborhood From outside local historic districts, the recipients are: Old Town Hall - City of Salem - Outstanding Design Achievement(handicapped access) 28 1/2 St. Peter St. -Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston-Excellence in Steeple Restoration 22 Andrew St. -Daniel &Tracy Pierce- Outstanding Design Achievement(fence, shutters, front porch, landscaping) 250 Derby St. -Lydia E. Pinkham Memorial- Sympathetic Replacement(window balcony) 146 North St. - Michael& Karen Cronin- Special Award for Painting 205-209 Fort Avenue - Everett W. Hobbs - Excellence in Preservation & Maintenance of Salem Landmark 104 Bridge St. - Louise Pelletier- Excellence in Reconstruction (porch&painting) 330 Lafayette St. - James Nicholson -Excellence in Renovation VII. Other Activities The Commission issued a newsletter(Number 7, January, 1998)to all of the property owners in the 4 historic districts. The newsletter included a supplement of sections of the Salem Historical Commission's guidelines. The Commission continues to remain an interested party in the expansion of the Peabody Essex Museum and the Salem Beverly Transportation Project and has also begun to review a proposed handicapped access project at the Salem Post Office.. This report was completed by Jane A. Guy on behalf of the Salem Planning Department and the Salem Historical Commission. Respectfully submitted, Al 4�LGL J iA. Guy 14 Clerk of the Salem Historical Commission t ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF SALEM CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT JULY 1, 1997 THRU JUNE 30, 1998 i CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT ANNUAL REPORT CITY OF SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS JULY 1, 1997-JUNE 30, 1998 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 PART F- FUNDING OF CLG ACTIVITIES I. Local Funding 2. Survey and Planning Grant Funding 3. Other Funding PART G-MISCELLANEOUS i f 1. Preservation Awards 3 This report was completed by lane A.Guy on behalf of Craig Wheeler,City Planner and Helen Sides,Chairman tr_e Salem Historical Commission under the administration of Mayor Stanley J.Usovicz,Jr. l APPLICATIONS REVIEWED 7/1/97-6/30/98 Page I NEW OR TYPE OF WORK APPLIC. CERT. CERT. DATE CONT'D ADDRESS NAME ALTER./NEW CON.IDEMOL./NON-APP. DISTRICT DATE APPLIED ISSUED ISSUED COMMENTS July 16, 1997 meeting: N 104 FEDERAL ST. HART/CLEARY X MCIN'HRE 6/30/97 APPROP. APPROP, 7/17/97 PAINTCOLORS N 344 ESSEX ST. MURPHY X MCINTIRE 6/16/97 APPROP. APPROP. 7/17/97 FENCE N 117-119 FEDERAL ST. HEAGNEY/GAUVINX MCINTIRE 6/19/97 APPROP. APPROP. 7/17/97 FENCE N 6 SOUTH PINE ST. GOODHUE X MCINTIRE 6/25/97 APPROP. APPROP. 7/17/97 PAINT,BALUSTRADE,FENCE N 5 BECKFORD ST. ALLEN/SOUCY X MCINTIRE 6/27/97 APPROP. APPROP. 7/17/97 PAINT,GUTTER,CHIMNEY,WINDOW HOOD N 14 FLINT ST. ANDERSON X MCINTIRE 6/30/97 APPROP. APPROP. 7/17/97 PAINT,FRONT PORCH N 140 DERBY ST. MURPHY X DERBY 7/2/97 APPROP. APPROP. 7/17/97 SIGN N 397 ESSEX ST. Z&M REALTY X MCINTIRE 7/2/97 APPROP. APPROP. 7/17/97 2ND FL.PORCI4 N 9 CAMBRIDGE ST. COYLE X MCINTIRE 7/2/97 APPROP. APPROP. 7/17/97 ROOF,RIDGE VENT C 4 BOTTS CT. PETERSON X MCIN"FIRE 5/13/97 APPROP. DENIAL 7/17/97 LATTICE WORK August 6, 1997 meeting: N 94 FEDERAL ST. BOUTCHIE X MCINTIRE 7/3/97 APPROP. APPROP, 8/7/97 PAINT,REPAIR SHUTTERS N I80A FEDERAL ST. CONNELLY X MCINTIRE 721/97 APPROP. APPROP. 8/7/97 PAINT,DOWNSPOUTS X MCINTIRE 7/21/97 N/A N/A 8/7/97 SHINGLES,FACEBOARD,WINDOW TRIM N 159 FEDERAL ST. AMORY/KENYON X MCINTIRE 7/21/97 APPROP. APPROP. 8/7/97 PAINT,ROOF N/A 8/7/97 GUTTERS/DOWNSPOUTS N 3 HARRINGTON CT. SCIALDONE X MCINTIRE 7/22/97 N/A N/A 8/7/97 PORCH,CELLAR APPROP. 8/7/97 FENCE PAINT X APPROP. N/A 8/7/97 SATELLITE DISH N I8IR DERBY ST. WARSHAVER X DERBY 7/23/97 APPROP. APPROP. 8/7/97 SIGN N 5WARREN ST. GALVIN X MCINTIRE 7/9/97 APPROP. APPROP. 8/7/97 PAINT N 15'/:RIVER ST. GADALA X MCINTIRE 7/3/97 APPROP. CONTINUE N 6 BOTTS CT. PETERSON X MCINTIRE 7/18/97 APPROP. CONTINUE SEPTEMBER 3, 1997 MEETING C 15 !6 RIVER ST. GADALA X MCINTIRE 7/3/97 APPROP. WITHDRAWN C 6 BOTTS CT. PETERSON X MCINTIRE 7/18/97 APPROP. APPROP. 9/5/97 PRIVACY LATTICE ON PORCH N 6 CHESTNUT ST. BUSTEED X MCINTIRE 7/24/97 APPROP. APPROP. 9/5/97 CHIMNEY CAP N 17 BECKFORD ST. COPELAS X MCINTIRE 7/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE N 53 SUMMER ST. NANGLE X MCINTIRE 8/6/97 APPROP. APPROP. 9/5/97 SIDING&WINDOWS CONTINUE WINDOW ALTERNATE N 109 DERBY ST. MILMAN X MCINTIRE 7/24/97 APPROP. CONTINUE SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 MEETING: N 19 1/2-21 'A BROAD CONDO TRUST X MCINTIRE 8/26/97 APPROP. APPROP. 9/18/97 JPAINT C 17 BECKFORD ST. COPELAS X MCINTIRE 7/29/97 APPROP. APPROP. 9/18/97 FRONT ENTRANCE C 109 DERBY ST. MILMAN X DERBY 7/24/97 APPROP. APPROP. 9/18/97 PORCH&STAIRS X CONTINUE FENCE C 53 SUMMER ST. NANGLE X MCINTIRE 8/6/97 APPROP CONTINUE WINDOW OPTION OCTOBER I, 1997 MEETING: N 342 ESSEX SF. WILLIAMS X MCINTIRE 9/17/97 APP/NA APPROP. 102/97 PAINT COLORS C 53 SUMMER ST. NANGLE X MCINTIRE 8/6/97 APPROP CONTINUE WINDOW OPTION C 109 DERBY ST. MILMAN X DERBY 7/24/97 APPROP. APPROP. 10/2/97 FENCE N 180 DERBY ST. HOME FORAGED WOMEN X DERBY 9/8/97 APPROP. CONTINUE DEMOLISH WALL N 38 BROAD ST. HILTONNANNEY X MCINTIRE 9/9/97 APPROP. APPROP. 10/2/97 PORCHES N 10 RIVER ST. WHITTIER X MCINTIRE 9/15/97 APPROP. APPROP. 102/97 WINDOW N 4 CARPENTER ST. DUDA X MCINTIRE 9/15/97 APPROP. APPROP. 10/2/97 PAINT,WINDOW,SIDING REMOVAL,REPAIRS NEW OR - TYPE OF WORK APPLIC. CERT. CERT. DATE CONT'D ADDRESS NAME ALTER./NEW CON.IDEMOL.INON-APP. DISTRICT DATE APPLIED ISSUED ISSUED COMMENTS N 21 FLINT ST. BUCKLEY X MCINTIRE 9/16/97 APP/NA APPROP. 10/2/97 ROOF N 12 CHESTNUT ST. WYKE X MCINTIRE 9/17/97 APPROP. APPROP. 10/2/97 FENCES N 120-134 ESSEX ST. PEABODY ESS X WASH.SQ. 9/30/97 N/A N/A 10/2/97 BANNER 92 DERBY SI'. PASKOWSKI DERBY REQUEST'I"O EXTL"ND 10/2/97 EXTENSION OF 7/25/96 N/A TO 12/31/97 OCTOBER 15, 1997 MEETING: p N 38 SUMMER ST. HENRY X MCINTIRE 9/17/97 APPROP. APPROP. 10/16/97 PAINT - N 36 WARREN ST. TOOMEY X MCINTIRE 9/26/97 APPROP. APPROP. 10/16/97 PAINT C 53 SUMMER ST. NANGLE X MCINTIRE 8/6/97 APPROP APPROP. 10/16/97 WINDOW OPTION C 180 DERBY ST. HOME FOR AGED WOMEN X DERBY 9/8/97 APPROP. HARD. 10/16/97 DEMOLISH WALL N -51 WARREN ST. ROBERTS X MCINTIRE 9/20/97 APPROP. CONTINUE N 0 N.PINE ST. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP, CONTINUE N 21 CHESTNUT ST. KSANDER X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. APPROP. 10/16/97 VENTING,ETC. N 149 FEDERAL ST. ARCHAMBAULT X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE N 23 WARREN ST. GAULL X MCINTIRE 9/30/97 APPROP. APPROP. 10/16/97 PAINTNENT NOVEMBER 19, 1997 MEETING: C 51 WARREN ST. ROBERTS X MCINTIRE 9/20/97 APPROP. APPROP. 11/20/97 SHED C 0 N.PINE ST. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE C 149 FEDERAL ST. ARCHAMBAULT X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. WITHDRAWN N 175 FEDERAL ST. MECHE X MCINTIRE 10/2/97 APPROP. CONTINUE N 21 WASH.SQ. ELLIOT X WASH.SQ. 10/22/97 APPROP. WITHDRAWN N 3 LYNN ST. BRANDT/ROKA X MCINTIRE 11/3/97 APPROP. APPROP. 1120/97 ROOF N 9 CAMBRIDGE ST. COYLE X MCINTIRE 10/30/97 APPROP. CONTINUE DECEMBER 3, 1997 MEETING: C 0 N.PINE ST. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE C 175 FEDERAL ST. MECHE X MCINTIRE 10/2/97 APPROP. CONTINUE C 9 CAMBRIDGE ST. COYLE X MCINTIRE 10/30/97 APPROP. CONTINUE N 38 WASH.SQ.S. SNEDDON X WASH.SQ. 10/17/97 APPROP. APPROP. 12/4/97 FLASHING,SLATE,VALLEY,HIPS,RIDGES N/A 12/4/97 CI"BMNEY CAP N 110 DERBY ST. 7 GABLES X DERBY 11/18/97 APPROP. APPROP, 12/4/97 SIGN 54 TURNER ST'. APPROP. 12/4/97 SIGN N 164 BOSTON ST. BENSOL R T X N/A 111/8/97 WDDO WDDO 12/4/97 SHED DEMOLITION DECEMBER 17, 1997 MEETING: C 0 N.PINE SI'. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE C 175 FEDERAL SE MECHE X MCINTIRE 10/2/97 APPROP. HARDSHIP 12/18/97 SECONDARY EGRESS(WAIVED 60 DAY) C 9 CAMBRIDGE ST. COYLE X MCINTIRE 10/30/97 APPROP. CONTINUE N 26 SUMMIT AVE. UCP X LAFAY. 12/1/97 APPROP. APPROP. 12/18/97 JANUARY 7, 1998 MEETING: C ON.PINE ST. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE C 9CAMBRIDGE ST. COYLE X MCINTIRE 10/30/97 APPROP. WITHDRAWN X 1/7/98 N/A N/A 1/8/98 GUTTER JANUARY 21, 1998 MEETING: C 0 N.PINE ST. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE N 31 WASH.SQ. WASH.SQ.TR X WASH.SQ. 12/30/97 APPROP. APPROP.* (DETAILS CONTINUED) r , - , 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 FEBRUARY 4, 1998 MEETING: N 13 WASHINGTON SQ. MURRAY X WASH.SQ, 1/9/98 APPROP. CONTINUE N 18117EDI-IZAL SI. I-ALLY X MCINTIRE 1/20/98 APPROP. APPROP. 2/5/98 PAINT COLORS C 0 N.PINE S'1'. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE C 31 WAST I.SQ. WASI"1.SQ."TR X WASIL SQ. 12/30/97 APPROP. CONTINUE C 50 ESSEX ST. E13L TRUS F X - 2/13/97 APPROP. 2/5/98 DOOR,ROOF DECK DOOR PAINT,ELECTRICAL PIPES CONTINUE ROOF DECK,E"FAL. FEBRUARY 18, 1998 MEETING: C 13 WASHINGTON SQ. MURRAY X WASH.SQ, 1/9/98 APPROP. APPROP. 2/19/98 SIGN ALTERATION,TRASHENCLOSURE C 0 N.PINE ST. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE - C 31 WASH.SQ. WASH.SQ.TR X WASH.SQ. 12/30/97 APPROP. * 2/19/98 COLUMNS C 50 ESSEX ST. EBL TRUST X - 2/13/97 CONTINUE N 9 CAMBRIDGE ST. COYLE X MCINTIRE 1/29/98 APPROP. APPROP. 2/19/98 ROOF VENTS MARCH 4, 1998 MEETING: N 23 WARREN ST. GAULL X MCINTIRE 2/5/98 APPROP. APPROP. 3/5/98 PAINT COLORS C 0 N.PINE ST. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE C 50 ESSEX ST. EBL TRUST X - 2/13/97 CONTINUE N 3 CARPENTER ST, WALS1I X MCINTIRE 2/9/998 APPROP. APPROP. 3/5/98 ELECTRIC SERVIC MARCH 18, 1998 MEETING: N 2 BOTTS CT. USOVICZ X MCINTIRE 3/2/98 APPROP. - DEMOLITION N 144-146 FEDERAL ST. OUELLETTE/LAROCHE X MCINTIRE 32/98 APPROP. APPROP. 3/19/98 SIDING,WINDOWS,DOORS X MCINTIRE 3/2/98 N/A N/A 3/19/98 SOFFITS,ROOF,CHIMNEY N 177-179 FEDERAL LASKARIS X MCINTIRE 3/4/98 APPROP. CONTINUED C 0 N.PINE ST. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. CONTINUE C 50 ESSEX ST. EBLTRUST X - 2/13/97 CONTINUE APRIL 1, 1998 MEETING: C 2 BOTTS CT. USOVICZ X MCINTIRE 3/2/98 APPROP. CONTINUE DEMOLITION C 177-179 FEDERAL ST. LASKARIS X MCINTIRE 3/4/98 APPROP. APPROP. 4/2/98 MAILBOX N- 10 HATHORNE ST. BROOKS X MCINTIRE 3/16/98 APPROP. APPROP. 4/2/98 WINDOWS/DOOR/PORCFVSIDING/BULKHEAD N 17 FOWLER ST. LEDUC X MCINTIRE 3/17/98 APPROP. APPROP. 4/2/98 FENCE N 87 NORTH ST. VAN DELL X N/A 3/24/98 WDDO WDDO 4/2/98 DEMOLITION OF GAS STATION C ON.PINE ST. GEARY X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 APPROP. DENIAL 4/2/98 FENCE C 50 ESSEX ST. EBL TRUST X - 2/13/97 APPROP. 4/2/98 SKUPPERS,REMOVE Cf[AIN LINK FENCE DENIAL 4/9/98 WINDOWS CONTINUE WINDOWS,LANDSCAPING,ROOF DECK APRIL 6, 1998 MEETING: C 50 ESSEX ST. EBL TRUST X - 2/13/97 DENIAL 4/9/98 ROOF DECK ENCLOSURE CONTINUE WINDOWS,LANDSCAPING,ROOF DECK APRIL 15, 1998 MEETING: C 2 BOTTS CT. USOVICZ X MCINTIRE 3/2/98 APPROP. WITHDRAWN DEMOLITION OF WALL N 40 FLINT ST. COPELAS X MCINTIRE 4/13/98 APPROP. APPROP. 4/27/98 WAIVED PUBLIC HEARING/PAINT FENCE C 50 ESSEX ST. EBL TRUST X - 2/13/97 APPROP. 4/16/98 WINDOWS,ROOF DECK ENCLOSURE,LANDSCAPING N 127 DERBY ST. MINACAPILLI X DERBY 3/19/98 APPROP. CONTINUE N 35 BROAD ST, SIDESNICCICA X MCINTIRE 3/27/98 APPROP. CONTINUE NEW OR TYPE OF WORK APPLIC. CERT. CERT. DATE CONT'D ADDRESS NAME ALTER/NEW CONIDEMOL.INON-APP. DISTRICT DATE APPLIED ISSUED ISSUED COMMENTS N 58 DERBY ST. 13ERGERON X DERBY 3/30/98 APPROP. APPROP, 4/16/98 ROOD,SIDING,CHIMNEY,ALTERA"IIONS CONTINUE WINDOW LIGHTCONFIGIIRATION N 275 LAFAYETFE ST, U.CEREBRAL X LAFAY. 3/30/98 APPROP. APPROP. 4/16/98 DOOR N 17%RIVER S"1'. BIEBESHEIMER X MCINTIRE 3/30/98 APPROP, APPROP. 4/16/98 FRONT ENTRY N 41 CHESTNUT ST. JAGOIA A/LANESX MCINTIRE 3/30/98 APPROP. APPROP. 4/16/98 GUTTER N 104 FEDERAL ST. IIART/CLEARY X MCINTIRE 3/31/98 APPROP. APPROP. 4/16/98 PORCH WINDOWS/DOORS N 21 %:GOODELL ST. BORGES X N/A 4/6/98 WDDO WDDO 4/16/98 DEMOLISH GARAGE N 35 WINTER IS.RD. PABICH X N/A 4/10/98 WDDO WDDO 4/16/98 DEMOLISH GARAGE MAY 6, 1998 MEETING: C 127 DERBY ST. MINACAPILLI X DERBY 3/19/98 APPROP. DENIAL 5/7/98 SHUTTER REMOVAL C 35 BROAD ST. SIDESNICCICA X MCINTIRE 3/27/98 APPROP. CONTINUE C 58 DERBY ST. BERGERON X DERBY 3/30/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/7/98 WINDOW LIGHT CONFIGURATION N 275 LAFAY.ST. UCP X LAFAY. 4/16/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/7/98 FENCE,SIGN N 10 CHESTNUT ST. FEROCE X MCINTIRE 4/17/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/7/98 REAR GUTTERS,REAR ROOF,DOWNSPOUTS CONTINUE REMOVE FRONT GUTTERS,MAIN ENTRANCE ROOF N 335 ESSEX ST. MAIER X MCINTIRE 4/21/98 APPROP. APPROP, 5/7/98 CLAPBOARD DORMERS N 21 CHESTNUT ST. KSANDER X X MCINTIRE 4/21/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/7/98 DEMO.REAR WING,APPROVE NEW ADDITION SHELL/FOOTPRINT CONTINUE GARAGE DEMOLITION MAY 20, 1998 MEETING: C 35 BROAD ST. SIDESNICCICA X MCINTIRE 3/27/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/21/98 FENCE C 21 CHESTNUT ST. KSANDER X X MCINTIRE 4/21/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/7/98 DEMO.REAR WING,FOOTPRINT APPROVAL CONTINUE GARAGE DEMO. N 175 FEDERAL ST. MECHE X MCINTIRE 4/27/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/21/98 FENCE N 7 CARPENTER ST. NICHOLSON ETAL X X MCINTIRE 4/29/98 APPROP APPROP. 5/21/98 REMOVE ADDITION,REMOVE FOUNDATION PAINT CONTINUE FACADE TREATMENT N 134 FEDERAL ST. NICHOLSON X MCINTIRE 4/29/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/21/98 WINDOWS,SIDING CONTINUE' STAIR ENCLOSURE REMOVAL N 46 BROAD ST. CURRIER X MCINTIRE 5/1/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/21/98 RELOCATE STAIRS N 24A WINTER ST. DURAND X WASH.SQ. 5/4/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/21/98 FENCE N 54 TURNER ST. 7 GABLES X X DERBY 5/6/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/21/98 FENCE N ]0 CHESTNUT ST. FEROCE X MCINTIRE .4/17/98 APPROP. APPROP. 5/21/98 REMOVE FRONT CUTTERS,ALTER MAIN ENTRANCE ROOF 124 FEDERAL ST. GUINEE APPROP. 5/2/98 EXTEND SHUTTER DEADLINE JUNE 3, 1998 MEETING: C 21 CHESNUT S"L. KSANDER X MCINTIRE 4/21/98 APPROP. APPROP. 6/4/98 GARAGE DEMO. C 7 CARPENTER ST. NIC14OLSON ETAL X X MCINTIRE 4/29/98 APPROP CONTINUE FACADE TREATMENT C 134 FEDERAL ST. NICHOLSON X MCINTIRE 4/29/98 APPROP. CONTINUE' STAIR ENCLOSURE REMOVAL N 8 LYNN ST. MURTAGH X MCINTIRE 5/13/98 APPROP. APPROP. 6/4/98 FENCE N 5 HARRINGFON CT. LUSSIER X MCINTIRE 5/14/98 HARD, CONTINUE VINYL WINDOWS JUNE 17, 1998 MEETING: N 177-179 FEDERAL ST. LASKARIS X MCINTIRE 5/29/98 APPROP. APPROP. 6/18/98 PAINT N 94 FEDERAL ST. MCEACHERN X MCINTIRE 5/29/98 APPROP. APPROP. 6/18/98 PAINT N 115 FEDERAL ST. MELISANGRAHAM X MCINTIRE 6/1/98 APPROP. APPROP. 