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370 ESSEX STREET - DISTRICT FILES M--- - �M ')70 Fs,�cx Sticcl f 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 ❑ 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 District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire District Address of Properry:_ 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Trustees of the Salem Public Library Description of Work Proposed: ■ In-kind replacement of wood window trim,jambs and sills and paint to match existing color. No changes in color, material, design, location or outward appearance. Non-applicable due to being in- kind replacement and painting Dated: January 5, 2017 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSIOON� By: c� -I 4t. .i ' f 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. Once completed,please submit a photograph(s) of the final result(maximum of jour-i.e. one photograph of each affected fafade). 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. PJAN0420i7 osi Salem Historical Commission cot JAI 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 ❑f Other District: ❑Derby Street ❑Lafayette Street ❑✓McIntire []Washington Square Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner(s): Trustees of the Salem Public Library Owner Mailing Address: 370 Essex Street Descrintion of Work Proposed Please type or print clearly.Attach additional sheets, as necessary. The proposed pmjeet is to protect and preserve the weather envelope of the library by conducting the ordinary maintenance of repairing or replacing the extet`_or wood surrounding the windows of the library that have deteriorated from age and weather. The work does not involve a change in design, material,color, or outward appearance of the structure. The CPA awarded the Library a grant for the project in FY 16. The project was designed by the Library's architect,Robert Farley, and consists of restoring select Library window sills,wood window jambs, and wood window trim mouldings to good condition,utilizing repairs or replacements. Western Red Cedar or Mahogany wood will be used, depending upon availability. When new wood elements are installed, back priming of all surfaces will be done prior to installation. All exterior mouldings and exterior wood surfaces will receive new paint finishes: 1 coat of approved primer and 2 coats of approved finish coats of green color to match the original finish. Name of Applicant: Tara Mansfield ❑Owner❑Contractor❑TenantQ ther:ActingDirector Signature: Date: Tel. #:978-744-0860 U E-mail Address: mansfield@noblenet.org Certificate will be trailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate shou.'d be mailed to: Name Mailing address: City: State:_Zip: ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described and the application includes all information needed for the Commission to make a determination. Failure to submit a complete application may result in a continuation to a future meeting Recommended information includes: Photos of existing conditions, taken from all public ways Site plan showing location of improvements Elevation drawings efthe existing conditions and proposed improvements Drawings of details and other special conditions, including profiles Description, photographs, and/or catalog cuts of proposed materials (please bring to the meeting product samples, if appropriate) Dimensions (i.e. height of fence, size of pickets and posts, etc.) Paint color samples, if applicable (no less than 2"x2") Location and size of all mechanical equipment, such as transformers, HVAC equipment, electrical service and meters, and proposed screening M I` Wl MI y I Y , Y Y 1 'n d ,fir n a ,�, ry �'��4 "° �,,! r ��4 `:"� •;ire. � . .. INA, -- '. VI Ift Z � I • , 11 a F � t 2 1+ Now a. 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District: McIntire Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Salem Public Iji ra,v Description of Work Proposed: Brownstone and brickwork repair/replacement, cleaning, sealing and painting as presented. No changes in color, material, design, location or outward appearance. Non applicable due to being in kind repair/replacement. Dated: December 17.2015 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION By: � /z �/ 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. Once completed,please submit a photograph(s) of the final result(maximum offour-i.e. one photograph of each affected fapade). 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. J�eC, P VA u 4-- IaLIIWII `m"PSE GEC 1 1 �)?j IV/, DE/EL.OP&IW Salem Historical Commission. 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 For Office Lse Only (978)6195685 FAX(978)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 ❑ Other District: ❑Derby Street ❑Lafayette Street QMcIntire ❑Washington Square Address of Property: 370-372 Essex Street Name of Reccrd Owner(s): Trustees of the Salem Public Library Owner Mailing Address: 370 Essex Street,Salem,MA 01970 Description of Work Proposed Please type or print clearly.Attach additional sheets,as necessary. Please see attached documents. Name ofApplica t: Nancy Tracy ❑Owner❑Contractor❑TenantQOther:Library p Signature: 26047 r5ae� Date: Dec 10,2015 Tel. #:978-744-08 E-mail Address: ntracy@Salem.com Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to: Name Nancy Tracy,Library Director Mailing address:370 Essex Street City: Salem State:-�bZip: 01970 SECTION 01010 SUMMARY OF WORK 1. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK A. The Work under the Contract consi>ts of: 1. Removal of bricks, stone, wood, mortar, metal, etc. as indicated. 2. Disposal of removed materials in accordance with all local codes and regulations. 3. Cutting existing brick joints to the required depth and repointing with colored mortar as specified. 4. Cutting existing stone joints and grouting with new colored grout as specified. 5. Installing new brick-work and stone-work where indicated. 6. Washing down all masonry wort following re-pointing and installation of new materiais. 7. Cleaning all exterior glass after completion of the work. 8. Removal of grey green deposits on existing stone work. 9. Repair of existing wood trim at stair enclosure above rear roof and re-paint. 10. Remove existing sealant and install new sealant at stone joints where indicated. 11. Alternate No 1: Remove sealant at perimeter of all existing exterior windows of the building and install new backer rod and sealant. Alternate No 2: Scrape and paint existing wood roof cornice at all sides of building. Alternate No 3: Scrape and paint existing steel window frames at glass block windows at Rear Wing. B. In addition, the Work under the Contract includes: (1.) Work outside the Project Site as called for in the Contract Documents and as required for the performance of the Work. (2.) The restoration of any items damaged or destroyed by encroaching upon areas outside the Project Site. (3.) Providing and restoring, where appropriate, all temporary facilities. F. REPAIR OF CRACKS 1 . Fine Cracks: Install sealant as recommended by the sealant manufacturer. Dust immediately after application with brownstone dust to match adjacent stonework. 2. Larger Cracks: Seal surface of crack with non oily clay tc prevent leaks. Inject adhesive grout using a 60 m. m. (2 oz.) single -use syringe designed for use by veterinarians. Finish the exposed surface to match the adjacent stone. 3. Pin and Grouting: Seal cracks with non-oily clay to prevent leaks. Drill staggered rows of holes, (max. diameter %") through the face of the stone. Fill holes and cracks with adhesive grout. Insert pins and counter sink. Diameter should be 1/8" smaller than the hole. Patch the holes with plastic repair Custom System 45 to match adjacent stone. G. REPAIR OF DETERIORATED STONEWORK; 1 . Plastic Repair: Cut back deteriorated stone to clean sound surface. Prime surface as recommended by the manufacturer. Install mechanical keys and wire lath for deep repairs. Apply System 45 as recommended. Mix only as much material as is required for immediate use. Trowel, brush , spray or casting are all acceptable application techniques to achieve the desired finish. Final surface shall match the adjacent stone color, texture and configuration. Do not apply at temperatures below 50 F. or when temperature will drop below 50 F. prior to thorough drying or as recommended by the manufacturer. IN hot or windy conditions, delay drying by applying water mist or wet burlap for at least three (3) hours after application. MASONRY S SHEET METAL FLASHING �t -ter Salem Public Library,370 Essex Sh-ee4 Salem,MA J - l Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem, MA South Front Elevation—Detail of front steps Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photographer: John Goff Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street, Salem,MA South(Front)Elevation—Joint beneath top step---detail at vertical seam Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 2 Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street, Salem,MA South(Front)Elevation—Joint beneath top s[e Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff �.i Photo# Salem Public Li3rary,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA South (Front) Elevation—detail beneath top step--left side what is the metal clip?doing?] Photo Date: October 27, 2015.............................................................................. .Photo her:John Goff 3 i, Gx. Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA South(Front)Elevation—showing joint in wall at left side of steps Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photogra her: John Goff 4 f ' Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA South(Front) E ation—showing gap&missing out left of top step Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photographer. John Goff 5 t ftl� ,IkY 4 'S 'a `' ;. b c I ` Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street, Salem,MA South (Front)Elevation—showing front steps—detail of missing out left of second step Photo Date: October 27,2015.. ...............................................Photoher: John Goff 6 : r r} Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA South(Front)Elevation—showing deteriorated sealant behind left pilaster of portico [and also where it seems penciled notes or graffiti exist on brick—"Joe McGill Gloucester"on brick above finger; illegible graffiti on brick left of finger.] Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 7 } s Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem, MA South(Front) Elevation—showing front steps—de-.ail of open grout joint,etc. on right side of steps [and Nikon camera battery shown also for scale Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 8 WMNt 7 4. i.- Lama A� i� Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem, NLA South(Front) Elevation—showing open grout joint in wall on right side of front steps and Nikon camera battery shown also for scale Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photographer: John Goff 9 0 5' f. a� �•: ,..c: i Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA South(Front)Elevation—showing front steps with detail of open grout joints in wall to the right side of the front steps; ikon camera battery inserted in one open joint and shown projecting for scale Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photographer: John Goff 10 Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem. MA East(Right Side)Elevation—showing HAZARDOUS brownstone cracking beneath beltcourse blocks below window nearest to Essex Street Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photographer: John Goff 11 _ 3 _ Fill f ; km Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA East(Right Side) Elevation—showing HAZARDOUS brownstone cracking beneath beltcourse blocks below window nearest to Essex Street Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 12 6-1 1 q �• R SA.. • 4 14 • �_ .n w �•�rI�:A...� I I 1 SalemPublic Library, Salem, 111 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 I 11 1I" 1 MMUN 1 " 1 " " 1 e f i Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street, Salem MA Sealant detail—locator photo showing a in coping aligned with middle of second door from right Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 14 Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA Brick Wall in front of Courtyard: Effluorescence&spaUing brick detail, south elevation Photo Date:October 27, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 15 4 v' i a i r •' Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem, MA Brick Wall--detail of eifluorescence and brick spalling, south elevation Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 16 �1 w Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem, MA East(Right Side)Elevation—locator photo showing also HAZARDOUS brownstone cracking on belteourse blocks beneath second window from Essex Street Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 17 a �I Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA East(Right Side) Elevation—locator photo showing also HAZARDOUS brownstone cracking on belteourse blocks beneath second window from Essex Street[Detail of s alled area Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 18 j4 y y Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA East(Right Side)Elevation—locator photo showing also HAZARDOUS brownstone cracking on beltcourse blocks beneath second window from Essex Street detail of s ailed area and more effluorescence Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 19 t\ t J. s.; r � '...j ♦ t tV.'v ( T� ✓ Y 7i rr ,y Al kr- Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem, MA Stack Wing West Elevation—looking south near glass block wall which has steel window frames in need of refinishing Add/Altemate 3 Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photographer: John Goff 20 ,a. 76L x Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA Stack Wing West Elevation—looking east at glass block wall which has steel window frames in need of refinishing Add/Altemate 3 Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 21 r I i 1WWWPW ' 1 - IL • Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street, Salem,MA