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Salem Historical Commission
ONE SALEM GREEN,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978)745-9595 EXT.311 FAX(978) 740-0404
WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has waived the Demolition Delay Ordinance for the
proposed demolition as described below, as per the requirements set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L.
Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
Address of Property: 61 Ward Street
Name of Record Owner: City of Salem
Description of Demolition Work Proposed:
Demolition of one-story brick building..
Dated: 5/9/01 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSIOONj�j
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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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ONE SALEM GREEN,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(973)745-9595 EXT.311 FAX(973)740-0-04
APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF THE DEMOLITION DELAY ORDINANCE
Pursuant to the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission
Ordinance, application is hereby made for issuance of a Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance for demolition
as described below.
Building Construction Date, if known: 1931
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Name of Record Owner: CIT]' OF SAL-P l
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PROCEDURES*FOR FILING APPLICATION'S
A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior.cork Before making any changes to the exterior of a property
in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Salem Planning Department to discuss proposed
altera;ions and to determine the category of the application(.Appropriateness,Non-Applicability or Hardship).
B. The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are 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 Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day o the
meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability maybe issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after receiving
signatures of approval from an officer and a member of the Commission. There is no fee for any applications.
D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be posted with the City,
Clerk IA days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A publi-hearing
is no:required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability.
E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. In case of a tenant a waiver of the owners appearance may be gran,ed at the
discretion of the Commission if it is requested by the owner.
F. All applications must include three to four 35mm photographs of existing conditi)ns. No certificates can be issued prior to receipt of
photographs.
G. An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include spee:frcations
regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commissi)n to visualize the changes in order t) make a
determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings
as applicable:
I. Site plan showing location of improvements;
2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements:
3. DetaiWproflles(i.e.moldings, fence caps,cornices,vents,etc.);
J. Materials(i.e.wood,brick,etc.);
>. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and
6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters,lampposts,stove pipes:
H. At the•hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners
having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. If the application is approved,
a Certificate will be issued,mailed'to the applicant and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspector. Please no.e that the
application tan be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary(i.e. for reasons of incomplete drawings,a perform
a site visit.etc.). In any cue,the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is received,unless the
applicant waives that requirement in writing. - -
1. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate hs 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
1. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issced.
Violations
A person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is subject
to fines of up to 5300 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not responsible 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 Salm Public Library. The guidelines provide examples
of what is historically appropriate(or inappropriate) for Salem's neighborhoods including trim, siding,doors, fences,gutters, masonry,paint colors.
parking solutions,porches, roofing,satellite dishes,secondary egress,skyllghts,utilities,w':ndows, etc. These guidelines help you undestand 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 forth of books,articles and pamphlets,City-wide architectural inventories,and photographs,are available
at the Histori:al Commission's office at One Salem Green. Formore information,contact the Clerk of the Commission,Jane Guy,at the Salem Planning
Department,One Salem Green.Salem,MA 01970, 508 745-9595,Ext.311. Rev. 1/99