6/18/98 WINDOW REPLACMENT N/A 6/23/98 COPPER VENT N 54 TURNER ST. 7 GABLES X DERBY 6/1/98 APPROP. APPROP. CONTINUE C 31IARRINGTON CT. LUSSIER X MCINTIRE 5/14/98 HARD. CONTINUE VINYL WINDOWS C 7 CARPENTER ST. NICHOLSON ETAL X X MCINTIRE 4/29/98 APPROP CONTINUE FACADE TREATMENT C 134 FEDERAL ST. NICHOLSON X MCINTIRF 4/29/98 APPROP. CONTINUE' STAIR ENCLOSURE REMOVAL NEW OR TYPE OF WORK APPLIC. (;FRI. OtRI. UAiE CONT'D ADDRESS NAME ALTER.INEW CONMEMOL.INON-APP. DISTRICT DATE APPLIED ISSUED ISSUED COMMENTS NON-MEETING APPROVALS: N 249 LAFAYETTE ST. WINER X MCINTIRE 7/2/97 N/A N/A 7/2/97 REPAIRS a GARAGE&HOUSE,REPAINT N 255&259 LAFAYETTE LAFAYETTE CT. X MCINTIRE 7/1,97 N/A N/A 7/2/97 REPAINT N 5 BECKFORD ST. ALLEN/SOUCY X MCINTIRE 7/7/97 N/A N/A 7/7/97 GUTTER N 12-14 SUMMER ST. HELLER X MCINTIRE 7/22/97 N/A N/A 7/22/97 ROOF N 241ATHORNE ST LUECKE X MCINFIRE 7/21/97 N/A N/A 7/21/97 FENCE N 13 BECKFORD S-l. LAGONAKIS X MCINTIRE 7/17/97 N/A N/A 7/17/97 PAINT N 128/130 FEDERAL ST. WETMORE X MCINTIRE 7/21/97 N/A N/A 7/21/97 PAINT N 38 SUMMER ST. HENRY X MCINTIRE 8/5/97 N/A N/A 8/5/97 CLAPBOARDS N 107 FEDERAL ST. KIM X MCINTIRE 7/30/97 N/A N/A 7/30/97 REPAINTING N 19 NORTH ST. M.STEWART RT X MCINTIRE 8/21/97 N/A N/A 8/21/97 ROOF N 29 CHESTNUT ST. WANNEMACHER X MCINTIRE 8/18/97 N/A N/A 8/18/97 ROOF,GUTTERS/DOWNSPOUTS N 24 FOWLER ST. KOZLOWSKI X MCINTIRE 8/26/97 N/A N/A 8/26/97 ROOF N 374 ESSEX ST. DAVIS X MCINTIRE 8/27/97 N/A N/A 8/27/97 SATELLITE DISH N ONE LYNN ST. O'SHEA X MCINTIRE 9/4/97 N/A N/A 9/4/97 REPAINT,REGLAZ N 100 DERBY ST. TREMBLAY X DERBY. 9/11/97 N/A N/A 9/11/97 CLAPBOARDS,REPAINT N 32 BROAD ST. GLASS X MCINTIRE 9/23/97 N/A N/A9/23/97 REPAIR FENCE N 18 BROAD ST. PICKERING X MCINTIRE 9/20/97 N/A N/A 9/22/97 ROOF OF BARN N 110 DERBY ST. 7 GABLES X DERBY 9/20/97 N/A N/A 9/22/97 REPAINT N 48 CHESTNUT ST. BURKE X MCINTIRE 9/23/97 N/A N/A 9/23/97 FENCE REPAIR N 39 WARREN ST. MOULTON X MCINITRE 9/29/97 N/A N/A 9/29/97 PORCI4 COLUMN N 23 WARREN ST. GAULL X MCINTIRE 9/30/97 N/A N/A 9/30/97 GARAGE DOOR,SHUTTERS N l l WARREN ST. VANDERHOFF ET AL X MCINTIRE 9/29/97 N/A N/A 9/30/97 TRIM REPAINTING N 15 WARREN ST. LEONARD X MCINTIRE 10/797 N/A N/A 10/7/97 ROOF N 19%r21 Y:BROAD ST. C/O LA CHAPELLE X MCINTIRE 10/10/97 N/A N/A 10/14/97 17RONT STEPS N 33 CHESTNUT ST. ALLEN X MCINTIRE 10/15/97 N/A N/A 10/15/97 WINDOW N 4 BECKFORD ST. MCKEE/KALLIO X MCINTIRE 10/14/97 N/A N/A 10/14/97 WINDOWS N 10 CARPENTER ST. SMITH FAMILY X MCINTIRE 10/22/97 N/A N/A 10/22/97 REPAIRS/REPAINT N 388-390 ESSEX ST. SASS/GOLUB X MCINTIRE 10/22/97 N/A N/A 10/22/97 REPAINTING N 6 ANDOVER ST. ROURKE X MCINTIRE 11/3/97 N/A N/A 11/3/97 DORMER SILL REPAIR/ROOF REPLACEMENT N 21 WASH.SQ. ELLIOT X WASH.SQ. 11/14/97 N/A N/A 11/18/97 GUTTERS N 24 CHESTNUT ST. COHEN X MCINTIRE 11/14/97 N/A N/A 11/17/97 WINDOW CASING N 8 LYNN ST. YAGERMAN X MCINTIRE 11/13/97 N/A N/A 11/13/97 BULKHEAD DOORS,TRIM BOARD N 1-3 N.PINE ST. POTTERY RT X MCINTIRE 1/9/98 N/A N/A 1/9/98 ROOF,CHIMNEY N 41 WASI-1.SQ. DOERING X WASH.SQ, 1/27/98 N/A N/A 1/27/98 2ND FLOOR PORCH N 23 WARREN GAULL X MCINTIRE 3/19/98 N/A N/A 3/19/98 CHIMNEY,GUTTER,STEPS - N 127 DERBY ST. MINACAPILLI X DERBY 3/19/98 N/A N/A 3/19/98 PAINT N 328 ESSEX ST. KOLEMAN X MCINTIRE 3/23/98 N/A N/A 3/23/98 PORCH,PAINT N 316 ESSEX ST. FIRST'CHURCH X MCINTIRE 2/11/98 N/A N/A 2/11/98 WINDOW N 28 BECKFORD ST. STAUFFER X MCINTIRE 3/25/98 N/A N/A 3/24/98 PAINT,CHIMNEYS N 46 BROAD ST. CURRIER X MCINTIRE 3/31/98 N/A N/A 3/31/98 PAINT N 346 ESSEX ST. ESSEX/BECKFORD X MCINTIRE 4/21/98 N/A N/A 4/21/98 PORCH N 40 DERBY ST. EISEN X DERBY 4/15/98 N/A N/A 4/15/98 SOFFF17FACIA N 10 CHESTNUT ST, FEROCE X MCINITIRE 4/15/98 N/A N/A 4/15/98 REPAINT N 18 CAMBRIDGE ST. CADY X MCINTIRE 4/21/98 N/A N/A 4/21/98 REPAINT N 335 ESSEX ST. MAIER X MCINTIRE 421/98 N/A N/A 421/98 REROOF,REPOINT CHIMNEY,REPAINT FENCE N 132-134 ESSEX ST. PE-AB./ESSEX X WASH.SQ. 422/98 N/A N/A 422/98 DOORWAY N 19 NORTH ST. SACKRIDER X MCINTIRE 4/22/98 N/A N/A 4/22/98 REPAINT N 46 CHESTNUT ST. RANDALL X MCINTIRE 4/23/98 N/A N/A 4/23/98 RECONSTRUCT DECK N 5 HARRINGTON Cf. LUSSIER X MCINTIRE 4/24/98 N/A N/A 424/98 PORCH ROOFS,REPAINT PORCHES N 141 FEDERAL ST. GREGORY/BRATUN X MCINTIRE 4/24/98 N/A N/A 4/24/98 GUTTERS&FACIA N 5 HARRINGTON CT. LUSSIER X MCINTIRE 5/5/98 N/A N/A 5/5/98 ROOF,CHIMNEY N 25 HARDY ST. 7 GABLES X DERBY 5/7/98 N/A N/A 5/7/98 CHIMNEYS N 7 RIVER ST. CARR X MCINTIRE 5/12/98 N/A N/A 5/12/98 PAINT,WINDOWS,SILLS N 100 FEDERAL ST. TRUBULL/TACHEMENDERSON X MCINTIRE 5/14/98 N/A N/A 5/14/98 PAINT N 3 CARPENTER ST. WALSH X - MCINTIRE 5/22/98 N/A N/A 526/98 REPAINT N 330 ESSEX ST. KELLER X MCINTIRE 527/98 N/A N/A 527/98 REPAINT r NEW OR TYPE OF WORK APPLIC. CERT. CERT. DATE CONTD ADDRESS NAME ALTER./NEW CON.IDEMOL.INON-APP. DISTRICT DATE APPLIED ISSUED ISSUED COMMENTS N 4 ANDOVER ST. CARON X MCINTIRE 5/27/98 N/A N/A 5/27/98 CLAPBOARDS N 4 BROAD ST, SHAUGHNESSY X MCINTIRE 5/22/98 N/A N/A 5/26/98 CLAPBOARDS N 5 HARRINGTON CT. LUSSIER X MCINTIRE 5/22/98 N/A N/A 5/26/98 CHIMNEY - N 10 CARPENTER ST. SMITH FAM.TR. X MCINTIRE 5/26/98 N/A N/A 5/26/98 SHED N 361 ESSEX ST. CLARKE X MCINTIRE 6/15/98 N/A N/A 6/15/98 CARRIAGE HOUSE ROOF N 128 ESSEX ST. PEABODY ESSEX X WASH.SQ. 6/17/98 N/A N/A 6/17/98 SLATE ROOF,REPAIRS,PAINT N 74 WASH.SQ.E SHERR ETAL X WASH.SQ. 6/22/98 N/A N/A 6/23/98 REPAINT N 337 ESSEX ST. ATI IENAEUM X MCINTIRE 6/25/98 N/A N/A. - 6/25/98 ROOF&GUTTERS January 7, 1998, Page 1 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1998 A regular meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, January 7, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at One Salem Green, Salem,MA. Present were Chairman Sides, Messrs. Carr, Kasparian, Kelleher, Jellison and Cook and Ms. Guy. Violations/Work Status 169 Federal St. Roland Charette was present to discuss the ongoing violation of a greenhouse window installed at 169 Federal St. Mr. Charette stated that it is only visible from one angle and that his wife loves the window. Mr. Carr stated that the Commission has jurisdiction on historical appropriateness only and that it has to base its decisions as though the work had not been done. Mr. Carr stated that the only solution is to make it non-visible from the street. Mr. Cook asked if it can be moved to the back of the house. Mr. Charette stated that he could move it to the windows closer to the street of which it would be hidden in the ell. Mr. Carr made a motion to allow the homeowner 30 days to move the window so as not to be visible from the public way and to return the facade to its original condition. Mr. Cook seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. 149 Federal St. Joseph Archambault was present to discuss the ongoing violation of outstanding fence work at 149 Federal St. Mr. Archambault stated that he was not financially able to complete the work required by the Certificate of Appropriateness and requested a six month extension. Mr. Carr made a motion to extend the deadline to complete the required work for six months. Mr. Kelleher seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Salem Post Office S%vapan Roy and Partha Biswas were present from Stellar Corporation to discuss plans to provide handicapped access to the Salem Post Office. Design plans were reviewed. Mr. Roy stated that the design completed was based on previous experience with the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Roy stated that the design was submitted to Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC). Mr. Roy stated that they could find any location for handicapped access but the front. Mr. Roy noted that the rear entrance would require a person to go into the mail room. hlr. Kasparian suggested considering entrance into the basement with an elevator and the creation of a handicapped parking space.. Mr. Roy stated that the grade level would not work. Mr. Kelleher suggested going through the window that enters the manager's office. Mr. Carr suggested a site visit with the plans. Mr. Carr stated that the essence of this style of architecture is the symmetry. January 7, 1998, Page 2 Chairman Sides felt the ramp should come along the side of the building from where the designated parking is located. Mr. Kelleher suggested going from Norman Street, along the front and down to a new entrance in the basement and the installation of an elevator. Mr. Roy stated that the shaft would go right through the lobby which is an historic interior. A site visit was scheduled form January 10th at 9:30 a.m. 0 North Pine Street ' In continuation of a previous meeting,Corinne Geary submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a granite post fence. Ms. Guy read a letter from the applicant requesting a 90 day continuance and noted that the waiver of the 60 day requirement did not have an expiration date. Mr. Carr made a motion to continue the application. Mr. Kelleher seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. 9 Cambridge Street In continuation of a previous meeting, David Coyle submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing gutters with .032 seamless aluminum using hidden bar hangers 4" x 5". The color will remain white. Ms. Guy stated that the applicant submitted an application for a Certificate of Non-applicability to replace one wooden gutter with a wooden replacement and to withdrawn the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Mr. Kelleher made a motion to approve a Certificate of Non-applicability to replace the wooden gutter in kind. Mr. Carr seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Violations/Work Status 31 Washington Sq. & 35 Washington Sq./2 Oliver St. Ms. Guy read a letter from Ralph Doering, Jr.which stated that he has submitted an application for fiberglass replacement columns for the next meeting,that he is requesting a 60 day extension on the shutters and that he is meeting with his contractor at the end of the month to discuss the trellis. Mr. Carr made a motion to grant the 60 day extension. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Ms. Guy noted that they are also replacing a deck at 41 Washington Sq. and that Mr. Doering will have his contractor apply for the proper permits. Ms. Guy stated that she received a letter from Serafini, Serafini and Darling stating that the remaining painting of the carriage house at 376 Essex Street will be completed when the litigation over use of the property is resolved, which should be in Spring, 1998. Mr. Kelleher made a motion to extend the deadline for painting for six months. Mr. Carr seconded the motion and requested that a letter be sent stated that the use issue is not relative to the painting concern. All were in favor and the motion so carried. Mr. Carr stated that the side door of 51 Summer Street appears to be metal. Mr. Kelleher suggested looking at it PP gg g after the post office site visit. January 7, 1998, Page 3 Other Business Mr. Kelleher made a motion to approve the minutes of December 3rd and 17th, 1997. Mr. Carr seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Ms. Guy stated that the Commission received a copy of a letter from Mass. Highway, concurred by MHC, finding No Effect on the Marblehead Branch Trail, Salem. Councillor Peter Paskowski stated that the Commission's new liaison is Regina Flynn. The Commission reviewed the sections of the guidelines including the cover,table of contents, Mechanical Equipment, Roofing and Utilities. Ms. Guy noted that she will put"See also Mechanical Equipment" in the Architectural Trim and Siding section. Mr. Carr made a motion to approve the sections reviewed as amende. Mr. Kelleher seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Mr. Kelleher stated that 7 Howard Street should be considered for an Honorable Mention when preservation awards are discussed. Ms. Guy provided a draft of the next newsletter. There were no amendments. 50 Essex Street M r. Kelleher requested that a copy of the letter sent to 50 Essex Street regarding the windows be sent to Councillor Flynn. Ms. Guy stated that she received a call from Jennifer Lebzelter stated that the chain link fence has been removed and that the developer has used asphalt instead of concrete between 50 and 48 Essex Street. :Ms. Guy stated that she got a call from Mike Parr who stated that the developer has paved over what was supposed to be a landscaped buffer area. Mr. Kelleher made a motion to send a second letter be sent saying that since the Commission's last letter, other issues have been raised and to ask the owner to come in to discuss the project status and to send a copy of the letter to Councillor Flynn. Mr. Carr 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. Cook seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Respectfully submitted, i Jane Gu Clerk of the Commission January 21, 1998, Page 1 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 21, 1998 A regular meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday,January 21, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Present were Chairman Sides,Messrs. Carr, Kasparian and Cook and Ms. Guy. 50 Essex Street Tim Anderson, representing the East Branch Library Trust,was present. Chairman Sides stated that the windows that were installed had not been approved by the Commission. Mr. Anderson presented a copy of an amendment to the Deed of Facade Easement dated June 20, 1997 which removed the windows from the Commission's jurisdiction. Mr. Carr asked if the amendment required City Council approval. Mr. Anderson replied that he did not know. Mr. Carr asked if any other jurisdiction was removed. Mr.Anderson stated that he believed it also removed paint colors. Mr. Anderson stated that he will stain the fences as agreed. Mr. Anderson stated that the transom was not installed over the door and felt it was considered a window. Mr. Carr stated that the fill-in brick shouts out"fill-in". lennipher Lebzelter, 12 Bentley Street, stated that she was very disappointed in the windows and felt that inserts should be put in to make them look like 6 over 6 windows. \qc Kasparian asked if it were possible to put in inserts on the street facade, at least. Mr. Anderson stated that he could look into it but believed the original configuration was not 6 over 6 but tall windows when there was a second floor. Mr. Carr stated that inserts should be on the outside and not the inside in order to create a shadow line. Mr. Anderson stated that the roof deck has been built. Mr. and Mrs. Chouinard, 12 Forrester Street, stated that they were in favor of the roof deck as built. Patricia Slam, 9 Forrester stated that the roof deck is fairly visible from Forrester Street. M ichel Parr stated that she kind of liked it and had no problem with it. Ms. Slam asked if there will be any additions to the roof deck as built. Mr. Anderson replied in the negative and noted that the unit is sold. Mr. Anderson stated that they will paint the roof deck. Mr. Carr stated that he would like a site visit. Ms. Slam felt the deck was inappropriate but preferred to concentrate on the landscaping and the neon light coming out of the basement. `4r. Carr made a motion to have a site visit. