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Salem Historical C'.ammissi®n
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.
Address of Property: 20 Valley St
Name of Record Owner: John Karametsopoulos
Description of Demolition Work Proposed:
Demolish existing house.
Dated: 7z,!'/I SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated.
THIS IS NOT A DEMOLITION PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector
of Buildings(or any other necessary permits or approvals) prior to commencing work.
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Salem Historical Commission
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: Building Construction Date, if known:
Address of Property: 2 U ClaLl S(f reCG�-
Name of Record Owner: 7 b/i /G rn(fS o oS
Description of Demolition Work Proposed:
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Signature of Owner: �)Ily Tel. #:61 n �-2I 2 G12 3 2
Mailing address: City: State/10 Zip: Mel—1
PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making any changes to the exterior of a
propertv in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative et the Salem Planning Department to discuss
proposed alterations and to determine the category of tt.e application (Appropriateness. Non-Applicability or Hardship).
The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are
held at One Salem Green, 2nd floor,and begin at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and
be heard on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision.
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 Certincatc of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day
of the meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability maybe issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after
receiving signatures of approval from an officer and a member of the Commission. There is no fee for any applications.
D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. N3tice 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 scaleddravvings and include specifications
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 inclade 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. DetaiWprofrles(i.e. moldings, fence caps, cornices, vents, etc.);
4. Materials(i.e. wood, brick, etc.);
5. Dimensions(i.e. size of trim); and
6. Transformers, heat pump and condenser locations, electrical entries and meters, amp pasts. 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 architect:_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 tte City Clerk and Building Inspector. Please
note that the application can be continued until the ne<t 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 tha.requirement in writing.
1. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued or the applicant has a letter from
the Commission stating that the change involved is not subject to the Commission's jurisdiction. Please be sure to obtain appropriate
permits from the Inspector of Buildings prior to commencing work.
J. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the proje-ct to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued.
Violations
:\ person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a bu Iding in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is
subject to tines of up to $500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not respons.ble for an owner's neglect to inquire about
necessary City permits and approvals. All records are public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your
neighborhood is in violation.
Assistance
The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the Salem Planning Department and the Szlem 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 Commiss.on supports your efforts to improve tour 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 avai.able
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, 5C,8 745-9595, Ext. 311.
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