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21 WINTER STREET - DISTRICT FILES ■ � ?1 �t'inter Street ON01T Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)619-5685 FAX(978)740-0404 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: ❑ Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction O 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: 21 Winter Street Name of Record Owner: Sean Maher Description of Work Proposed: Replace the existing 4'fence with a 6'fence. The fence will be cedar and treated with a clear or light stain. Design and location as noted in the application dated 6/29/2015. Dated: July 20, 2015 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION/ 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. te Stain - ECEWD t JUN 2 92015 t � RptOF PLANNING i —•� Ml1NITY DEItEIAPMENT Salem Historical Commission COA STREET.3A.FIV. For Office Use Only APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF 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 ❑Lafayerte Street ❑McIntire ❑✓Washington Square Address of Property: 21 winter Sr Name of Record Owner(s): Sean Maher Owner Mailing Address: 21 winter St. Description of Work Proposed Please type or print c%ar/K Attach ad&donal sheets, as neressary. The current rotted 4 foot picket fence(owner un=snow, it pre-dates both adjoining owners) to be replaced in the same position by a 6 foot fence. Reason for the height change is because of the animals in the area, our dog chases them and is able to jump the current fence. The height increase will stop our animal from being able to do this. The current fence is of wood construction. The proposed replacement will also be of wood construction with capped posts. A small portion of the fence is visible on Winter St. by looking down the 10 foot wide driveway. It is not visible from Pleasant St.,Pleasant St. Ave., or Pickman St. Cooperation from the owner of 2 Pickman St. has already been secured, whose property it adjoins. Name of AppI- ant: Sean Maher ❑✓Owner❑Contrac Tenant❑Other: Signature: s 11,E � Date: 01,2—cl •/S' Tel. #: 978-835-424 E-mail Address: seLnrnaher73@gmaii.com gmail.com Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to: Name Mailing address: City: State:_Zip: PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS A. Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance ofcommencing any exterior work. Before making finny changes to the exterior of a property in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Cormnission representative at the Department of Planning&Community Development'o discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application(Appropriateness,Non-Applicability or Hardship). E. 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 120 Washington Street,3rd floor,and begin at 7:00 p.m. AN meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be head on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision. C. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship most be received by 3:00 p.m.on the Monday 16 days before the meeting_n order to make the agenda. An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day of the meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability maybe issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after notifying Commission members and allowing 24 hours for any objection. :'here 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 heuing is not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability. E. Applications must be submitted by the owner ofthe property. A contractor for the owner,at the owner's request,may submit an application on the owner's behalf. In case of a tenant,a waiver of the owner's appearance maybe granted at the discretion ofthe Commission if it is requested . by the owner. F. All applications must include photos of existing conditions,taken from all public ways. No certificates can be issued until receipt of photos. G. An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings 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 include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings as applicable(exhibits should be 8 %,x I 1 or be able to be folded to 8 %:x 11): I. Site plan showing location of improvements; 2. Elevation drawings of the specific improvements; 3. Details/profiles(i.e.moldings,fence caps,comces,vents,etc.); 4. Materials(i.e.-wood,brick,etc.); 5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and 6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters,lamp posts,stove pipes. H. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. Ifthe application is approved, a Certificate will be mailed to the mailing address provided on the application and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspe.tor. 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. 1. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued. Please be sure to obtain appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings(or other necessary permits and approvals)prior to commencing work. J. The homeowner may opt not to commence the work approved(unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). Work commer_ced must be completed within one year from the Certificate date unless otherwise indicated. K. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued. Violations A person commencing or completing work to the exterior of a buileing in an historic district without the necessary approval ofthe Commission is subject to fines of up to$500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not responsible for an owners 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 Cityof Salem Department of Planning&Community Development(DPCD),at the Salem Public Library or on-line athttp://www.salem.conVPages/SalemMA Historic/index. The guidelines provide examples ofwhat is historically appropriate (or inappropriate) for Salem's neighborhoods including trim, siding, barrier free access, doors, fences, gutters/downspouts, masonry, mechanical equipment,paint colors,parking solutions,porches/steps,roofing,satellite dishes&solar energy systems,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,including City-wide architectural inventories,is available. For more information,contact the Clerk of the Commission at the DPCD, _20 Washington Street,Salem,MA 01970,978 619-5985. Ree 1072 Pro osed new fence: wood with capped posts F + 57' ;. r n. Condition and location of current fence along the property of 2 Pickman and 21 Winter St. Replacement will be in the same location. A slight jog on the eastern (far right) side will be made along the boundary with 2 Pickman and 23 Winter St., to ensure the buried downspouts are not damaged. It will line up with the current plastic fence of similar height and style l f • y,d :rte-:. Y- j. W ' izi ?a,.l.Sl,'t ,. LA �_:- , • 'tip , •. 