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion,all were in favor and the motion so carried. A site visit was scheduled for Saturday,January 24, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. r January 21, 1998, Page 2 Ms. Slam asked what the landscaping intentions are and noted that they have hot-topped to the granite blocks. ks. Mr. Anderson stated that they will adhere to the plan. Mr. Carr asked Mr. Anderson to define"low shrubs". Mr.Anderson stated that he did not know yet. Chairman Sides stated that the chain link fence between 48 and 50 Essex has been removed. Ms. Lebzelter felt there should be.a fence put back there. Ms. Slam,Ms.Parr and Ms. Chouinard stated that it did not matter to them. Mr. Carr stated that it can be looked at at the site visit. Ms. Slam stated that there is a bright light coming out oTthe basement. Mr. Anderson stated that he could try to tone it down. Ms. Chouinard asked if there will be other lighting added to the parking lot. Mr. Anderson stated that they were unsuccessful in getting the electric pole removed. Michael Parr felt the current light was comfortable and adequate and stated that he did not want more. Ms. Lebzelter stated that the walkway between 48 and 50 Essex was in pavement instead of concrete.,Mr. Carr stated that they can look at it at the site visit. Ms. Parr stated that the back-up area at the end of the parking lot has been paved and was concerned it would become a parking spot. Ms. Guy stated that the back-up area is supposed to be no deeper than one-half a space. Ms. Parr stated that she would like landscaping next to the fence. Mr. Anderson stated that it is incomplete and that they will adhere to the plan. Michael Parr, 8 Forrester Street, stated that he was very pleased with the way the building looks and that the developer has been great to work with. Mr. Parr stated that there have been minimal issues and that their fence looks gorgeous. Ms. Lebzelter stated that she was unhappy with the way the building has been renovated. 0 North Pine Street In continuation of a previous meeting, Corinne Geary submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a granite post fence. The applicant was not present. Ms. Guy noted that the application was still under the 90 day continuation. 31 Washington Sq, The Washington Sq.N.Trust submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace columns on the West side porch per the fax copy of a Chadsworth figerglass column found in Historic Preservation magazine that was included. The applicant was not present. Chairman Sides stated that fiberglass columns are very convincing. Mr. Kasparian stated that the Commission needs to know how many columns and what size and location. Mr. Carr stated that the applicant should submit a sketch and that he should be asked to provide photographs of what was previously there. Mr. Carr made a motion to approve the fiberglass column installation on condition that Chairman Sides conduct a site visit and select the appropriate column from a Chadsworth catalog and provide the specificity required to the Clerk of the Commission. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. January 21, 1998, Page 3 Salem Post Office - Chairman Sides stated that the Commission had a site visit at the Salem Post Office and that the architect will be coming back to a meeting after talking to his client about the Commission's recommendation that the ramp come straight off of Norman Street. Mr. Carr stated that he talked to Paul Holtz and asked him to call the Advisory Council to have them hold off on their approval. Mr. Carr noted that the Advisory Council must act in 60 days after Massachusetts Historical Commission signs off- which was done in October, 1997. Other Business Mr. Carr made a motion to approve the minutes of January 7, 1998. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Violations/Work Status Chairman Sides stated that the a door was installed at 51 Summer Street without approval and that she spoke to someone at the property and asked them to apply. Chairman Sides stated that doors have been replaced on a property on Hathorne Street,that they look great and that she asked them to follow-up with the appropriate paperwork. There being no further business, Mr. Carr made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Cook seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Respectfully submitted, Jan . Guy CI rk of the Commission June 3, 1998, Page 1 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 3, 1998 A regular meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, June 3, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at One Salem Green, Salem, MA. Present were Chairman Sides, Messrs. Kelleher, Karam and Stevens and Ms. Guinee, and Ms. Guy. Mr. Kasparian joined later in the meeting. 21 Chestnut Street In continuation of a previous meeting, Bruce and Maura Ksander presented an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the existing garage. Chairman Sides read a letter from Harriet Binney in support of the application. Mr. Kelleher stated that it is a great garage with a lot of unique details and a lot of thought put into the construction, particularly with the windows. Mr. Kelleher felt it appeared pretty sound and that he hated to see it go. Mr. Ksander stated that it doesn't match the house or time of the house and is an eyesore to him. Mr. Ksander agreed that it had unique attributes, but stated that it has not been kept up and that his main goal is to restore the house. i,Ir. Kelleher noted that nothing has been done to alter the garage, that it is all original and is an example of 1930's construction. Ivlr. Karam asked what will be in place of the garage. Mr. Ksander stated that it will be made into a yard. Mr. Karam stated that he is not attached to it as a piece of the house, although it has neat attributes. %1r. Kasparian joined the meeting at this time. Chairman Sides noted that the new addition will take up more yard space. Mr. Stevens stated that the driveway is tight and the garage is set back from the street a lot. Mr. Stevens stated that it doesn't fit with the house and that if it were brick, he would feel it was a package. Mr. Stevens stated that lie hated to see it go since it is a permanent decision, but noted it is not very visible from the street and is not useful. Mr. Ksander felt a garden would enhance the history of the house. Mr. Kasparian stated that the garage does have historical significance and has some high style and quaint detail. Mr. Kasparian noted that the garage is a different period from the house and that the Ksander's plans call for restoring, the house to its earlier period. Mr. Kasparian stated that he recognized the sense of direction to construct a Federal ell and suggested the homeowner consider taking some of the functions out of the house and into the garage. Chairman Sides stated that the garage is large and takes up most of the available space. Chairman Sides felt the pieces of the garage are significant but that the structure is not. Chairman Sides stated that she is influenced by the fact that it occupies the entire yard. Chairman Sides noted that if a fence were built to enclose the yard, the garage would not be visible. Chairman Sides hoped that pieces of the garage would be salvaged and used in an outdoor room. June '), 1998, Page 2 Mr. Ksander stated that he would save the windows. Mr. Kasparian stated that he had mixed feelings about the demolition. Ms. Guinee stated that the homeowner will need something to store yard paraphernalia, but added that she can appreciate the need for a yard for children. There was no public comment. Mr. Karam stated that he would prefer to see a complet&plan, to know if the homeowner is proposing some type of shed and, if so,to suggested the windows be incorporated. Mr. Kasparian made a motion to deny the application for demolition of the garage based on historic significance, with the hope the addition would be scaled down. Mr. Kelleher seconded the motion. Messrs. Kasparian and Kelleher voted in favor. Chairman Sides, Ms. Guinee and Messrs. Stevens and Karam voted in opposition. The motion did not carry. Ms. Guinee made a motion to approve the application for demolition of the garage. Mr. Karam seconded the motion. Chairman Sides, Ms. Guinee and Messrs. Karam and Stevens voted in favor. Messrs. Kasparian and Kelleher voted in opposition. The motion was so carried. Mr. Kasparian suggested that the homeowner ask Historic Salem, Inc. volunteer study report and ask the Peabody Essex Museum if they would take the garage as a donation. Chairman Sides informed the homeowner that the venting and mechanicals on the house need to be painted black per their certificate. 7 Carpenter Street 16 continuation of a previous meeting, James Nicholson and Bart Bussink submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness with the treatment of the exposed facade following removal of the first floor addition remaining for review and approval. Ms. Guy stated that the applicant has requested a continuance. Mr. Kelleher made a motion to continue the application. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. 134 Federal Stree[ In continuation of a previous meeting, James and Lori Nicholson presented an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove the second floor stair enclosure and replace with a railing. Ms. Guy stated that the applicant has requested a continuance. Mr. Kelleher made a motion to continue the application. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. 8 Lvnn Street Patricia Murtagh presented an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for fence and gate installation at 8 Lynn Street. A fence will be added across the Lynn Street site from the corner post of the house to butt against the existing fence for a total distance of 16". The gate will be 3' wide to the left and will appear as continuous fence when closed. Height 4',painted house trim color. Another fence(gate)will be installed across the Andover Street side from the comer post of the house to abut against the neighbor's yellow house for a total distance of 5', with a 3' gate in the same material which,when closed, will appear as continuous fence. Height 4', June 3, 1998, Page 3 painted house trim color. Ms. Murtagh stated that the fence on the Lynn Street side will start at the cornerboard at the rear of the house and will be parallel to Lynn Street. Mr. Karam asked if both sides will be finished. Ms.Murtagh replied in the affirmative. Ms. Murtagh stated that the slats are 4" wood, probably cedar. The fence will be solid board, standard colonial with a flat top capped post and will not connect with any other fence. N., Mr. Kasparian made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Kelleher seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Other Business Mr. Kas arian made a motion to approve the minutes of April 21 1998. Mr. Kelleher seconded the motion all p PP P > were in favor and the motion so carried. Ms. Guy stated that she issued Certificates of Non-Applicability for 5 Harrington Court (chimney),4 Broad Street (clapboards), 4 Andover Street(clapboards), 259 Lafayette Street(roof), 330 Essex Street(repaint), 3 Carpenter Street (repaint) and 10 Carpenter Street(shed). Ms. Guy read a letter from the Building Inspector to Philip Singleton noting that the Certificate of Occupancy for Unit 4 of 50 Essex Street has been reinstated. Ms. Guy stated that she has received a copy of the Partial Release signed by the Mayor and the Chair of the Commission along with a copy of the Agreement for 50 Essex Street. 5 Harrington Court Georgie Lussier and Pamela Lussier presented an application for a Certificate of Hardship for the installation of new vinyl windows. Provided were letters from Drs. Elysia Griswold and Maurice Greenbaum. Chairman Sides read a letter from Timothy and Edith Malik,owners of 6 Harrington Court, residing at 46 Jersey Street, Marblehead, in support of the application. Mr. Stevens asked if the reason vinyl is needed is because they tilt in. Ms. Lussier replied in the affirmative. Ms. Lussier added that wood requires painting and puttying and that she and her father cannot do the maintenance and it is too expensive to have someone do the work for them. Mr. Lussier stated that Kolbe and Kolbe would not provide a quote and that Marvin windows still have to be painted. Chairman Sides suggested Brosco windows. Chairman Sides stated that the doctors' letters do not address the issue as Ms. Lussier presented it to her on the telephone. Ms. Lussier stated that the letters try to provide a reason without providing a full medical background that the public would have access to. Mr. Kelleher stated that it appears the reason that,vinyl is requested is due to maintenance not medical reasons. I Mr. Karam stated that windows can be purchased primed and prepared so that no puttying is needed and noted that any window requires cleaning. Mr. Karam stated that it seems the issue is painting and noted that the house is vinyl sided. \9r. Kelleher stated that the guidelines indicate the vinyl is not allowed. June 3, 1998, Page 4 Chairman Sides stated that the applicant is applying through Hardship and that a medical reason would be needed to show that vinyl is required over a painted wood windows. Mr. Kelleher added that an allergic reaction to wood would be an example. Chairman Sides stated that wood products are available with low maintenance, possibly with a vinyl interior. Ms. Lussier stated that she cannot lift a wood window. Chairman Sides stated that wood is no heavier and may even be lighter than vinyl. s. Mr. Karam stated that he has replaced his windows at home and his children ages six and nine can lift them. Mr. Karam noted that the company that she is looking to purchase the windows from sells Cadillacs. Ms. Lussier asked what the Commission wanted the doctors to sayand she will have them say it. Y Mr. Kelleher stated that the Commission cannot dictate it and that the validity would be questionable. Ms. Lussier asked who the Commission would suggested to call that may have wood exterior with vinyl interior. Mr. Karam suggested she contact Jackson Lumber and Millwork in Lawrence (Guy Riendeau contact)and J. B. Sash in Chelsea. Mr. Stevens stated that the homeowner would not have to paint the interior sash of an all wood window. Ms. Lussier asked if storm windows will be required. Mr. Karam replied in the negative and stated that she may choose not to have storms. Mr. Karam asked if the health reason is just a matter of vapors when painting. Ms. Lussier replied in the affirmative. Ms. Lussier noted that she had to remove the moldings in the house. %1r. Karam stated that there may be a coating that can be applied. Chairman Sides noted that the windows might be able to arrive with a factory finish. Ms. Lussier stated that the finish only lasts ten years. Mr. Kasparian stated that in order for their to be a health hardship, the doctor would have to represent that painted finishes on wood is a health issue. Mr. Kasparian stated that vinyl interior could be considered. Mr. Karam stated that approval of vinyl windows would be precedent setting. Mr. Kelleher stated that doctors' letters should make clear that its the painted surface, not a maintenance issue. Mr. Kelleher noted that windows can be removed and painted. Mr. Karam stated that the applicant is asking the Commission to dictate what the doctor should say. Mr. Kelleher made a motion to continue the application. Mr. Karam seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Ms. Guinee stated that she works in the medical field and that doctors often write letters based on the request of their patients. June 3, 1998, Page 5 Violations/Work Status 169 Federal Street- Chairman Sides stated that the greenhouse has been moved and that it can be removed from the violation list. 376 Essex Street- Mr. Kelleher stated that the painting is still not complete. Chairman Sides suggested waiting until the end of Spring. 