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Saiem Historical Commission
ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(508) 745-9595 EXT. 311 FAX (508) 70-0404
NOTICE OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION TO WAIVE THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE
RE: 167 Boston St.
On Wednesday, July 17, 1996 the Salem Historical Commission unanimously denied an application to waive
the Demolition Delay Ordinance from 118 Realty Trust to demolish 167 Boston Street.
I attest that this is an accurate record of the vote taken, not amended or modified in any way to this date.
July 18, 1996
Ja e A. Guy
Clerk of the Commission
cc: Building Inspector
City Clerk
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ONE SALEM GREEN.SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
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APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE
Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission
Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance for demolition
as described below. //
Building Construction Date, if known: U1NKN0Cx)
Address of Property: /(, 7 a0o-rle ! rl — ,
Name of Record Owner:
Description of Demolition Work Proposed: /
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Signature of Owner: Tel. #:
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Mailing address: O x -7 C g City: State:_Zip:
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PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making my changes to the exterior of a property
in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Salem Planning Department to discuss prope sed
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 rotices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are F.eld
at One Salem Green,2nd floor,and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be heard
on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision.
C. 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-nay be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after receiving
signatures of approval from an officer and a member of the Commission. There is no fee for any applications.
D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be posted with the City
Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hea.-ing
is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability.
E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. In case of a tenant,a waiver of the owner's appearance may be granted at the
discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner.
F. All applications must include three to four 35mm photog-aphs of existing conditions.
G. An application will not be considered complete unless alLwork items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specifications
regarding dimensions, materials, and any other intonation needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to mate a
determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings
as applicable:
1. Site plan showing location of improvements;
2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements:
3. Details/profiles(i.e.moldings,fence caps,corrjces,vents,etc.);
4. Materials(i.e.wood,brick,etc.);
5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and
6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters,lamp posts,stove pipes.
H. At their convenience,a representative of the Commission will take pictures of the property from the public way for presentation at the meeting.
It is not necessary that the applicant be home or be present.
1. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with he applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners
having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. If the application is approved,
a Certificate will be issued, mailed to the applicant and copies will be sent to the City Cleric and Building Inspector. Please note that the
application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary(i.e.for reasons of incomplete drawings,to perform
a site visit,etc.). In any case,the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is received,unless the
applicant waives that requirement in writing.
J. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has a letter fro-n the
Commission stating that the change involved is not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Please be sure to obtain appropriate permits from
the Inspector of Buildings prior to commencing work.
K. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued.
Violations
A person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is subject
to fines of up to$500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not responsible for an owner's neglect to inquire about necessary City
permits and approvals. All records are public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is'n
violation.
Assistance
The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the Salem Planning Department and the Salem Public Library. The guidelines provide exantples
of what is historically appropriate(or inappropriate)for Salem's neighborhoods including trim,siding,doors,fences,gutters,masonry,paint colors,
parking solutions,porches,roofing,satellite dishes,secondary egress,skylights,utilities,windows,etc. These guidelines help you understand what
changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve your property and can guide you on historical
appropriateness. Further information,in the form of books,articles and pamphlets,City-wide architectural inventories,and photographs,are available
at the Historical Commission's office at One Salem Green. For mo-e information,contact the Clerk of the Commission,Jane Guy,at the Salem Planting
Department,One Salem Green,Salem,MA 01970,508 745-9595,Ext 311.
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AREA FORM N0.
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION 13 2-7-3
80 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02116
Salem
,ess 167 Boston St.
toric Name
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Present Residential
' — Original Residential
� IPTION
c. 1810-1820
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ce Observation
e Federal
itect
Sketch Map: Draw map showing property's location
in relation to nearest cross streets and/or Exterior Nall Fabric Clapboard, brick
geographical features. Indicate all buildings
between inventoried property and nearest Outbuildings None
intersection(s).
Indicate north
Major Alterations (with dates) Colonial
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ST Revival portico (c. 1910-20)
Condition Good
Moved Date
Acreage Less than one
Setting On major thoroughfare to
Peabody
UTM REFERENCE Recorded by Northfields Preservation Assoc.
USES QUADRANGLE Organization Salem Planning Dent.
SCALE Date Tnnp T 1 Qon
NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA STATEMENT (if applicable) t
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Describe important architectural features and evaluate in term
other build�rgp githin the community.
oston treet is one of Boston Street 's many Federal
houses , somewhat altered in the early 20th century by the addition
of a Colonial Revival portico. The house is two stories high, with
a hipped roof and symmetrical five-bay facade . The center entry
Possesses a fanlight , sidelights and a Pedimented portico
curved underside . Window sash are 6/ 1 . with a
There are paired windows
at both stories in the southernmost bay. The northern end of the
house possesses cornerboards with a beaded molding . To the south
is a two-story extension , three bays wide , with two paired windows .
A wood sill sits upon a granite foundation . The house is two bays
deep . The rear wall of the house is brick , with brownstone lintels
at the windows . Two chimneys exist on the rear slope , one near the
northwest corner and one near the connection with the ell .
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Explain the rcle owners played in local or state history and how tt:
building relates to the development of the community.
This house visually appears to have been built circa
1810- 1820 . It was the property and residence of Thomas Robbins ,
the owner of a livery stable , between at least 1857 and 1874 .
Later owners of the house include M. Nowel: and Daniel T. Haggerty.
Previous owners of the house are unknown .
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BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES
Maps and atlases : 1851 , 1874 , 1897 and 1911
Salem City Directories
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