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7 FRANKLIN STREET - WDDO N� + � _ a �� _ -- � �,� :_ C . ' ,, ��. Y 4 �. "rC . . . � �� �- _ _ f- _ � _'-,.r ' _- _ _ _ -_ L -- _ __ � p,'� - - - - 4 /r 4 � C. ti, .�'> i .'�D...�--1 - i 1. ,� �. i 7����� �� ,�/�/�� .; ..-c :l ,; >�_ �,, �' , 6 Park St . , Salem,Mass . April 2, 1995. To The Historical Commission : This letter is written as an "ami - cus curiae" for the factory building at 7# Franklin St . in North Salem. This long, one-story structure ( the ori - ginal portion of the complex) is one of the oldest , if not THE OLDEST, surviving factories in Salem. It was prob- d ably built before 1830 Samuel Rolles ( or Roles ) , Jr . ( 1814- 1892 ) , a Lynn native, ran a "silk and woolen dyeing" busi - ness from this structure from 1841 to 1888 , before m6ving to Northboro, Massachusetts . (He had lived nearby at the still -standing #12 Osborne St . ) On the basis of the fac- tory' s long and historic usage as an industrial structure, it deserves preservation. Sincerely, l Edward W. Carberg. (A Salem Historian ) HEG6WZ'-..L: APR U 6 IW5 ry{f/Y7eve.a dVp.•• 1 1 A All 7T Saiem Hisrorical "ammissiIon ONE SALEM GREEN.SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970 15081745-9595 EXT.311 WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has waived the Demolition Delay Ordinance for the proposed demolition as described below, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance. District: N/A Address of Property: 7 Franklin St . Name of Record Owner: Contract Engineering, Inc . , .Tames Robichaud Description of Demolition Work Proposed: Demolition of all buildings at 7 Franklin Street . Dated: April 6 , 1995 SALEM HISTORICAL C By: �rr���/ - � .,fz All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated. i THIS IS NOT A DEMOLITION PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work. APR 0 S jq9 ., �cYlaaeea d"'/�I/Id110 6,4 _.. ApraJ 5 , :1945 To Whom I:1:. May Concern: The bu:ild:irig Jocated on Franklin Street ( next: to Merril. Gas Statr.on and directly across the street from the exit ot: HMR Car Gare Systems ) as currently a compJete disgrace to the city of Salem. J was told that the demoJ :it.:ion and construction of a new buiA ding would cotnci.de with that of Mor.r. i.t Gas . it made sense not to have t.raIfic satPty 1oopardiv.ed with heavy equipment. for any longer, time span than was ahsolutety necessary . Now .1 am toad that the Historical Society has ::topped the demo 1. iI,i.on of thi.s pro')PpI: untl. t tur.ther. evaluation ot: the Histor., caJ significance of the property ( tor up to six weeks ! ) . "Phe eye sore ( sve enclosed pictures ) has a ne(iat] ve el i ec:t. on my business and at times it ettect.s the exit capaba. lty of: my customers . 1 am asking the powers to be to give the owner of this property permtssi.on to speedily get the project: done so that:. tratf:ic will riot. be Effected for over a longer period of t. lme then is ab`iotutely necessary and the est.hetl.cs ot: the area will be vastly approved as gu:rck.Iy as possible. Sincerely , Bob H .M . Andrews PrP.S tdellt HMA Car Care Systems , Inc. . '/2 North Street SaJ em, MA 0.1970 • NR eCI.,II�E . `ybr+br Salem .historical Commission `� 1116 ONE SALEM GREEN,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (508)745-9595 EXT.311 APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance for demolition as described below. District: 4 1// Building Construction Date, if known: Address of Property: Name of Record Owner: J rn PS ✓c: Gi ��7 Description of Demolition Work Proposed: / Signature of Owner: Tel. #: J� Off- Mailing address: /�/ � O��f �/l/Ii� Q� City: PLg�,Vl Stater Zip: I PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. 3efore making any changes to the exter.or of a property in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Salem Planning Department to discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application (Appropriateness,Non-Applicability or Hardship). The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and nctices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are held at One Salem Green,2nd floor,and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetfigs are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision. C. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m. on the Monday 16 days before the meeting in order to make the agenda. An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day of the meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability may be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after receiving signatures of approval from an officer and a member of the Commission. There is no fee for any applications. D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be posted with the City Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hearing is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability. E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. In case of a tenant, a waiver of the owner's appearance may be granted at the discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner. F. An application will not be considered complete unlessall work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specifi-ations regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to make a determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. Applications for changes other than paint colors must be accompanied by scale drawings that adequately illustrate all proposed changes. The following items should be included in your drawings as applicable: 1. Site plan showing location of improvements; 2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements: 3. DetaiWprofiles(i.e. moldings, fence caps,comities, vents,etc.); 4. Materials(i.e. wood, brick, etc.); 5. Dimensions(i.e. size of trim); and 6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations, electrical entries and meters, lamp posts, stove pipes. G. At their convenience, a representative of the Commission will take pictures of the property from the public way for presentation at the meeting. It is not necessary that the applicant be home or be present. H. At the hearing, the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative, hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. If the application is approved. a Certificate will be issued,mailed to the applicant and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspector. Please note that the application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary (i.e. for reasons of incomplete drawings, to perform a site visit, etc.). In any case, the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is received, unless the applicant waives that requirement in writing. I. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has a letter from the Commission stating that the change involved is not suuject to the Commission's Jurisdiction. Please be sure to obtain appm prate permits from the Inspector of Buildings prior to commencing work. J. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with tt.e conditions set forth in the Certificate issued. Violations :k person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is subject to fines of up to $500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not resporsible for an owner's neglect to inquire about necessary City permits and approvals. All records are public and we will confidentially assist yeu if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is in violation. Assistance The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the Salem Planning Department and the Salem Public Library. The guidelines provide examples of what is historically appropriate(or inappropriate)for Salem's neighborhoods including trim,siding,doors,fences,gutters,masonry.paint colors,parking solutions,porches,rooting,satellite dishes.secondary egress,skylights,utilities,windows,etc. These guidelines help you understand what changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve your property and can guide you on historical appropriateness. Further information,in the form of books,articles and pamphlets,City-wide architectural inventories,and photographs,are available at the Historical Commission's office at One Salem Green. For more information, contact the Clerk of the Commission.Jane Guy, at the Salem Planning Department One Salem Green, Salem, MA 01970, 508 745-9595, Ext. 311.