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2 PROSPECT STREET - WDDOvQfzc�Pecr ST - LJDI70 good 2 �fZOS��G'�' SI - W PI70 200 , $Q mmwnt �1I 0 wviw.wbmason.com 1-888-WB-MASON Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)745-9595 EXT.311 FAX(978)740-0404 September 7, 2006 Joseph C. Reither 295 Lynnfield Street Lynn, MA 01904 Dear Mr. Reither: Thank you for exploring alternatives to demolition of the c 1870 structure located at 2 Prospect Avenue in Salem. As voted upon at its regular meeting on September 6, 2006, in lieu of waiving the Demolition Delay Ordinance, the Salem Historical Commission supports the preservation of 2 Prospect Avenue through its relocation to the lot at 14 Butler Street. Sincerely, THE SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION Hannah Diozzr / Chair ALIG 03 Dfp �n Salem Historical Comm&" fCO�FNT 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)745-9595 EXT.311 FAX(978)740-0404 APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE Pursuant to the Historic District's Act(M.G.L.Chapter 40C)and Salem Code 2-1572,application is hereby made for issuance of a Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance-fordemolitiondemolition as described below. Address of Property: �l; �� l ) 111 � L El 7- Name of Record Owner(s): CQ7'i<c e 0 X Original Building Construction Date, if known C— Q f) C? Is the property listed on the National Register of Historic Places or contributing to a NR District? Description of Demolition Work Proposed: Please attach any historical data and photographs, building plans, structural reports, or other pertinent information and submit at least a week before the scheduled meeting. Applicants who omit this information or submit their application less than a week before the meeting date should expect to attend additional meeting(s). A site visit of the property may be requested. Briefly describe(he etent of the demolition: Lo vYt (011 l�,d Briefly describe the reason/justiftcation for demolition.- Briefly emolition:Briefly describe any proposal for future co struction/develogment. Signature of Owner:S Tc, � Tel. #: —76 L — Mailing address. �� City: Stateveip: IZLL7 PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making&iv changes to the exterior of a property in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Department of Planning&Community Development to discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application(Appropriateness,Non-Applicability,or Hardship). B. The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are held at 120 Washington Street,3rd floor,and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision. C. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m.on the Monday 16 days before the meeting in order to make the agenda An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day of the meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability may be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after notifying Commission members and allowing 24 hours for any objection. There is no fee for any applications. D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of he hearing must be posted with the City Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hearing is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability. E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. A contractor for the owner,at the owner's request,may submit an application on the owner's behalf. In case of a tenant,a waiver of the owner's appearance maybe granted at the discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner. F. All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. No certificates can be issued prior to receipt of photographs. G. An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specifications regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to make a determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings as applicable: I. Site plan showing location of improvements; 2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements; 3. Details/profiles(i.e. moldings,fence caps,cornices,vents,etc.); 4. Materials(i.e.wood,brick,etc.); 5. Dimensions(i.e.sir of trim);and 6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters, lamp pests,stove pipes. H. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present atthe hearing. If the application is approved, a Certificate will be mailed to the mailing address provided on the application and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspector. Please note that the application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary(i.e. for reasons of incomplete drawings,to perform a site visit,etc.). In any case,the Commission must make a determination w.thin 60 days from the date the application is received, unless the applicant waives that requirement in writing I. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been ;ssued. Please be sure to obtain appropriate permits from the inspector of Buildings(or other necessary permits and approvals)prior to commencing work. I. The homeowner may opt not to commence the work approved(unless it relates to resolving an ou--standing violation). Work commenced must be completed within one year from the Certificate date unless otherwise indicated. K. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued. Violations A person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is subject to fines of up to 5500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not responsible for an ownees neglect to inquire about necessary City permits and approvals. All records arc public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is in violatior. Assistance The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the Salem Planning Department and the Salem Public Library. The guidelines provide examples of what is historically appropriate(or inappropriate) for Salem's neighborhoods including trim, siding,doors, fences, gutters, masonry, paint colors, parking solutions, porches, roofing, satellite dishes, secondary egress, skylights, utilities,windows, etc. These guidelines help you understand what changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve your property and can guide you on histoical appropriateness. Further information,in the form of books,articles and pamphlets,City-wide architectural inventories,and photographs,are available at the Historical Commission's office at 120 Washington Street. For more information, contact the Clerk of the Commission, lane Guy, at the Salem Planning Department, 120 Washington Street, Salem,MA 01970,978 745-9595,Ext.311. Rev.11,04 i ��' y _ _ ski► tJF4 I Y s F sw _. _ •r -^ �€._. --rte �� ' - � - r 07- �- >+ � 4. .:t��. � '=J -,� �!f of ♦ �.ri '�,}<.�,t'' ' + f w+�i, `�. •.�dT r pr;,t >4. mss : ' _ +•�. , 'ix{ ` '�:- ,�'• �y f•�, a.�i ._� V ^. 4't •�sf, 1. q"!ci- ,.M r `� a+.• ♦� Oda f .ice � ' tf. v, . . r.s�•''.�.�.� � �.� I � r �. VA 46 MPW INV -im 4L rtii 2F � IL lrsil r v . F °lp k t W Y � i .R�a t i� rn � • by t Y I tl�, .. f ..•JR�d ����f ��1�# � .. y. cM .r • � ' '�.�� � _ •� was.- :I i '