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Salem Historical Commission
ONE SALEM GREEN,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978)745-9595 EXT 311 FAX(978)740-0404
WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has waived the Demolition Delay
Ordinance for the proposed demolition as described below, as per the requirements set forth in
the Historic District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
Address of Property: 3 Cross Avenue
Name of Record Owner: Robin & William Scott
Description of Demolition Work Proposed:
Demolition of house.
Dated: 6/7/01 SALEM STORK L COMMISSION
By:
All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise
indicated.
THIS IS NOT A DEMOLITION 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.
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Salem -historical Commission
ON=SALEM GREEN,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978)715.9595 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 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:
Address of Property: 3 (f leOS5 1 ,/4 Y
Name of Record Owner: z00;d� 11/i//Rm �CD
Description of Demolition Work Proposed:
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Mailing address: CV0SS Ayt — City: �1StateZipaFlo
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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 any 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 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 Wediesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are held
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.
An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m.on the Monday 16 days before the meeti ig 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 maybe 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 hearing
is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability.
E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. In ease of a tenant,a waiver of the owners appearance may be granted at tt.e
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 speeift=ations
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/proftles(i.e.moldings, fence caps,comites,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 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. If the application is aopro,ed.
a Certificate will be issued, mailed to the applicant 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 parfwrn
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.
1. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has a letter from the
Commission stating that the change involved is not subject to the Commissions jurisdiction. Please be sure to obtain appropriate permits from
the Inspector of Buildings prior to commencing work.
1. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate .ssued.
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 ow'ner's neglect to inquire about necessary City
permits and approvals. All records arc public and we will confidentially assist you if you arc concerned that someone in your neighbor`Iood is in
violation.
Assistance
The Commissions 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 his:oricat
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 more information,contact the Clerk of the Commission,Jane Guy,at the Salem Planning
Department,One Salem Green,Salem, MA 01970, 508 745-9595, Ext.311. Rev. 1199