Stack Wing West Elevation—looking east at glass block wall which has steel window frames in need of refinishing Add/Alternate 3 Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 22 , 5 w ♦ 5 '.i �f 1 h E Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street Salem, MA Stack Wing, West Elevation—looking east at glass block wall which has steel window frames in need of refinishing Add/Alternate 3 Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 23 mi -M L iYiiilrilYrii� �r Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem, MA Brick Wall in front of Courtyard south elevation locator photo for brick spdling dainage Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 24 i I ' � r Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street, Salem MA Brick wall in front of Courtyard(South elevation): detail of spalled brick,etc.near right edge of landscaped area Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 25 � J 1 4 Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA Brick wall in front of Courtyard South elevation): detail of s ailed brick and effluorescence Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 26 0 r Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA West Elevation—Retaining wall by ramp down to Children's Room—looking east—detail of sealant deterioration at top of wall between coping stones; with NIKON camera battery shown for scale Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 27 1009L-Iri� Photo# Salem Public Libmry,370 Essex Street,Salem MA West Elevation—Retaining wall by ramp down to Children's Room—looking east--detail of degradation of lowest part of concrete panel at lowest point—perhaps due to salt wicking from surface in winter and/or perhaps due to water behind the retaining wall leaking out here to walkway Photo Date: October 27,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 28 un r Y Y � y / A — Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA West Elevation—Retaining wall by ramp down to Children's Room—looking east—detail of decayed sealant between ccping stones with NIKON camera battery shown for scale Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 29 Photo # Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street, Salem,MA West Elevation—Retaining wall by ramp down to Children's Room—looking east—detail of decayed sealant between and beneath coping stones Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photographer: John G•iff 30 A ` _ AM ^ a OPERATEPRESS TO DOOR Degraded panel Photo# Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street, Salem, MA West Elevation—Retaining wall by ramp down to Children's Room—looking south—detail of decayed sealant between and locator photo for concrete panel with degraded bottom edge Photo Date: October 27, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 31 Rte►'_.- _ i ; l - S — Degraded panel .l it } r 1.� Photo# f 10-28-15 no 13 Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street,Salem,MA PANEL REPAIR: West Elevation—Retaining wall by ramp down to Children's Room—looking southeast—locator photo for degraded panel Photo Date: October 28,2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 32 AN Photos# 10-28-15 no. 8 and 10-28-15 no. 9 Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street Salem,MA EXTERIOR REPAINTING: Front(South)Elevation---showing peeling paint on wooden mullion separating air of central 2°d floor windows a`BEFORE"condition Photo Date: October 28, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 33 1 i A 1 i Photos# 10-28-15 no. 151 Salem Public Library,370 Essex Street, Salem,MA CORNICE REPAIN'T'ING: Front(South) Elevation---looking up with zoom lens at cornice conditions near southeast corner: soiled paint, missing paint and stained paint a series of`BEFORE'conditions Photo Date: October 28, 2015................................................................................Photo her: John Goff 34 . 0 T Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)619-5665 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 0 Signage ❑ 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 District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C)and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner:Trustees of the Salem Public Library Description of Work Proposed: Install a temporaryproject sign. Sign to be removed upon completion of the project. Dated: September 22, 2014 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION By: h� 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. °ti Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)619.5685 FAX 1978)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 �l Sign ❑ Other District: ❑Derby Street ❑Lafayette Street ❑McIntire ❑Washington Square Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner(s): Tructeec of the CRlcm Putil is Library Owner Mailing Address: 370 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970 Description of Work Proposed: Install a temporary 4' by 4' CPA project sign on the Library lawn to the left of the main entrance. The procurement and installation of the sign will be arranged by the Department of Planning 5 Community Development. The sign will be up for the duration of the replacement of the Library's rear roof estimated at 3-5 weeks. Please see attached photos of the front of the Library�s well as a copy of the sign design and installation specs for a similar sign used for a Massachusetts Historical Commission grant for the Salem Common fence. Director of Name of Applicant: Nancy Tracy ❑Owner ❑Contractor ❑Tenant Mther•the Library Tel.#: 978-744-0860 E-mail Address: ntracy@Salen.com Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to: Name Mailing address: City: State:_Zip: l CIO, 1 w ' r� ♦v.? r _ IF Alt- 16 M t 4l y1 1 t • � I ' f •� J r,• i Y` � ATO EL "1C.G�� W- 1� , 6 � _ x:`9 .g' a , 17, 10 x $, Y Salem CPA at Work This project receives funding assistance from the Citizens of Salem through the Community Preservation Act BUULUNG Comnumit� Prr,ervation Committee — _ wwwsalem.com/Page,/SalemMA_CPC/in INN o Preserztcction Works! Salem Common Fence Aral mreromm, . ,. ,3M 08509 . .Versoc,nam Moore: Salem Common Fence This pruperh`,which is listed in the State SINGU FACE ,,� xepA,:.a.�� Register of Eiisloric Places,has received ''""^"^"n'•^"�^"`^' a matchin int from the Massachusetts +w�a w^wew.ww„ g sr. ,�'�,��d'��„�"• _ Preservation Projects Fund through the `�'”"`c"'m`^^"'""°'"" Massachusetts liishlrical Commission, raenio Secrefary o6 the Commonwealth WiIliam ,_„�„vw„';;, Francis Galvin,Chairman. — CI"iY OF SALEM Prex�rvallon Ga)aullanl:Cnl Cun.ul�nm, 1... - ConU'a tor.DeAngelis Imn WorF.L rr...enPe werai ) IING TM 4elxn wren MPwe 1 TYPiuI5i9n Font Book Antique Regular and Italic City of SaZm •Y.nelraure.N1 fv• 918851 !01[ r' ^,-^�y _-�_n'Slreel. le.ySBery .r011)6 MET�O �1-��r�AYr.L�Mi4 '!•Wft'�ye�/ SIGI4',pW qG Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)745-9595 EXT.311 FAX(978)740-0404 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction 21 Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Signage ❑ Other work as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire Address of Property- 170 Essex Street (Salem Public 1 ihrarv) Name of Record Owner: Trustees of the Salem Public Library Description of Work Proposed: Remove the existing timber retaining walls and curbing along the ground level entrance as specified in the application dated 4/11/14. Dated: May 14, 2014 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION By: The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (un ess 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. Salem Historical Commission 12U WASWNGTONSTFlEET.q&z-N MASSACI,JSL.TS 0:£70 t9]M fi195695 �AX 9'F_::,n.�_,• APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 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 Appropriateness for: ❑ New Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Sign = Other District: ❑Derby Street ❑Lafayette Street 20McIntire ❑Washington Square Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner(s): Trustees of the Salem Public Library Owner Mailing Address: 370 Essex Street Description of Work Proposed (Please include required scale drawings,paint chips, catalog cuts and/or samples of material proposed, where applicable.) Remove existing 28 feet of landscape timber retaining wall on right side of walkway to Library's ground level entrance. Install custom cut,new granite curbing as new wall. Existing wall is about 11-13"tall. New granite wall will be slightly higher by one to three inches in order that each end of the new wall will meet the level of the existing walls at either end. The granite for the retaining wall and the curbing will be laid out in three foot lengths. Remove existing 34 feet of landscape timbers lining the left side of walkway. Install new custom cut granite curbing sitting above the grade of the walkway by a couple inches. Curbing will be six inches wide to match other side. The new granite is Caladonia. It will be custom cut on all sides,thermalled on the top, front, and top few inches on the back. Applications must include photos of eidsfing conditions, taken from aU p:u:b=hc w=ays. Name of Applicant: Nancy Tracy ❑Owner ❑Contractor ❑Tenant 50ther: Libr Director rector Tel. #: 978-744-nun E-mail Address: ntracy@salem.com Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to: Name Mailing address: City: State:_Zip: Fwd: Salem granite comparison with sample http://mail.noblenet.org/src/printer friendly_bottom.php?passed_ent_... From: "Patricia Starrield" <pYet> Subject: Fwd: Salem granite comparison with sample Date: Mon,March 17,2014 11:14 am To: "Nancy Tracy"<tracy®noblenet.org> HI Nancy, I should hear today on the cost for the granite (a second choice from the reclaimed very pricy one) and will let you know as soon as I do. In the meantime,I am sending a photo of the sample next to the existing granite so you can see the similarity. We'll talk soon. Patty Begin forwarded message: From: Patricia Starfleld <pstan9e1d@comcast.net> Date: March 15, 2014 3:07:52 PM EDT To: Patricia Starfield <pstarfield@co mcast.net> Subject: Salem granite comparison with sample L el�isfitNc� gtztn�Gl corner- o-F ,�ov�rae �n�, Essex �J tJ ,C-- Sam Je 0-� gra►q(+e to moused -qOr reiatullutq wall a�drurbiwg Sent from my iPhone Attachments: untitled-[111 Size:0.5 k T e: ext/ lain I of 1 3/30/2014 3:11 PM Fwd:Granite sample photo http://mail.noblenet.org/src/printer_friendly_bottom.php^passed_ent_... From: "Patricia Starfleld" > Subject: Fwd: Granite sample photo Date: Thu,March 20,2014 11:09 am To: "Nancy Tracy"<tracy@noblenet.org> HI Nancy, Here Is the photo of the granite proposed for the project. The other photo I sent you shows this piece In front of the existing granite so you can see how similar It is. I should send you Garth's quote later today that includes using this granite as opposed to the standard granite curbing In his first quotes. 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I f 1� �' Ca 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 ❑x Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolitior. ❑ Painting ❑ Signage ❑ 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 District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Trustees of the Salem Public Library Description of Work Proposed: Replace rear roof and HVAC units. Non-applicability due to work not being visible from the public way. Dated: February 24, 2014 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION By: / 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. T 130, Salem Historical Commission �'�MUNryPIgr^/✓�1G 4 LopMFn, 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 IN Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Sign ❑ Other District: ❑Derby Street ❑Lafayette Street ZMcIntire ❑Washington Square Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner(s): Tructeec of the Salem Public. I ihrar) Owner Mailing Address: 370 Essex Street Description of Work Proposed: Replace rear roof and HVAC units it houses. Please see attached details. There will be no visible change from what is currently viewed from public ways around the building. See photos Library Name of Applicant: Nancy Tracy ❑Owner _ Contractor ❑Tenant %Othenn i cecter� Tel. #: (978) 744-0860 E-mail Address: ntracy@salem.com Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated ere: Certificate should be mailed to: Name Trustees of the Salem Public Library Mailingaddress: 370 Essex Street City: Salem State: MAZip: 019711 , SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY 370 Essex Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 NANCY TRACY,Director Replacement of Library Rear Roof and HVAC units it houses: Removal or the existing membrane and insulation down to the concrete and wood decks and installation of a new roofing system consisting of: • 3 new cast iron roof drains. • %" gypsum fireproofing of all areas of wood roof decking. • Install 2" of polyisocyanurate insulation over the entire roof surfaces. • Cover insulation with layer of%" gypsum fireproofing. • Install a single layer of 120 mil modified rubber base sheet and a single ply of 160 mil modified mineral surface cap sheet. • install new copper parapet cap flashings. 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District: McIntire Address of Property- 372 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Trustees of the Salem Public Library Description of Work Proposed: Wooden fence paint color:Avocado Peel(MSL140) Dated: October 21, 2013 LEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION BSesi / The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (tilates 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. I � u 0 > o O m m 3 m r A O OL O L Al r � Al 4 , d {1 _ d CL clu a. orOL x, \' '-' ma Pu � . - r CVS #457 x- /pG0180P0FAUX onlSfaf!-P9IK.7�"�4 ' //��l p 9 �. 