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25 BECKFORD STREET - DISTRICT FILES 1 25 Beckford Street C T Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)619-5685 FAX(978)740-0404 CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Signage O Other Work as described below does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic Distriefs Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire Address of Property: 25 Beckford Street Name of Record Owner: David Trainor Description of Work Proposed: Scrape, caulk, and paint cornice. There will he no change to the design, material, color, or outward appearance of the cornice and gutters. Dated: _November 4, 2015 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated. THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals)prior to commencing work. ® RECEIVED 1' OCT 2 9 2015 DEPT.OF PLANNING& Salem Historical Commission COMMUNITY Dr-JELOPMENT 120 WASHINGTON STREET.SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 1978)6195685 FAX 19781 740-0404 APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Non-Applicability as described below for: ❑ New Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Sign X Other District: El Derby Street El Lafayette Street McIntire ❑Washington Square Address of Property: 95 ;BeKFoCQ -Cf - Name of Record Owner(s): DNLiei)Z> 7id4in n2 Owner Mailing Address: 5✓lswx Description of Work Proposed: rt £n?Poctr�ai l y Rs,,fo✓r� GVTT)=e5 oty -Hf- FRatiT %t- 1516s, op BsclkFo,40 ,L /9+v,0aVdrvZ ST Co n.A., arc. DF T w-4 ina 7--CotbkS To &X%s7irUG Name of Applicant: &e-7 —Ob6 ❑OwneerContractor ❑Tenant ❑Other: Tel. #: 978—?36 —291�Z E-mail Address: RoS 0L�1F,1LF_M CC;;) CcwCAS:1 AJF-7— Certricate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to: Name c gE4� �� �F�✓�7� Mailing address: 1W r7-974 .4Z ST _ _ City: 5*1ZM State&Zip: 010)20 L PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS A. Be ed to 1 for approvals well in advance of commencing an exterior work. Before making an changes to the exterior of a prepared aPPY aPP g Y g� B 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 7:00 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 the hearing must be posted with the City Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hearing is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability. E. Applications must be submitted by the owner ofthe 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 photos of existing conditions,taken from all public ways. No certificates can be issued until receipt of photos. 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(exhibits should be 8%x I1 or be able to be folded to 8%s x 11): 1. Site plan showing location of improvements; 2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements; 3. DetaiWprofiles(i.e.moldings,fence caps,cornices,years,etc.); 4. Materials(i.e.wood,brick,etc.); 5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and 6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters,lamp posts,stove pipes. H. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. Ifthe 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 within 60 days from the date the application is received,unless the applicant waives that requirement in writing. _. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued. 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 outstanding 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 ofup to$500 per day from the date ofviolation. The Commission is not responsible for an owner's neglect to inquire about necessary City permits and approvals. All records are public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is in violation. Assistance The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the City of Salem Department of Planning&Community Development(DPCD),at the Salem Public Library or on-line at htm://www.salem.com/Pazes/Sale6iMA Historic/index. The guidelines provide examples ofwhat is historically appropriate (or inappropriate) for Salem's neighborhoods including trim, siding, barrier free access, doors, fences, gutters/downspouts, masonry, mechanical equipment,paint colors,parking solutions,porches/steps,roofing,satellite dishes&solar energy systems,secondary egress,skylights,utilities,window R etc. These guidelines help you understand what changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve yorir property and can guide you on historical appropriateness. Further information,including City-wide architectural inventories,is available. For more information,contact the Clerk of the Commission at the DPCD, 120 Washington Street,Salem,MA 01970,978 619-5985. Rev.1012 f' r ai s :r / r .