278 Lafayette Street- Fence not completed. Ms. Guy to send a letter. Mr. Kelleher made a motion to take the next step in the enforcement process for 35 and 31 Washington Square, l8 Broad Street, 3 Harrington Court, 3 Cambridge Street and 274 Lafayette Street. Mr. Kasparian seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Chairman Sides stated that I Harrington Court has done some porch work. Ms. Guy will send a letter. There being no further business, Mr. Karam made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Kelleher seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Respectf Py SLI/bm itted, Ja a. Guy Ckrrk orthe Co mission v6��o r qe°t>Yrus Salem Historical commission ONE SALEM GREEN.SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (9 7 8)715-9595 EXT.311 FAX(97S) 7-0-0-0- - CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ 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 Q/I.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District McIntire Address of Property: 8 Lvnn Street Name of Record Owner: Patricia Murtaah Description of Work Proposed: Installation Ol solid board hood fence parallel to Lynn Street fi-om cornerboard at rear ofhouse to butt again existing,fence. approximately 16'long, 4'high with 3'gate, I x 4"boards capped boards and capped posts, finished on both sides painted trim color ofhouse. Identical fence gate to be installed parrallel to Andover 3tl'CCt 1;-Om corner post of house to abut 12 Andover Street, .i'long. Dated: June 4, 1998 SALEM HISTORICAL COMirSSION 41-1 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 indicate THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector c Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work. Adequate and Qualified Local Government Commission PART B.1 The Commission has provided nomination letters for its three new members (two of which contain resumes. PART B.2 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP There are currently six (7) Commission members and no (0) alternates. PART B.3 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION PROFESSIONALS Professionals in Name Related Preservation Field Helen Sides - Chairman X - Architect Douglas Kelleher, Vice Chairman X - MA Highway Dept. Lance Kasparian, alternate X- Historical Architect Robert Jellison - Licensed Contractor Deborah Guinee -Nurse Douglas Karam - Construction Engineer Richard Stevens X - Renovation Craftsman PART B.4 VACANCIES/APPOINTMENTS Deborah Guinee, Douglas Karam and Richard Stevens were appointed to the Commission on May 14, 1998 as full members replacing John H. Carr, Jr. and Walter Cook who were not reappointed and Russell Slam who had resigned from the Commission in 1996. Kathleen Marck stopped attending meetings in April, 1997 and has not been reappointed. There are currently two alternate member vacancies. In May, 1998, the Mayor's office sent a letter to the Greater Salem Association of Realtors requesting nominations of licensed realtors. The Mayor's Office is currently reviewing the responses received. Helen Sides was re-elected as Chair and Doug Kelleher was elected Vice-Chair on May 20, 1998. PART B.5 CLG TRAINING SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS Helen Sides, Lance Kasparian and Richard Stevens attended Restoration & Renovation in March, 1998 at the World Trade Center. Lance Kasparian attended Build Boston. Douglas Kelleher attended the National Preservation Institute's Issues in Federal Cultural Resource Compliance at Boston University in October, 1997. I i i i II i i i I CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS STANLEY J.USOVICZ•JR. MAYOR April 23, 1998 To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council: I appoint, subject to Council confirmation, Deborah A. Guinee to serve as a member of the Historical Commission for a term to expire March 1, 2000. She will replace John D. Carr who has served as a member of this Commission since 1976. Mrs. Guinee lives at 124 Federal Street in Salem with her husband Kevin and their three children. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Lowell_and is presently employed at the Massachusetts General Hospital. After appearing on the "This Old House" television show, the Guinees became well known throughout the country during the restoration of their Federal Street home. Mrs. Guinee has maintained a strong interest in historic preservation, and through her first hand experience, she has become quite knowledgeable in the details involved in the restoration process. She has a strong interest in preserving Salem's historic architecture within the Historic District as well as the historic integrity of important structures throughout the city's neighborhoods. Mrs. Guinee's willingness to share her time and her serious concern for the authentic retainment of Salem's invaluable historic ambience make her a very positive addition to this Commission, and I am pleased to recommend confirmation of her appointment. Very truly yours, STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. Mayor SJU/smc SALEM CITY HALL• 93 WASHINGTON STREET •SALFM --- -.. /7s CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS STANLEY J.USOVICZ, JR. MAYOR May 14, 1998 To the City Council. City Hall Salem,Massachusetts Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council: I appoint, subject to Council confirmation, Douglas J. Karam to serve as a member of the Salem Historical Commission for a term to expire March 1, 2000. He will replace Walter H. Cook whose term has expired. Mr. Karam lives at 91 Essex Street in Salem, and he is one of the founding members of KVAssociates, Inc. located at 210 South Street in Boston where he currently serves as Head of Business Development. He received a Bachelor Degree in Construction Engineering from the Wentworth Insititute of Technology an is a member of TAU Alpha Pi Honor Society of Engineers. As a professional engineer, Mr. Karam has participated in various construction and renovation projects throughout New England, and he holds a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License. He is a member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and also a member of the Salem Common Neighborhood Association. Mr. Karam's long-standing experience in construction and renovation projects will enable him to effectively participate in the determinations made by the Historical Commission,and I am pleased to recommend confirmation of his appointment. Very truly yours, STANLEY J. USOVICZ, Mayor SJU/smc SALEM CITY HALL•93 WASHINGTON STREET•SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970-3592•9781745-9595-FAX 978/744-9327 E 9il QtJ�l�k�ss aia . Sd crf4 -�� KEY STAFF RESUMES Douglas J. Karam r#/Y va_'- 41-1s President One of the founding members of KVAssociates, Inc. and currently serving as Head of Business Development, Doug has devoted fifleen years of his professional life to the construction industry. T)"�7� Upon completion of a Bachelors Degree in Construction Engineering from Wentworth Institute of KV/ Technology, Doug took on initial assignments as a draftsperson and estimator for design and construction firms in Connecticut_ Doug then moved to the Boston area to assist with supervising a major office project for Spaulding & Slye. . Following a tenure as estimatorlproject manager for several projects along the 128 belt, Doug joined Turner Construction Company. During his five years with Turner, he worked on a variety of R & D, tenant improvements, and computer installations and was instrumental in developing a cost control program for the construction of a high-rise commerciath esidential complex. Background Bachelor Degree,Construction Engineering,Wentworth Institute of Technology Construction Supervisor in Commonwealth of MA License 056901 Member: Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Member: Salem Common Neighborhood Association Member.TAU Alpha Pi Honor Society of Engineers Project Experience • Town of Ayer,Massachusetts,construction of a 13,000 SF police headquarters. • Town of Groton-Renovations and ADA improvements to Library. • Town of Groton—Renovations to Town Hall. • Boston Police Department-Cost Estimating Services. • Boston Neighborhood Development,Roslindale Village Marketplace-new supermarket. • Boston Neighborhood Development,consultant services to review Palladio Hall. • MBNA,New England, 130,000 SF Operations Center/Computer Center. • MBNA,New England—230,000 SF Operations Center Expansion/Fleet Facility/Auditorium. £0 d 'idol KEY STAFF RESUMES Douglas J. Karam President >. Project Experience • MBNA,New England- 11,000 SF Day Care Center. KVA • MBNA,New England,22 acre Ducktrap Conference Center/Guest Quarters. • MBNA—Dover,N.H.—New Telemarketing Center. • MBNA—Brunswick,ME—30,000 SF Telemarketing Center. • MBNA—Portland,ME—Telemarketing Center Expansion. • The Coffee Connection- Several New Stores. • CORT Furniture-Regional Warehouse and Retail Center. • Brae Bum Country Club-Renovations to Main Dining Facility. • 3 Norman Street,Marblehead,MA-6,000 SF New Residence. • The Heritage on the Garden,Boston,MA- 87 luxury condominiums, office and retail tenant improvements. • Executive Dining Facilities for Fidelity Investments,Boston,MA. • Brokerage Facility for Fidelity Brokerage Services,Boston,MA. • Bay Colony Corporate Center-250,000 square feet of interior tenant improvements. • Massachusetts Port Authority-Value Engineering Studies. • Massport-Logan 2000-Special Program Management Services. • Shawmut Bank,N.A. -Property Evaluation&Building Deficiency Studies. • Insurance Library Association of Boston-Three Floor Renovation. • Appalachian Mountain Club-Owners Representative for ADA improvements on Beacon Hill. • Computer Merchant,Ltd.—Owner's Representative for construction of a new 2 story,41,000 SF corporate headquarters in Norwell. Capital Properties—Feasibility study for adding underground parking to the Park Square Building. ca•., CT;,912T 92b J_t9 -- 1731 FRI CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS STANLEY J.USOVICZ,JR. MAYOR May 14, 1998 To the City Council City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Ladies and Gentlemen of the Council: I appoint, subject to Council confirmation, Richard Stevens to serve as a member of the Salem Historical Commission for a term to expire March 1, 2000. He will replace Russell M. Slam whose term has expired. Mr. Stevens resides at 135 Federal Street in Salem. He is a renovation craftsman and self-employed as owner of Specialty Woodworking. He graduated from Salem High School, North Shore Community College and Salem State College. His restoration efforts in some of our historic residences have proven to be quite well known and appreciated. He is an impeccable craftsman who enjoys the challenge of improving, restoring and maintaining historic properties. Mr. Stevens has stated that he would. be happy to serve on the Historical Commission, and I am confident he will serve with the highest degree of integrity and dedication. I am pleased that the City will have the opportunity to benefit from his considerable expertise, and I recommend confirmation of his appointment. Very truly yours, STANLEY I. USOVICZ, JR. Mayor S.1Uismc SALEM CITY HALL•93 WASHINGTON STREET•SALEM.MASSACHUSETTS 01970-3592 •9781745-9595•FAX 978174.1.9327 Ilk CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS STANLEY J.USOVICZ.JR. MAYOR RESUME BOA(RD/COMMISSION NAME: s7�(/E.(19 ADDRESS : / 3 5- TELEPHONE: HomeBusiness OCCUPATION: S--stF 'grmPLOf'c-D WHERE EMPLOYED — (IF RETIRED, STATE PREVIOUS) : �')0CG/At- K WO L)W04-.e./A1(J— EDUCATION : / 3� FEsl E:,RAL Sr �,t t menti 1-1. s- / 97.2,j' CIVIC/FRATERNAL�IORGANIZATIONS : OTHER AFFILIATIONS: PERSONAL INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES : ,tAIIJOY-S BvyNC Flxllvez d/Ngir/ 1,�6Gc��✓� BOARD OR COMMISSION MOST INTERESTED IN (STATE REASON) : y4s7zj2-!C 14I/SF.S MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS : /A /-IPf -7vsep-e'E ; I-60,C/A16 _bl��oA) ©F -IW6- gear, SALCM CITY HALL•93 WASHINGTON STREET•SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970-3592•9781745.9595-FAX 978/744-9327 v� 3 CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS STANLEY J. USOVICZ,JR. MAYOR May 13, 1998 Greater Salem Association of Realtors 105 Water Street Danvers, MA 01923 Dear Madams/Sirs: The Salem Historical Commission has a vacancy for an alternate member and is requesting your assistance to fill this vacancy with a licensed realtor. The Commission meets regularly on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at One Salem Green, Salem, MA and is responsible for the review of applications for exterior improvements to properties located within four historic districts. We would appreciate your nominating at least two realtors who reside in Salem. Your list of nominees would be greatly appreciated if received within the next 30 days. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Stanley J. Usovlcz, Jr. Mayor SALEM CITY HALL•93 WASHINGTON STREET•SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970-3592•9781745-9595•FAX 9781744-9327 National Reeister Program Participation PART C.1 CLG EVALUATIONS COMPLETED At the request of neighbors to Gallows Hill/Mansell Park, the Commission reviewed historical documentation collected and voted to transmit the materials to Massachusetts Historical Commission to start the process to determine eligibility. 