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Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for: ❑ New Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition E Painting t l Sign ❑ Other District: ❑Derby Street ❑Lafayette Street $]McIntire ❑Washington Square Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner(s): Trustees of the Salem Public Library Owner Mailing Address: 370 Essex Street Description of Work Proposed (Please include required scale drawings,paint chips, catalog cuts and/or samples of material proposed, where applicable) Paint wooden fence the color: Avocado Peel MSL 140 Paint chip and photograpl-s attached 1 rary Name of Applicant: Nancy Tracy []Owner ❑Contractor ❑Tenant Other: Director Tel.#: 978-740-0860 E-mail Address: ntracy@salem.com Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to: Name Trustees of the Salem Public Library Mailing address: 37n Fssex StreetFssex Street City: Salem State:- Zip: oig7n s Y Salem Historical Commission 120 WAS-IINGTON 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 ❑x Reconstruction ❑ Alteration ❑ Demolition ❑ Painting ❑ Signage ❑ 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 tt_e Historic District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Trustees of the Salem Public Library Description of Work Proposed: Remove and replace existing wooden fence with identical fence. Materials to be a combination of cedar slats and pressure treated posts and rails. Fence to be painted white to match existing fence color. All work will be in-kind. Dated: June 20, 2013 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION By: 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. .,yC � �4 •1 w , � r, j i �a I ` yam' P. .P P) t) � Yv�I Q ) . , 1 s ` , t t/ � �y{y �Yt ' t Mt �M lr � �. faro•i� y • : .mm uu r rrr -n- n.•- r r mrr 1 :• r r t a � t r 110:55 AM NOBLE ' Au• nn. mA.. -1- - .IA u. 1. 1 C• 1. -1 1 i � 1+ �j :,tVy _ ^s s - '�r»?f• S _. �.y�� apt'. 110:55 AM Page 1 of 1 Jane Guy From: Jane Guy Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 11:47 AM To: Lorraine Jackson Subject: roof repair Hi Lorraine, The Commission approved your request to extend your certificate for the roof and balustrade for 2 years. I also have your support letter ready. Do you want to have someone pick it up, or should I put it in interoffice? Jane Jane A. Guy Asst. Community Development Director City of Salem Department of Planning & Community Development 120 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 745-9595, Ext. 5685 Fax: (978) 740-0404 jguy@salem.com www.salem.com 10/24/2007 I e � o 9 Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)745-9595 EXT 311 FAX(978)740-0404 February 1,2007 Ms. Brona Simon Executive Director& Deputy SHPO Massachusetts Historical Commission 220 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Dear Ms. Simon: The Salem Historical Commission is pleased to send this letter in support of the Salem Public Library's application for a Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund Grant. The Library is located within Salem's McIntire Historic District. Of High Renaissance Italian design, the building was constructed in 1855 as the home of Captain John Bertram. Upon his death, the building passed to the City of Salem, and has been the home of the Salem Public Library since 1889. The Library's roof is in poor condition and badly needs major repairs. The project will replace the original slate roof and repair and restore the copper balustrades on both the upper and lower roofs. It is vitally important that this work be done,both to maintain an historic and important Salem structure but also to assure that the library's outstanding and historic collection will not suffer water damage. The Salem Public Library is an excellent library, active and heavily used. The Salem Historic Commission has approved this project and is glad to lend its voice in strong support of this grant. We hope you will look favorably on this application. Sincerely, ycl4wa Hannah Diozzi, Chair t � Jane Guy From: Lorraine Jackson [Jackson@noblenet.org] Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 2:19 PM To: Jane Guy Subject: RE: Historical Commission Letter It's being replaced with slate. On Thu, 1 Feb 2007, Jane Guy wrote: > Great letter. Just one question - Is the slate being replaced with slate or another material? > Jane A. Guy > Asst. Community Development Director > City of Salem • Department of Planning & Communi_y Development > 120 Washington Street > Salem, MA 01970 > (978) 745-9595, Ext. 5685 > Fax: (978) 740-0404 > jguy@salem.com <mailto:jguy@salem.com> > www.salem.com <http://www.salem.com> > -----Original Message----- • From: jackson@noblenet.org [mailto:jackson@noblenet.org] > Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 1:06 PM > To: Jane Guy > Subject: Historical Commission Letter > Hi Jane, > Here is a letter you can use from the Historical Commission. You > can change it in any way. > If you want me to add a signature line just let me know and I'll e-mail > it back to you. Thanks for doing this for us. > Lorraine > > Lorraine Jackson, Director > Salem Public Library > Salem, MA 01970 Lorraine Jackson, Director Salem Public Library, Salem Massachusetts jackson@noblenet.org North of Boston Library Exchange 1 a Page I of 1 Jane Guy From: Jane Guy Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 11:47 AM To: Lorraine Jackson Subject: roof repair Hi Lorraine, The Commission approved your request to extend your certificate for the roof and balustrade for 2 years. I also have your support letter ready. Do you want to have someone pick it up, or should I put it in interoffice? Jane Jane A. Guy Asst. Community Development Director City of Salem Department of Planning & Community Development 120 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 745-9595, Ext. 5685 Fax: (978) 740-0404 jguy@salem corn www.salem.com 2/8/2007 �U E c SALEM PU3LIC LIBRARY 370 ---ssex Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 LORRAINEJACKSON,Director January 25,2007 Ms. Jane Guy Salem Historical Commission Salem City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Jane: On July 28, 2004 the Salem Historical Commission voted to approve the plans to repair/replace the slate roof and to repair/restore the copper balustrades of the Salem Public Library. We are asking for an extension for a period of two years. We are applying for a Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund grant. The application is due February 21, 2007. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me (978-744- 0860). Thanks for all your help. C�(U 9C� Lorraine Jackson Director Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)745-9595=XT.311 FAX(978)740-0404 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ ReconstructionAlteration ❑ Demolition 19 Painting ❑ Signage ❑ Other work as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C)and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: McIntire Address of Property- 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Trustees of the Salem Public Library Description of Work Proposed: Remove 3 skylights on rear slope of main roof and infill with slate roof to match existing. Replace copper on flat peak of main roof with rubber (non-visible from public way). Repair/replace slate roofing as necessary to replicate existing. Repair copper balustrade to replicate existing. No changes in color, material, design or outward appearance. Dated: July 28, 2004 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION By. 4,e— 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. 11p'" (�s. !?Irl �•�ia}y� 1174 NN 2 i '� Yr•V�Aa. �r 'Y � e., M \1 y— & iI�I1MµliN I~ _ ............ �•iiinnr n nl 111 ',c. �e ,� ,mei , i `� ��` �� ,�•� nS Vis-.` ilg _ .1 Salem Public Library Roof Repairs Narrative We propose to perform the following repairs to the existing hip roof of the Salem Public Library: 1. The present three skylights located on the rear roof plane are in poor condition, leaking and in need of replacement. The skylights were apparently installed to provide light to the attic space. The installation of new lighting however make the skylights no longer necessary. We have no early photographs to determine if they were part of the original construction, there is evidence however that the openings were cut in after the roof was constructed. I would venture a guess that the skylights were added during the 1888 conversion from a residence to a public library. Given the fact that the skylights offer little architectural significance to the Italianate style and they no longer perform a necessary function and are in need of replacement,the library trustees request the commission review the evidence and approve the request for removal. 2. The present flat seam copper roof is in poor condition and should be replaced. In lieu of copper we recommend installing 60 mil EPDM rubber roofing.This material can be installed with possibly two seams for the entire roof. This will reduce the chance of leaks considerably and is a more economical installation.The roof is not visible from street level with the exception of the copper edge flashing below the balustrade. This edge will be replaced with new 16 ounce copper to match the existing. 3. The slate roofing has some cracked and missing slates. These will be replaced with new slates matching size and color as close as possible. 4. The present copper balustrade has some open seams allowing water to enter. These seams will be closed and re-soldered. Some will be patched and soldered with new copper. We will attempt to hasten oxidization to match the green color of the existing copper. cc: City Clerk s F� ` � \ Building Inspector "~ 1 Salem {historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 745-9595, ext. 311 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed construction (c ) ; reconstruction (x) ; demolition ( x) ; moving ( ) ; alteration (x ) ; painting (x) ; sign or other appurtenant fixture (x) work as described below in the . . . McIntire Historic District (NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT) Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Salem Public Library DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED: Drawing #1 (Front entrance) dated 1/4/89 - install brownstone pillars and base, waterproof two concrete stairs and replace in brownstone. Drawing #2 (East elevation) dated 1/4/89 - Remove chimeny to below roof line, new skylight, replacement of three windows, addition of vent to left-most. window. Drawing #3 (North elevation) dated 1/4/89 - Window replacement, addition of two vents. Alternate #1 - Stair enclosure on roof at rear with glass sides; standing seamed copper roof with wood window surrounds painted green to match trim, fire stair enclosure in flat seamed copper. Installation of aluminum and clear beveled glass light and sign with library hours as shown in submitted drawings. Installation of replacement windows on west elevation. will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic Districts' Act (Federal Laws, Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission. Dated: Ll 4 gj--gSALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION Byl �--•�-� �� Cham 3 .y E i w I, e►`daA .3 r kr .,M07 "?gj o P t ► A �•� � �►� �� ,fir wyt i ns".[tf 3��1 �Js�� ol�n .-P /Gi 1 1 � I yy �L 3�� f"ss�� .r�' �� ..�/9i s s .. Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM, MASS. 01970 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed construction ( ) ; reconstruction ( ) ; demolition ( ) ; moving ( ) ; alteration $X) ; painting ( ) ; sign or other appurtenant fixture ( ) work as described below in the . . . McIntire Historic District (NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT) Address of Property: 370 Essex St. p Name of Record Owner: Trustees of the Salem Public Library DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED: Alteration of fence which runs. parrallel to Essex Street at the lot line at 5 Monroe St. as proposed. Fence to be lowered so that the top of the fence is equal in height to the top of the granite post. White wooden nost to be removed and the fence to be continued up to the granite post. Portion of fence closest to building to have a curved transition up to the heiht where the fence returns along the property. will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic Districts' Act (Mass. Gen. Law Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission. Dated: June 20 , 1991 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION /1 7 n C / Chairman u Vaiem Historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN.SALEM.MASSACHUSETTS 01970 8171 745-9595, EXT.311 September 8, 1988 Executive Office of Public Safety State Building Code Appeals Board Room 1301 McCormick State Office Building 1 Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 Dear Sirs/Madames: The Salem Historical Commission, by unanimous vote at its September 7, 1988 meeting, strongly endorses the Salem Public Library's request for a variance from the Salem Building Inspectors requirement that the main stairway in the Library be enclosed to render it fire rated. The said stairway is one of the most significant and intact interior features of this building, itself an important contributory structure in the McIntire Historic District. Enclosing this stairway would destroy a cultural resource that would otherwise bring enjoyment and enrichment to future generations of Salem residents. In addition, the fireproofing would be historically inappropriate and detract from the authenticity of this museum quality building. It is for these reasons that the Salem Historical Commission urges the State Building Code Appeals Board to approve the varance to let the stairway stand as is. Thank you for your considering the commissions views concerning this issue. If further information is needed or I can be of any other help, please contact me at (508)745-9595, ext. 311. Sincerely, Annie C. Harris Chairperson Salem Historical Commission M41 WP ,f � �s �s J ) r �w�'��.� �� a'S �` �b°• e,.;;.. �� _ � .i _ �....JIU' r awl, . AAR • `T ' ' '�:. '�• Y'�. G e� �� 1 R��, �� I T` 11�� 7�� i 4 \' ,, � y��p °l f ,, ,a�`'a � }, �. i` ;. a �` �1'I _ .R -� ' ��M_ _.�`�.. �i_.._.