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117 BRIDGE STREET - WDDO 1I-7 Bf-iDGC-- sr - WDDO ! `i98 did Towv% 740648 Immm" ONWERSAL. UNV-12113 MADE IN USA SUSTAINABLE MIN RECYCLED FORESTRY INITIATIVE Ce y POCMID�ll w .sfim ram.org V141w c n � �07MINB Salem Historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM.MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978) 745-9595 EXT 311 FAX(978) 740-0404 NOTICE OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A WAIVER OF DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE RE: 117 Bridge Street On Wednesday, September 16, 1998,the Salem Historical Commission unanimously voted to deny a Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance from Bridge Realty Trust, James Joly, Trustee for demolition of 117 Bridge Street. The denial was due to the building being of early construction (cl800-1810), in a key location, prominently located and having significant architectural details. I attest that this is an accurate record of the vote taken, not amended or modified in any way to this date. September 17, 1998 Jane A. uy Clerk o the Commissi n cc: Building Inspector City Clerk _4:: r l � t :=` �� �� �1 ��_ .�.. Big, A �; \\'11SbIT\ ,t< 1. ��/r,• �ullly114.\� Salem Historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (508) 74549M EXT. 311 FAX (508) 7400404 APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commissiot Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance for demolitioi as described below. Building Construction Date, if known: la Pro Address of Property: 1 1,r-\OU Name of Record Owner: Description of Demolition Work Proposed: (L� w ��` v,= �.����,� •l U> r{ r nil a v l ro TJ Cv l+vrc �laSt - : D 10 1..3 Salem Mann- Dept All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. (.1'1— Signature of Owner: �`�" Tel. #: Mailing address: �`t� �^�+ SC ��JJ ©© City:� ��� State: ip: O7�1 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 proper: in an historic district the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Salem Planning Department to discuss propose 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 hei 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 hear 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 betore the meeting: 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 tl meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability may be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,atter receivir 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 Ci Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hezrir 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 owners appearance may be granted at it discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner. F. All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditions. G. An application will not be considered complete unless aawork items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specificatioi regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to make determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawini as applicable: 1. Site plan showing location of improvements; 2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements: 3. DetaiWprofiles(i.e.moldings, fence caps,cornices,vents,etc.); 4. Materials(i.e.wood brick.etc.); 5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and 6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters, lamp posts,stove pipes. H. At their convenience,a representative of the Commission will take pictures of the property from the public way for presentation at the meetin: It is not necessary that the applicant be home or be present. 1. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owner having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. If the application is approve a Certificate will be issued, mailed to the applican:and copies will be sent to ire City Clerk and Building Inspector. Please note that it application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary(i.e.for reasons of incomplete drawings,-.o perfon a site visit,etc.). In any case,the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is received, unless if applicant waives that requirement in writing. J. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has a letter from th Commission stating that the change involved is not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Please be sure to obtain appropriate permits frot 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 Commissioi is subje, 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 Cit permits and approvals. All records are public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is i violation. Assistance The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the Salem Planning Department and the Salem Public Library. The guidelines provide example of what is historically appropriate(or inappropriate)for Salem's neighborhoods including trim,siding,doors,fences,gutters, masonry, paint color: parking solutions, porches, roofing,satellite dishes,secondary egress,skylights, utilities, windows, etc. These guidelines help you understard wh: changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve your property and can guide you on historic: appropriateness. Further information,in the form of books,articles and pamphlets,City-wide architectural inventories,and photographs,are availabl at the Historical Commission's office at One Salem Green. For more information,contact the Clerk of the Commission,Jane Guy,at the Salem Plannin Department,One Salem Green,Salem,MA 01970,508 745-9595,Ext.311.