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. Survey and Inventory of Historic Properties PART D.1 D.2 D.3 Through the 1997 Survey and Planning Grant Program, the City has engaged the services of a consultant to produce 235 survey forms including all city-owned buildings, parks, monuments and cemeteries, with remaining properties to be selected within the Bridge Street neighborhood. The project will be completed in August, 1998. There is no change in the status of the inventory in terms of its organization, storage, accessibility, etc. Public Participation PART E.1 COMMISSION MEETING DATES: July 16, 1997 August 6, 1997 September 3, 1997 September 17, 1997 October 1, 1997 October 15, 1997 November 19, 1997 December 3, 1997 December 17, 1997 January 7, 1998 January 21, 1998 February 4, 1998 February 18, 1998 March 4, 1998 March 1, 1998 - Site Visit March 18, 1998 March 24, 1998 — Site Visit April 1, 1998 April 4, 1998 — Site Visit April 6, 1998 April 15, 1998 April 21, 1998 —Site Visit May 6, 1998 May 20, 1998 June 3, 1998 June 17, 1998 „vWN 34EETI^IG_ i A l.,r 'r.'7Myi.,iU,IYL�N,S P.l.;d.MtRN . L 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. s 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 requirem-nts of the Open Meeting Law or to discuss or act upon a matter over which the CLGC has supervi:.orx, control, jurisdiction, or advisory power. Date Chairperson, CLGC 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 sections of its guidelines including: - Architectural Trim & Siding - Barrier Free Access - Mechanical Equipment - Roofing - Satellite Dishes & Solar Collectors - Secondary Egress - Skylights - Utilities - Windows This concludes the Commission's objective to update its guidelines. Historic Salem, Inc.requested and received approval to reprint the masonry and paint color sections of the Commission's guidelines into their newsletter. PART E.5 OTHER PARTICIPATION The Commission issued a newsletter(Number 7, January, 1998)to all of the property owners in the 4 historic districts. The newsletter included a supplement of sections of the Salem Historical Commission's guidelines. The Commission continues to remain an interested party in the expansion of the Peabody Essex Museum and the Salem Beverly Transportation Project and has also begun to review a proposed handicapped access project at the Salem Post Office. 5 T ,GOND/rA 7� ^• sE m �eGoa�' SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK f ©All Rights Reserved, 1984 With amendments to 1998 i Vis: SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK CONTENTS These guidelines were formulated and approved by the Salem Historical Commission. They are reproduced here so that the property owner can get an idea of the criteria the Commission uses in evaluating proposed changes to properties in historic districts. All changes must still be approved by the Commission and the appropriate Certificate issued. How to use this guide(Rev. 1/4/95) 3 Procedures for filing applications(Rev.2/21/96) 5 Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation(Rev. 1990) 6 Addressing Violations: Unapproved Work Completed(Rev.2/1/95) 7 Architectural Trim& Siding(Rev. 1/7/98) 9 Barrier Free Access(Rev. 2/19/97) 12 Doors, Doorways, Porticos(Rev. 3/15/95) 13 Fences(Rev.4/5/95) 15 Gutters& Downspouts(Rev.4/19/95) 18 House Numbers(Rev. 5/3/95) 20 Masonry(Rev. 2/21/96) 21 Mechanical Equipment(Rev, 1/7/98) 24 Paint Colors(Rev. 3/20/96) 25 Parking Solutions(Rev. 9/18/96) 28 Porches and Steps (Rev. 10/16/96) 29 Roofing(Rev. 1/7/98) 30 Satellite Dishes& Solar Collectors(Rev. 5/21/97) 32 Secondary Egress(Rev. 5/21/97) 33 Skylights(Rev. 6/3/87) 34 Utilities(Rev. 1/7/98) 35 Windows(Rev. 12/3/97) 36 IGUG\98Uiscom\Guidel in SALEM H/BYOB/CAL COMMISS/ON GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK ARCHITECTURAL TRIM AND SIDING Rev. 1/7/98 Salem Historical Commission Guidelines 1. Trim work is an essential part of a building's architectural character. Features such as cornices,brackets,window moldings, doorway pediments,comer quoins,and all other decorative elements should be retained. 2. Original siding material should be retained whenever possible. 3. Deteriorated material should be repaired or replaced,where necessary,with new material that duplicates the original as closely as possible. 4. Appropriate siding materials in Salem's historic districts are brick, clapboards, and flush or rusticated boarding. Pressed board siding is not recommended. 5. Wood shingles are only appropriate for exterior cladding if they were used as an original siding material such as on some Queen Anne buildings. Shaped shingles and shingle patterns of that period should be duplicated where repair and replacement are necessary. 6. Aluminum or synthetic sidings (such as vinyl and asphalt) or materials that were unavailable when a building was constructed are not appropriate for properties in Salem's historic districts and their installation will not be approved. Removal of such sidings is encouraged. 7. If a house is to be reclapboarded,the clapboards should line up to match the window heads and sills. Clapboards should be applied smooth side exposed. 8. The Commission recommends clear cedar or redwood. White pine is generally not recommended unless quarter-sawn. 9. See also the guidelines section entitled"Mechanical Equipment". Salem Architectural Traditions Clapboards have been used on Salem's buildings since its earliest settlement by Englishmen and have always been the most popular siding material. As early as the mid-18th century,rusticated boarding could also be found on the front of local houses. Brick was first used as a siding material on some of Salem's finest houses but was not really popular until the Federal period (see section on Masonry). Clapboards on 17th century houses generally varied from 3 1/4" to 4" to the weather. Cedar was commonly used but oak clapboards can also be found. Length was controlled largely by the spacing of the studs. Toward the end of the first period (1625-1725) and into the 18th century, it was not uncommon to find that the clapboards revealed a greater exposure to the weather at the top of the house than at the bottom. This was probably done because the lower portions of the house were more vulnerable to the elements. Another weather tightening measure was the use of skirt boards over a foot tall covering the building s sill. An example of this was found during the restoration of the Hooper-Hathaway house(54 Turner St.,c. 1682,etc.,, see photo). Sometimes the frame of the house was covered with wide horizontal pine boards. The earliest known example of such underboarding can be found at the Gedney house(21 High Street,c. 1665)over which clapboards are laid. First period houses, sparsely ornamented, were not without some decorative ornamentation. For instance, doorways were ' sometimes chamfered,that is,the posts forming the door frame were cut away at about a 45 degree angle. In the second half of the century it was common to find an overhang created by the projection of the second story over the first. These overhangs were often decorated with pendant drops carved from second story posts. As the Georgian period(c. 1720-c. 1780)progressed, ornament became richer and was dominated by bold classical details. In the early Georgian houses, comer boards and coved or boxed cornices begin to appear. Often the doorway was the most ornamental feature whether pedimented and pilastered or crowned by a full entablature. Beaded clapboards(clapboards with 9 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK rounded edges)may also be found during this period. Later in the century,modillioned cornices,comer quoins,and molded window caps and sills were added as decorative features. In addition to these elements,flush boarding scored to imitate stone was employed on some of the finer houses such as that of Benjamin Pickman once located at the present site of the Peabody Museum's Japanese garden or Bowman's Bakery building at 266 Essex Street(1761). One of the most elaborate late Georgian houses in Salem is the Peirce-Nichols house(c. 1782, 1801) with its monumental fluted Doric corner pilasters,capped window openings,pedimented portico and turned balusters. While Federal houses preserve the symmetry of Georgian buildings with central hall plans,five-bay facade arrangements,and the central doorway as the main visual focal point,detail became lighter under the influence of English architect and designer Robert Adam. Ornament was more delicate and attenuated, "often geometric in nature, with free use of curved moldings, surfaces,and arches."' Gone are the bold comer quoins. Sometimes the detail is very spare, with most of the attention paid to doorway details such as elliptical fanlights or semi-circular porticos. Other Federal houses are more elaborate,such as the Cook- Oliver house(142 Federal Street, 1802-03, 1808)with its modillioned cornice,molded window frames, columned and dentilled portico,and carved wooden swags,bellflowers,and rosettes applied to the surfaces around the doorway,the beltcourse,and the panels above the second story windows(see photo). The Greek Revival period(1825-1850)brought a change in orientation from the three-storied, four-square hipped roof houses of the Federal era to 2 '/2 story houses set gable end to the street in imitation of Greek temples. Trim was designed to contribute to the temple effect with massive pilasters used to support triangular pediments formed by the eaves of the gable roofs. These pediments usually surmounted full comites. While clapboards continued in use,flush boarding scored to imitate stone became increasingly popular. Flush boarding was also used on Italian Revival houses. With the introduction of the jigsaw, architectural trim could be produced in mass quantities and houses built during the Victorian period were the beneficiaries. Architects and builders employed heavy wood brackets under the eaves and above doors and windows to support flat hoods. Segmentally arched window hoods were another popular decorative feature. Mansard roofed houses,generally built in Salem between 1860 and 1880,also displayed brackets(often paired)and sometimes flush or rusticated boarding. Although the Queen Anne style was not common in Salem,the City does have a few examples. These houses display irregular plans, varied gables, and bays, diverse window shapes and sizes,and prominent paneled chimneys. Corner towers are also a popular element. A notable part of the Queen Anne scheme of ornament is the highly textured wall surface featuring a combination of clapboards and various decorative wood shingles. This was the only style in Salem for which wooden shingles were used as an exterior cladding material. With the Colonial Revival, Salem's architects and builders renewed their interest in details such as medallions, narrow comer boards,balustrades, pilastered or columned doorways,and Palladian windows. Clapboards or brick were the common siding materials for these homes. Clapboards are usually made of cedar. A survey of some local lumber yards showed cedar is available in 6",8",and 10"widths. Clear red cedar means no knots and the grain running vertically. While clapboards are easy to replace if necessary,finding matching trim is another matter. The local lumber yard should be your First source. They may have stock moldings that are close to your original trim or they may be able to do custom millwork to your specifications. If not,the next option is local firms which specialize in millwork. Siding: Wood v. Aluminum or Vinyl While clapboards and trim establish the historic character of a house, aluminum and vinyl siding destroy its architectural _ integrity by encasing it in an artificial skin. Often important ornamental details are removed because it is easier to install siding on flat surfaces,than to work around brackets, quoins, window casings, and door trim. Thus siding reduces a house's three dimensional appearance as it obscures original textures,materials and colors. The number of nail holes required for installation will damage the clapboards; little care is given to existing surfaces since they will be covered up anyway. An insensitive choice of materials can exaggerate the problem. For instance, siding with an 8" exposure is inappropriate for a house that formerly had 4"clapboards. Also,the attempt to imitate wood by choosing siding with artificial graining makes the 10 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK contrast between genuine and substitute materials even more obvious. Synthetic sidings cannot hope to capture the richness and variety of real wood. Siding is usually installed for one of two reasons: to mask existing problems or to reduce the maintenance cost of painting. While siding may cover a problem,it will not rectify it and may even accelerate existing causes of damage. For instance,paint failure and clapboard damage are often caused by faulty gutters and downspouts. If this drainage system is not repaired before installation,runoff water may get trapped behind the siding,causing even more damage. Siding may create its own moisture problems. Wood clapboards breath by allowing moisture created by differences in temperature between the inside and outside of the house to migrate to the exterior before condensation occurs in the walls. Unless an interior vapor barrier is installed,the impenetrable layer created by aluminum or vinyl siding will trap excess water vapor which condenses and damages wood. Exterior vents have not proved effective in reducing the moisture content in walls and they can easily be blocked by dust or debris and insects. It is a myth that the installation of synthetic sidings will result in energy savings. A study called "Insulating the Old House," by the Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc., lists heat loss figures for a two-story house of 900 s.f. per floor with a full basement and 380 s.f. of old, loose windows. If the house has no insulation or storm windows, only 19%of its heat is lost through the walls, the large majority being lost through the roof, windows,and basement. Storm windows and attic insulation are much more cost effective from an energy savings perspective than siding which is too thin to have much insulation value. Although the backing on some sidings is marketed as insulation, its original purpose was as a reinforcement to prevent denting. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission filed suit against one manufacturer of aluminum siding for false advertising of energy conservation claims. Another study in Providence,RI determined that for a two story house,25 s.f.,the payback period of 23 storm windows,2 storm doors and 6"of attic insulation was 4.4 years while the payback for aluminum siding with an R-factor of 2.5 was 29.96 years? As one preservation publication explains: ...the application of aluminum and vinyl siding is frequently considered as an alternative to the maintenance of the original historical material. The implication is that the new material is an economic and long-lasting alternative and that somehow the historic material is fragile,short-lived or problematic. In reality,historic building materials such as wood, brick,and stone usually are not delicate or short-lived. Their existence, frequently in sound condition, after many decades during which they probably suffered periods of neglect,is proof that they are the original economic and long-lasting alternatives. All materials, including the new sidings...,can fall into disrepair if abused or neglected; however the maintenance,repair and retention of"original materials" are always the most architecturally appropriate and usually the most economically sound measures for preserving the unique qualities of historic buildings.' The Salem Historical Commission prohibits use of vinyl or aluminum siding. i r f 4. f�.. C SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK BARRIER FREE ACCESS Rev.2/19/97 There is no one solution for incorporating barrier free access in historic buildings. The Salem Historical Commission will work with the property owner to find a solution to achieve both the goals of access and preservation. The property owner should first conduct a needs assessment of the building, usually performed by an architect or other professional consultant, in order to distinguish historic fabric that cannot be altered from that which can be compromised for accessibility purposes. The consultant,using this study along with scaled drawings, can suggest an appropriate solution(s)that ensures the protection of sensitive building fabric. Every possible option to provide barrier free access should be examined. Solutions may include regrading, lifts and ramps. Salem Historical Commission Guidelines 1. Under which certificate should a ramp or lift be applied for and under which circumstances? Appropriateness: Since ramps and lifts are not considered historically appropriate,they should not be applied for under a Certificate of Appropriateness. Non-Applicability: A property owner may apply under a Certificate of Non-Applicability if a proposal to fully screen the lift or ramp is included. Screening(e.g.Fences,landscaping)must be year round to be eligible under Non-Applicability. In the case of screening by a fence, that has yet to be installed, its design will require review and approval via a Certificate of Appropriateness. In the case of screening by landscaping,the Non-applicability application should include a landscaping plan. A property owner may apply under a Certificate of Non-Applicability if the application states that the ramp or lift is a temporary structure and includes a specific date by which the ramp or lift will be removed. Hardship: A property owner may apply under a Certificate of Hardship under any circumstances because hardship can be justified by there being a need to provide access to a building. Complete design drawings must be included with the hardship application. Because each building has its own specific historic features,the location,materials and design of a lift or ramp will be reviewed on a case by case basis. 2. For residential properties,excluding group homes,most approvals will be made conditional that the ramp or lift be removed if there is no longer a need for barrier free access. If a building is open to the public and if barrier free access is not proposed for the primary entrance,the Massachusetts Historical Commission(MHC)has review authority. Please contact the MHC for more information. PROGRAMMATIC ACCESSIBILITY WITHIN NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Programmatic accessibility means that,when viewed in its entirety,a program is readily accessible to and usable by handicapped persons. Videos, slide presentations and/or exhibits and photographs from inaccessible areas can provide programmatic accessibility. Programmatic accessibility can also include the delivery of services at alternate accessible sites. All of these options must be explored in addition to modification or alteration of a building. AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT The American Disabilities Act(ADA)does not apply to single family homes, churches or private clubs(unless they rent out to 3 the public). The ADA does not require the destruction or alteration of character defining features of an historic building. i 12 SALEMHISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK ; MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT Rev. 1/7/98 Salem Historical Commission Guidelines The Salem Historical Commission has jurisdiction over vents,HVAC equipment and mechanical equipment that are installed on or protrude through roof surfaces or alter soffits,eaves or exterior walls. See also separate section on Skylights.The location, dimensions and outward appearance of these items must be provided with the application. The Commission also has jurisdiction over the screening of mechanical equipment whether or not it is attached to the building. The Commission is not obligated to approve roof units that the property owner may feel necessary to accommodate a use other than that which the building was originally built for. If the venting of warm air from the attic is a necessity,the applicant should consider the various types of vents. These include ridge vents, soffit vents(round,rectangular and continuous),gable vents and turbine vents. Try to select a venting method, or combination or methods,that will be the least obtrusive to the architecture but will meet the minimum air circulation or venting requirements for the square footage of the attic space. Vents should be painted to match the color of the surface on which they i are installed. Air conditioners,roof vents and other mechanical equipment should be placed in the most inconspicuous location possible(E.g.. j behind chimney). i I i I i I 24 SALEMHISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK ROOFING Rev. 1/7/98 Salem Historical Commission Guidelines 1. The roof of a house is an important architectural feature and should be treated as such. Therefore,all efforts should be made to preserve the original roof shape and eave detail and to properly maintain or replace roofing materials as necessary. 2. Slating should be retained whenever possible. Slate should not be removed without a careful evaluation of the cost of its repair. 3. Roof replacement materials should be sensitive to the original. Slate and wood shingles are preferable but may not be feasible due to cost, longevity,or fire safety considerations. Acceptable alternatives are to install one of the limited group of products which successfully imitate slate or wood or to"render out"the roof by using a dark asphalt or fiberglass shingle which does not draw attention to this feature and the absence of original materials. 4. Solid color asphalt or fiberglass roofs that are not meant to draw attention to themselves should be black or charcoal. Where historically appropriate,the Commission may approve a polychromatic color scheme. White roofs are also not acceptable. White was not a shingle color used on historic roofs. 5. All architectural features that give the roof its essential character, such as dormers,cupolas, cornices,brackets, chimneys, cresting, and weather vanes should be preserved or, if necessary,replaced. 6. Wooden or copper gutters can be an important architectural feature. In older houses they were often designed as part of the eave moldings. Therefore gutters should be properly maintained and only replaced in cases of extreme deterioration. 7. New gutters and downspouts should be placed in an architecturally sensitive manner. This includes color selection. 8. See also the guidelines sections entitled"Mechanical Equipment" and"Gutters&Downspouts". Roofine Materials used in Salem Wood coverings for roofs were used early on in Salem's history. An account in the Salem town records of 1638 reports that the Salem meetinghouse was to be"covered with inch and half plank and inch board upon that to meete close."' In 1688 repairs to the meeting house roof specified that the workmen"shall Shingle the whole Roofe...with good Short Seader Shingle of half and Inch Thick on the butt End and Joynted or Edged."' While Shakes(extra long shingles)were not used here, conventional wood shingles appeared for house roofing up to the early 20th century when asphalt became popular. Metal roofs, usually of tin sheets,tin-plated iron or steel, or tern place(a lead/tin coating over iron or steel)were first used in Salem around 1840 and have been used ever since,although not to a great degree. Slate had been known as a roofing material favored by the well-to-do in more densely settled regions of Massachusetts Bay during the 17th century. By 1650,Boston had some slate roofed houses and as early as 1633 Cambridge ordered that all houses built there"shalbee Co[vered with]slate or board and not thatch."' But slate was not widely used in Salem or other parts of New England until the 19th century when the material could be shipped more cheaply from Vermont by railway. The architect Gridley J. F. Bryant specified a slate roof for an Italianate house he designed in 1846 at 9 Pleasant Street. Houses with mansard roofs were most commonly slate covered. Late Victorian buildings sometimes had colorful or elaborately patterned slate work. Asbestos shingles were used from about 1885 to about 1925. Due to the hazards of handling asbestos, these shingles are no longer in general production. Roofing repairs The question of roof repair often centers around slate roofs which are expensive to duplicate or replace. Many slate roofs are repairable with a contractor who knows how to do the job. Since roofing contractors today are most experienced with asphalt 30 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK shingles,they tend to recommend replacing slate,metal,or wood shingled roofs with asphalt. As The Old House Journal warns, beware when a roofer says,"It can't be fixed." He may simply be saying that he can't fix it. Therefore, it is advisable to get bids from at least 3 roofing contractors before signing a contract. Materials Wood Durability-Since wood shingles are subject to normal organic decay,their life span can be shorter than other roofing materials (either natural or man-made). The flat surfaces of the shingles will erode from exposure to rain and ultraviolet rays. But some species are more hearty than others. According to The Salem Handbook, a red cedar roof should last from 30 to 100 years while a white cedar roof can only be expected to last up to 30 years for about the same cost. Also,the heartwood from the central part of the tree trunk is more durable than the sapwood found just under the bark. Although fire-retardant shingles are available,these have a reputation for brittleness and shortened life, especially in areas with very cold winters. Copper flashing or nails should not be used with red cedar because red cedar corrodes copper and the life of the roof will thus be greatly reduced. Slate Durability-Slate is one of the most durable roofing materials, its life depending on its source. Pennsylvania slate lasts at least 50 years,Vermont and New York slate has been known to last at least 100 years, and Buckingham,Virginia slate can last as long as 175 years. While slate is expensive, it requires very little maintenance, neither cleaning, painting,waterproofing or fireproofing,preservatives or coatings. Failure of slate roof is usually due to poor installation,for instance using the wrong nails. Leaks often have to do with flashing problems,missing slates,or gutters that need repairs. Because slates can be brittle, they should be walked on with great care. Also, soft slates are subject to corrosion or attack by airborne particles or chemicals carried in rainwater which can cause the slates to wear at the nail holes,to delaminate or to break. Colors-Most slate used on Salem buildings probably comes from Vermont. Vermont slate is available in the following colors: Light Gray, Gray-Black, Unfading and Weathering Green, unfading Purple (rare), and Variegated Mottled Green and Purple. Slate Substitutes The Commission will consider slate substitutes on a case by case basis. Asphalt Asphalt is a very common contemporary roofing material and an acceptable alternative to original roofing when installed in any unobtrusive color. Black and charcoal are preferred. Metal The life of a metal roof depends on the material used and the maintenance it is given. Copper, lead and other factory- finished metals don't need any maintenance beyond regular inspections but iron-based roofing materials need to be kept well-painted to prevent corrosion. Also,galvanic action will cause corrosion when dissimilar metals such as copper and iron are used in direct contact(for instance iron cresting on a copper roof). Metal roofing comes in the form of sheet roofing or shingle designs including barrel tile. Materials include copper or lead- coated copper,tin-and teme-coated steel, lead,zinc, stainless steel, galvanized, steel, and aluminum-coated alloys. 31 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK SATELLITE DISHES AND SOLAR COLLECTORS Rev. 5/21/97 Salem Historical Commission Guidelines The Historical Commission has jurisdiction over satellite dishes and solar collectors and finds that they are obtrusive as well as historically and architecturally inappropriate elements in historic districts. Therefore,satellite dishes and solar collectors shall not be visible from any public way. If a homeowner is able to locate the dish so as not to be visible from any public way, it will still require a Certificate of Non-Applicability. i i 32 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK SECONDARY EGRESS Rev. 5/21/97 Salem Historical Commission Guidelines There are instances where health and building codes require the installation of a secondary egress. Such egress must not only I satisfy health and building codes,but must also satisfy the Salem Historical Commission Guidelines. The Commission will not approve exterior staircases that are visible from any public ways. Therefore,secondary egress should be installed within the building. � If the homeowner is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that space constraints preclude interior installation,the Commission may consider the creation of an interior staircase by the expansion of the building. Such expansion j must be sympathetic in scale,material and details and meet zoning requirements. Note: A letter from the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector is required to support the assertion that such expansion is the only possibility in addition to scale drawings describing interior and exterior alterations. The Commission reserves the option of a site visit to confirm independently the i assertions of the applicant. it i ii i I I I 33 i SALEM HISTORICAL COMM/SSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK SKYLIGHTS Rev.6/3/87 Traditionally, skylights were installed predominantly for ventilation. Generally, only one skylight would be installed and it would be located at the ridge pole,as close to the center of the roof as possible and located on the rear slope or least visible slope of the roof. The size of a skylight was approximately 18"x 24" or smaller. Salem Historical Commission Guidelines The Commission does not look favorably on the addition of skylights. If it is possible to document(through photographs or site inspection by a representative of the Commission) the prior existence of a skylight, the Commission may consider its restoration. Such restoration would require that the new skylight be the same or as close as possible to the same size and location as the original skylight. The creation of living spaces in areas not originally intended as such is not considered justification for the destruction of architectural integrity by the installation of a skylight and therefore it will not be approved. The Commission will not approve skylights that read as roof windows. In particular, bubble skylights are prohibited. If the homeowner can establish that a particular skylight is appropriate to the architectural style of the building,the Commission may consider such an application. 