�. i L� 3fly�is - avwh Morro �-_ ... ,. W. An Uz 4 ,�f��. �1� �!yy�y 9�i��%' r 9i'y�yy�J�l1 / +`� �tl 1 � �., N ,aµ r' �r J .a r � ,r l� ,� f, i I I Foy ..r � I+ Y � r { W�es�- � . -�,^-. s� >! Y CyyC1F Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL, SALEM. MASS. 01970 744-4580 April 11, 1985 Mr. Patrick J. Cloherty, Jr. , Director Salem Public Library 370 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Cloherty: At its meeting of March 6, the Salem Historical Commission completed review of the plans for renovation of and additions to the Salem Public Library. We are pleased that with your cooperation throughout the review process, we were able to reach mutually satisfactory solutions to those design elements which originally were of concern to our Commission. Final issuance of the Certificate of Appropri- ateness on the Library application is, however, as in all cases before the Commis- sion, contingent upon proper abutter notification. According to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40C, the Commission must either hold a formal public hearing or, if it elects not to do so, notify abutters by mail of an application before the Commission. Abutters then have a 10-day period to request to come before the Commission to be heard on the application. Should an abutter raise important issues- of architectural compatibility, the Commission has the option of reconsider- ing its vote. Otherwise the vote is confirmed. In this case, several abutters did respond and were placed on the agenda for our meeting of April 3. At that time a number of issues were explored, and the Commission felt the need for more information before confirmation of the vote to approve. Questions related to: whether the elevator has been moved; existing available space and code violations; and status of the four-story addition before the Board of Appeals. The Commission requests that the Library meet with them at our meeting of April 18th. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at One Salem Green. I am confi- dent that at that time any concerns can be successfully resolved, and again appreciate your cooperation. Very truly yours,, A Elizabeth B. Wheaton Chairman EBW/jp ��cor:nni� v e ^, e w i Ay��afMME�' SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Salem, Massachusetts 01970 �— PATRICK J. CLOHEKTY, JR., Director � IJC9 �Q►EP,9 P�.T;nl�eo�ri�l Annie C. Harris , Chairman SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Annie: I am pleased to report to you that, at a hearing of State Building Code Appeals Board held March 7, 1989 in Boston, that Board approved construction of stair enclosure on roof at rear with glass. Accordingly, we shall be constructing that appurtenance fully in compliance with the terms of the Certificate of Appropriateness issued February 7, 1989 by you on behalf of the Salem Historical Commission. Again, Library Trustees and I wish to thank you, Annie, and your Commission members for the concern and assistance shown to the Salem Public Library and its rehabilitation program. Sincerely , March 8 Paick J. Cloherty, Jr. 1 9 8 9 Director FOR THE TRUSTEES �f�..COYWTI..1Gy d c 'A Ati.C Salem Aistoncal Commission ONE SALEM GREEN, SALcM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 ?larch (3 . 1')89 Patrick J. Cloherty, Jr. , Director Salem Public Library 370 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Cloherty: We are in receipt of your letter dated February 10, 1989 together with a copy of the legal opinion prepared by Mr. O'Brien in connection with the stairway roof enclosure. We appreciate your keeping us informed of your planned appeal from the Building Inspector's decision, and we await what we hope will be a favorable outcome. As you know, we have over the last several years worked hard with you and the library trustess in an effort to arrive at mutually acceptable solutions to the library's need for expansion and we think we have been successful in this regard. Should the need arise, we remain committed to working with you and the library trustees. However, we respectfully disagree with Mr. O'Brien's opinion that the library would not have to reapply for a Certificate of Appropriateness or a Certificate of Hardship in the event that the planned appeal is unsuccessful. Our position is that the Commission did in fact act on the application on the Certificate of Hardship within the sixty (60) day period, and that if it turns out that for one reason or another what we approved cannot be built, then it is incumbent upon the library to reapply. Thank you for your continued cooperation in this matter. Very truly yours, 0 � - Annie C. Harris cc: Michael E. O'Brien, esq. J2832 ,yM"Eo��4 V 40 e s e <OrMINE oflN SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Salem, Massachusetts 01970 PATRICK J. CLOHi xrxOfrrector FEB 2 1 189 man IP �ra��G DEPS I X4- OIL S,�,o:url4 fii N KEVIN T. DALY 3, W: .,, LEONARD F. FEMINO ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR Tr -' 1 J? ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR 93 WASHINGTON STREET 93 WASHINGTON STREET AND CITY OF SALEM - MASSACHUSETTS AND ONE CHURCH STREET ONE SCHOOL STREET MICHAEL E. O'BRIEN SALEM. MA 01970 BEVERLY. MA 01915 745-4311 CITY SOLICITOR 745-4311 745-0500 93 WASHINGTON STREET 921-1990 AND _ PLEASE REPLY TO ONE CHURCH STREET 81 WASHINGTON STREET PLEASE REPLY TO ONE SCHOOL STREET SALEM. MA 01970 745-4311 744-3363 PLEASE REPLY TO Sl WASHINGTON STREET February 7, 1989 Patrick J. Cloherty, Jr. , Director Salem Public Library 370 Essex Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Pat: By letter dated January 25, 1989 you have requested my opinion of several questions which have arisen due to conflicting directives from the Building Inspector and Historical Commission relative to the materials composition of the book stack roof rear egress appurtenance of the Phase II exterior changes to the Library. Specifically, you have asked the following: In light of conflicting instructions, is the determination of the Building Inspector final, and may we therefore proceed with our orignal copper design as approved initially by him? Or, given this determination of noncompliance of glass, must we now appear anew as petitioners to the Historical Com- mission for some alternative approval? And, should it be necessary for us to appear anew as petitioners to the Historical Commission for some alternative approval on this item, are then any and/or all other approvals voted at Commission hearing on January 4, 1989 and continuance on January 18, 1989 subject to being reopened by the Commission? ti 2 - First, Chapter 143 , Section 3 of the General Laws vests with the Building Inspector authority to issue or refuse building permits. Without going into Chaper 143 in detail, the bottom line is that the Building Code as interpreted by the Building Inspector governs the composition of building materials. Secondly, in my opinion, there is no legal compulsion to again appear before the Historical Commission. General Laws Chapter 40c §11 provides that the Commission must make a determination on an application within 60 days of the filing of the same. In the instant case, the original application was filed on November 27 , 1989 and a final determination was voted by the Commission on January 18, 1989, well within the statutory time frame. However, for the reasons stated in the previous paragraph, when there is a conflict between the Building Inspector and other municipal authorities relative to building materials and permits, the Building Inspector controls. As 60 days has expired since submission of the original application and the Building Inspector has determined that the glass construction voted by the Commission is not appropriate, the copper construction as originally petitioned has been approved by virtue of the operation of general laws Chapter 40c §11. However, from a public relations standpoint, it would be better to reappear before the Commission to obtain approval of the copper design or an acceptable alternative if the same will not interfere with the Library' s bidding process timetable. Lastly, as I stated above, there is no compulsion for the Library Trustees to appear anew as petioners. However, if the trustees reappear before the Historical Commission, that appearance would be solely limited to the issue of the book stack roof rear egress appurtenance. If you desire additional information, please feel free to contact me. Ve truly yours, l Michael E. O'Brien City Solicitor MEO/jp cc: Mayor Salvo Anne C. Harris, Chairperson, Salem Historical Commission Building Inspector City Clerk 4 CN'f1p� { �p ^� S I � J 9l�IMnt{�Y'Y SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Salem, Massachusetts 01970 PATRICK J. CLOHERTY, JR., DiTeclor THE TRUSTEES OF THE LIBRARY WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT WE HAVE WITHDRAWN OUR MOST RECENT APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION, WHICH WAS SCHEDULED BY THE COMMISSION FOR FEBRUARY 15, 1989• ACCORDINGLY, THE LIBRARY WILL NOT BE APPEARING AS PETITIONERS BEFORE THE SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION ON THAT DATE. Feb. 10 Patrick J. Cloherty, Jr. 1 9 8 9 Director FOR THE TRUSTEES t r AN � el,5toi scal Corum 1. 5,[On ONE SALEM:GREEN, SALEM.MASSACHUSETTS 01970 744-4580 NOTICE OF HEARING The Salem Historical Commission will give a public hearing to all persons interested in the application of: Salem Public Library on the property at: 370 Essex Street concerning: Certificate of Hardship Stair enclosure on high rear book starksoof Date of hearing: February 15, 1989 Time of hearing: 7:30 p.m. Location of hearing: One Salem Green - 2nd floor 3161 Essex St. - Robert & Elizabeth Alexan er /761 Essex St yCjnit A - James Maloney nit B - James & Catherine Stone V164 Essex St. - Essex St. Trust 6 Walsh Avgy btt�gdlif the Salem Historical Commission X365 Essex St. - William Guenther 173 Essex St. - Donald & Martha Field Hodgman IA 74 Essex St. - Richard Thompson c .. ;/376 Essex St. - Eric L Sandra Reines 1L ` y/377 Essex St. - Doris O'Brien C k of the Commi on Munroe St. - Frank Hale / Munroe St. - Elizabeth Callahan V 131 Federal St. - Steven Glovsky ,."135 Federal St. - Kathleen & Virginia Connelly . 139 Federal St. - Elizabeth Prescott Salem Historical Commission �p r� i� r Gr ¢ CITU HALL. SALEM. MASS. 0I970 �ta111M6 APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF HARDSHIP " ? - Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (General -Laws., Ch.._40,C;)_a04. the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Hardship for: construction [X]; reconstruction [ ]; demolition [ 1; moving [ 1; alteration [x]; painting [ ]; sign or other appurtenant fixture [ ] work as described below in the McIntire Historic District. (NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT) Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Salem Public Library Date building erected and architect, if known: DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED: high rear book stack roof: new stair enclosure on roof at rear (appurtenance) (reference: Salem Building Inspector to Library Architect 1/24/89, attached) 4 �1 Name of Signature of (:; Owner: SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Owner: FOR T RUSTEES (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) Address of Owner: 370 Essex Street, Salem Tel . No. 744-0860 Date 1/27/89 SPACE BELOW LINE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. FOR INSTRUCTIONS, SEE OTHER SIDE. Date received: Date of hearing: By whom received: Number of Certificate: INSTRUCTIONS Applications shall be filed with the Salem Historical Commission at the City Clerk's Office, C�ty Hall . They should include or be accompanied by (a) sufficient data (such as sketches , scale drawings or photographs) to enable the Commission to visualize changes in exterior appearance resulting from the proposed work, and (b) in case a building permit will be required, data or plans in duplicate sufficient to identify to the Building Inspector the work being certified. Photographs are required at the hearing in case of demolition or major change. Owners having professional consultants such as architects , landscape architects, or engineers are urged to have them be present at the hearing. If an appli- cation is signed by an authorized agent, other than an attorney-at-law, or appropriate officer of a corporate owner, it should be accompanied by written evidence of authority from the owner. The Commission welcomes advance inquiries for interpretation of the Act and Ordinance with respect to any project, submitted by letter or by personal appearance a: its meetings the time and place of which can be determined from the City Clerk's Bulletin Board or by telephoning the Mayor's office. All meetings of the Commission are open to the public , and any person is entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the Commission before it reaches its decision. Cite of *alem, Aaggacbugett!5 P. Public Proprap 33epartment Nuilbing Mepartment One 9ralrm Oreen 745-9595 (Pct. 380 William H. Munroe Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer January 24 , 1989 Robert D. Farley, A.I.A. 16 Park St. Danvers, MA 01923 RE: Salem Public Library Dear Bob: As per your request I have reviewed the submitted plan entitled "Salem Public Library Phase II, North Elevation", for code compliance. I have determined the plan, as drawn, would not comply to the following sections due to the choice of materials shown and the lack of the appropriate fire rating of these materials. 1 . Section 619.5 which states in part that the materials used by consistent with the materials permitted in Table 214. 2. Table 214 that requires stairways be enclosed by two (2) hour rated materials in type -B construction. 