1 •.9 ".� .4e 1 p 46 MORTGAGE INSPECTION BAY STATE SURVEYING ASSOCIATES INC. JOB #.i_ -334 100 CUMMINGS CENTER, SUITE # 316J, BEVERLY,MA., 01915 LOCATION :...SALEM f.. A....................... NOTES: 1)This is a mortgage inspection survey and not an „ — r_ Z g_�// instrument survey,therefore this plot plan is for SCALE . 1 — ZO DATE :...........................5�. mortgage inspection purposes only. It is NOT to QQ �7 be used to establish boundaries or for the REFERENCE : L 1 ��g.7,,,r,l?p„ 9 construction of any type of improvements. �.. S-® Q� •• ••• '.. 2)This survey is based on survey marks of others. ••••• •••••••• .... • ••i•••••+>Z . 3)Bushes, shrubs,fences and tree lines do not .................................................. necessarily indicate property lines. 4)Whenever an offset is V +-or less, an instrument TO: wE .A'lov�.� NI rC� �G� survey is recommended to determine property """" " " """ "" ...*..." ••' •'••'•'••'• lines, and any possible encroachments. The location of the building(s)as shown,either 5)Offsets shown are approximate,and are to be complied with the local zoning setbacks at the time of used only for the determination of zoning, Not to construction or is exempt from violation enforcement be used to establish property lines. action under Mass. G.L.Title VII Chapter 40A Section 7 6)In my professional opinion the building(s)are not located in the special flood hazard zone,as defined by H.U.D. MAP#ZSv�OZ ? .S— INOTE: LOT CONFIGURATION TAKEN FROM ASSESSORS MAP I 33, �'A h CPN V j e , P Al ti i � ZI i,14�J .J?� IF THE SUR V 5 f T _ /Y�r1 EMB0.55ED P DTO Pi 5r AT SN YFTO 0 N TN DureRATIONs. (CATION CONTAINED ON W N TE R ST O COPIES.OCUYENT SHALL NOT APPLY 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 comolete 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 of the 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 Natalie Lovett From: jeffreybarrows@comcast.net Sent: Saturday,July 04, 2015 10:35 AM To: Natalie Lovett Subject: Hearing July 15, 2015 for property at 21 Winter St As an abutter to the property at 21 Winter St, I am opposed to a 6' replacement fence as proposed.A 4'or less fence would be more appropriate.There is already precious little sun coming in my back yard and a 6'fence would darken it even more. I cannot make the hearing on July 15 but the above is my preference. Regards, Jeffrey Barrows 14 Gregory St Marblehead, MA 01945 Owner: 17 Winter St, 2 Pickman St, 3 Pickman St,4 Pickman St 1 Natalie Lovett From: jeffreybarrows@comcast.net Sent: Saturday,July 04, 2015 10:35 AM To: Natalie Lovett Subject: Hearing July 15, 2015 for property at 21 Winter St As an abutter to the property at 21 Winter St, I am opposed to a 6' replacement fence as proposed. A 4'or less fence would be more appropriate.There is already precious little sun coming in my back yard and a 6'fence would darken it even more. I cannot make the hearing on July 15 but the above is my preference. Regards, Jeffrey Barrows 14 Gregory St Marblehead, MA 01945 Owner: 17 Winter St, 2 Pickman St, 3 Pickman St,4 Pickman St 1 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 11 Moving ❑ Reconstruction rrt— 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: Washington Square Address of Property- 21 Winter 4treet Name of Record Owner: Sean Patrick Maher Description of Work Proposed: Relocate two white aluminum downspouts on front of building, so that they make a 90 degree turn and run horizontally above the second floor windows, then run along the roof line of the kitchen addition and down the far corner of the addition as per sketch submitted. Removal chain link and wood fencing. New storm windows and doors are not within the Commission's jurisdiction. However, wood is encouraged, and the paint colors should match the surfaces that they are against. Dated: February 8, 2007 SALEM?JUeA&'t�HISTORRICAL 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. a r a i Salem Historical Commission 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 (978)745-9595 EXT.311 FAX(978)740-0404 CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed: ❑, Construction ❑ Moving ;a 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: Washington Square Address of Property: 21 Winter Street Name of Record Owner: Sean Patrick Maher Description of Work Proposed: Repair and repaint existing windows,fascia and soffits to replicate existing. No changes in color, material, design or outward appearance. Non-applicable due to being in kind maintenance. Installation of furnace and water heater vent through rear foundation wall into backyard. Non-applicable due to being non-visible from the public way. Dated: February 8, 2007 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISS ON 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. .,�f �& F 1 _.A •. '.moi Y.� � 'I,I ,�� L �. lvr Oil I ,. ' � _ I e � ' � ,, �. - . ,� , � r I : � - —! --- . f a ,Y,_�. � �� • ' �� `' 1 < :W 1 - _�� - l ,Y•Af3 __ _ r r' _y __. 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Location of Hearing: 120 Washington Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room By Order zCommission 'cal Commission Jane A. G Clerk oft Persons with special needs should contact the Clerk of the Commission to arrange for reasonable accommodation. Please allow ample time for us to arrange for your request. :_ � �, -:,, .. s.x �., �� - .ti :.� _ � x. ti" .'� g..� �;i I�� _ t a � n7rp ,709070 POLAROID03 L �U�IIIA� � rbl ,ori peanuar._.oma. Saiem 1-171storical Commission ONE SALEM GREEN.SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 5081745-9595 EXT.311 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: Washington Sauare Address of Property: 21 Winter St. Name of Record Owner: Thelma Wilev Description of Work Proposed: Replacement of 3 sides of hip roof (black asphalt with black asphalt) . No change in color, material, design or outward appearance. Dated: 5/26/95 SAL ET Ak'Q�OM SSION B i� The homeowner has the option not to commence the work (unless it rel a es reso ving an outstanding violation). All work commenced must be completed within on ear from t is date ss 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.