DRB Recommendation.25 Lynde Street Salem
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Design Review Board Recommendation
25 Lynde Street
Redevelopment of Residential Structure
Meeting Date: May 22, 2019
Members Present: Paul Durand, Chair, Glenn Kennedy, Catherine Miller, Helen Sides, J.
Michael Sullivan
Members Absent: David Jaquith
Decision: At a regular meeting of the Design Review Board (DRB), upon a motion duly made
and seconded, it was unanimously voted to recommend approval of the residential
redevelopment of the structure at 25 Lynde Street as designed and conditioned herein.
Referenced Plans and Documents
1. Plan Set titled 'Proposed Addition & Renovations 25 Lynde Street', prepared by Thomas
Mayo Associates, 2 Central Street, Ipswich, MA 01938, dated 5/10/19.
2. Salem Historical Commission Comments dated 4/8/19.
3. Staff Comments dated 5/16/19.
Conditions of Approval: The DRB recommends incorporating the following conditions:
1. Consistency with Approved Design/Plans: Should the applicant determine that the
restoration project may not be completed as presented and conditioned herein,
he/she/they shall return to the DRB to review proposed modifications prior to making any
changes in the field.
2. Trellis Above Garage Door: The applicant shall paint the trellis the same color as the
body of the house.
Findings
1. Responsiveness to Comments: The applicant has been responsive to comments from
the Salem Historical Commission, Historic Salem, Inc., and the DRB. The applicant has
revised the proposal to reflect these comments and is now a project that is more
consistent with the standards and guidelines applicable to historic structures.
2. Relationship of Addition to Main Structure: Though the proposed addition wraps around
the main structure, the main fagade of it is stepped back two-feet from the existing
fagade. This difference preserves the integrity of the historic structure as it is viewed
from the public way. The applicant's use of shingles and clapboards to help differentiate
the addition from the existing structure assists in preserving the historical integrity of the
building.
3. Character of the Neighborhood: The addition will add volume and massing to the home;
though the existing building, with its rear additions, is nearly identical in length and
height. Additionally, given the density of the neighborhood and how the home sits on the
lot, the increase in massing and volume will be less apparent.
4. Site Landscaping: The applicant is proposing to add a landscaping bed to the front of the
building—both the addition and the existing structure. This will help to soften the
presentation of the home and add some much-needed greenery in this urban area.
5. Farade Materials: The applicant will be using a combination of wood and composite
clapboards as well as shingles on the fagade. The two styles will be used to differentiate
the existing structure from the addition. The composite clapboards will only be used on
the addition and along the portions of the structure that are on the property lines for the
purposes of building and fire code compliance. The applicant will restore existing and/or
install new wooden clapboards along the primary fagade.
6. Garages: Attached garages are unique in the downtown area and read as more
suburban than urban in nature, this proposal to park four vehicles under the new addition
is acceptable since the vehicles will be hidden from view and give the impression of
more open space around the house.
Signature of the DRB: By the signature below, I certify that this recommendation accurately
reflects the actions of the Design Review Board.
Paul Durand Date
Chair