3. Section 909.3.1 which states that stair enclosures be constructed of component materials to afford the required fire resistance ratings. In view of the fact that a glass and copper clad enclosure could not satisfy these requirements I would suggest that you seek alternatives. As always I would be glad to discuss these alternatives with you prior to your preparation of plans. Sincerely, 4 Ub lliam H. Munroe Inspector of Buildings WHM:bms cc: Patrick Cloherty Jr. , Library Director Annie C. Harris, Chairman, Historical Commission „.CONDI}1 o, Z i � ININE SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Salem, Massachusetts 01970 PATRICK J. CLOHERTY, JR., Director Annie C. Harris, Chairman SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Annie: On behalf of the Trustees of the Salem Public Library, I hereby notify you that I withdraw our Application to the Salem Historical Commission which petitions for a new hearing regarding the Salem Public Library stair enclosure on the high rear book stack roof, the hearing date of which was scheduled for February 15, 1989• We want you to know that it is our intention to fully comply to the extent allowed by law with the Commission vote of January 18, 1989 as described in the Certificate of Appropriateness dated February 7, 1989• To this end, we have already filed an Appeal Application with the State Building Code Appeals Board requesting an interpretation of the Building Code that would permit construction of the stair enclosure on the high rear book stack roof with glass sides as the Commission voted, notwithstanding the communication sent to us by the City Building Inspector dated 1/24/89 which disapproved the glass enclosure. Should the Building Inspector's interpretation of the Code be upheld by the Sate and the glass sides disallowed, then the copper construction as originally petitioned would be built (City Solicitor to Library Director, Opinion 2/7/89, p.2) . We shall report to you promptly the determination of the* State Building Code Appeals Board, once made. Library Trustees and I are most appreciative of the concern and assistance shown by Commission members , and we are doing our best to comply with your instructions and with the Building Inspector's concerns , while at the same time maintaining the Library's Phase 11 timetable. Thank you for your understanding. inc ly, Feb. 10 *Director loherty, Jr. 1 9 8 9 FOR THE TRUSTEES ��,couorrl� Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 '�AZDINrylfP�4v APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF HARDSHIP Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (General Laws , Ch. 40 C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Hardship for: construction [X]; reconstruction [ ]; demolition [ ]; moving [ ]; alteration [X] ; painting [ ]; sign or other appurtenant fixture [ ] work as described below in .he McIntire Historic District. (NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: Salem Public Library Date building erected and architect, if known: DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED: high rear book stack roof: new stair enclosure on roof at rear (appurtenance) (reference: Salem Building Inspector to Library Architect 1/24/89, attached) 2 vsTr�s Name of Signature of Owner: SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Owner: FFOR T RUSTEES (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) Address of Owner: 370 Essex Street, Salem Tel . No. 744-0860 Date 1/27/89 SPACE BELOW LINE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. FOR INSTRUCTIONS SEE OTHER SIDE. Date received: Date of hearing: By whom received: Number of Certificate: d i. Y N n IV ti H Q J C D O C_ J O d Citp of *aciem, ,f agnrbugettg ail r,a Public Propertp Mepartment �3uilbing Mepartment One fpaltm Oreen 745-9595 (eXt. 380 William H. Munroe Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings , ,• Zoning Enforcement Officer January 24, 1989 r Robert D. Farley, A.I.A. 16 Park St. Danvers, MA 01923 RE: Salem Public Library Dear Bob: As per your request I have reviewed the submitted plan entitled "Salem Public Library Phase II, North Elevation", for code compliance. I have determined the plan, as drawn, would not comply to the following sections due to the choice of materials shown and the lack of the appropriate fire rating of these materials. 1 . Section 619.5 which states in part that the materials used by consistent with the materials permitted in Table 214. 2. Table 214 that requires stairways be enclosed by two (2) hour rated materials in type 3-B construction. 3. Section 909.3.1 which states that stair enclosures be constructed of component materials to afford the required fire resistance ratings. In view of the fact that a glass and copper clad enclosure could not satisfy these requirements I would suggest that you seek alternatives. As always I would be glad to discuss these alternatives with you prior to your preparation of plans. Sincerely, 4V lliam H. Munroe Inspector of Buildings WHM:bms cc: Patrick Cloherty Jr. , Library Director Annie C. Harris, Chairman, Historical Commission N C 0 � IL x = Q r m r m v 0 1 N LLul .. Ll Ll v AIN tip. Salem Historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN. SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1989 ONE SALEM GREEN 7:30 P.M. 26 Lynde Street — Garry Connor — Request for Architectural Barriers Board Waiver sse — ation 370 Essex Street — Salem Public Library — Continuation Approval of minutes of November 16, 1988, January 4, 1989 JHisCom4/AGO11889 �y,CONWT,�� 3 a° SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Salem, Massachusetts 01970 / �j PATRICK J. CLOHERTY, JR., Director /Z 7 J- U /2/2- 1 V ctCitp of *alcm, '41ag5aCbU.5ett5 Public Propertp Department RECEIVED 'e Nuitbing Department one batem green K10V 2 Q 1988 745-9595 (Ixt. 3S0 William H. Munroe MUNI PLGi: 1'G DEPT. Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer November 28, 1988 Patrick J. Cloherty, Jr. , Director Salem Public Library 370 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 RE: Required Egress Dear Pat: As we have discussed dur_ng the plan review for the Main Library building, in order to utilize the third floor two (2) means of egress must be provided as required under Article 22, Section 2200:4 of the Massachusetts State Building Code. I am aware of the histor_c significance of the library building and have spent considerable time with your Architect, Robert Farley, in an attempt to serve both the interest of public safety and at the sime time make these building modifications less offensive to the Historic Commission. I believe we have succeeded in both with the present plan showing the roof egress, walkway and railings, and egress entrance to the new stairway in the old book stack area. If I can be of further assistance please contact me. Sicerely 411'1iam H. Munroe Inspector of Buildings WHM:bms CC: Sam Healey, Planning Q �'! Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 745-0215 March 19, 1985 Mr. James Hacker, Chairman Board of Appeals One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Hacker: With regard to the petition currently before you for work at the Salem Public Library, 370 Essex Street, tte Salem Historical Commission is most concerned that no resolution of the parking problem there impact on the library's side yard and fountain. These elements are integral to the site and architectural expression of this High Renaissance Italianate building, setting it off grandly and graciously as befits its studied formalism. . The negative impact which parking on this site would have on the architec- tural integrity of the building and on the historic character of the Essex Street neighborhood would be a loss for all of Salem. Our Commission would strongly oppose any proposal to provide parking that disturbed fhe fountain and fenced yard. Please feel free to contact the Commission if we can be of any assistance to you as you study this . petition. Very truly yours, i Eli abeth B. Wheaton Chairman EBW/Jp sf' i. ami •• ^M: ar=w �, :i(n�* F. ir.i 117 E �_ ,, 1t t 1 lit 1�w11 / �,•cn v:;, cc: City Clerk Building Inspector, I� Salem Historical Comm' Issioi1 CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 745-9595, ext. 311 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that. the proposed construction (X) ; reconstruction ( ) ; ,demolition ( ) ; moving ( ) ; alteration ( ); painting ( ) ; sign or other appurtenant fixture ( ) work as described below in the . .. McIntire Historic District (NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT) Address of Property: 370 Essex St. Name of Record Owner: Salem Public Library DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED: Construction of 220LF 5' spaced picket fence painted white will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic Districts' Act (Federal Laws, Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission. Dated: 9/17/87 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION BY 0AA/L1,+iz- �i/9nItM Chairman p.CONDIT� 0 E Z � 7 CC 'TY. R �AeOIMM¢Imo:�Y SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Salem, Massachusetts 01970 PATRICK J. CLomERTY, JR., Director 7yy oytoU 3/23/87 Hi , Debbie -- Sorry I missed you the other day when you were here. Here's a new story; or really a new chapter in an old story: Fri . 3/27 at 10:00 a.m. your Becky Curran has agreed to meet with Farley and me re: landscaping plans, BUT, in addition to general planning, we shall be planning to comply with a Superior Court "Stipulation" with neighbors Connolly and Hale (copy enclosed) in which we agreed to do certain plantings and, as well , fence construction. Interested?? I thought so! ! At this point Farley and I haven 't even thought about fences yet -- but we' ll have to. Perhaps we can set up a meeting for next week or after to talk "fences" if you'd like to be involved in the planning. Or, perhaps you'd like to join us with Becky on Friday if you can. At any rate I look forward to seeing ,you soon. i C�,dSSn(/�YrrS ��, ! � ��,,,� 4 sc 5 .�• / LNNG liwt r _//b 412 -- 71- 4. co..Z.�N. do ✓.�G.'rN' w-'-- — - ---�cs-°r O—iul �e .F /( ,oiFSe+.�y�/•c /if+✓o sc.fiP � �/�^^i 0 L✓ G �o �J fireW LON IM. a Yom o �ml Ax d� rye►`�.r1/v �� ,.�� e�f/.l 1'SN v /jo✓�O� 7Ft At — D y (!/c sffe . r.r r`�—',�� .fr'•.�7'e 5 Ic. `Ic/1�`.✓ Siie f?, CG 0/ �ih. s F�`^.i v'��'�___ / y5�.,c�`d,..iF ff1+ �vt,r AOo. do.✓ -.tip t >vbMirrlA --- /J4toeHtr for( Ol�>Nriarts �r70dNGY Lbl2 SA �►O'1 n _ ' �j7o�n�lY /to•c ��i�ra,t<s : --- —� 4G,,,,, L. 45;�Atko� — ---- -- AKn��cK r MoKs( -------- --- -- e' A e^` A S s^t,1MIM6 W*'r SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY 370 Essex Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3298 PATRICK J. CLCHERTY,JR.,Director Annie C. Harris, Chairman SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Annie: Library Trustees have voted to appeal to the state Building Code Appeals Board a decision of our local Building lispector regarding his interpretation of the Code which would require that the Library's historic nineteenth-century main staircase be fully enclosed and fully fire-rated from first to second floor. Library plans for Phase II do provide for such an egress at another location in the building. Library Trustees wish to be able to preserve and restore this historic stair for aesthetic enjoyment and enrichnent of generations of Library users to come, while providing a modernized and safe facility. Your support, Annie, and the support of the Salem Historical Commission, would be most helpful to us in our preservation efforts at our upcoming state hearing. Thank you. ely, Sept. 7 atrick J. Cloherty, 1 9 8 8 Director FOR THE TRUSTEES Salem Historical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 7L4-4580 �1M July 23, 1986 Mr. Patrick Cloherty, Director Salem Public Library 370 Essex St. Salem, MA 01970 Dear Pat: After all that talk, when I went to look at the minutes, I found that Farley had suggested setting back the wall 6 - 12 inches. I could find no other reference to the dimension of that setback; so, I would assume that six inches is o.k. Thanks for the time you spent to help me investigate this. Since rely, A DebraHilbert Preservation Planner Enc. SALEM'HISTORICAL COMMISSION Page 3 February 13, 1985 Mr. Padjen said that presented another kind of security problem. Members sug- gested that the Monroe Street side might be better served using a regular fer-ce, possibly a regular picketed fence with a cap. Distance across the lawn from the sidewalk and into the area of the courtyard makes it a fairly long view. The question of whether the berm should be extended toward the brick wall at the front of the building was discussed, but members felt it would be pre- ferable to keep it in front of the main portion of the house $area as it is at present. Mr. Clarke suggested pushing the brick wall back from the front facade, and having it begin at the back of the quoins. Most members agreed with this idea which would allow the main house to stand slightly apart from the wall; however, Mr. Farley felt the area of the quoins was too far back. He sug- gested going back six to 12 inches. Ms. Hilbert said she thought Mass. Histor- ical would be in favor of the idea since it would preserve the outline of the original part of the house. The wall would then look more definitely like an addition, which is preferable. Mr. Clarke noted that if a simpler, type of steel fence is designed for the Monroe Street side, the doors in the courtyard would be more visible. Mr. Far- ley is to consider redesign and come back to the Commission. The next item discussed was the front portico which will be fully restored. Column shafts have been plastered over. They plan to remove shaft from the tap of base molding to underside of capitol and replace with new carved brownstone .` shaft with proper fluting. Balustrade needs restoration work. Other carpentry will be done as required. The doorway will be fully restored to its original look. The doors will probably be refinished. Mr. Farley sakd the front facade of the building with brownstone window surrounds is deteriorating badly. They plan to survey to determine which need to be replaced, and will try to match as closely as possible. Ms.. Hilbert asked about leadtime required. Mr. Farley said if material is ordered from England it would take at least eight weeks. He mentioned that there is a firm in Quincy which could provide the stone, though it would require carving. The brickwork on the entire build- . ing is to be repointed. The bracketed cornice which is made from wood will be repaired and scraped down and repainted. The slate roof needs patching and P P that will be done. Regarding the new elevator shaft, Mr. Farley said he isn't able to match the brick which is on the building now, but has found one which is pretty close. They are experimenting with test panels trying different mortar colors and tooling to try to get the color as close to the existing as possible. There is a problem with coursing and jointing which they hope to solve by doing several test panels. Members of the Commission will be able to examine the test panels when they are ready. Mr. Carr spoke about the look of the solid wall of brick which is to be the new elevator shaft. He asked about the possibility of a recessed panel in the center of that area. Mr. Farley said though the shaft would be seen from an angle, he agreed that the idea of a recessed area would be possible and would reflect the quoining on the main part of the building somewhat. Mr. Padjen asked about ventilation of the elevator shaft. Mr. Farley said it would be on the roof. Mr. Padjen suggested finding a way to keep it off the roof and placing it on the backside hidden by louver, even though it might be slightly visible from Federal Street. Jt ,S �M.caxn„�� ti AM SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY y 370 Essex Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3298 P.