34 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK UTILITIES Rev. 1/7/98 This section covers the installation of cable television equipment,gas and electric meters,electrical transformers,conduits and entry units, stove pipes, vents,roof air conditioning units, cables,wiring and other service or installation equipment for any utilities. Salem Historical Commission Guidelines I. All installation equipment and wiring must be installed so as not to be visible from any public way. Either the utility company(cable,telephone,electric,gas etc.),contractor or the homeowner must apply for a Certificate of Non-Applicability before such installations. (This will save the unnecessary time and money spent should the Commission require the removal of such equipment from an inappropriate location.) The application should state the location of the installation, the dimensions and design of equipment to be placed on the exterior of the building and route of exterior wiring, if any. Representatives of the Commission will make every effort to review such applications within 3 business days. If the Commission agrees that the application will be non-visible, a Certificate will be issued. 2. For circumstances in which equipment or wiring cannot be installed so as not to be visible from the public way,the utility company or the homeowner must apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship. Once again,the application should state the location of the installation,the dimensions and design of equipment to be placed on the exterior of the building and route of exterior wiring. It is recommended that a representative of the utility company be present at the public hearing. 3. Installation technicians or their supervisors must not accept verbal "Okays" from tenants, homeowners or other persons to proceed with an installation. Only the approved Certificate should be relied upon and any installation should be as per such approval. If it is necessary to deviate from the Certificate, the utility company or the homeowner must request an amendment in writing from the Commission. 4. As new installations occur, or whenever possible, utility companies must remove excess wiring and avoid leaving low hanging wires. 5. Under no circumstances should equipment or wiring be placed on the main facade of the building. Installation should be made into the basement whenever possible. If not possible,installation should occur on the least visible facade, in the least visible location. Installation wires should be consolidated with other lines whenever possible(E.g..strung to the same point on the building as existing telephone,electric&cable wires). Wire coming to two different locations on the same house from the pole should be avoided whenever possible. 6. It is always better to bring the wive into the house and fish it,rather than stringing it along the side. When wires are unable to be run inside,they will be run along unobtrusive edges(E.&. corner of the building). If a wire must be run along the building, run the wires up along the comer board, or down it, and then along the eaves or the foundation. Under no circumstances should wires be run diagonally across a wall. The homeowner will be responsible to have the wires painted the same color as the surface they run along. Pipes and vents should also be painted to match the surface they are installed in. Gas& Electric Meters 1. The Commission will not approve the installation of meters,etc.on the front facade of a building under any circumstances. 2. Inmost cases, Massachusetts Electric will allow installation or continuation of meters in the basement. Transformers Transformers in historic districts are considered structures and must receive Commission approval. A site plan, dimensions and photographs must be included to review such applications. 35 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK WINDOWS Rev. 12/3/97 THE WINDOW GOSPEL "Deteriorated historic windows should be repaired rather than replaced wherever possible. In the event replacement is necessary, the new windows should match the historic ones in design,color,size,configuration,reflective qualities, shadow lines,detail, and material. Only when it is not feasible to match the historic fabric should substitute window material be considered...and only when it is shown through such means as field mock-ups that it possible to match closely both the detail and the overall appearance of the historic windows."-from The Window Handbook, Edited by Charles E. Fisher Salem Historical Commission Guidelines I. Historically appropriate window openings including window sash,glass, lintels, sills,trim, hoods, and shutters should be retained. 2. Windows are an important feature on any building. When an application for substantial window replacement is received, an inspection by a Historical Commission representative or a site visit may be performed to determine the condition of all windows. The feasibility of the following will be assessed: A. Restoration of entire existing windows through repairs to sash, sills,etc. B. Individual sash replacement; C. Full replacement of windows matching existing window layout. 3. The stylistic period or periods a building represents should be respected in the material and design of the windows. 4. New window openings in the principal elevations are rarely appropriate or permitted. Window openings should not be enlarged or reduced to fit stock window sash sizes. Deletion of windows, particularly on principal facades,are rarely,if ever, allowed. Window replacement on a single facade should replicate the remaining windows on that facade. The Commission may consider phasing when the property owner is substantially upgrading. 5. All parts of the replacement windows should match the original or existing historic windows. The mullion thickness and profile of replacement windows should closely match those of the original. Windows with removable mullion bars are unacceptable. 6. Simulated divided light windows and Low E tinted or reflective glass will be considered only on new additions or new construction distinguishable from original building fabric. 7. Insulated glass is only permitted when the use of single-paned sash is appropriate to the architectural style of the building. 8. Replacement windows must be made of wood. Aluminum or vinyl clad windows are not acceptable on period buildings. 9. The frame and decorative window trim should be retained and repaired with materials that duplicate the originals. Salvage old glass lites when repairing sash. 10. Stained glass,beveled glass or other art glass and certain important glass items(diamond pane, leaded, bullseyes,etc.)can be important architectural elements and should be retained and repaired. 11. Exterior Blinds(Commonly Referred to as Shutters) Vinyl or aluminum shutters are not permitted. Wooden replacement shutters should reflect their original operable use:their size should be such that they would cover the entire window if closed(i.e. arched windows have arched shutters);they should be hinged to the window casing,not nailed. Shutters are hung so that in a closed position over the window they would shed water. The slats should point up when the shutters are open,down when the shutters are closed. Shutters may not be appropriate or necessary to every architectural style. The Commission should be consulted before action is taken 36 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK to remove or install shutters. 12. Window Repair Before you consider replacement windows, check to see whether your existing windows are repairable. Often problems that at first glance seem "hopeless"can be taken care of with proper attention. There is a great deal of literature available on window repair to help the homeowner with do-it-yourself jobs. In his publication"The Proper Care of Sash and Exterior Woodwork,"Maximilian Ferro lists two basic principals of wood care: I. exterior wood should be kept well-painted; and 2. wood left exposed by paint failure should be treated with fungicide applications before repainting." If a glazing pointjob is failing prematurely,the cause should be determined. Problems due to water damage from faulty gutters or excessive moisture migrating from kitchens or bathrooms should be repaired immediately. A rotted sash does not necessarily have to be entirely replaced. Wood elements which are partially rotted or incomplete may be replaced by wood parts pieced in with certain waterproof exterior glues. Epoxy wood fillers can repair wood elements with dents,gouges,or pockets of rot. Even totally rotted wood can be consolidated or reconstituted by proper application of epoxies. The Technical Preservation Services Division of the Department of the Interior outlines the following steps required to upgrade a window to "like New"condition: i I I. some degree of interior and exterior paint removal; 2. removal and repair of sash(including reglazing where necessary); 3. repairs to the frame; 4. weatherstripping and reinstallation of the sash;and 5. repainting.12 For more details on methods and techniques,consult the Commission's reference files. 13. Storm Windows Although storm windows are not under the jurisdiction of the Commission, wood storms are more in keeping with the architectural character of a historic house. I The most common type of storm window is the aluminum triple track. These windows are permanently installed and have a track for the lower storm sash, another for the upper sash and a third for a screen. Aluminum storms should match the color of the house's trim or be painted to match. Aluminum mid-rails should match the meeting rails of the historic sash. 14. Window Energy Efficiency Priorities The following energy saving options are listed in order of the greatest effect for the least cost. Also the items at the top of the list have the least damaging effects to the material or appearance of historic window sash. 1. Caulk and weatherstrip to cut infiltration; 2. Upgrade existing windows by repairing loose,rotten or broken sash. Reglaze windows; 3. Install storm windows;and 4. If replacement windows are unavoidable, install wood sash and frames that copy the original and incorporate modern energy-saving features like hidden weatherstripping and jamb liners. Salem's Architectural Traditions In the 17th century,the arrangement of window openings was determined by the framing scheme and functional requirements 37 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOTEBOOK rather than classical cannons. For instance,if a post had been installed to support a transverse summer beam(the summer being the major frame unit running through the ceilings of the principal rooms),then a window could not be centered in the front wall. In most cases,the window studs in the first and second floors were aligned resulting in windows of the same size. According to Abbott Lowell Cummings, the majority of the first framed houses at Massachusetts Bay had glazing from the outset. "In terms of construction, we can easily differentiate between two basic varieties of window, those which were an inherent part of the house frame and those which were constructed separately and applied to it. In the first case the studs, or occasionally a stud and an adjoining post became the windowjambs. Into these were tenoned a header and a sill,which received in tum the tenons of the stout mullions that divided the window into two or more"lights.......The second variety of window was constructed separately and applied to the studs, or in some cases the planking of the house or even the underboarding."' Although the second method was less common, it was used in Salem,for instance at the Gedney house(21 High St., c. 1665). As the 18th century progressed, double-hung sash replaced leaded casements although the Reverend William Bentley writes of seeing diamond-shaped glass still in place in older Salem homes in 1794 and 1796.' Also symmetrical window placement became a hallmark of Georgian colonial architecture,the five bay facade being the most common. Due to limitations of glass technology,early double-hung sash has many relatively smaller panes compared to windows later in the century. "The number of panes tended, of course,to vary with their size, eighteen (9/9)or twenty-four(12/12)panes being generally characteristic of earlier or less pretentious houses,twelve panes(6/6)the common number in the finer and later dwellings."' The Clark-Morgan house(358-358 '/:Essex St.,c. 1729,etc.)has an original 18th century window at the rear of the house with 12/12 sash, panes measuring 6 '/"by 8 1/4", and 1 1/4"wide mullion bars. Asher Benjamin in his book The Country Building's Assistant(1798)shows two windows, one with 12 lights(6/6)and the other with 24 lights(12/12). The Serliana window,commonly called the Palladian window,(a tripartite form composed of a central arched window flanked by hvo shorter rectangular windows)was employed on some of the finest late Georgian houses around the colonies, it was not much used in Salem until the Federal period when it appears on several of Salem's high style buildings along Chestnut Street and Washington Square. The arched window sometimes assumed a semi-circular form and at other times an elliptical form. As glass technology improved during the Victorian period, larger panes were possible and 2/2 or 1/1 windows became common. Late in the 19th century 6/1 windows also appeared. Exterior blinds, commonly called shutters, were probably not used at all in Salem until the late 18th century. A painting by Joseph Ome dated 1765 and entitled Salem-School Street from the Old Town House does not show shutters on any windows. Later in the century,a receipt from the Derby Mansion(built between 1795 and 1799 at Derby Square) lists an order for 14 pairs of shutters. It is not certain where the shutters were used or why. Shutters are not evident on prints made of the house; it could be that they were affixed to some ofthe out buildings. By the 1830's,shutters were increasingly popular. An 1826 print of the William Gray house on Essex Street shows that the building is shutterless; by the time a second print was made in 1835-36, shutters had been added. Up to as late as the 1860's drawings at the Essex Institute indicate that shutters were not necessarily used on every window of the house. Shutters could be added gradually over time. A c. 1830 lithograph of the Pickman-Derby house (formerly at 70 Washington Street)shows that this Georgian house only had shutters on the first floor but by 1865 the entire front facade had been shuttered. 19th century photographs and drawings of Salem's houses also made clear that the shutters were functional and that they were open and shut as required and were not merely decorative features. I I 38 atem Fivftortratklommt,!55ion (One �baleni Oreen. 508 745-9595, QZxt. 311 Puniber 7. Tanuary, 1998 ANNUAL REPORT �nuring the year July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997,the Salem Historical Commission met regularly 17 times. In its capacity as Historic U District Commission for 4 local districts,the Commission filed: 111 approvals including: - 43 Certificates of Appropriateness; - I Certificate of Hardship; - 65 Certificates of Non-Applicability; - 2 Waivers of the Demolition Delay Ordinance;and 1 denial including: 0 for a Certificate of Appropriateness; I for a Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance; 0 for a Certificate of Non-Applicability;and 0 for a Certificate of Hardship. Pull out Guidelines This issue includes a new group of sections from the Commission's guidelines. • = Previously sent ® =Enclosed with this newsletter ® C'owcr • Doors,Doorways,Porticos ® Porches&Steps ®Contents • Fences ® Rnoling • I lue lu use [his guide •Gutters&Downspouts ® Satellite Dishes&Solar Culleclurs • Procedures for filing applicaauns • I louse Numbers ®Secondary tigress • Sec.of Int. Standards for Rehabilitation • Masonry ® Skylights • Addressing Violations ® Mechanical Equipment ® tllilitics _ • Architectural Trim&Siding • Paint Colors ® Windows(including storms&shutters) ® Barrier Free Access ® Parking Solutions CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR �' ere is a list of tips to help you choose a contractor(Recommendations taken from the article Remodeling Without A[he Hassle, from Consumer Reports, May, 1997): I. Solicit recommendations from friends and neighbors. Personally look atjobs the contractor has done,visitjob sites and compare the quality of materials as well as price. Get written estimates from at least 3 different contractors. Remember,the lowest bidder doesn't necessarily do the bestjob. Check the contractor's references. Call the Better Business Bureau or local consumer-affairs Continued on Page d 1 agency for a summary of the company's complaint history. (One or two gripes shouldn't necessarily induce you to look elsewhere, but be wary of a contractor with more problems than that.) 2. Be wary of contractors: A. That offer unsolicited bargain prices,claiming they are doing ajob in the neighborhood and have leftover materials. B. Whose address can't be verified. C. Whose license and insurance information can't be verified. D. Who can't(or won't)provide references for similar jobs in your area. E. Who offer a hefty discount, but don't mention the total cost of the job. F. Who promise a deep discount if the contractor uses your home as a"demo". G. Who use high-pressure sales tactics or threats to rescind a special price if you don't sign on the spot. 1-1. Who try to scare you into signing a contract by claiming your house puts you in peril. 3. Verify that the contractor is licensed to do the work (call the City's Building Inspector) and that the contractor is insured for potential damage. If someone gets hurt ora neighbor's property is damaged by an unlicensed and uninsured contractor,you could wind up paying. 4. Secure a written,detailed contract that includes the contractor's name and address, license number, timetable for starting and finishing thejob,names of subcontractors,the scope of work to be done,and a payment schedule. Try to limit the down payment to 10 percent or less. Be sure to specify the materials and the brand names of the products, appliances and fixtures that will be used. 'file contract should also give the contractor the burden of obtaining all permits (e.g. Building, Electrical, Historic Commission,Conservation Commission, Fire Prevention, Health Department,etc.) Include a provision to hold back part of the final payment until after thejob is completed(e.g.30 days)so that the contractor will complete your punch list and resolve any problems. The nonprofit American Homeowners Foundation offers a comprehensive model contract (58). To order, call 800- 489-7776. 5. Be sure you are given a copy of the Building Permit(and any other permits required) before the job begins. 6. Never make the final payment until you obtain signed mechanic's-lien waivers or releases from all subcontractors and suppliers. This will free you of third party claims on your property in the event that you pay the contractor but they don't pay the subcontractors or suppliers. Another source of information is NARI's Master Plan for Professional Home Remodeling. This 90 page booklet is free by calling 800-440-6274 or visit their web site at www.nari.org. Paint advocates maintain that if you invest the money you might have spent on substilute (e.g. vinyl) siding, you can tete the interest to hire a crew to repaint your house every five to len years, and never touch the principal. OLD TOWN HALL UPDATE fll tilizing $96,000 in grant funding awarded by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) through the rJ Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF), the City of Salem hired general contractor, New England uilders of Methuen, to undertake access and preservation improvements to Old Town Hall, a 1816 Federal style building. The work includes the installation of an elevator, bathroom renovation, site work to accommodate handicapped entry, roof, cupola and cornice repairs and gutter and downspout replacement. The current work is the first phase of$1.1 million in recommended improvements outlined in the comprehensive study of Old Town Hall prepared by Staley McDermet Associates. The improvements, when completed, will make Old Town Hall an accessible function facility that could generate funding to guarantee its future maintenance and preservation. The current project phase will be completed in Spring, 1998. 2 WORLD TRADE CENTER HOSTS Restoration & Renovation MARCH 12-14, 1998 11Il c uorotion & Renovation is the most comprehensive exhibition and conference dedicated to traditional design and craft. It includes over 250 exhibitors, over 40 seminars, workshops and panel discussions, a "Techniques and Technologies Showcase" and a chance for visitors to network and learn about the latest methods, products and approaches to preservation. For more information call EGI Exhibitions, Inc. at 508 664-6455 or check out their web site at littp//w,,v\v.cgicxllib.coni. PRESERVATION AWARDS it Thursday, May 14, 1997, the Salem Historical Commission presented its 1997 Preservation Awards at the I listoric Salem, Inc. Annual Meeting held at the National Park Service Visitor's Center. The recipients from local historic districts were: 12 Andover Street - Roger& Eliyabeth Dixey- Excellence in Restoration WHY NOT PLAN 15 Beckford Street - Peter Copelas - Outstanding Restoration AHEAD? 26 Beckford Street - Mary Lee Storrs- Excellence in Restoration 347 Essex Street - Felton Pervier& Alan Liska- Special Award for fainting 380 Essex Street-O. Palmer& Elma Swecker- Special Award for Balustrade Restoration Planning on making some 7 Lynn Street- Elliott Milford & Frances Atchison - Excellence in Restoration repairs or improvements next 9 Lynn Street - Margaret &Timothy Doggett - Excellence in Restoration Spring or Summer? Eliminate 6 Monroe Street- Salem Ropes Trust, Orille L'Heureux,tr.-Special Award for Painting potential delays - apply now From outside local historic districts, the recipients were: while our agendas are lighter. Your approved certificate is good 36 Appleton Street- Ronald & Ellen Eddy- Excellence in Restoration for one year. 47 Essex Street- Peter& MaryFrancis Sholds- Excellence in Painting and Preservation Lafayette Street brick curb cuts -City of Salem - Preservation of Original Materials 123 North St. - Robert& Pamela Levesque- Excellence in Restoration Greenlawn Cemetery -City of Salem - Excellence in Preservation and Maintenance of a Victorian Garden Cemetery Congress Street Bridge - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Highway Department-Sympathetic New Construction, Preservation of Bridge Tender's House SURVEY WORK CONTINUES the City of Salem is continuing is ongoing effort to update its cultural resource survey. An historic properties survey is a study designed to identify and evaluate properties to determine whether they may be of historic,architectural,archaeological or cultural significance. The survey consists of the completion of a form which includes an architectural and historical summary,approximate date of construction, architectural style and photographic documentation. Historical surveys are among the tools used to encourage owner-occupied housing, to plan for historic preservation,to assess project impacts and to take advantage of available opportunities to improve these neighborhoods. In June, 1997, 267 inventory fortes were completed by the City's preservation consultant, Lisa Mausolf. This included properties on Ames, Andover, Beckford, Bridge, Broad,Cambridge,Carpenter, Chestnut, Cross, Essex, Federal, Flint, Fowler, Hamilton, Hathorne, Huber, Lafayette, Lemon,Lynn,Mall,Monroe, N. Pine,Oliver, River,Saunders,Skerry, Smith,S. Pine, Summer,Thorndike, Williams, Winthrop and Warren Streets as well as properties on Botts Court, Federal Ct., Dalton Parkway, Lemon Street Court, March Street Court, Summit Avenue, Washington Sq. East, Washington Square North, Washington Sq. South, Washington Sq. West and Woodbury Court. Also included was a survey of the Salem Common. This work was undertaken with a matching $10,000 Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey and Planning Grant. Cm iw,ed nn Page 4 3 The City's consultant is now working on another group of surveys after the City was awarded another matching grant for$10,000. This project will include all City owned properties(buildings,parks, memorials,cemeteries, and structures) throughout the city as well as properties on Andrew,Bentley, Boston,Briggs, Brown,Curtis, Daniels,Essex, Forrester, Hamilton, Herbert, Howard, Kosciusko, Milk, Orange, Pickman, Pleasant, St. Peter, South Mason, Spring, Union, Webb and Winter Streets. It will also include some properties on Hawthorne Boulevard and Brown Street, Hodges and Palfrey Courts. The survey project will be completed by June, 1998. The Salem Historical Commission Newsletter is prepared and distributed by the Planning Department ojthe City ojSolem, Stanley J. Usovicz,Jr., Mayor. If you missed any newsletters,please call the Salem Planning Department for copies. Number I - August, 1993 Number 3 - February, 1995 Number 5 - February, 1996 Number 2-November, 1993 Number 4-September, 1995 Number 6-November, 1996 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! his year,the Salem Historical Commission would like those who live in the historic districts to nominate the properties that they feel I re 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. Awards are made to the property owner or tenant responsible for seeing that the work was undertaken - not the contractor or architect. 5. There is no limit to the number of nominations. However, no more than 12 awards will be given. Awards will be made in May, 1998. ----------------------------------------------------------i NOMINATION FORM I wish to nominate the following property for a Salem Historical Commission Preservation Award: PROPERTY ADDRESS: I 1 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT/REASON FOR AWARD (e.g. restoration, siding removal, adaptive reuse, I paint colors, overall maintenance, porch design, slate roof replacement, etc.): t t t t t t t t i Please return to Jane A. Guy, Salem Planning Department, One Salem Green, Salem, MA 01970 by March 13, 1998. ; =----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Funding of CLQ Activities PART F.1 LOCAL FUNDING The annual local funding budget appropriation under the authority of the Salem Historical Commission was $6,200 for personnel services and $1,721 for nonpersonnel expenses. PART F.2 SURVEY AND PLANNING GRANT FUNDING The City of Salem received$20,000 in MHC Survey and Planning Grant funding. PART F.3 OTHER FUNDING There were no other public or private grant funds received for preservation activities. i Miscellaneous PART G.1 PRESERVATION AWARDS On the evening of Tuesday,May 12 1998,the Salem Historical Commission presented its 1998 Preservation Awards at the Historic Salem, Inc. Annual Meeting held at the National Park Service Visitor's Center. The meeting was held during the nation-wide "Preservation Week". The recipients from local historic districts are: 42 Chestnut St. - Andrew &Nan Greer- Excellence in Restoration 6 & 8 Botts Ct. - Gary and Nancy Peterson/Peter and Betsy Merry - Outstanding Fence Design 5 Beckford St. - Robert Allen and Robert Soucy - Special Award for Painting 9 Warren St. - Carl & Alice Wathne - Excellence in Renovation 19 '/2 Washington Sq. - Salem Witch Museum - Sympathetic Treatment (rear facade) 40 Flint St. - Christopher Copelas - Compatible New Addition in Period Neighborhood From outside local historic districts, the recipients are: Old Town Hall - City of Salem - Outstanding Design Achievement (handicapped access) 28 1/2 St. Peter St. - Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston - Excellence in Steeple Restoration 22 Andrew St. - Daniel & Tracy Pierce - Outstanding Design Achievement (fence, shutters, front porch, landscaping) 250 Derby St. - Lydia E. Pinkham Memorial - Sympathetic Replacement (window balcony) 146 North St. - Michael & Karen Cronin- Special Award for Painting 205-209 Fort Avenue -Everett W. Hobbs - Excellence in Preservation & Maintenance of Salem Landmark 104 Bridge St. - Louise Pelletier- Excellence in Reconstruction (porch & painting) 330 Lafayette St. - James Nicholson- Excellence in Renovation i