\"rRICR J. CLOHLRTY,JR., Uin•r7nc SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION Minutes pertainina to SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY INDEX to Minutes of 1/2/85, 2/13/85, 2/20/85, and 3/6/85 Minutes of 4/3/85 to be approved by Commission on 4/18/85 (not avail. yet to index) Meeting of: ITEM 1/2/85 2/13/85 2/20/85 3/6/85 Approval of concept of overall project p, 6 Bertram House (1855) -__ _-_ _-_ --- brick and brownstone p, 5 _-- --_ --- history of p, 4 --- ___ --_ Italianate style p. 5 __- -__ --- slate roof, repair p, 5 --- ___ --- wings added (1911) P. 5 _-_ __- Courtyard P. 5 --- --- --- doors --- p. 4.5 --- p. 2-3 egress via gate p, 5 fence Monroe St. side p. 5,6,7 p. 2-3 --- p. 2-3 brick wall Essex St. side p. 5,6,7 p. 2-3 --- greenspace & fountain 5 ___ p• 2 p -_- p. 3 11letter to Board of Appeals --- ___ --- suggested relocation to rear --- ___ -_- p 3 p. 4 Elevator shaft p. 5,6 p. 3 --- -_- Handicapped walkway P. 5, __- ___ Architectural Barriers Board p, 6 p, 2 ___ --- aluminum door p. 6 p. 4 --- _-- handrails (not required) p, 5 p, 2 ___ --- walkway retaining walls, finish of p. 6,7 p. 2 ___ O'Leary, Councillor --- --- P. 1 p. 4 Portico, front, columns & balustrade p. 5 p. 3 --- __- Rear basement extension (ground-story only) p. 5 --- need for screeninq p. 5 --- ___ _-- band for integration p. 6 p. 4 --- --- suggested relocation to front --- --- ___ p. 4 Windows --_ -__ at elevator - 2 windows lost p. 5 --- __- --- aluminum sash replacements throughout p. 7 p. 4 ___ p 1_2 ell 17 ( s��, � r,��sovltiN��r.� �,�,�,✓t �.,� new-tij Y, 2. ? rl5h>.t�6 v(, FfhcC ( 4/I C ah wtitl< NhY "CON ON'.. v S^t01NM6�i*SY E 5 1966 SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY SALEM PLANNING DEPT, I 370 Essex Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970-3298 PATRICK J. CLOHERTY,JR., Director Gerard Kavanaugh City Planner Salem, Massachusetts Dear Gerry: An update -- . . . this Thursday the Salem Evening News will be running official notice of the formal bidding process for the Main Library rehabilitation project. Sub-trade proposals are due 3/25 and bids from general con- tractors will be received 4/4. Work should commence in May, and will last ten months. When I receive printed Plans and Specifications at the end of this week, I will have a final set sent to you. T. Ford Co. of Beverly has received from City Solicitor Michael 0"Brien the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the South Branch property, and we await their signature and deposit, at which time they will apply to appear before the Board of Appeal as purchaser-under-agreement. Gerry, I want to thank you for the personal assistance and support that you have extended to the Library throughout your tenure as Planner, as well as for the generosity you have shown in allowing the time for your staff to work with us on so many occasions when we have needed their advice. Your efforts and your staff's efforts are greatly appreciated by me and by our Library Trustees. S rely, Feb 4th Fl�ek-lCloherty, Jr. 1 9 8 6 Director -TUESDAY, MARCH n, 1985 7 Historic group supports library SALEM — The Historical Commission has offered Library Trustees support for their plans to renovate the main branch of the public library. According to library Director Patrick J. Cloherty, the com- mission last week OK'd the pro- posed exterior work for the trustees' $1.3 million project, which is designed to provide emergency repairs to the crumbling building, as well make the structure accessible to the handicapped. A larger obstacle for the trustees may be receiving ap- proval from the Board of Ap- peals.When the matter came up before the board several weeks ago, it was continued after a large number of neighbors showed up to voice concerns. The trustees will attempt to ease those concerns in a meeting with residents Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the library. Cloherty said among the points agreed to in hearings before the Historical Commis- sion, are that the wooden moulding casings of the present windows be preserved. Only the moving sashes will be replaced, thus maintaining the building's historic appearance. Also agreed to was that the front brick wall of the library courtyard have a capstone on the top to match the building brownstone. In addition, agree- ment was reached on a fence style for the Monroe Street side of the courtyard. Cloherty said the commission offered approval on two other points that have been brought in- to question by neighbors. One was the intention of trustees to maintain the greenspace and the. 1855 Victoria fountain at the cor- ner of Munroe and Essex streets, rather than convert it to parking. Residents have been concern- ed the proposed expansions, :. coupled with closing of the other branches, will pose a parking problem in the area. Among the variances the trustees will need for their plan is one exempting them from parking requirements. Cloherty said the commission also supported the trustees on their reluctance to bring the new addition to the library out front, rather than at the rear northeast corner. The addition is designed to make room for a ground floor children's area. Cloherty said changes re- quested by the commission would probably cost trustees several thousand dollars over their original plans. But he said, "We have no complaints. We think things have gone very well. We feel there's been no in- terference with the functional aspects of our planning, which was our prime consideration." THE SALEM, MASS., EVEN: wo� All 1 G( 0'Bad cold with fever. Severe chest pains Emergency Room. High blood pressure Family Doctor. j Jogger's knee. HealthFirst. When you ache, pain or min( SalemTHE SALEM, MASS., EVENING NEWS — MONDAY,APRIL 8, 1985 9 Historical Commission hears neighbors ition delayed Final approval of libraryadd SALEM —Neighbors opposed Neighbors have been up in so neighbors who turned up at had not adequately addressed the neighbors, said he had voted wall,with Krueger contending it to an addition to the main arms over plans by the trustees the historical meeting, said "I the probable impact of the addi. - in support of the $1 million bond would increase the likelihood the branch of the Public Library to build a ground story addition want access for the elderly and tion on density in the approved by the city for the new addition would attract kept their case alive recently at the rear of the Essex Street handicapped. Naturally, neighborhood. library renovations. But he said vandals. when they convinced the property which they say will anybody wants the building fix- She added rather than attempt he had not voted for an expan- Maureen E. Connelly, 135 Historical Commission to come within two and one-half ed. But I don't want the addi- to expand the present building, sion or an addition. Federal St., said there is postpone final approval of the feet of neighboring properties. tion." She said it would come to the trustees might go the way of O'Leary and neighbors ex- already a place for children to plans. The addition is one feature of a within nine feet of her property. the town of Hingham, which pressed surprise and renewed play in the back, and if the David G. Fix of 7 Munroe St. declared its library an historic displeasure when the commis- trustees are to spend money, After hearing neighbors recite $1.3 million project the trustees a list of concerns, the commis- have planned to renovate the said, "I find it ludicrous that the landmark and proceeded to sion pointed out a feature of the they should use it for that area. sion voted to ask the library sagging library building, library trustees propose making build a new facility on the out- plan. The feature, of which they Commissioners reminded the trustees to return in two weeks eliminate fire hazards and make the building a more safe, useful skirts of town. were not previously aware, is a neighbors their jurisdiction is to answer the questions. it accessible to the handicapped. property by an addition, as op- Krueger reminded the com- brick wall that is to run in front not over use of the building but posed to taking care of what mission under the statutes, it of a proposed courtyard outside its historical appearance. At the Neighbors were told they are The trustees received the exists." has the power to impose stricter the addition. same time, several commis welcome to attend. necessary variances for the pro. He added there is space in the dimension requirements on a sioners indicated concerns ex- The commission had offered ject after a crowded hearing building not being used that project than the appeals board The wall is designed to shield pressed by the residents war- preliminary approval to the before the Appeals Board March could serve the trustees' needs. may have imposed. the courtyard from the street for ranted a second meeting with trustees' plans at an earlier 20. Virginia Connelly, 135 Elaine Krueger of 3581A Essex Ward 4 Councilor Leonard F. the benefit of children playing in the trustees, who were not pre- meeting. Federal St., among the dozen or St. said she thought the trustees O'Leary, appearing on behalf of it. Neighbors objected to the sent Wednesday night. 1 BeverlyTHE SALEM, MASS., EVENING NEWS - MONDAY,APRIL 8,1365 10 Study includes 1.-N3I . the Holocaust p d 1 By PAULA TRACY schools and the high school ` News Staff viewing the movie `Denmark , BEVERLY — This spring, 43". It is about the Danish peo- studentsin grades6-12will learn ple who helped Jews hide and of the pain, suffering and brutal escape during the Holocaust. death of Jews which occurred 40 The week of April 14, is na- years ago, through a program tional Days of Rememberance devised by the Social Studies Commemoration and students Holocaust. Department to explore the will be on vacation. \ At the lower grade levels in But Witwicki has scheduled transportation Thursday April the middle schools,students will be watched closely by teachers 18 for all students interested in to measure the intensity of their attending the Annual Com- reaction to the discussion of the memoration for the North Shore human extermination. at Salem High School One librarian at Briscoe Mid- Auditorium. dle School has refused to put up The commemoration will a photograph showing a pit of begin at 7 p.m. and will include a ' bodies, which is part of a series talk by Archbishop Bernard Law and the "survivors candle of posters distributed for the lighting ceremony.,' THE SALEM,MASS.,EVENING NEWS SATURDAY,APRIL 6,19w 5 'Members of the Historical Commission might want to reexamine their methods of doing business. The other night, 11 members of an ad hoc committee that has formulated plans for a Salem "Freedom Trail" sat in the audience for more than two tours before the commission got around to taking up their proposal. While the committee members sat waiting,the commission proceeded through a lengthy hear- ing with neighbors concerned about the proposed renovations to the public library.It then went on at a snai_'s pace through several minor building projects of interest to no one in the room but the owners and the board. The commiss'ion's behavior was downright 'rude. At the very least, it could have informed the committee members early on that their issue would not be taken up till well after 9:30, allow- ing those who m'_ght have had other things to do to leave and come back. Better still, it should make clear in advertizing a meeting when each issue is to be addressed. We were also puzzled that the commission saw fit to discuss the pians of the library trustees without having invited the trustees to the meeting. The commission has now met with trustees one meeting and neighbors at another:;; In two weeks,it will finally bring them together. � Q y`�•LO�VI . Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 744-4580 April 4, 1985 Dear Property Owner: As you know, at its meeting of April 3, 1985 the Salem Historical Com- mission determined that before final action is taken on the Salem Public Library application, an opportunity to speak with the Library about several of your concerns will be provided. We have scheduled that meeting for • Thursday, April 18, 1985 at 7:00 p,m. at which time we will be addressing only issues o architectural compatibility. The meeting will not be held at Old Town Hall, but in the Conference Room at One Salem Green. While we appreciate your input, the meeting should not be viewed as an opportunity to reopen issues which pertain to the Board of Appeals. Very truly yours, Elizabeth B. Wheaton Chairman a EBW/jp cc: Commission Members Councillor O'Leary Note to Commission Members: Date of meeting was changed since the Board of Appeals is meeting on Wed. , April 17. Please note also earlier starting time for this meeting only. Joan ��pAVll�. �GUdY6CQ'� Salem Historical Commissiot CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 745-0215 March 19, 1985 Mr. James Hacker, Chairman Board of Appeals One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Hacker: With regard to the petition currently before you for work at the Salem Public Library, 370 Essex Street, the Salem Historical Commission is most concerned that no resolution of the parking problem there impact on the library's side yard and fountain. These elements are integral to the site and architectural expression of this High Renaissance Italianate building, setting it off grandly and graciously as befits its studied formalism. The negative impact which parking on this site would have on the architec- tural integrity of the building and on the historic character of the Essex Street neighborhood would be a loss for all of Salem. t Our Commission would strongly oppose any proposal to provide parking that disturbed the fountain and fenced yard. Please feel free to contact the Commission if we can be of any assistance to you as you study this petition. Very truly yours, Eli abeth B. Wheaton Chairman EBW/jp 1 i cc: City Clerk Building Inspector Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 0u ut T° CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed construction [X]; reconstruction [x]; demolition [ ]; moving [ ]; alteration [x] ; painting [ ]; sign or other appurtenant fixture [ ] work as described below in the . McIntire Historic District. (NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT) Address of Property: Salem Public Library - 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: City of Salem Patrick J. Cloherty, Jr. , Director DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED: Renovation and construction as per plans submitted and approved by the Salem Historical Commission. Plans on file at One Salem Green. will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic District's Act (Federal Laws , Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission. Dated: April 25, 1985 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMIISSSI/ON By Oro. , CS• Gy Chairman Related material filed under "Salem Public Library Project." CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 Chairman, Elizabeth B. Wheaton 745-2879 745-0215 NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Mas adhusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C, the Salem Historical Corcaission must determine in :he case of each a>?lication for a Certificate of Appropriateness whether the change proposed is sufficiently substantial to require a formal public hearing. In any case where the Cm-mmission determines that a `orsal public hearing is not necessary, owners of adjacent property still be notified of proposed changes in their neighborhood. This notice allows for property ov,ners to review the application and co.—ent upon it to the C0— mission-Enclosed please find the following application: Address: 370 Essex Street - Salem Public Library Owner: City of Salem Nature of Fork: Eievater/handicaoned entrance courtyard for net Children's Library, rear addition, renovations and t windows - Plans on file at Salem Historical Commission. Any corn..ents/questions/objactions ;rou wish to address to the Commission should be rade within 10 days of receipt of this notice. March 21, 1985 Date F. Pizzello / �Cljoan erx o` Co-mission Copies to: J364 Essex St. - Essex St. Trust, Edward Mello, et al, Tr. 6 Walsh Ave. Peabody, MA 365 Essex St. - Mary Elizabeth Ballou 373 Essex St. - Donald L. & Martha Field Hodgman 374 Essex St. - Richa_d P. Thompson 377 Essex St. - Doris J. O'Brien 5 Monroe St. - Frank V. & Dorothy A. Hale .135 Federal St. - John J. Jr. & Eleanor J. Connelly OFFICE: One Salem Green 'i Second Floor V � HOURS: Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 745-0215 APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (General Laws, CH-. 40 C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for: construction ( X ) ; reconstruction ( ) ; demolition ( ) ; moving ( f; alteration (X ) ; painting ( X ) ; sign or other appurtenant fixture ( ) work as described in the McIntire Historic Historic District. (NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT) Address of Property: 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: City of Salem 1855 , by Salem Architects William Date building erected and architect, if known: H. Emmerton ( 1828-1873) and Joseph C . Foster ( 1829-1906) ; in 1911/ 12 two side wings , east and west , and rear DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED: stack wing by Clarence H. Blackall ( 1857-1942) (PLEASE ATTACH REQUIRED SCALE DRAWINGS, PAINT CHIPS AND/OR SAMPLES OF WORK AND MATERIAL PROPOSED, WHERE APPLICABLE) - Exterior restoration/rehabilitation of Bertram House (brownstone , brick- work, porch incl . fluted columns and balus-trade) ; window replacement . - At east side of House , construction of belolz-grade enclosed courtyard. - At northeast corner , beh'-nd Reference wing , construction of one-story addition , to be four-story in later construction. - At west side of House , construction of four-story elevator shaft . - At southwest and west sides , construction of graded walkway , with new entrance through west side of House below grade . Name of City of Salem, c/o Trustees Signature / � Owner: of the Sa1Pm Pnhl • r T4br .r.. of Owner: < (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) Glenn A. ale , Secretary Address of 370 Essex Street , Salem 744-0860 Date 1/ 14/85 Owner: Tel. No. (Library - Mr. Cloherty) .'�!�! �i , � _ ` � F ,. �� ,yam '�� w r. l�F. . L _:.i-' ..r� � � � _ a cc: City Clerk Building Inspector Salem Historical Commission 2A � CITY HALL. SALEM, MASS. 01970 \i,�CalMIN6��Y CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed construction [X]; reconstruction [x]; demolition [ ] ; moving [ ]; alteration [x] ; painting [ ]; sign or other appurtenant fixture [ ] work as described below in the . . . McIntire Historic District. (NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT) Address of Property: Salem Public Library - 370 Essex Street Name of Record Owner: City of Salem Patrick J. Cloherty, Jr. , Director DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED: ' Renovation and construction as per plans submitted and approved by the Salem Historical Commission. Plans on file at One Salem Green. will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic District's Act (Federal Laws , Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission. Dated: April 25, 1985 SALEM HISTORICALCOMMISSION CO. " Chairman Related material filed under "Salem Public Library Project." CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 Chairman, Elizabeth B. Wheaton 745-2879 745-0215 -' NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C, the Salem Historical Commission must determine in the case of each application for a Certificate of Appropriateness whether the change proposed is sufficiently substantial to require a formal public hearing. In any case where the Co.rission determines that a _`o—_al public hearing is not necessary, owners of adjacent property =ust still be notified of proposed changes in their neighborhood. This notice allows for property owners to review the application and co._ert upon it to the Commission. Enclosed please find the following application: -Address: 370 Essex Street - Salem Public Library Owner: City of Salem Nature of I2ork: Elevator/handicapped entrance courtyard for net Children's Library, rear addition, renovations and windows - Plans on file at Salem Historical Commission. Any comments/questions/objections you wish to address to the Commission should be made within 10 days of receipt of this notice. March 21.1985 Date )I)er.an F. Rzzello / of Co-mission Copies to: v364 Essex St. - Essex St. Trust, Edward Mello, et al, Tr. 6 Walsh Ave. Peabody, MA 365 Essex St. - Mary Elizabeth Ballou 373 Essex St. - Donald L. & Martha Field Hodgman 374 Essex St. - Richard P. Thompson 377 Essex St, - Doris J. O'Brien 5 Monroe St, - Frank V. & Dorothy A. Hale .135 Federal St. - John J. Jr. & Eleanor J. Connelly (9itg of ttlem, tts�tttl�xzsetts M Paura of &AFPeul rn. R''stms.� R1:T7 7 DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY `'� M FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AND/OR VARIANCE AT 370 ESSEX ST. , SALEhC(R-1 rn � A hearing on this petition was held February 20, 1985 and continued until March 20, 1985 with the following Board Members present: James Hacker, Chairman; Associate Member Richard Bencal, Acting Secretary; Messrs. , Gauthier, Luzinski and Strout. Notice of the original hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. The petitioner has requested a Special Permit from density and setback requirements and a Variance from parking requirements to allow rehabilitation and the construction of an addition at 370 Essex St. in an R-2 zone. The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a Special Permit is Section V B 10, which provides as follows: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set forth in Section VIII F and IX D, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargements, extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, that such change, extension, en- largement or expansion shall not be substantially more detri- mental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood. In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit requests; guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will promote the public health , The Board of Appeal, after consideration of .the evidence presented at the pjblic hearing, makes the following findings of fact: 1 . The building is in disrepair and is in dire need of the proposed renovation; 2. The building in its present state is not accessible to the handicapped residents of the community and area; 3. The proposed single story addition will greatly enhance the usage of the facility thus serving the public good; 4. Tremendous support for the plans was shown by neighbors, abutters and other residents of the City and area; 5. Opposition to the addition to the building was presented by some neighbors, abutters and other residents of the City and area. DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AND/OR VARIANCE FOR 370 ESSEX ST. , SALEM page two On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: 1 . The proposed renovations, handicapped access and elevator will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use and will greatly enhance the use of this facility by others in the community; 2. The proposed addition of a single story at the rear of the building will enhance the usage of the facility and will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously 5 - 0 to grant the Special Permit requested for the renovations of the building, installation of a handicapped access and the installation of an elevator per the plans submitted for the Salem Public Library at 370 Essex St. Also, the Zoning Board of Appeal separately voted unanimously 5 - 0 to grant a Special Permit for the addition of a single story and egress at the rear or the building at 370 Essex St. per the plans submitted with the condition that all aspects of the plans and alterations to the plans must be done in conjunction and cooperation with the City Planner and Library Commission. The petitioner has also requested a Variance from the parking requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance. The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding of the Board that: a. special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting other lands, buildings and structures in the same district; b. literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would in- volve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to petitioner; and c. desirable 'relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance. The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public hearing and after viewing the plans of the property in question, makes the following findings of fact: 1 . The neighbors, abutters and others are in favor of the plans presented; 2. The property in question is unique due to its architectural and aesthetic qualities; a_ a� 3. Literal enforcement of this provision of the Zoning OronanCE' wou2 in- volve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise tgtge plkitior; r—rr- a <7 n A rn O DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AND/OR VARIANCE FOR 370 ESSEX ST. , SALEM page three 4. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good, and will in fact keep the aesthetic qualities of the area in tact. On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: 1 . The property in question is unique because of the existing structure; 2. The property has been used for approximately ninety-seven (97) years as a Public Library; 3. The conditions described above which affect the land in question but not the zoning district generally, causes special hardship to the petitioner; 4. The desired variance may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously 5 - 0 in favor of granting the variance requested by the petitioner for relief from the parking requirements at 370 Essex St. SPECIAL PERMITS AND VARIANCE UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED C 140 Richard A. Bencal, A e Lary A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK _ APPEAL FROM THIS DECISION, IF ANY, SHALL BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION 17 OF THE MASS. GENERAL LACES• CHAPTER 80, AND SHALL BE FILED MASS- WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF FILING CF THIS CELI' IS THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CHAPTER 908, SECT aH 11. THE VARIANCE OR SP°riAL PER-1,11T pR4GA;:T TO WASS.cGe• RNOT ITA E EFFECT UNTIL A COPi OF THE DEC!SiON, BEAR::3 THE CE'7• C3 ::R.A7TEO HEREIN, „H :.L FIi,P.TF�'C CF THE CI LLER�i THAT 20 DAYS HAVE ELAPSED id:0 NO APPEAL HAS BEE., FILE Cl) AND INDEXED UNDER THE RA!:E OF THE OIYI.Ey� (Tl CR THAT. IF SUCH A.: APPEAL HAS BEEN FILE, THAT IT HAS BEEN DISLDER T E NAIZ.IED T —< tJi P.ECOcD.O IN THE SOUTH ESSEX REGISTRY OF DEEDS r r C mm OF RECORD OR IS RECORDED AND NOTED ON THE OViNER'S CERTIFICATE OF TIT BOARD OF APPEAL 3 z N T c'7 a m o � s Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 Certificate of Appropriateness dated April 25, 1985 voted and confirmed at the April 18, 1985 meeting. Copy of the Certificate is filed under "Certificates Issued - Essex Street." l C Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 744-4580 April 11, 1985 Mr. Patrick J. Cloherty, Jr. , Director Salem Public Library 370 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Cloherty: At its meeting of March 6, the Salem Historical Commission completed review of the plans for renovation of and additions to the Salem Public Library. We are pleased that with your cooperation throughout the review process, we were able to reach mutually satisfactory solutions to those design elements which originally were of concern to our Commission. Final issuance of the Certificate of Appropr_ ateness on the Library application is, however, as in all cases before the Commis- sion, contingent upon proper abutter notification. According to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40C, the Commission must either hold a formal public hearing or, if it elects not to do so, notify abutters by mail of an application before the Commission. Abutters then have a 10-day period to request to come before the Commission to be heard on the application. Should an abutter raise important issues of architectural compatibility, the Commission has the option of reconsider- ing its vote. Otherwise the vote is confirmed. In this case, several abutters did respond and were placed on the agenda for our meeting of April 3. At that time a number of issues were explored, and the Commission felt the need for more information before confirmation of the vote to approve. Questions related to: whether the elevator has been moved; existing available space and code violations; and status of the four-story addition before the Board of Appeals. The Commission requests that the Library meet with them at our meeting of April 18th. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at One Salem Green. I am confi- dent that at that time any concerns can be successfully resolved, and again appreciate your cooperation. Very truly yours, Elizabeth B. Wheaton Chairman EBW/jp a Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL, SALEM. MASS. 01970 744-4580 April 11, 1985 Mr. Patrick J. Cloherty, Jr. , Director Salem Public Library 370 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Cloherty: At its meeting of March 6, the Salem Historical Commission completed review of the plans for renovation of and additions to the Salem Public Library. We are pleased that with your cooperation throughout the review process, we were able to reach mutually satisfactory solutions to those design elements which original_y were of concern to our Commission. Final issuance of the Certificate of Appropri- ateness on the Library application is, however, as in all cases before the Commis- sion, contingent upon proper abutter notification. According to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40C, the Commission must either hold a formal public hearing or, if it elects not to do so, notify abutters by mail of an application before the Commission. Abutters then have a 10-day period to request to come before the Commission to be heard on the application. Should an abutter raise important issues of architectural compatibility, the Commission has the option of reconsider- ing its vote. Otherwise the vote is confirmed. In this case, several abutters did respond and were placed on the agenda for our meeting of April 3. At that time a number of issues were explored, and the Commission felt the need for more information before confirmation of the vote to approve. Questions related to: whether the elevator has been moved; existing available space and code violations; and status of the four-story addition before the Board of Appeals. The Commission requests that the Library meet with them at our meeting of April 18th. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at One Salem Green. I am confi- dent that at that time any concerns can be successfully resolved, and again appreciate your cooperation. Very truly yours, Elizabeth B. Wheaton Chairman EBW/jp ROBERT V. HALE 245 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10167 March 27, 1985 Ms. Elizabeth B. Wheaton Chairman Salem Historical Society City Hall Salem, Mass 01970 Dear Ms. Wheaton: On behalf of my father, Mr. Frank V. Hale, of 5 Monroe Street I wish to object to the application for certficate of appropriateness applied for by the Salem Public Library at 370 Essex Street. While clearly the Library requires restoration and should be made safe for the use of all Salem residents, young and old, the present plans of the Library Trustees are more geared toward expansion. The planned addition to the library will permanantly detract from the appearance of the library and the neighborhood homes. The historical characteristics of the Essex Street Library and the surrounding homes demand that the first aim of the Library Trustees should be to provide a safe and functional facility within the existing structure. The present plans call for an expansion which in one case will place part of the new Library building within 2 1/2 feet of the Hale property at 5 Monroe Street. This Library addition cannot be constructed or maintained, nor can adequate fire egress be available without tresspassing on private property. You are respectfully requested to deny this certificate of appropriateness. Very 1 0 , /rc ROBERT V. HALE via registered mail Ms. Elizabeth B. Wheaton Chairman c/o City Hall Salem Historical Society Salem, Mass 01970 L9tOt NMOA M3N 'NHUA M3N 3n N3AV Nb Vd SVZ 3-lvH 'A 1213BOa t;M.DIl1 Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 745-0215 March 19, 1985 Mr. James Hacker, Chairman Board of Appeals One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Hacker: With regard to the petition currently before you for work at the Salem Public Library, 370 Essex Street, the Salem Historical Commission is most concerned that no resolution of the parking problem there impact on the library's side yard and fountain. These elements are integral to the site and architectural expression of this High Renaissance Italianate building, setting it off grandly and graciously as befits its studied formalism. The negative impact which parking on this site would have on the architec- tural integrity of the building and on the historic character of the Essex Street neighborhood would be a loss for all of Salem. Our Commission would strongly oppose any proposal to provide parking that disturbed the fountain and fenced yard. Please feel free to contact the Commission if we can be of any assistance to you as you study this petition. V'-'ery truly yours, , i abeth B. Wheaton Chairman EBW/Jp �� .: i III � � i`�`�1 ` i l ; `�„�G'iYt P'vr�Lt.c �.i.�siv;rty se�l•`-6 . } � . I PING h"EWS—TUESDAY,AIAY.CR 12,lees Historic �f y 9-ro up supports library SALEM — The Historic.]CommLaalan has offered Library Trustees supped far their plans to renovate the maln branch of the"""'Rbrary. According to Rbrary Director palricit J. Claherty, the com. m/salon last week 0R'd the am posed eaterlor work for the Lmelees' 11.3 m1Boo prolecI, which ❑ designed A provide emergency repo lrs to the crumbling bu➢ding, as well take thestructureaccesell, to the handicapped. "- A larger obsta.le far the trustees may be receiving ap. a— proval from the Board of Ap- a peals.When the master came up before the board several weeks ago, it was continued after e large num bar of neighbors showed up to voice concerns. The trustees win attempt to ease those concerns:n a meeting with residents Wednesday at a r P.M.at the library, Cloherty said among the -.a Points agreed to is hearings as before the fLstorictl Commi, or sion, are that the wooden u, moulding casings of Le present he windows be preserved.Only the or moving sashes will be replaced, Id thus maintaining the buitdIng's historic appearance. u. Also agreed to waa that the Ig front brick Wait of the library th courtyard have a capstone an c- the We to match the building n. brownstone.In addition.ogres. re meat was reached on a fence n- style for the Monroe Weet aide ce of the courtyard. ofCloherty said the commission at oflared approval op two other at paints that have been brought in, la to question by neighbors. One p, was the Intention of Lrvatees to in maintain thegreenapare andthe 1853 Victoria founlaln at the ear. ner of Munroe one Essex ,n. streets,rather than convert it to ,a- parking. In Residents have been concern - alo ed the proposed expansioa., coupled with closing of the other, breaches, will pose a parking Problem in the area.Among the variances the frotrustees will Head _ for their plan is one exempting It.V requirements. m parkin g m. I a e- Supp said the commission he shin supported the trustees on he their reluctance the to libringary tfront he new addition a the library out front, rather than at the rear no-1911d comet The for anis designed to to make room for a groucd Door in children's area. of I Cloherty said changes re- By quested by the commission ad would probably cast trislees r. several thousand dollars over A. their original plana.But he said, :al "We have no complaints. We Sr. think things have gone very od well.We feel there's been oa I. or lerference with the func9anal on aspects of our planning, which al. was our prime consideration." Salem Historical Commission Igor Stralinskc City Hall lV: Salem, MA 01970 UMC - -:.- Zf + !) 9E Mrs . John J. Connelly 135 Federal St. Salem, MA 01970 135 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 March 25, 1985 Elizabeth B. Wheaton, Chairman Salem Historical Commission City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mrs . Wheaton, On March 22 , 1985 I received a "Notice of Waiver of Public Hearing" from the Salem Historical Commission. It states in part that "this notice allows for property owners to review the application and comment upon it to the Com- mission. " According to the enclosed article from the Salem Evening News , March 7, 1985, the Historical Commission supported the library plans . As the owner of adjacent property, I do have objections to the library plans and would like to know why I was not notified before a decision was made. I do not understand why I received this notice one month after the first meeting of the Board of Appeals , and two a3—ys after the second meeting of the Board of Appeals . I am enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelopeas I would appreciate a prompt reply. Yours truly, q Q _J " (Mrs . John J. Connelly) �pA91T,V_ o IS.RF'GIh@tE� Salem Historical Commission CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01270 745-0215 March 19, 1985 Mr. James Hacker, Chairman Board of Appeals One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Hacker: With regard to the petition currently before you for work at the Salem Public Library, 370 Essex Street, the Salem Historical Commission is most concerned that no resolution of the parking problem there impact on. the library's side yard and fountain. These elements are integral to the site and architectural expression of this High Renaissance Italianate building, setting it off grandly and graciously as befits its studied formalism. The negative impact which parking on this site would have on the architec- tural integrity of the building and on the historic character of the Essex Street neighborhood would be a loss for all of Salem. ' Our Commission would strongly oppose any proposal to provide parking that disturbed the fountain and fenced yard. Please feel free to contact the Commission if we can be of any assistance to you as you study this petition. Very truly yours, i ab� s, ° V. ElWheaton Chairman EBW/jp • l ' �9t,�• .j "f cumtc Salem Historical Commissioll CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970 October 30, 1984 Ms. Elsa N. Fitzgerald Grants Director Massachusetts Historical Commission 8O Boylston Street 'Boston, MA 02116 Dear Ms. Fitzgerald: The Salem Historical Commission enthusiastically supports the enclosed application to the MHC for funding to repair and restore the Salem Public Library building at 370 Essex Street. Not only is this property listed on, the National Register, but it is also part of the local McIntire Historic District. Since the Salem Historical Commission also acts as a local historic district commission, our members are very concerned about the fate of this building. The Library is prominently located on Essex Street, a major thoroughfare which bisects the district. The building is well-known as an architectural landmark and as a popular public facility. Designed in 1855 by Salem architects Emmerton & Fuller for Capt. John Bertram, this structure served as a residence until 1887 when it was donated to the City by the heirs of the Bertram estate. The building has housed the main branch of the Salem Public Library ever since. On a street largely composed of wooden dwellings ranging from Georgian to Colonial Revival in style, the Salem Public Library stands out as one of the few brick buildings on Upper Essex Street and the only one with brownstone trim. Designed in the Italianate style, it is symmetrically composed with a handsome portico, large capped windows, and corner quoins. Because routine maintenance has been delayed due to funding shortages, the masonry exterior, parts of the slate roof, several windows and the brownstone trim are in a state of disrepair. Also, the brownstone portico columns have been cemented, an unfortunate alteration to a prominent architectural feature. The bricks need repointing. and some of the brownstone is falling off the building and requires immediate attention. The ability of the City of Salem to carry out these repairs would be greatly facilitated with assistance from the MHC. We feel this building merits MHC funding because of its architectural 1 T1s . Elsa I.N. Fitzgerald -2- October 30, 1984 distinction, its position as a contributing structure in a local historic district, and its importance to the City as a public facility, and we hope that this appli- cation will be favorably received. Sincerely, Elizabeth B. Wheaton Chairman EBW/jp r. 'Ty^ 4 PLANS FOR CAPPED PICKET PENCE 1 1 1 C-1 .,iTE IDS i PEq(,e CAP ,U), 1JA1 - ,hvTF1 fl-7b � . 1 i �r--—_.- -.1'-7 1 " ��p e'-I` i ti4=15 C!' f l-- -I•''P p�"^+) -)•..___. _ ! I .�5 w I t I J fI Metze / r(c++\ I I CY[ I � - 2x4 s1t'Jrs:aBY, -- I � I I �. s. � 2�3'� x '-�4 5 n _ _ •. 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